Poll: Does your AC work well? - LotusTalk

saudio · 06-11-2005, 11:09 AM

Lots of talk lately here about the Elise having a hot cabin. Many have complained about the poor AC, many more have said the AC works great.

I'd like a better consensus. How does yours do?

Mike

RacyTracy · 06-11-2005, 11:23 AM

I have no idea, I've still never turned mine on...I'll get back to you......

fastliz · 06-11-2005, 11:25 AM

I would classify mine as poor. And, that's being generous.

Mike

Crudson · 06-11-2005, 11:26 AM

It's a little weak but I think it's working as good as it is supposed to.

Jag89 · 06-11-2005, 11:45 AM

Mine is working pretty good. It has gotten pretty hot here in central Florida in the past month. I've had to start putting the top on an run the A/C so I don't sunburn or sweat to death. I'm orignally from a colder northern climate (like most people down here) so I don't take the heat as well as most. My A/C is doing great so far. Plus, I like the mechanical sound of the second cooling fan when it kicks in.

EliseCat · 06-11-2005, 12:37 PM

Mine works pretty well........

About as good as it did in an S2K with the roof up!!

pig · 06-11-2005, 12:47 PM

It's good on an average day but if it's really hot, and especially humid, it's barely Adequate. But I very rarely have the top on so it doesn't matter to me as much.

doma · 06-11-2005, 12:59 PM

I had thought my AC was working fine (nice and cool and stays cool) but on a recent drive it finally failed. That is, it stopped blowing cold air and just blew warm air. I shut it off and started it back up 1/2 hour later and it worked again ... for about 20 minutes ... then it blew warm air again.

*shrug* - just FYI

JonOrangeElise · 06-11-2005, 01:12 PM

Turned it on maybe 2-3 times for 20 minutes each. Works fine.

DeanCPA · 06-11-2005, 01:18 PM

It never worked from day 1. So 2 days ago at my 1,000 mile service, I had it checked out and turns out it's a major problem.

They had to order parts and said it's about a 5-6 hour job to fix it. Was rushing to leave, but they said something about having to drain the lines, etc. and it would take a while to fix it. I'll get the full explanation next week. Must have come from the factory like that

Most of my driving has been with the top off, so hasn't really been an issue, but will probably take it back to get fixed within a week or 2.

usofrob · 06-11-2005, 01:20 PM

I've used mine for fairly long stretches before, and it always put out cool air, just not cold air like most cars. I have about 5000 miles on the car now.

Prolene · 06-11-2005, 01:21 PM

Mine has been working fine. It can be very cold, and less so during stop and go traffic. When really hot weather comes around, we'll see how it goes.

pig · 06-11-2005, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doma

I had thought my AC was working fine (nice and cool and stays cool) but on a recent drive it finally failed. That is, it stopped blowing cold air and just blew warm air. I shut it off and started it back up 1/2 hour later and it worked again ... for about 20 minutes ... then it blew warm air again.

*shrug* - just FYI

Go to your dealer, Lotus has a fix for it. Your evaporator coil is freezing up. After you shut it off it thaws out and that's why it starts working again.

Joetz · 06-11-2005, 02:36 PM

I noticed that the A/C gets a lot cooler when the engine revs up. It's terrible when in traffic. I also have the icing up problem on humid days. I'll mention it when I go in for my 7500 mile service

redleg40 · 06-11-2005, 02:44 PM

Mine is decent. I've had better but I'm glad it's there.

ChrisH · 06-11-2005, 05:06 PM

Mine works fine. Where is the poll?

ivan1 · 06-11-2005, 05:56 PM

Mine did not work when I got the car last September. At the 1000 mile service they checked it out and said it just needed to recharge it. Well I just tried it today for the first time in months and of course it is blowing warm air - must have a leak

peck555 · 06-11-2005, 06:24 PM

mine no worky,they said they would fix it under warrantee

suit36 · 06-11-2005, 06:35 PM

pretty ordinary. works well in mild heat only.

I had it looked at during service (there have been mutterings in europe about a fauly thermostat)...It did seem to be better now but the weather was also milder

spindoc · 06-11-2005, 06:36 PM

Mine stopped working, and apparently has a coolant leak. Local shop to look at it next week, now that I'm getting the service manual to them (on disc).

06-11-2005, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
saudio Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 404	Poll: Does your AC work well? Lots of talk lately here about the Elise having a hot cabin. Many have complained about the poor AC, many more have said the AC works great. I'd like a better consensus. How does yours do? Mike

06-11-2005, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
fastliz formerly known as fastwrx Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 1,495	I would classify mine as poor. And, that's being generous. Mike __________________ The "car-tist" formerly known as Fastwrx! 2004 Subaru WRX STi 2005 Lotus Elise CO, LSS, Hardtop, Starshield - Got it!!

06-11-2005, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jag89 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 143	Mine is working pretty good. It has gotten pretty hot here in central Florida in the past month. I've had to start putting the top on an run the A/C so I don't sunburn or sweat to death. I'm orignally from a colder northern climate (like most people down here) so I don't take the heat as well as most. My A/C is doing great so far. Plus, I like the mechanical sound of the second cooling fan when it kicks in. __________________ Ken Former owner - Magnetic Blue, Black, Touring, Starshield.

