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Old 10-19-2014, 11:50 PM
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Default Feature or Flaw. Windshield Washer - HVAC Recirculation

Tonight I noticed when you activate the windshield washers the HVAC turns to recirculate for probably 30 seconds and then goes back to normal.

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Old 10-20-2014, 12:52 AM
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Feature so you don't have to breath in the windshield wiper fluid smell.
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Originally Posted by CSK 911 C4S
Tonight I noticed when you activate the windshield washers the HVAC turns to recirculate for probably 30 seconds and then goes back to normal.

Feature or electrical gremlin.


It is a feature. It is because, at a certain speed, the mist from windshield washers can somehow enter the cabin if the HVAC is open and not set to recirculate. How thoughtful it is!
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Well that's neat..... but I've always liked the smell of the OEM 90+% alcohol formula.
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Originally Posted by CSK 911 C4S
Well that's neat..... but I've always liked the smell of the OEM 90+% alcohol formula.
...then you must try the BMW window wash fluid. Best smelling one of them all!
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Thanks for the info. How thoughtful of Porsche.
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I'm always telling people that the amount of thought and attention to detail that Porsche puts into their cars is mind boggling. This example just move to the top of my list.
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Originally Posted by Just J
I'm always telling people that the amount of thought and attention to detail that Porsche puts into their cars is mind boggling. This example just move to the top of my list.
Like the way the windshield wipers will change direction when you turn the car off.
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Ahhhh, the wiper flip so the blade doesen't a memory.
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What is this wiper flip?
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Originally Posted by Alex 911
What is this wiper flip?
The wipers move a smidgen each time the car is started or turned off. I foget which one.
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You know on second thought my recirc function does not operate/light-up upon washer squirt. (I have a 2013.)
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Originally Posted by Key Left
You know on second thought my recirc function does not operate/light-up upon washer squirt. (I have a 2013.)
It doesn't light up as it would when you push it manually it just cycles through automatically for a few seconds.
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Originally Posted by CSK 911 C4S
It doesn't light up as it would when you push it manually it just cycles through automatically for a few seconds.
Thanks. What a remarkable feature. They ought to make more of this type of thinking.



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