Explain Heater On Auto On 4.2

[Notebook]

Hi

heater on 4.2. set temp, and it predominantly warms the floor first. If I select the fan speed or blow on the screen etc then the auto is turned of, however the fan speed will change with the temp changing. whats the difference?

Thanks

[Auris 1.6 vvt-i]

Hi

heater on 4.2. set temp, and it predominantly warms the floor first.

And this is the smartest thing to do, isn't it? From Physics classes we all know that warm air is lighter than the cold one and goes up, right? So what will happen if the heater starts blowing hot air from the top - your brains would boil, while your feet will freeze :P The temperature you set is the temp for the whole zone where you set it, not just for your face or your feet, so when in Auto, the AC "decides" where to blow the warm air in order to achieve this temperature ;)

[anchorman]

"auto" only applies to the distribution of air. In other words depending on the conditions it might split the air 50/50 to the screen and floor. As the temp inside the car rises it may then send more air to the floor. However, the fan speed will be changed as the temperature rises so right from cold it will be low volume (to avoid chilling you) then it will get faster to achieve the set temp' then it will slow down and maintain the set temp. If you send it to the screen it then has to try to achieve the set temp by picking the speed up as it is less efficient but it will eventually slow down. If you alter the fan speed you lock the volume and it will not change.

The best is to leave it on auto and just set the temp where you like it (usually around 20 deg C). It will do the rest far quicker than you can by trying to adjust it. If it seems slow even when it is cold that is intentional as stated to stop the interior being cooled by the rush of cold air. The only time to change it would be to give the screen a quick blast if it is misted up but if you leave the aircon on it will rarely need it. Make sure the cabin filter is clean for best results.

[Notebook]

"auto" only applies to the distribution of air. In other words depending on the conditions it might split the air 50/50 to the screen and floor. As the temp inside the car rises it may then send more air to the floor. However, the fan speed will be changed as the temperature rises so right from cold it will be low volume (to avoid chilling you) then it will get faster to achieve the set temp' then it will slow down and maintain the set temp. If you send it to the screen it then has to try to achieve the set temp by picking the speed up as it is less efficient but it will eventually slow down. If you alter the fan speed you lock the volume and it will not change.

The best is to leave it on auto and just set the temp where you like it (usually around 20 deg C). It will do the rest far quicker than you can by trying to adjust it. If it seems slow even when it is cold that is intentional as stated to stop the interior being cooled by the rush of cold air. The only time to change it would be to give the screen a quick blast if it is misted up but if you leave the aircon on it will rarely need it. Make sure the cabin filter is clean for best results.

Better than any manual

Thanks

[cruella]

Oooh, this is quite pertinent for me as well; I'm just working through things like this - Ta! :)

Do 'we' change the cabin filter or should 'they'? If indeed it is a 'we' job, does the handbook thingy in the glove box tell you how to? I'm just wondering, as on the odd occasion my heating/aircon smells a bit like a cross between the chlorine in a swimming pool and the urine in a public loo!

As I say, it's not all the time, seems to be more when the air pumping out is a little humid...

[anchorman]

Oooh, this is quite pertinent for me as well; I'm just working through things like this - Ta! :)

Do 'we' change the cabin filter or should 'they'? If indeed it is a 'we' job, does the handbook thingy in the glove box tell you how to? I'm just wondering, as on the odd occasion my heating/aircon smells a bit like a cross between the chlorine in a swimming pool and the urine in a public loo!

As I say, it's not all the time, seems to be more when the air pumping out is a little humid...

Bad girl!

Openly admitting that you didn't read the maintenace tips pinned at the top of the page;

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...;hl=maintenance

Must do better!!!

Oh and BTW, you can get a kit from a motor spares shop to refresh your heater. It is a good place for rearing bacteria and it can smell a little public toilet ish. Add the contents of the kit (or the prescribed anount) through the opening where the cabin filter goes.

[cruella]

Oooh, this is quite pertinent for me as well; I'm just working through things like this - Ta! :)

Do 'we' change the cabin filter or should 'they'? If indeed it is a 'we' job, does the handbook thingy in the glove box tell you how to? I'm just wondering, as on the odd occasion my heating/aircon smells a bit like a cross between the chlorine in a swimming pool and the urine in a public loo!

As I say, it's not all the time, seems to be more when the air pumping out is a little humid...

Bad girl!

Openly admitting that you didn't read the maintenace tips pinned at the top of the page;

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...;hl=maintenance

Must do better!!!

Oh and BTW, you can get a kit from a motor spares shop to refresh your heater. It is a good place for rearing bacteria and it can smell a little public toilet ish. Add the contents of the kit (or the prescribed anount) through the opening where the cabin filter goes.

