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One thing I never understood about domestics, is why does the AC compressor come one when the flow control switch is in the vent/floor position? It isn't on in vent position. It isn't on in floor position. It is on in the combination position. (Not talking about windshield defrost position).
Also, I wish domestics has an independent switch for outside vs recirculated air. For example, it isn't possible to run the heater in recirc mode without the AC compressor being used. The only recirc mode is max AC so to have recirc and heat you have to turn the switch to max AC. I don't get it.
One thing I never understood about domestics, is why does the AC compressor come one when the flow control switch is in the vent/floor position? It isn't on in vent position. It isn't on in floor position. It is on in the combination position. (Not talking about windshield defrost position).
Also, I wish domestics has an independent switch for outside vs recirculated air. For example, it isn't possible to run the heater in recirc mode without the AC compressor being used. The only recirc mode is max AC so to have recirc and heat you have to turn the switch to max AC. I don't get it.
The reason why the compressor is on in some modes is because it dehumidifies the air to remove moisture. This prevents fogging of the windows in humid weather.
However, the "economy" position in my '76 Cadillac allows air to blow through the vents without the compressor engaging.
The reason why the compressor is on in some modes is because it dehumidifies the air to remove moisture. This prevents fogging of the windows in humid weather.
However, the "economy" position in my '76 Cadillac allows air to blow through the vents without the compressor engaging.
I understand what the compressor will do to the humidity in the car.
But why is the compressor engaged in the the combo mode but not the vent only mode and not in the floor only mode?
And yes, in vent only setting the compressor doesn't come on.
Also, can you run the heater with recirculated air without engaging the compressor?
I understand what the compressor will do to the humidity in the car.
But why is the compressor engaged in the the combo mode but not the vent only mode and not in the floor only mode?
And yes, in vent only setting the compressor doesn't come on.
Again, the compressor is engaged to prevent excess humidity inside the car.
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Also, can you run the heater with recirculated air without engaging the compressor?
Running the climate control with recirculated air is the same whether it's warm or cold air blowing. There is not separate heater control. Which is what "automatic climate control" means... no separate heating or cooling; it's all combined.
And the compressor runs regardless. However, I don't think that is exclusive to American cars. Some foreign cars probably have the same system.
Interesting responses. I don't fully understand why people still hold the "poor quality" issue over the head of domestic automakers. I understand that in the late 90's and early 00's they were making crap and most of the Japanese cars were cheaper and far more reliable and of better quality, etc. But this is some years later, after GM and Chrysler both had a near death experience. In 2012 GM sold more cars than any other company in the world, they overtook Toyota. Is it not safe to say that GM especially has improved the quality and reliability of their cars in recent years?
I have a 2001 Chevy Camaro, not the most sought after or iconic of those cars, but a muscle car nonetheless, which aren't exactly known for lasting well. Through its age and mileage the car has held up remarkably well having absolutely no issues that weren't related to wear and tear on the vehicle.
You're going to get a lemon car sometimes, doesn't matter who you buy it from. Right now GM makes some of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the road. I suppose I prefer domestic because I feel like I am investing in America, none of the profits are going overseas to benefit an Asian or European company. All the profits are staying inside of North America, and most of the profits go back to Michigan/Detroit, which can use a little help.
This may sound a little conceited or arrogant, but I just wouldn't feel that I'm doing my country a favor by buying a foreign car, I wouldn't feel as American driving something that wasn't made here.
Automobile are the last major export the United States has. It's something we still build here and export around the world. In a day in age where everything is being made overseas in poor countries and shipped here for cheap, the American automakers are still going strong. If they were to have gone under back in 2008 and unable to recover what would America have then? We would have lost one of our most substantial exports.
I drive foreign vehicles. My father had an Chevy Equinox when he died, his driving wasn't so good, after he died I had to have the vehicle worked on, the replacement parts were made in China...so I was wondering, if think we are driving an American made vehicle, are we really? Assembled here with foreign parts?
Did you have the Equinox worked on at the dealership?
The above graphic says it all, I buy what I like. I have a Jeep Cherokee (U.S.), Mazda 6 (Japan) amd a Chrysler Crossfire (German drive train and assembly). It's a global market and most manufacturers share technology, parts, suppliers and they are all screwed together pretty much the same. Asian, European or American, your car will break at some point and the dealership will be there to take as much of your money as they can. Finding yourself a good honest independent mechanic is your best bet.
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