Outside Air / Recirculated Air

[bruce e]

1.33 TR with Dual Control air system.

Strange one this.

Normally when you first start the engine the Outside Air / Recirculated Air light is "Off", meaning Outside Air is being used. For some unknown reason, all of a sudden, today, my system has changed so that the default position is with the light on & air is being recirculated.

Not a major problem in itself, just wondering what other peoples experiences are!

[Daveyonthemove]

What temp was the climate control set to?

I think its because of the warmer weather that the car switches this on, as it cools the cabin down faster than if it was outside air.

[Mooly]

As above... I noticed that last year as a new owner.

Seem to remember on hot days if you turned the temp right down it also reverts to recirculated even if its been running for ages.

[Daveyonthemove]

If you allow the aircon to run on outside air at 19c for example, then hit the recirculation button, you will hear the fans speed up.

[bruce e]

What temp was the climate control set to?

I think its because of the warmer weather that the car switches this on, as it cools the cabin down faster than if it was outside air.

Toyota just gets cleverer & cleverer! Now if I can train it to do the same when I'm sat behind a smelly bus I'll be in heaven

Thanks guys.

[Daveyonthemove]

Some other makes already have that technology!

There are 'Air quality' sensors built in that close off flaps to outside air if there is pollution creeping in.

Very clever.