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#3 of 47 Re: AC ISSUE [zoom500] by wxcrawler Aug 03, 2006 (8:44 am)
Replying to: zoom500 (Aug 03, 2006 8:36 am) The tint makes a HUGE difference. I large windshield sunscreen helps, too. I got my sunscreen from Mazda. It was $40 (ouch), but it's the only one I could find that fit. We've been over 100 degrees on many days this summer in Tulsa, and the tint and sunscreen have been an invaluable investment. Replies to this message: wa98strat (Aug 03, 2006 6:08 pm)
#4 of 47 Re: AC ISSUE [zoom500] by menmy5 Aug 03, 2006 (8:55 am)
Replying to: zoom500 (Aug 03, 2006 8:36 am) We got ours tinted immediately so I have no comparison, but I can say that we have no problems with the AC in the current 90+ degree weather.
#5 of 47 Re: AC ISSUE [zoom500] by jaxs1 Aug 03, 2006 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: zoom500 (Aug 03, 2006 8:36 am) How hot was it outside and how long was it parked in the sun? Did you open all the windows and exhaust all the pre-existing superhot air out before you tried to cool the vehicle with the A/C? Did you have the A/C on maximum cooling and maximum fan speed and did you have it set in the recirculation mode? All car A/Cs cool the cabins much faster if you use the recirc setting (usually done for you when you choose a "Max AC" setting. How long did you run the A/C? If you did short trips, you may not have had enough time to cool down the interior before parking again.
#6 of 47 Re: AC ISSUE [wxcrawler] by wa98strat Aug 03, 2006 (6:08 pm)
Replying to: wxcrawler (Aug 03, 2006 8:44 am) We've just been through a week ling heat wave in Toront, with temps (humidex) upto 117F It's never taken my 5 more than a few minutes to cool the car down to acceptable levels. I was worried about the AC issue to. No longer. THe AC on the 5 is better than mty Dodge stratus. The AC on that car was never able to cool the interior . I don't get any squeal when the AC kicks in, just the click of the compressor clutch engaging   That said I have Tinted windows, more of an asthetic thing. I think most cars look better once you tint them. I do keep the moonroof cover drawn in this heat.
#7 of 47 Re: AC ISSUE [zoom500] by wuster Aug 04, 2006 (3:45 am)
Replying to: zoom500 (Aug 03, 2006 8:36 am) A couple of things that you can do to help the a/c performance of your 5.   If you park outside all the time, use a sun shade on the front windshield (I got one at Costco that fits fine) when parked. Your ac system is blowing cold air, but if the dash duct works/vents it's traveling through to get to the cabin is hot, then air is going to warm up before it gets to you. It's one of those laws of thermodynamics...   You can also close the two side vents so you'll get more air out the two center vents. And angle those two center vents slightly up. Hot air rises, so if the vent is angled up, it'll cool the hot air in the car faster.   But I agree with everyone else, you're better off tinting the windows.
#8 of 47 AC ISSUE by zoom500 Aug 04, 2006 (4:30 am)
Thanks for the quick response on the A/C. Here in Connecticut the weather has broken and cooler days are ahead. We are in the process of getting pricing for tinting the windows. Does anyone have pricing for this process and can anyone in Ct recommend a place? Also I read on this post some one got 20% tinting, is that enough or too much? Thanks again all!! First tank was 25.3 mpg much better than the 16 I was getting in the ford I was driving before, more zoom too...
#9 of 47 A/C "squeal"? by smaria Jun 29, 2006 (5:41 am)
On my trip from Ohio to NJ this week, the AC gave out a loud "squeal" every time it turned on...almost sounded like squealing tires, but not quite. The sound would repeat every minute or so if the AC was left on. It was raining during the drive, so the humidity was very high. Despite the noise, the AC seemed to be working ok.   Anyone know what this noise is? Has it happened to anyone else during high humidity? I'm planning on asking the service guys about it during my next oil change, but with my luck they won't be able to replicate it. Replies to this message: truckasaurus (Jun 29, 2006 6:05 am) dconvertible (Aug 03, 2006 1:58 pm) smaria (Aug 04, 2006 7:55 am)
#10 of 47 Re: A/C "squeal"? [smaria] by truckasaurus Jun 29, 2006 (6:05 am)
Replying to: smaria (Jun 29, 2006 5:41 am) It sounds like you have a loose drive belt. The squealing is the belt slipping in the pullies. It happens every minute when the AC cuts in and the compressor load is applied to the belt. Its a simple adjustment and the service guys will know what it is when you tell them the symptoms.
#11 of 47 Re: A/C "squeal"? [smaria] by dconvertible Aug 03, 2006 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: smaria (Jun 29, 2006 5:41 am) I had the same problem on trip in Maine. It was raining heavily, driving on highway and every time the a/c compressor went on, there was an awful squeal that persisted as long as teh compressor was on. I had to turn it off, and of course the defroster did not work then (it works by a/c) so had to open the windows! Took it to the dealer today and they could find nothing wrong.   Replies to this message: smaria (Aug 04, 2006 7:55 am)
#12 of 47 Re: A/C "squeal"? [dconvertible] by smaria Aug 04, 2006 (7:55 am)
Replying to: dconvertible (Aug 03, 2006 1:58 pm) I had the same experience: took it to the dealer but they found nothing wrong. I guess that either the A/C squeal will repeat and get worse, and the dealer will eventually find something wrong with it, or it won't happen again. So far, it hasn't happened again...

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