Four years on - and for the first time this week...

[Darren S]

....I've had a proper go at using climate control.

And I'm still really struggling to see what the benefit of it is? :S It's cold now, so whacked it to 24C and hit Auto. Sure enough, the fans kick in as it tries like mad to warm up the cabin quickly.

After a few minutes, it drops the fan speed slightly, but still keeps it higher than I normally have it - so the CD volume has to go up accordingly.

Tried it for three days this week and all I seem to get more fan noise and that's about it.

Switched it off today and just set it to what I normally have it on. Seems like a solution to a problem that never really existed, imo.

D.

 

[Dash]

I find setting it to about 20 is best then increase it gradually as the engine warms up.

 

[MarkCup]

Amen.

 

[marc1330]

Amen.

+1

 

[DrR]

Mine works perfect, cold morning, air con comes on to demist everything, when the cars warm it calms down and keeps at a nice temp.

 

[Russ.]

I rarely touch my cc. Set it to 21-22 degrees sometimes press the demist button when i first set of then put it back on auto after n jobs a good-un keeps the car at the perfect temp in my opinion

 

[*Badger*]

MAXI Button FTW, then lower gradually as your getting warm and settle at 21/22. These winter mornings/nights are where it comes into its own!

 

[.Gem.]

Mines broken

Hot air comes out at about 80mph...but there is no blowing action if you get me.

Miss the warmth tbh.

 

[Russ.]

No blowing action...we've all been there at somepoint. These things are sent to test us

(If i didnt make a comment like that, someone else would have)

 

[TooneySonic]

well i miss it now i'm in a cup!

demist is the big bonus really

i find myself dialling in max temp in the cup whereas in the 172 i never ventured above 22 deg

 

[Ian_182]

I used to find when i used it regular the next time i started the car every window would mist up

 

[Mells]

Mines broken

Hot air comes out at about 80mph...but there is no blowing action if you get me.

Miss the warmth tbh.

blowing action ft*w!

Set it to 21 and be done with it.

Turning dials is for poor people.

 

[H182]

Works for me use it almost every day. Set it about 19/20 and leave it to do its job.

 

[ForceIndia]

Having had 3 rs's with ac, and 2 with climate, I'd take standard ac everytime.

 

[fUbAr]

Having had 3 rs's with ac, and 2 with climate, I'd take standard ac everytime.

They all have standard AC though... you dont have to use the CC function :S

whats not to like about getting in a car, pressing 20 degrees and leaving it?

 

[Timmay]

Mine works perfect, cold morning, air con comes on to demist everything, when the cars warm it calms down and keeps at a nice temp.

yep mine always did too

 

[paul]

182 cup ftw!

 

[Leeshez]

I put mine on to dry out the windows. I have it set about 21 - 22

 

[Si]

No blowing action...we've all been there at somepoint. These things are sent to test us

(If i didnt make a comment like that, someone else would have)

lol! someone had to...

I was thinking this morning about how my CC sucks. when i hit 'auto' the the Ac light goes off. i don't fully understand it tbh. so i wear gayboy footballer gloves instead to keep warm lol

 

[daydotz]

im forever changing the temp on mine but 20s perfect this time of year first thing in the morning

lol! someone had to...

I was thinking this morning about how my CC sucks. when i hit 'auto' the the Ac light goes off. i don't fully understand it tbh. so i wear gayboy footballer gloves instead to keep warm lol

doesnt the ac only kick at certain temps mine does :S

 

[Baz 172]

Mines broken

Hot air comes out at about 80mph...but there is no blowing action if you get me.

Miss the warmth tbh.

Had the same problem with mine, turned out the heater motor had died, just had a new system installed, can't go without blowers in the cold weather :S

 

[fUbAr]

lol! someone had to...

I was thinking this morning about how my CC sucks. when i hit 'auto' the the Ac light goes off. i don't fully understand it tbh. so i wear gayboy footballer gloves instead to keep warm lol

if the ac is needed to reach the desired temperature, it will switch it on then back off when the temp is reached.
Its like your central heating in your home. Its not always on... it only switches on temporarily when it needs to heat back to the temp you selected.

quite clever tbh...

 

[Darren S]

They all have standard AC though... you dont have to use the CC function :S

whats not to like about getting in a car, pressing 20 degrees and leaving it?

But that's what I do anyway. When it's warm, either set to minimum or A/C on, spring and autumn is probably around 21 and this time of year 24. It's a gradual process - something that you slowly change.

With CC, you just simply seem to get more fan noise. Just seems a little pointless to me.

D.

 

[fUbAr]

the fan kicks in stronger with the CC because its trying harder to reach your desired temp in a shorter time. After a few mins the fan will slow down when it gets nearer your desired temp

Without using the CC... your car won't be a constant 21 degrees. What its doing is pumping out 21 degree heat all the time using the AC... which will end up warmer than 21 degrees.

