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  • #1

    Air-con too cold!

    I've got an 8-week old MY16 Comfortline with the dual-zone climate control.
    I find I have to have the temp set to 2 degrees more than the outside temp otherwise it's too cold.
    So, today it was 24 deg outside and I had to set it at 26...Is this normal?
    It also seems to keep the fan at the speed one above lowest...which is often too strong.

    With previous (non VW) car I would have it set around 22 and hardly needed to adjust it....

    Any comments welcome
    Ron
    Tags: cold, comments, set, speed, temp
  • #2
    1) man up

    2) busted thermostat possibly

    I'd go with 2, but I generally just adjust the temperature until I am comfortable regardless of what it says on the temp gauge/HVAC. Good luck.
    RS
    R

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    • #3
      Get your thyroid checked.

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      • #4
        Press Setup button, open air conditioning settings and choose light, medium or strong blower output. Yours could be on strong.
        I am assuming you are keeping it in Auto position.
        Last edited by i286; 17-11-2015, 05:54 PM.

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        • #5
          You are lucky I reckon compared to a Toyota, VW aircon is crap
          2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
          Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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          • #6
            Air-con too cold!

            Compared to a Mazda, VW aircon is crap. However, it's much better in a Mk6 than the Mk5 (even after I replaced the compressor in my Mk5).


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            MY14 Tiguan 118TSI - sold (Mazda3 SP25GT in its place)
            MY16 Golf 7R: sold (Caterham Super 7 and Hyundai i30N in its place)

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            • #7
              MK6 and MK5 have almost identical HVAC setups.

              Compared to a mid-'00s Mazda3, the OP's aircon would be like the Antarctic.
              '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
              '01 Beetle 2.0

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
                MK6 and MK5 have almost identical HVAC setups.

                Compared to a mid-'00s Mazda3, the OP's aircon would be like the Antarctic.
                Yeah but there is a noticeable difference. I have both the cars right now so when I switch between them a few times each week I can tell the difference.

                As for the Mazda comparison, I was relating to my 2010 CX-7.


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                • #9
                  But everything's the same? The compressor, the refigerant quantity, pretty much identical.

                  Maybe its time the MK5's aircon got a look-over?
                  '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
                  '01 Beetle 2.0

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                  • #10
                    Air-con too cold!

                    Well maybe. It had a complete new compressor about 2 years ago. It's fine and works OK; I just think my Mk6 is better. Besides, I've sold it and my new Mk7 arrives on Friday!


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                    MY14 Tiguan 118TSI - sold (Mazda3 SP25GT in its place)
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                    • #11
                      I find exactly the same thing with mine. I usually have the inside temp set above what it says outside, and if I want to warm the car up I have to turn the air con off because it still cools even if I turn the temperature up to around 26.

                      In my previous Focus I just had it set to 22 all the time and hardly ever had to touch it.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by i286 View Post
                        Press Setup button, open air conditioning settings and choose light, medium or strong blower output. Yours could be on strong.
                        I am assuming you are keeping it in Auto position.
                        I don't have those settings

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Shortstuff View Post
                          I find exactly the same thing with mine. I usually have the inside temp set above what it says outside, and if I want to warm the car up I have to turn the air con off because it still cools even if I turn the temperature up to around 26.

                          In my previous Focus I just had it set to 22 all the time and hardly ever had to touch it.
                          Yes, that's my experience....
                          it's sounding like that's how the climate control works in the Golf 7.
                          Thanks
                          Ron

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                          • #14
                            I've had mine set on 23 since I got it. Only changed it to 21 today as it was 37deg outside

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by danielb_c View Post
                              I've had mine set on 23 since I got it. Only changed it to 21 today as it was 37deg outside
                              Yes, that's how it should work!
                              ....Guess I will take mine in for a checkup

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