Anyone else find 65 too hot?

onerpm · 12-02-2005, 01:45 PM

I didn't notice this last winter, but this year it seems that my 2005 is too warm in the cabin when I have the climate set to 65. I'm in MN, so usually have a fairly heavy coat on in the car in the winter. I seem to remember that 67-68 worked fine last year.

Lately, the temps have been in the teens when I've been driving. My commute is under 6 miles. About halfway thru, the cabin's warm already; but I get home and the fan is still running at medium speed (set to Auto). And, I'm feeling too warm.

Sometimes I try to knock the temp. down, but below 65 it goes to max cold (!), of course, and then I just go "DOH!"

I believe I read in the early days of this forum some posts about the dealership being able to adjust that with the scantool. I'm not going to bother with that, as I avoid Toyota dealers and doctors (no offense, efusco!).

rpm

WackyOne · 12-02-2005, 02:13 PM

I've only done a small amount of driving since the temps dropped and after starting out with the temp around 70 I noticed the ICE was running when I would stop. I dropped the temp to 65 and now the ICE would turn off as I hoped. I found the temperature to be very comfortable so I didn't feel the need to experiment any further. This was both during the day with the sun shining (a somewhat unusual occurance here lately) and at night.

I wasn't wearing a heavy coat so perhaps that was a difference.

jeromep · 12-02-2005, 02:52 PM

When drving long distances I do my best to drive in shirtsleeves. Meaning I drive the car for 30 minutes or so until the cabin has warmed up and then stop someplace convenient, take off my coat and continue on in the already warmed interior. This is something I did when I was in college. When driving home for a weekend or holiday I would usualy have a warm car by the time I got to the gas station. I'd fill up and then before leaveing I would get myself situated for the remainder of my trip and the car would be nice and comfortable.

The car takes into account outside temperatures and sun entering the cabin to provide the right amount of heat or cooling. If the outside temperatures are quite cold, it is concievable that the car will generate a greater quantity of heat to bring the cabin to temperature so that it can hold it there efficiently. If you are wearing a coat which is comfortable in very cold temperatures, any inside temp which is decent will be too warm for you.

SteveT · 12-02-2005, 03:31 PM

Yes! It is often too hot! I have found that if I drive for a long period, the temp settles out, but for shorter trips (like 1/2 hour) it blows hot air in my face (or feet) more than I like.

Call me a ludite, but I prefer the old fashioned control where you controlled how much heat comes out, rather than controlling to a temperature.

Anybody figure out how to hack into the temperature control?

SteveT

mehrenst · 12-02-2005, 03:47 PM

Global Warming?

Mystery Squid · 12-02-2005, 03:54 PM

...and to think, I have my temp set to 80.

Tempus · 12-02-2005, 04:04 PM

I agree. 65 is way too high for a minimum. Especially when it decides that it has to get to 65 right away from the 20's or so. It then blows out really hot air which can be annoying. If it blew 65 degree air when set on 65, that might be acceptable.

onerpm · 12-02-2005, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mystery Squid@Dec 2 2005, 03:54 PM
...and to think, I have my temp set to 80.

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that's where mine is set in the summer!

my wife has an accord that I end up driving a lot because she likes to heist my Prius when I'm not looking. I can keep her climate control at 68 or so and be fine...but 68 (and even 65 lately) is cooking me in the Prius. I thought maybe a sensor or something has gone bad, but it sounds like that might be the way it is.

rob

Jack 06 · 12-02-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by Mystery Squid@Dec 2 2005, 01:54 PM
...and to think, I have my temp set to 80.

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Most people of the reptilian persuasion are like that.

kdmorse · 12-02-2005, 08:14 PM

Question from a pending buyer...

Is it possible to warm up the car when not diving? I know this isn't optimal for gas milage - but I have a common situation where it might come in handly.

It's 20F degrees out, and a few of us collectivly have 10 minutes worth of crap to load into cars, before a two hour drive. During those 10 minutes, if the prius is left running, will it warm up the cab?