 

[Peperami]

Love it. Have had a cup with, and a cup without, looking forward to not having a sweaty back in summer in this one! It looks pretty too!

Only downfall i can see is that you cant fit a large drinks can in the space below, as the unit sits lower.

 

[simon135]

Once the windows are clear, turn it off and enjoy the extra horses !

 

[Si]

if the ac is needed to reach the desired temperature, it will switch it on then back off when the temp is reached.
Its like your central heating in your home. Its not always on... it only switches on temporarily when it needs to heat back to the temp you selected.

quite clever tbh...

this is what i thought... but say i get in the car and press the AC button the light will come on but if i press the Auto button immediately after the AC light goes out.

So although your statement would seem correct, and it is the logical explanation, i don't believe this to be the case.

 

[realnumber 1]

Once the windows are clear, turn it off and enjoy the extra horses !

The CC only uses extra horses when the AC is on. When its not on its the same as one without.

this is what i thought... but say i get in the car and press the AC button the light will come on but if i press the Auto button immediately after the AC light goes out.

So although your statement would seem correct, and it is the logical explanation, i don't believe this to be the case.

Not in summer which is what the AC is for. In winter you only use it to demist the windows (which has its own button) or once in a while just to keep it working properly.
I can't fault it really and would much rather have it than not.
Wonder if some of you CC haters would spec your top of the range Mercs without it!

 

[Peperami]

this is what i thought... but say i get in the car and press the AC button the light will come on but if i press the Auto button immediately after the AC light goes out.

So although your statement would seem correct, and it is the logical explanation, i don't believe this to be the case.

It is the case.

The auto does just that, uses what functions it needs to reach the desired temperature. In the summer it will use the ac if it needs it etc.

Read the manual, is all in there

 

[VeinAST]

AC > CC

 

[Jonny_Paul]

Only downfall i can see is that you cant fit a large drinks can in the space below, as the unit sits lower.

I've only just got my car at the weekend and have came across this problem twice already.

Large Mcdonalds drinks ftl!!

As for the CC, I love it, couldnt go back to dials.

 

[daydotz]

I've only just got my car at the weekend and have came across this problem twice already.

Large Mcdonalds drinks ftl!!

As for the CC, I love it, couldnt go back to dials.

197 ftw extra cupholder by the handbrake not that i put a mcd near my car :rasp:

 

[Brett]

I'd like climate control. I usually end up consantly adjusting changing fan speed, changing it from vents to feet to windscreen etc, changing the temp etc Climate cotrol would siute me down to the ground.

Mind you if i didnt have it i wouldnt be bothered tbh, aslong as i had AC becuause if my next car didnt have it, it would be a step backwards imo so thats no 172 cup for me.

 

[daydotz]

I'd like climate control. I usually end up consantly adjusting changing fan speed, changing it from vents to feet to windscreen etc, changing the temp etc Climate cotrol would siute me down to the ground.

Mind you if i didnt have it i wouldnt be bothered tbh, aslong as i had AC becuause if my next car didnt have it, it would be a step backwards imo so thats no 172 cup for me.

172 cup with climate ftw

if i were upgrading it would have to better what ive got toy wise

 

[mini-valver]

AC and CC are for fags. Windows FTW.

 

[MarkCup]

Love it. Have had a cup with, and a cup without, looking forward to not having a sweaty back in summer in this one! It looks pretty too!

Only downfall i can see is that you cant fit a large drinks can in the space below, as the unit sits lower.

Is this news or have I missed it? Welcome back.

 

[Pep]

AC and CC are for fags. Windows FTW.

Agree to be honest, mines used to demist the windows or on full to warm up, once im warm it's off.

Hate the noise of the fan etc.

Although never knew there was a 'proper' way to use it, i just do hot/cold then off when im happy.

So wish I got a 172 cup

 

[Peperami]

Is this news or have I missed it? Welcome back.

Lol, have had a silver cup for a while now mark!

 

[Si]

It is the case.

The auto does just that, uses what functions it needs to reach the desired temperature. In the summer it will use the ac if it needs it etc.

Read the manual, is all in there

i've never read a manual in my life and i don't intent on changing the habits of a lifetime. lol.

still.... CC ftw. windows are always a summer fav tho.

 

[realnumber 1]

Agree to be honest, mines used to demist the windows or on full to warm up, once im warm it's off.

Hate the noise of the fan etc.

Although never knew there was a 'proper' way to use it, i just do hot/cold then off when im happy.

So wish I got a 172 cup

Maybe now you know there is a "proper" way to use it might realise that its actually a lot better than not having it:S