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Jul 7, 2005 | 08:45 PM

Topaz330xi

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When I switch my climate control to Auto and set the temperature down to 64 it really does not seem that cool (I mean it is cool, but not what I would expect). On hot days it is more comfortable to turn on Max AC then turn down the fan a bit. Does anyone else have this issue?

Jul 7, 2005 | 08:48 PM

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Press the snowflake button above the Auto button.

Jul 7, 2005 | 08:49 PM

Topaz330xi

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Originally Posted by Delta' date='Jul 7 2005, 10:48 PM

Press the snowflake button above the Auto button.

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I always make sure that is on.

Jul 7, 2005 | 08:56 PM

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I use auto mode exclusively and the car cools down better than just about any car I've driven. I usually keep the temp between 66 to 70 depending on personal preference and outdoor temperature.

I'm not sure what you're point of reference is as far as what feels cool -- since they stopped using R-12 as a refrigerant some years ago, nothing feels as cold as the good old days but it should still be cold enough to cool the car...

Jul 7, 2005 | 10:53 PM

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You can also set the speed of fan to slow/normal/fast for AUTO mode in the AC settings of i-drive.

Jul 8, 2005 | 04:26 AM

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Have you moved the temperature adjustment to four blue bars for maximum cooling?

Jul 8, 2005 | 05:33 AM

Rudy

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Originally Posted by MarkLL' date='Jul 8 2005, 08:26 AM

Have you moved the temperature adjustment to four blue bars for maximum cooling?

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That's a good point -- although it only affects the center vent in the dash. The vents nearest the doors would not be affected by this setting...

Jul 14, 2005 | 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkLL' date='Jul 8 2005, 06:26 AM

Have you moved the temperature adjustment to four blue bars for maximum cooling?

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I was used to the manual red/blue vent controls in my 330xi and totally overlooked the red/blue configuration in the iDrive climate section. As soon as I cranked those blue bars up everything was perfect. Thanks all.

Jul 14, 2005 | 03:44 PM

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There are Red/Blue bars in the idrive climate section???

I've had my car 2 weeks and didn't know this.

I know I had manual ones on my E46.

I'm going to have to check this out!