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Adjusting the temp with the fan off...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Ragin Cajun, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. Ragin Cajun

    Ragin Cajun Junior Member

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    Is it just me but why cant I adjust the cars temp without the fan running? I like to keep the air selector on fresh air from outside and since its colder now the air comes thru the vents cold. If I try to make the temp higher with the steering wheel controls it wont adjust unless the fan is running. Once I turn the fan on them make the adjustment I can then turn the system OFF and it will stay at the warmer temp. Whats up with that?
     
    #1 Ragin Cajun, Dec 18, 2012
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    poor design, and no, it's not just you.:)
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 18, 2012
  3. kithmo

    kithmo Couch Potato

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    Gen 2 was the same.
    It effectively gives you free heat in winter, turn heater on, set temp to Hi (max) and vent setting as you like and set incoming air to outside then turn heating off. The heat still comes through when you are moving but doesn't draw off the battery.
     
    #3 kithmo, Dec 19, 2012
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