Trying out the A/C - Honda Pilot

Ziploc · 04-10-2003, 01:41 PM

Having bought my Pilot in the winter, and having never felt overly warm while driving it to date, I've never tried out the air-conditioning. And I don't expect to anytime soon. Hopefully, it will perform well...I've really liked the Pilot's climate control performance over the winter. Gawd, I'm so tired of it being cold, dreary, rainy, and snowy so much of the time in the greater Wash/Balt area!

But, we should always be careful what we wish for....heard on the radio this a.m. that, on this date last year, it was 94 degrees!

PaulV7 · 04-10-2003, 01:53 PM

I used the A/C 1 day a week ago. It was in the high 70's and had been out hiking all day. We used it to cool the car down then ended up puting the windows down the rest of the way home.

gopilot · 04-10-2003, 03:39 PM

AC works great. The full auto system is also a nice feature, I find myself using it all the time now.

One thing I can say about the AC is it is Darn Cold!

rob

Ziploc · 04-10-2003, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by gopilot
One thing I can say about the AC is it is Darn Cold!

rob

I will be looking forward to that Darn Cold AC this summer!!! Apparently there's no problem cooling that big interior space.

Jiaronnis · 04-10-2003, 04:44 PM

Have been using A/C everyday since March in this warn AZ weather.

Inside the Pilot - BRRRRR

scamps · 04-10-2003, 05:09 PM

Boy am i happy to hear this. in MPLS we're noted for our cold but the past few summers have been hell with temps over 100 degrees! I HATE EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER. One question i have is how well will the AC cool when towing a small camper trailer? Any ideas out there? My Subaru just couldn't handle both at once.

BillR · 04-10-2003, 10:33 PM

The AC works great.
When It's really hot it automatically sets the system to recirc. to cool faster. That's the real prize with this system, it cools down faster than any vehicle I've ever owned.

g128620 · 04-11-2003, 12:11 AM

You guys don't know heat....last summer it got to 114 degrees f here, with 100% humidity...ouch!

florida_guy · 04-11-2003, 04:54 AM

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Originally posted by g128620
You guys don't know heat....last summer it got to 114 degrees f here, with 100% humidity...ouch!

You think that's hot? Last night it was 425 degrees!... Oh wait that was in my oven.

**colorider** · 04-11-2003, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by BillR
The AC works great.
When It's really hot it automatically sets the system to recirc. to cool faster. That's the real prize with this system, it cools down faster than any vehicle I've ever owned.

Hmmm, this is the firs time I have heard that the system automatically switches to the recirculate mode (when needed).

Seems like a good idea!!

Ziploc · 04-11-2003, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by g128620
You guys don't know heat....last summer it got to 114 degrees f here, with 100% humidity...ouch!

If I encountered that kind of heat, I wouldn't need to concern myself with the Pilot's AC functioning.....I'd be confined to the house with the AC cranked to the max and a big fan trained on me!!!!

Ziploc · 04-11-2003, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by colorider

Hmmm, this is the firs time I have heard that the system automatically switches to the recirculate mode (when needed). Seems like a good idea!!

I agree. One more reason that I've been extremely pleased with all aspects of the Pilot's auto climate control.

BillR · 04-12-2003, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

Hmmm, this is the firs time I have heard that the system automatically switches to the recirculate mode (when needed). Seems like a good idea!!

I've never had a vehicle that did this before either. It goes back to normal after it cools down.

**colorider** · 04-12-2003, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by BillR

I've never had a vehicle that did this before either. It goes back to normal after it cools down.

It was in the upper 70's here today and we had to make a couple trips to a nearby city for some school activities. Had the A/C going and I noticed (for the first time) how it would automatically cycle into the recirc mode. VERY neat!!

04-10-2003, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ziploc Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 2,199 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trying out the A/C Having bought my Pilot in the winter, and having never felt overly warm while driving it to date, I've never tried out the air-conditioning. And I don't expect to anytime soon. Hopefully, it will perform well...I've really liked the Pilot's climate control performance over the winter. Gawd, I'm so tired of it being cold, dreary, rainy, and snowy so much of the time in the greater Wash/Balt area! But, we should always be careful what we wish for....heard on the radio this a.m. that, on this date last year, it was 94 degrees! __________________ '03 Pilot Starlight Silver EX ~ Towing Package ~ Fog Lights w/ Lower Trim & Garnish ~ Running Boards, Rear Mud Guards ~ All-Weather Mats ~ Wheel Locks ~Cargo Area Accessories: Cover Tray * Organizer * Net* ~ Honda Pilot.org Accessories: License Plate Frame Sticker*

04-10-2003, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
PaulV7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 283 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used the A/C 1 day a week ago. It was in the high 70's and had been out hiking all day. We used it to cool the car down then ended up puting the windows down the rest of the way home. __________________ -----EX-L Sage Brush----- Lower Trim/Fog Lights, Formfit Air Deflector Tow Hitch Package Day/Night Mirror Cargo Tray , Cargo Cover Wheel locks, Splash Guards Husky Floor Mats, WeatherTech Vent Visors

04-10-2003, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
gopilot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Terrace B.C. Canada Posts: 991 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AC works great. The full auto system is also a nice feature, I find myself using it all the time now. One thing I can say about the AC is it is Darn Cold! rob __________________ Always a Honda ( 2003 Havasu Blue EX-L) Still a Honda( 2011 Crystal Black Pearl Touring)

04-10-2003, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillR Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MA Posts: 373 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The AC works great. When It's really hot it automatically sets the system to recirc. to cool faster. That's the real prize with this system, it cools down faster than any vehicle I've ever owned. __________________ 05 Acura MDX Touring (sold) 03 Honda Pilot EX Havasu Blue #3939. 02 Toyota Highlander Ltd Vintage Gold.

04-11-2003, 12:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
g128620 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 112 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You guys don't know heat....last summer it got to 114 degrees f here, with 100% humidity...ouch! __________________ 03' Honda VTX 1800 Retro S 04' Honda Civic EX SS 03' Honda Civic LX SS

04-10-2003, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jiaronnis Are you Army Strong? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lakewood, CA / Stationed in South Korea Posts: 415 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have been using A/C everyday since March in this warn AZ weather. Inside the Pilot - BRRRRR

04-10-2003, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
scamps Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: mpls Posts: 58 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Boy am i happy to hear this. in MPLS we're noted for our cold but the past few summers have been hell with temps over 100 degrees! I HATE EXTREMELY HOT WEATHER. One question i have is how well will the AC cool when towing a small camper trailer? Any ideas out there? My Subaru just couldn't handle both at once.

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