Poll: Does your AC work well? - Page 14 - LotusTalk

jasanch5 · 07-05-2008, 05:52 PM

Where is the thermocouple sensor location? Or probe or whatever needs to be bent. I think my lovely Lola is suffering from something freezing up or other. It's torture down here in Phx, AZ with lousy A/C...

TheViper · 07-05-2008, 07:24 PM

There is a better answer, get your dealer to replace the thermostat with a newer electronic version.

flav1 · 07-05-2008, 08:16 PM

I only have 1100 miles on my Elise, but I did try my AC one time on a moderately hot day and it seemed to work well. I had all the vents pointed towards me.
I will put it to the test this coming week on a hot day in Concord and report again.

On another matter:
At what engine temperature do the engine cooling fans come on ? ( ie those fitted below the radiator in the air intake duct)
Normal running temp for my car is 190 deg.
Once it went up to 208 deg but I could not hear engine cooling fans.

Also:
Could someone explain how I can make a photo of my car appear each time I post. thanks

TheViper · 07-06-2008, 04:33 AM

Fans run at 1/2 speed when temperature hits 208'F, or if A/C is on & full speed at 217'F.
Photo (avatar) - go to "User CP" at top, then "Edit Avatar" on left.

azskycop · 07-06-2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c2rower

Do you folks know how bad the AC and ventilation is an older 911?

Had a couple of older 911's and my Elise A/C is way better and blows very cold. Even in AZ at over 100 the A/C keeps me cool enough to be comfortable and mine is an 05.

Dragon · 07-06-2008, 05:18 AM

Okinawa is about the same latitude as the very south tip of Florida, so the sun will kick your a** over here mid summer. My A/C has to fight non stop to keep the car somewhat cool during the day on the highest setting with the air recirculating. During the night it has zero problems keeping the car cool. I'm going to get some clear UV tint put on the side windows some time in the near future to see if that will help out.

TheViper · 07-06-2008, 05:42 AM

UV is not solar heat, "infra-red" is. The best tint is 3M Crystalline which in it's clear version can be installed on the windshield. Amazing stuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon

I'm going to get some clear UV tint put on the side windows some time in the near future to see if that will help out.

Dragon · 07-06-2008, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheViper

UV is not solar heat, "infra-red" is. The best tint is 3M Crystalline which in it's clear version can be installed on the windshield. Amazing stuff

Thanks, The guy near my house that tints (looks factory when he's done) uses 3M stuff, I'll have to see if he has it...

TheViper · 07-06-2008, 06:49 AM

It is new in the U.S. market, but has been available in Asia for a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon

Thanks, The guy near my house that tints (looks factory when he's done) uses 3M stuff, I'll have to see if he has it...

raggedy1 · 07-07-2008, 12:51 AM

a/c work well?

If my A/C would stop needing repairs then maybe I would say it works decently to keep the car cool. I've taken mine in for the 4th time (3 yrs 8 months) because my A/C unit keeps springing leaks.

jasanch5 · 07-09-2008, 03:54 PM

Where is the probe I need to bend?!?! Also, for the 3M I was quoted $375 for the sides at 20% and the windshield at 50%...

TheViper · 07-09-2008, 04:20 PM

Poll: Does your AC work well?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasanch5

Where is the probe I need to bend?!?! Also, for the 3M I was quoted $375 for the sides at 20% and the windshield at 50%...

flav1 · 07-09-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saudio

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

Outdoor temperature 100 F deg.
Recirculating switch engaged.
AC switch ON, coldest setting
Fan speed at 3
The temp at the register is 40F deg. ( excellent as far as I'm concerned)
Very comfortable in the cabin. 80F deg ( driver only, no passenger)

Where does the water that drips from the condensate drain go in these cars ?
On my other car it drips onto the pavement as on all cars.

Cardinal · 07-09-2008, 05:10 PM

My A/C works adequately enough. No complaints here.

Chris Mackey · 07-09-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flav1

Where does the water that drips from the condensate drain go in these cars ?

Just inside the passenger front wheel. Don't expect much.

jasanch5 · 07-12-2008, 07:45 PM

the water that drips from the condensation drain leaves a medium puddle on my garage floor. could the condensor be freezing over? anyone have a solution? a/c dies after like 20 min.

jasanch5 · 07-12-2008, 07:53 PM

or the evaporator freezing up more likely...

