Aircon

Kerno

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Hi I had a 300 mile drive yesterday in the sunshine and I found the aircon fairly inadequate. I had the system on recirculate and the blower one down from full and the air just was not that cold. Also I take it the front windows on the HS are not tinted as it was like sitting in a greenhouse, this is something I have never noticed on previous cars. If this is the case could anyone recommend a legal window tinting company?

Many thanks

Paul
 
If the aircon is not blowing ice cold from the vents then you need to take it back to the dealer.
Yes I did think this was going to be the only option. It certainly is not ice cold, dealer is over 50miles away so a bit of a pain.
Thanks for your advice ?
 
A near by garage could check if you have gas in the system,

Hi
I posted above a garage would be able to see if you had gas in the system, I have been reading on A/C on a EV / Hybrid car, as the car has no drive from the ICE, the system is driven by a electric motor Which gets power from the high voltage bat so needs special trained person to work on it. Even you may not use the A/C all the time it is still working keeping the battery cool.
 
Hi Kerno,
I live in the Algarve where the sun is strong almost all year round. I live in the hills where it is even hotter (typically 20 degrees in the winter and can get up to 40 degrees in the summer!!) I use my HS PHEV constantly with the A/C running and is always lovely and cold no matter what fan speed is used. If yours is not performing similarly, I think there must be a problem. I also wanted to get my front windows more tinted (even although the car was supplied with factory tints). I was also told that it is possible, but , its illegal (european standards and all that!!)
 
Hi Kerno,
I live in the Algarve where the sun is strong almost all year round. I live in the hills where it is even hotter (typically 20 degrees in the winter and can get up to 40 degrees in the summer!!) I use my HS PHEV constantly with the A/C running and is always lovely and cold no matter what fan speed is used. If yours is not performing similarly, I think there must be a problem. I also wanted to get my front windows more tinted (even although the car was supplied with factory tints). I was also told that it is possible, but , its illegal (european standards and all that!!)
Hi Jock,
Thanks for the information, I do think that I have an issue with the aircon, will get it checked out by the dealer soon.
As far as the window tints are concerned you can get a clear heat reflecting tint that can be installed on the windscreen as well as the front side windows that is totally legal. I have made a couple of enquires into this once I get a response from the tinters I will update you. I think the main issue is the windows on the HS are large and with it being a lot higher up than a normal saloon car attracts more sunlight. I just haven't noticed the heat before in other vehicles like I do with this one. The weather in the UK is getting hotter so they say so might not be totally down to the HS windows.

Paul
 
Thanks Kerno,
It would be helpful to know if you get the clear option done on your car, what you think of the result.

All the best, Ian (Jock)
 
I have a HS Phev that has pretty poor air con. Nowhere near as cool as my other car or others I have owned. I think this may be a common complaint.
 
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