Otherwise, I already have the same problem as the OP. I'm in a heavy coat and sweater (as it's 20F out), and a half hour into the drive, the cab heats up, I'll have to strip.

-Ken

12-02-2005, 02:52 PM	#3
jeromep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Eastern Washington State Posts: 821 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	When drving long distances I do my best to drive in shirtsleeves. Meaning I drive the car for 30 minutes or so until the cabin has warmed up and then stop someplace convenient, take off my coat and continue on in the already warmed interior. This is something I did when I was in college. When driving home for a weekend or holiday I would usualy have a warm car by the time I got to the gas station. I'd fill up and then before leaveing I would get myself situated for the remainder of my trip and the car would be nice and comfortable. The car takes into account outside temperatures and sun entering the cabin to provide the right amount of heat or cooling. If the outside temperatures are quite cold, it is concievable that the car will generate a greater quantity of heat to bring the cabin to temperature so that it can hold it there efficiently. If you are wearing a coat which is comfortable in very cold temperatures, any inside temp which is decent will be too warm for you. __________________ It has been said: Hybrid drivers come in 3 flavors, greenie, techie and cheapie. Pick any 2. 2005 Prius, Millenium Silver over gray, package 5 (AI)

12-02-2005, 08:14 PM	#10
kdmorse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 197 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Question from a pending buyer... Is it possible to warm up the car when not diving? I know this isn't optimal for gas milage - but I have a common situation where it might come in handly. It's 20F degrees out, and a few of us collectivly have 10 minutes worth of crap to load into cars, before a two hour drive. During those 10 minutes, if the prius is left running, will it warm up the cab? Otherwise, I already have the same problem as the OP. I'm in a heavy coat and sweater (as it's 20F out), and a half hour into the drive, the cab heats up, I'll have to strip. -Ken __________________ 2006 Black Package #7 Dark Grey Interior Headlight Flasher EV Mod

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12-02-2005, 01:45 PM	#1
onerpm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MN Posts: 476 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I didn't notice this last winter, but this year it seems that my 2005 is too warm in the cabin when I have the climate set to 65. I'm in MN, so usually have a fairly heavy coat on in the car in the winter. I seem to remember that 67-68 worked fine last year. Lately, the temps have been in the teens when I've been driving. My commute is under 6 miles. About halfway thru, the cabin's warm already; but I get home and the fan is still running at medium speed (set to Auto). And, I'm feeling too warm. Sometimes I try to knock the temp. down, but below 65 it goes to max cold (!), of course, and then I just go "DOH!" I believe I read in the early days of this forum some posts about the dealership being able to adjust that with the scantool. I'm not going to bother with that, as I avoid Toyota dealers and doctors (no offense, efusco!). rpm

12-02-2005, 02:13 PM	#2
WackyOne Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 28 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've only done a small amount of driving since the temps dropped and after starting out with the temp around 70 I noticed the ICE was running when I would stop. I dropped the temp to 65 and now the ICE would turn off as I hoped. I found the temperature to be very comfortable so I didn't feel the need to experiment any further. This was both during the day with the sun shining (a somewhat unusual occurance here lately) and at night. I wasn't wearing a heavy coat so perhaps that was a difference.

12-02-2005, 03:31 PM	#4
SteveT Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 30 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Yes! It is often too hot! I have found that if I drive for a long period, the temp settles out, but for shorter trips (like 1/2 hour) it blows hot air in my face (or feet) more than I like. Call me a ludite, but I prefer the old fashioned control where you controlled how much heat comes out, rather than controlling to a temperature. Anybody figure out how to hack into the temperature control? SteveT

12-02-2005, 03:47 PM	#5
mehrenst Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 411 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Global Warming?

12-02-2005, 03:54 PM	#6
Mystery Squid Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	...and to think, I have my temp set to 80.

12-02-2005, 04:04 PM	#7
Tempus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,693 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I agree. 65 is way too high for a minimum. Especially when it decides that it has to get to 65 right away from the 20's or so. It then blows out really hot air which can be annoying. If it blew 65 degree air when set on 65, that might be acceptable.