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Nissan Versa Interior and Passenger Comfort Questions

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Why does the A/C will turn on itself? by rgromerotn
Jan 28, 2008 (6:34 pm)
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Hello all. First time posting here.
 
We have a new 2008 Versa SL-CVT. We are quite happy with it so far, it drives great, got the loaded version, stereo sounds great too. All is fine, other than maybe not being able to get the advertised mileage.
 
However, one odd thing I have noticed is that the A/C will turn itself on pretty much every time we touch any of the A/C related controls. Like tonight, I moved the air flow control knob to select from the far left (air through the dashboard vents) to the far right (defrost/defog) with the vent in 1, and the A/C light turned itself on. Or I will turn off the car with the A/C light being off, and then re-start the engine and the A/C light turns itself on, etc.
 
Any idea if this is supposed to work this way? Or if it is something that I need to have checked?
 
Thanks!
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Re: Why does the A/C will turn on itself? [rgromerotn] by pf_flyer HOST
Jan 28, 2008 (8:05 pm)
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Replying to: rgromerotn (Jan 28, 2008 6:34 pm)

That's the normal operation. When you have the selector set to Defrost, the AC light will be on indicating the compressor is running.
 
Two things going on. One, having the compressor running is how it lubricates itself, so that's kind of important, and two, the windows will defog better with the AC than just air.
 
Kind of drives my wife crazy too, but I've gotten used to it.
 
My 2001 Altima also runs the AC compressor on the defrost setting as well.
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Headliner/Moonroof by pickie
Feb 04, 2008 (5:58 pm)
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Just purchased my first Vehicle (Versa SL). Did not come with a moonroof, the dealer suggested top of line, more feature, top quality after market one. i was convinced since i was dealing with a nissan dealer. it turns out it was poorly installed with cheap headliner and flimsy moonroof. the dealer mentioned how they could not get there hands on a moonroof pre-installed. called nissan about it, the car is only a week old, tomorrow feb 5th a regional specialist is supposedly going to call me. i would like a new vehicle, i payed for a new vehicle. please anyone with suggestions?):
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Re: Headliner/Moonroof [pickie] by jacksan1
Feb 05, 2008 (4:26 am)
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Replying to: pickie (Feb 04, 2008 5:58 pm)

If this moonroof was installed by the dealership, then any kind of warranty deal must be with the dealership and/or whoever manufactured the moonroof. A poor installation unfortunately is a common issue with an aftermarket sunroof/moonroof. Since Nissan was not involved in the moonroof part of your Versa's transaction, the best you could have them do for you, if at all, is to apply pressure to the dealership. But do not be surprised if Nissan chose not to do anything, since, from the way I see it from here, Nissan is not legally liable for anything involving the aftermarket moonroof that your Versa has. You must work with the dealership to resolve the issue.
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-?- by pickie
Feb 05, 2008 (4:14 pm)
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The regional specialist never contacted me. i called nissan twice and was told they'd get right on it, but nothing. i am with in the week of my purchase with 400 hwy miles. does anyone know wether i can return the versa even though the moonroof was installed after market (the job was done by the dealer)?
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Re: -?- [pickie] by zombietom3
Feb 05, 2008 (6:48 pm)
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Replying to: pickie (Feb 05, 2008 4:14 pm)

I'm between 100 and 100% certain that you have absolutely no chance to return that vehicle after it has been altered from the factory-delivered state, no chance at all. You must take on the dealer with all the resources you need to muster, to make him fix the deal. The best I think you can expect is for the dealer to pay for the necessary repairs.
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Versa 2007 defog and overdrive by jasonmarke
Mar 09, 2008 (6:12 am)
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Hi- I own the Versa automatic trans since November 2006. I must say I am very happy with it and did get 36 miles / gallon on the highway when only driving highway. You do have to break the car in. My one complaint is that my windows fog up more than other cars. What can I do?? I even have frost on the inside when I park outside overnight and have to use a scraper inside the window which is hard because of the curves. I would also like to know what the overdrive button off s used for. I was told to use it when there are allot of small hills . I also heard to use it in snow driving ????
#25 of 48
Re: Why does the A/C will turn on itself? [pf_flyer] by tyou08
Mar 09, 2008 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jan 28, 2008 8:05 pm)

I also think the A/C is designed to work like this, but what puzzles me is that while the A/C is on when the defog setting is activated which sets the temperature at "high", the A/C is blowing "cold" air while the defog setting is blowing "hot" air, is there a conflict here? Does it hurt the A/C in this combination? Should we always set the temp. to "cold" with the A/C is on, like the way we do it in the summer time?
 
Any thoughts?
tyou 08
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Re: Why does the A/C will turn on itself? [tyou08] by jacksan1
Mar 09, 2008 (12:33 pm)
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Replying to: tyou08 (Mar 09, 2008 9:40 am)

What the A/C is doing in the defog mode is to act as a dehumidifier. Also, the A/C system is "piped" separately from the heating system. That is why it is completely possible to run the A/C when the temp setting is set to "hot," and in doing so, there is no harm done. The A/C's compressor is kicking in to make the air dry while the heating system is pumping in heated air, both of which can help with the visibility and passenger comfort. It's a team effort, so to speak.
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Re: Why does the A/C will turn on itself? [jacksan1] by tyou08
Mar 11, 2008 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Mar 09, 2008 12:33 pm)

Thanks for your reply. Does the A/C blow cold air or hot air when set in this mode, as a dehumidifier? If it is cold air, does it make the heater less effective in a way, but of course the main benefit is dehumidifing the air.
 
tyou08

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