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#24 of 43 Re: a/c [kurtamaxxxguy] by maxx4me Oct 31, 2006 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Oct 31, 2006 2:52 pm) yeah, after two years, I finally got wise and turned the rear vents off, providing me with more warm air on these frigid DC mornings.
#25 of 43 Re: Keeping the Maxx [beedublu] by jayro Jun 30, 2007 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: beedublu (Jun 19, 2006 5:32 pm) Be careful using the recirculation method too much. I have a horror story for you. I bought a used 05' Maxx in December and have been very pleased with it's performance. Now that it's warmed up, I've started to use the A/C. At first, I didn't notice any problems. As the weather got warmer and I used the A/C more, I noticed a funk coming out of the vents. I took it to the dealer (out of warranty) and they told me that there was mold in the A/C system and that it is usually cause by recirculating the air. He said that I should avoid using it if I could. This may or may not be true but it is the answer I received. I have had the vent system cleaned and deodorized twice since then (almost July now) and I can still smell it when I turn on the A/C. Ant information on how to get the funk out would be appreciated. Everyone I've talked to say it is now part of the car. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Jul 01, 2007 3:16 am) meandmymaxx (Jul 01, 2007 7:43 am) pao (Jul 02, 2007 8:48 am)
#26 of 43 Re: Keeping the Maxx [jayro] by maxx4me Jul 01, 2007 (3:16 am)
Replying to: jayro (Jun 30, 2007 7:32 pm) You used the words cleaned and deodorized.....cleaned with what? Deodorant certainly would not do anything to kill the mold/mildew. How about opening up the engines hood, open up your windows, turning on your blower to the high setting using the outside air, and spraying an entire can of Lysol into the air intake vents. I've done that before on my car; works great.
#27 of 43 Re: Keeping the Maxx [jayro] by meandmymaxx Jul 01, 2007 (7:43 am)
Replying to: jayro (Jun 30, 2007 7:32 pm) One thing I have found that helps is about 10 min before shutting the car off I turn off the A/C and turn the blower on hi. Helps to dry out the evaporator/condenser, I can never remember which part is in the car and which is in front of the rad. and the mold is not so keen to form on a dry surface
#28 of 43 Re: Keeping the Maxx [jayro] by pao Jul 02, 2007 (8:48 am)
Replying to: jayro (Jun 30, 2007 7:32 pm) go get a can of Ozium from the autoparts store..some Walmarts carry it as well..its a hospital grade sanitizer...spray it into the vents without the fan running..then turn the fan on..and spray into the outside intakes below the windshield....should correct the problem....
#29 of 43 recirculation filter may help by kurtamaxxxguy Aug 04, 2007 (10:01 pm)
The trick of installing a cabin air filter in the cabin A/C manifold may also help with this. Dropping the glovebox door reveals a small door in the A/C fan box, into which a Saturn ION cabin filter may be inserted (I change mine every 2-3 months; it's very grayish by then). It's a good idea to put a reinforcing screen under the filter, though.
#30 of 43 Shutting Off Auto Climate Control? by cpinkham Aug 17, 2007 (3:46 am)
We have a 2006 LTZ with automatic climate control. Is there any way to completely shut it off? There's always air coming into the car, no matter where we direct the air, what temperature we select, or if the fan is set to off. Very aggravating, especially in the winter, to always have air blowing in from somewhere. Of course the dealer says it's fine. Otherwise we love the car, 13,000 miles and no problems (fingers crossed). Replies to this message: meandmymaxx (Aug 17, 2007 12:42 pm) cpinkham (Aug 28, 2007 6:12 pm)
#31 of 43 Re: Shutting Off Auto Climate Control? [cpinkham] by meandmymaxx Aug 17, 2007 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: cpinkham (Aug 17, 2007 3:46 am) Not sure why you would want to shut it off in the winter but. If you move the fan control to "0" and press the recirculate button to on, then there should be no air at all coming into the car. Will make for a cold car and a build up of condensation on the windows because of the recirculation of internal air. But no air. Replies to this message: cpinkham (Aug 28, 2007 6:12 pm)
#32 of 43 Re: Shutting Off Auto Climate Control? [meandmymaxx] by cpinkham Aug 28, 2007 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: meandmymaxx (Aug 17, 2007 12:42 pm) Thanks, it helps but then we have to fiddle with the temp, and it always seems too hot. It's esp. annoying when we drive with the sunroof cracked (I love fresh South Carolina lowcountry air). Had a Dodge Intrepid with auto climate, but you could shut it off totally.
#33 of 43 Note on recirculate by kurtamaxxxguy Aug 29, 2007 (7:50 pm)
The Maxx apparently will switch off Recirculation mode after 10 - 15 minutes as a safety feature. Replies to this message: mybooo (Aug 30, 2007 6:27 am)

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