Will turning the temp to WARM while A/C is on, damage the AC system? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

NewRacer · 05-27-2006, 11:48 PM

Will turning the temp to WARM while A/C is on, damage the AC system?

njerald · 05-28-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NewRacer

Will turning the temp to WARM while A/C is on, damage the AC system?

No it will not harm anything. Running the A/C helps to clear the inside of the windows in the winter.

Maim Menu · 05-28-2006, 01:14 AM

When you put window defrost during winter it automatically comes on, wich means the Toyota dealers are just deliberately breaking A/C systems to rob people off.

marc780 · 05-28-2006, 01:42 AM

ROFL @ UFOz

LunarMist · 05-28-2006, 01:45 AM

I agree with UFOz...stupid questions deserve stupid answers.

Azn_Stock_Camry · 05-28-2006, 01:57 AM

no it wont, cause on like our sequioia the a/c turns on automatically to defrost the windows so yeah.

ekim55121 · 05-28-2006, 09:11 PM

i dont think its that sutpid of a question, sure it might seem like that to people that know cars more but to some one just strating out and tring to figure sometihng out its not stupid at all.

ToyotaToday · 05-28-2006, 09:57 PM

i can't believe there are some real jerks around here. It's not a stupid question. Ask all the questions you want. That's the purpose of these forums.

NewRacer · 05-28-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by njerald

No it will not harm anything. Running the A/C helps to clear the inside of the windows in the winter.

So, when it's fogging up and the outside temp is cold, should I turn the temp to hot or cold? A/C on with hot temp in winter time?

My car fogs up pretty easily in evening time, should I blow cold air with A/C on or hot air with A/C on?

Dave G · 05-28-2006, 11:03 PM

It won't hurt it. Also, you should run your A/C at least 10 minutes a month, even in winter. The lubricant for the A/C system is in the refrigerant. Running the A/C keeps the A/C components lubricated.

njerald · 05-28-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NewRacer

So, when it's fogging up and the outside temp is cold, should I turn the temp to hot or cold? A/C on with hot temp in winter time?

My car fogs up pretty easily in evening time, should I blow cold air with A/C on or hot air with A/C on?

Hot air with the A/C on. The A/C will lower the humidity in the vehicle.

thapranksta · 05-29-2006, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Azn_Stock_Camry

no it wont, cause on like our sequioia the a/c turns on automatically to defrost the windows so yeah.

wtf?

NewRacer · 05-29-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thapranksta

wtf?

I think what he meant was that when you press the defrost button, the A/C will come on automatically.

tacojet · 05-29-2006, 03:13 AM

If you live in a humid area, your should run the heated defrost periodically to dry out the evap coil. It will prevent that musty smell when the A/C is turned on.

brownyy · 05-29-2006, 04:18 AM

water... i found in winter after hockey (5 blokes sweating alot) i could barely demist the windscreen... had to drive with window down a slight bit...

another thing is basically mositure in the cab... wet towels hot steaming food etc... each weekend if i had the chance i'd leave all windows down to try and "dry" out the car... try it might help the prob...