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05-14-2009, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='878079' date='May 14 2009, 11:58 AM
Well, you shouldn't start a car with the AC on if it's really cold outside. -15 C is bad for the longivety of the compressor. 
And SAAB doesn't recomend you to use the AC below +13 degrees C (never understood this magic limit - hope they do!)
And SAAB doesn't recomend you to use the AC below +13 degrees C (never understood this magic limit - hope they do!)
05-14-2009, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Miikka' post='878082' date='May 14 2009, 11:01 AM
At least my previous Volvo knew what temperature it was outside and it adjusted the AC automatically so it didn't start compressor when temperature was below +5 degrees C.
05-14-2009, 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='878085' date='May 14 2009, 12:07 PM
... same with my Alfa 156 from 1998! Must be something with AC and Germans...
05-14-2009, 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by newt' post='878019' date='May 14 2009, 01:33 AM
I guess I don't understand why people buying $60k luxury cars prefer to deal with stuffy air. Anyone?
Why in the world would it NOT be designed to retain the state that it was powered down with???
05-14-2009, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Miikka' post='878108' date='May 14 2009, 12:11 PM
Are we sure it actually would start? It is in my opinion a little bit difficult to check as it seems to be quiet (compared to Chrysler I had years ago, BMW AC compressor is really quiet) and you don't hear when it is turning on. I remember reading something in the manual but I have to check it again. It would be really odd if BMW would allow it to work in the freezing conditions.
05-14-2009, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by psam550' post='878048' date='May 14 2009, 01:12 AM
I like to turn off the radio and a/c before I turn off the motor, so when I start the car, I'm not starting it with the a/c and radio on-- easier on the starter. This car does not let me do that.
The thing I do when starting my E60 is pause at each key click to let the electronics settle down before proceeding to the next click. The first click brings up the iDrive screen (for one) and the next click brings up the HVAC fan and warning lights (for another). Finally I engage the starter after the other things have settled down.
05-14-2009, 06:16 AM
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It seems to remember every setting i throw at it, except for it being OFF.
It's been quite a hot week this week and i like to drive with my windows down at low speeds, so i had to hit OFF every single time i started the car.
However, i don't like driving with the A/C on (i wear contacts, and it dries my eyes quickly), but it seems to remember that setting. (Fans on, A/C off)
It's been quite a hot week this week and i like to drive with my windows down at low speeds, so i had to hit OFF every single time i started the car.
However, i don't like driving with the A/C on (i wear contacts, and it dries my eyes quickly), but it seems to remember that setting. (Fans on, A/C off)
05-14-2009, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='878075' date='May 14 2009, 01:54 AM
... is this one of those amazing regional settings? 'cause if I switch the AC off, the car will start with the AC off... 
05-14-2009, 10:35 AM
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off the top of my head i turn key 1 or 2 click and turn AC Off ...My AC smells like a wet rag i know i have mine set off when i turn car on
05-14-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by newt' post='878019' date='May 14 2009, 01:33 AM
I guess I don't understand why people buying $60k luxury cars prefer to deal with stuffy air. Anyone?
2. I don't like moving air blowing agaisnt me while I am in a car.
3. I love stuffy air- can't get enough of it here in beautiful Colorado.