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AC and thermo fans

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:19 pm
by aviper4u
Hey,

Yes i know yet another AC question though its hot so fair enough......

Is it normal for both the radiator's fans to turn on when the AC is on, stupid question though just noticed this as changed drive belts and was testing with bonnet open.

Also any simple ways to see how can get it colder as just had it gassed under a year ago.

cheers

Re: AC and thermo fans

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:33 am
by joe5084
aviper4u wrote:Hey,

Yes i know yet another AC question though its hot so fair enough......

Is it normal for both the radiator's fans to turn on when the AC is on, stupid question though just noticed this as changed drive belts and was testing with bonnet open.

Also any simple ways to see how can get it colder as just had it gassed under a year ago.

cheers


Yes this is normal. When you switch on the AC you need air through the condensor whenever the compresor is running to remove the heat from the refrigerent being circulated.

Joe

Re: AC and thermo fans

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:51 pm
by aviper4u
good to hear

though i wonder do the fans turns off once the car is at speed? ie freeway...

anyways either way thanks for insight

Re: AC and thermo fans

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:57 am
by joe5084
aviper4u wrote:good to hear

though i wonder do the fans turns off once the car is at speed? ie freeway...

anyways either way thanks for insight


The fan is on while the AC is on, the AC overrides the fan allways regardless of temperature and vehicle motion I hope this helps you.

Joe