06-11-2005, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
EliseCat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 786	Mine works pretty well........ About as good as it did in an S2K with the roof up!! __________________ 2002 Mini Cooper S.....Traded 2000 S2000.......Traded 2005 BRG Elise, Touring, Hardtop, Starshield....5-24-05 2006 AB Mini Cooper S....12-15-06 "Get busy livin', or get busy dyin."

06-11-2005, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
doma '05 SY #0038 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 2,198 Images: 6	I had thought my AC was working fine (nice and cool and stays cool) but on a recent drive it finally failed. That is, it stopped blowing cold air and just blew warm air. I shut it off and started it back up 1/2 hour later and it worked again ... for about 20 minutes ... then it blew warm air again. shrug - just FYI __________________ Braille Battery - Micromirror - Alpine Head Unit & Speakers - HID Headlights - H&T Pad - Snorkel Delete - Non Dust Brake Pads - JL Stealthbox - JL Amps - Sirius Sat - Rudolph Antlers and Nose Kit Astronomy Picture of the Day

06-11-2005, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
RacyTracy Go Cubs!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 6,077	I have no idea, I've still never turned mine on...I'll get back to you......

06-11-2005, 11:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crudson / Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,481	It's a little weak but I think it's working as good as it is supposed to.

06-11-2005, 12:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
pig Nightfall Blue Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 262 Images: 6	It's good on an average day but if it's really hot, and especially humid, it's barely Adequate. But I very rarely have the top on so it doesn't matter to me as much.

06-11-2005, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
JonOrangeElise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,798	Turned it on maybe 2-3 times for 20 minutes each. Works fine. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise, "the orange car": hard top, touring, starshield, orange/black Lotus Sport seats, 6-point Schroth belts, 4Tress Harness Bar, SJ Racing 15x7/16x8 track wheels (plus stock wheels for the road), RTD Brace, HIDs 2006 BMW M3 Competition Package, "the blue car": stock

06-11-2005, 01:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
DeanCPA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Shoreline, CT Posts: 65	It never worked from day 1. So 2 days ago at my 1,000 mile service, I had it checked out and turns out it's a major problem. They had to order parts and said it's about a 5-6 hour job to fix it. Was rushing to leave, but they said something about having to drain the lines, etc. and it would take a while to fix it. I'll get the full explanation next week. Must have come from the factory like that Most of my driving has been with the top off, so hasn't really been an issue, but will probably take it back to get fixed within a week or 2. __________________ Does your CPA drive an Elise?

06-11-2005, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
usofrob Almost out of warranty :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 687	I've used mine for fairly long stretches before, and it always put out cool air, just not cold air like most cars. I have about 5000 miles on the car now.

06-11-2005, 01:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
Prolene Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 479 Images: 1	Mine has been working fine. It can be very cold, and less so during stop and go traffic. When really hot weather comes around, we'll see how it goes. __________________ Elise #2393 Bordeaux/Biscuit/LSS/HT/WindowTinting/Shield. Purchased new 06/01/05. Canton Mecca Spin-on Oil Filter, Redline Lubricants.

06-11-2005, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Joetz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 378	I noticed that the A/C gets a lot cooler when the engine revs up. It's terrible when in traffic. I also have the icing up problem on humid days. I'll mention it when I go in for my 7500 mile service

06-11-2005, 02:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
redleg40 It's a Gun Bunny thing Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 35	Mine is decent. I've had better but I'm glad it's there. __________________ 05 Elise Chrome Orange, Touring, Hardtop 79 MG Midget 94 Chevy 1500 Z71 06 Land Rover LR3 HSE Wanted Triumph Spitfire 1500 for restoration

06-11-2005, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
ChrisH Mountain Road Nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ramona,CA Posts: 2,087	Mine works fine. Where is the poll?

06-11-2005, 06:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
peck555 3 years and counting Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: White Plains N.Y. Posts: 2,246	mine no worky,they said they would fix it under warrantee __________________ Laser blue,biscuit, micro mirror, "Blue knob" ,HID lights,modded rear lights,rear badge,blue starter button, replaced speakers,perma grin, Club111 The Sith lord of the LB's loyal henchman

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06-11-2005, 05:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
ivan1 b3NNAd Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 5,075	Mine did not work when I got the car last September. At the 1000 mile service they checked it out and said it just needed to recharge it. Well I just tried it today for the first time in months and of course it is blowing warm air - must have a leak

06-11-2005, 06:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
suit36 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sydney AU Posts: 113	pretty ordinary. works well in mild heat only. I had it looked at during service (there have been mutterings in europe about a fauly thermostat)...It did seem to be better now but the weather was also milder __________________ Me - ST 111r Missus - Legacy Spec-B 3.0R

06-11-2005, 06:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
spindoc ACEing hard Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 305 Images: 2	Mine stopped working, and apparently has a coolant leak. Local shop to look at it next week, now that I'm getting the service manual to them (on disc). __________________ Thank you God!

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