The ECO button
#1
Racer
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The ECO button
Is there a need to use it in the winter?
It's getting cold here in the Northeast, and since I have the temp set to 70, I would think the AC compressor shouldn't be engaged. If in fact that's the case, would the ECO button even do anything.....or is the compressor always engaged, perhaps to keep the interior humidity down or something?
It's getting cold here in the Northeast, and since I have the temp set to 70, I would think the AC compressor shouldn't be engaged. If in fact that's the case, would the ECO button even do anything.....or is the compressor always engaged, perhaps to keep the interior humidity down or something?
#3
Racer
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1) The air is already pretty dry here in the winter, and
2) I don't think I'd want the compressor to run continuously, which would result in some loss of power, increased gas consumption, and wear and tear on the compressor.
#4
Poseur
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Actually, don't touch that button. It's good for an a/c to run, even in the winter, for it keeps the seals lubricated, and will reduce the need to service it in the spring. Today's compressors are so well designed that they barely drag power off the engine, and besides, you really have plenty to spare.
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I recall reading in the manual that the A/C doesn't come on if the outside temp is below x degrees. I believe it was 35 degrees. I'm in the NE as well, so i was concerned, but now i don't really use the ECO button.
I wish it could turn off the A/C (by pushing the ECO button), but keep the ventilation in Auto mode when the outside temp is between 35 and around 55. Does anyone know how to do that? It seems like an overly luxury mode to have the A/C on almost all the time.
I wish it could turn off the A/C (by pushing the ECO button), but keep the ventilation in Auto mode when the outside temp is between 35 and around 55. Does anyone know how to do that? It seems like an overly luxury mode to have the A/C on almost all the time.
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I drive my 2007 C2S all the time in the ECO mode. When the outside temp allows, I prefer it in the vent mode. There is no issue with 'keeping the seals lubricated' if the AC is used periodically.