I didd read them when I first found you shower lovely lot - honest guv!

I will read them again with my usual over analysing antennae full on now that they will mean something! :P

I'll let you know how I get on...

[local hero]

Oooh, this is quite pertinent for me as well; I'm just working through things like this - Ta! :)

Do 'we' change the cabin filter or should 'they'? If indeed it is a 'we' job, does the handbook thingy in the glove box tell you how to? I'm just wondering, as on the odd occasion my heating/aircon smells a bit like a cross between the chlorine in a swimming pool and the urine in a public loo!

As I say, it's not all the time, seems to be more when the air pumping out is a little humid...

Bad girl!

Openly admitting that you didn't read the maintenace tips pinned at the top of the page;

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...;hl=maintenance

Must do better!!!

Oh and BTW, you can get a kit from a motor spares shop to refresh your heater. It is a good place for rearing bacteria and it can smell a little public toilet ish. Add the contents of the kit (or the prescribed anount) through the opening where the cabin filter goes.

I didd read them when I first found you shower lovely lot - honest guv!

I will read them again with my usual over analysing antennae full on now that they will mean something! :P

I'll let you know how I get on...

Typical woman! afew weeks ago you were looking foreward to driving a car with a heater, even threatening to drive it in your Bikini, now you have a car with a heater (A) you want to know how it works + "B" your not happy cos you now find your Rav is fitted with an EnSuite bath + loo..Theres just no pleasing some people :D :D

[cruella]

Oooh, this is quite pertinent for me as well; I'm just working through things like this - Ta! :)

Do 'we' change the cabin filter or should 'they'? If indeed it is a 'we' job, does the handbook thingy in the glove box tell you how to? I'm just wondering, as on the odd occasion my heating/aircon smells a bit like a cross between the chlorine in a swimming pool and the urine in a public loo!

As I say, it's not all the time, seems to be more when the air pumping out is a little humid...

Bad girl!

Openly admitting that you didn't read the maintenace tips pinned at the top of the page;

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.p...;hl=maintenance

Must do better!!!

Oh and BTW, you can get a kit from a motor spares shop to refresh your heater. It is a good place for rearing bacteria and it can smell a little public toilet ish. Add the contents of the kit (or the prescribed anount) through the opening where the cabin filter goes.

I didd read them when I first found you shower lovely lot - honest guv!

I will read them again with my usual over analysing antennae full on now that they will mean something! :P

I'll let you know how I get on...

Typical woman! afew weeks ago you were looking foreward to driving a car with a heater, even threatening to drive it in your Bikini, now you have a car with a heater (A) you want to know how it works + "B" your not happy cos you now find your Rav is fitted with an EnSuite bath + loo..Theres just no pleasing some people :D :D

I am more than happy with the heating and everything else (apart from the slightly notchy gearchange that I thought was me until I did a search ) In fact, I had to re-direct it 2 miles into my journey to work the other morning 'cos it was burning my wrists! :) The bikini, now, that's another thing - I might just frighten surprise you all yet, I mean, I still have to post my photos... :P

[anchorman]

I'll start the ball rolling cru' This me having a brew after polishing the car;

Local hero and Kingo look a lot like Clooney in the right light (nearer the dark actually but nevertheless if you stand back and squint a bit......).

[Notebook]

I'll start the ball rolling cru' This me having a brew after polishing the car;

Local hero and Kingo look a lot like Clooney in the right light (nearer the dark actually but nevertheless if you stand back and squint a bit......).

your right

peter clooney, local chipshop owner in cardiff!!

[anchorman]

Ah you know old wrinkly Pete then? :P

[Notebook]

Ah you know old wrinkly Pete then? :P

As you well know, people get him and his twin brother mike mixed up, so to clarify it, wrinkly Petes the one with the hump. - :P

[local hero]

Ah you know old wrinkly Pete then? :P

As you well know, people get him and his twin brother mike mixed up, so to clarify it, wrinkly Petes the one with the hump. - :P

Excuse Me, for the benefit of Cruella who may not have seen us before This is a recent photo of Chatman, Anchs + me taken at the motorshow, patiently waiting for the others to arrive, (not a good photo) we look much better in reality And Hoovie in the back gound not facing the camera..

[cruella]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Oh, I don't know, you all look very familiar...

I will endeavour to sort me pics out, they are on my work pc. ;)

[shcm]

...............And Hoovie in the back gound not facing the camera..

......No, Isn't that Capello? . LH, has Capello been pestering you for coaching and selection tips again? Tell him to **** off!

Can't be Hoovie. I'm sure Hoovie must be a finer figure of a man than Capello.