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Re: Recirculate does not increase cooling. [crookj]
by bobw3
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Aug 29, 2007 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: crookj (Aug 29, 2007 12:23 pm)
The dealer says that all Fits are like this and that nothing can be done. Has anyone else noticed this?
Go on the dealer's lot and try one.
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- #67 of 105
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well...
by eldaino
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Aug 30, 2007 (6:40 am)
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remember guys, you are comparing a tiny ac unit on a tiny car to a moderately sized ac unit on a moderatley sized car. the bigger ac will cool faster, thats no lie...granted, even in 95 degree weather, i think 52 degrees is TOTALLY fine!
MY old vw rabbit wouldn't even go down past 50. How cold do we really need to be?
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- #68 of 105
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Re: Recirculate does not increase cooling. [crookj]
by ikeleong
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Aug 31, 2007 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: crookj (Aug 29, 2007 12:23 pm)
hello;
Just took delivery of fit on 8/30, the a/c output is much weaker compared to my 2000 accord. But since all my cars are parked outside, on a hot day I have to rolldown the windows with a/c on max/recir and after driving a few minutes rollup the windows and I tend to leave it on recir and in the FIT you will get cooled down if you do this.
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- #69 of 105
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Re: Recirculate does not increase cooling. [bobw3]
by nun1983
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Jul 07, 2008 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Aug 29, 2007 6:44 pm)
hi, i'm writing in regards to the a/c problems ....i bought my honda fit may 2, 2008. i have not used my a/c since i bought it .....i recentky used it thusrday 6/3/08 for a short period due to the fact that ( like everyone else) the air was not coming out like it should of been ...lets just say it was alot cooler to have the windows down then to have the a/c on and i came home and my car sound like it was over heating ...it made the sizzling nosies ......then o saturday i decided to turn on my a/c to see if it would run any different ....well nothing but hot hair came out ...turned it up high made sure that the knobs was turned all the way to blue lol....put it on full blast and and the a/c wouldnt get cool .....so i took it the a honda car dealership and they said that a tiny rock or from the dubree that was up there ...mind you i have only had my car for 2 months and only 2,000 miles ...please if anyone is having the same problem ...please let me know
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Re: Recirculate does not increase cooling. [crookj]
by kagedude
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Jul 09, 2008 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: crookj (Aug 29, 2007 12:23 pm)
For my 07 Fit Sport, the recirculate does provide cooler air vs the open vent. When you have the vents open, especially on a muggy and humid day, you will feel the humidified air mixed in with the a/c air. Maybe your vent is either not opening or closing?
To begin with, the Honda Fit a/c is not strong. On a 75 degree day, having it on 1 is not enough. I usually switch from 2 to 1 to 2 to 1 just to get the right mix and this is with the temp gauge at max blue.
My old 2005 Mazda 3i with beige interior had an unacceptable a/c (known issue). On a hot day and at max fan speed/max blue temp, it blows just cool air (not cold).
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A/C cooling fan running frequently
by gr00v3
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Jul 29, 2008 (6:02 am)
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(HOST: Reposting this here because it's NOT a "comfort" issue)
I've noticed that when I run the AC, the car's fan seems to start and stop rather frequently--on for a couple of minutes, then off for about 20 seconds, then on again.
Anybody notice the same thing, or does this sound like a faulty gauge of some kind? I know that A/C is supposed to operate in cycles, but this seems really frequent.
(I've owned small cars before, but I don't remember such lively fan behavior. )
Any ideas?
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- #72 of 105
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Re: A/C cooling fan running frequently [gr00v3]
by madams1
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Jul 29, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: gr00v3 (Jul 29, 2008 6:02 am)
I was wondering the same thing. My wife and I picked up her 08 orange blaze auto fit on friday and I did not notice the fan while driving, but sure do when outside the vehicle with it running. It is probably normal for this car. Sorry that I could not give you a better answer.
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Re: A/C cooling fan running frequently [madams1]
by retire36
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Jul 29, 2008 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: madams1 (Jul 29, 2008 10:42 am)
I have touched on this before but as I read others experience with the Fit AC I am concerned as I live in Arizona. I have a 09 Fit ordered.
I went through a couple of summers with a BMW with weak AC and I won't do it again!
I guess I will wait and drive the car before cancelling the order. Hopefully the AC for the 09 has been improved.
Dave
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Re: A/C cooling fan running frequently [retire36]
by Peterun
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Sep 11, 2008 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: retire36 (Jul 29, 2008 12:26 pm)
Hi . . I am the new owner of an '09 BLACK sport navi auto. Part of my time is spent in Palm Springs, Ca. . . .Car is fantastic. Cools fast. I want to add that I had medium tint, with reflection put on most of the windows. Driver's and front passenger got very light tint due to CA. regulations. Great car. Does everything well. Pete
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Re: My AC [pueo]
by feddup
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Sep 11, 2008 (7:50 pm)
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Replying to: pueo (Jul 22, 2006 11:10 am)
In my 69 chevelle it would literally blow ice crystals out the vents. Times have changed. Tiny car, High MPG means a tiny compressor. You're the first poster to discuss the idea of "cycling" the AC system on when the engine might be under less stress like going downhill. I believe that if the hill is steep and you might actually have had to hit the brakes for safety's sake anyway then it's better to "harvest" your forward momentum to cool your car. I actually believe it's better for the long term life of the car to EVEN out ther stresses on the drive train. It's somewhat like choosing a lower gear to "brake" going down the mountain rather than using your true brakes.
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