TheViper · 07-12-2008, 08:49 PM

See posts 73 &74, although this is a less than perfect solution. The better way is to replace the capillary tube thermostat with a later electronic one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasanch5

the water that drips from the condensation drain leaves a medium puddle on my garage floor. could the condensor be freezing over? anyone have a solution? a/c dies after like 20 min.

chuck_risen · 07-12-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedy1

a/c work well?

If my A/C would stop needing repairs then maybe I would say it works decently to keep the car cool. I've taken mine in for the 4th time (3 yrs 8 months) because my A/C unit keeps springing leaks.

I just took mine in for the second time in 1 year because of leaks. I might yank the whole thing out and put in something aftermarket if this keeps up. Anybody know where the sourced the crap from? My Supra took over 15 years before it sprung a leak. Maybe they should have sourced it from Nippon/Denso.

flav1 · 07-12-2008, 10:51 PM

Thank you for the info.

07-05-2008, 08:16 PM	#263 (permalink)
flav1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: concord, ca Posts: 11	AC performance I only have 1100 miles on my Elise, but I did try my AC one time on a moderately hot day and it seemed to work well. I had all the vents pointed towards me. I will put it to the test this coming week on a hot day in Concord and report again. On another matter: At what engine temperature do the engine cooling fans come on ? ( ie those fitted below the radiator in the air intake duct) Normal running temp for my car is 190 deg. Once it went up to 208 deg but I could not hear engine cooling fans. Also: Could someone explain how I can make a photo of my car appear each time I post. thanks

07-06-2008, 04:33 AM	#264 (permalink)
TheViper Ex-Brit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 1,768	Fans run at 1/2 speed when temperature hits 208'F, or if A/C is on & full speed at 217'F. Photo (avatar) - go to "User CP" at top, then "Edit Avatar" on left. Last edited by TheViper : 07-06-2008 at 04:39 AM.

07-06-2008, 05:18 AM	#266 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 626	Okinawa is about the same latitude as the very south tip of Florida, so the sun will kick your a** over here mid summer. My A/C has to fight non stop to keep the car somewhat cool during the day on the highest setting with the air recirculating. During the night it has zero problems keeping the car cool. I'm going to get some clear UV tint put on the side windows some time in the near future to see if that will help out. __________________ 06 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins 2-way Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Super Single Clutch, Arqray Single Tip, Work Emotion CR-Kai's w/ RT615's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Pannels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, HKS Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, BWR Gauge Mount, Sabelt Harness, JVC Head Unit, Alpine Sub Woofer, Polk Audio speakers, OMP Superquadro steering wheel.

07-07-2008, 12:51 AM	#270 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,796	a/c work well? If my A/C would stop needing repairs then maybe I would say it works decently to keep the car cool. I've taken mine in for the 4th time (3 yrs 8 months) because my A/C unit keeps springing leaks. __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

07-09-2008, 05:10 PM	#274 (permalink)
Cardinal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 2,977 Images: 5	My A/C works adequately enough. No complaints here. __________________ '05 SY Elise TP, HT, LSS, Arqray singletip, #307

07-05-2008, 05:52 PM	#261 (permalink)
jasanch5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 58	Where is the thermocouple sensor location? Or probe or whatever needs to be bent. I think my lovely Lola is suffering from something freezing up or other. It's torture down here in Phx, AZ with lousy A/C...

07-05-2008, 07:24 PM	#262 (permalink)
TheViper Ex-Brit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 1,768	There is a better answer, get your dealer to replace the thermostat with a newer electronic version.

07-09-2008, 03:54 PM	#271 (permalink)
jasanch5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 58	Where is the probe I need to bend?!?! Also, for the 3M I was quoted $375 for the sides at 20% and the windshield at 50%...

07-12-2008, 07:45 PM	#276 (permalink)
jasanch5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 58	the water that drips from the condensation drain leaves a medium puddle on my garage floor. could the condensor be freezing over? anyone have a solution? a/c dies after like 20 min.

07-12-2008, 07:53 PM	#277 (permalink)
jasanch5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 58	or the evaporator freezing up more likely...

07-12-2008, 10:51 PM	#280 (permalink)
flav1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: concord, ca Posts: 11	Thank you for the info.

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