How do you use your A/C Controls - Honda Pilot

Edog · 10-05-2005, 01:46 AM

So I was coming back from a backpacking trip with a friend this weekend, and he was messing with my A/C controls; adjusting the fan speed, temp, etc.

It got me to wondering, how many of us mess with the controls, and how many just like to keep it on auto. Personally, I usually keep it on auto, and adjust the vents once and a while.

john802 · 10-05-2005, 02:42 AM

100% full auto! That's the purpose of the auto climate control.

**colorider** · 10-05-2005, 08:33 AM

Mostly full auto - except Mrs. Colorider likes to over-ride the "dual" and set her side warmer than my side.

borg · 10-05-2005, 08:43 AM

Mostly full auto, exception is defogging windshield at start up when Pilot has been parked outside in freezing temps or when kids want warmer/colder temps for the rear pasenger area.

rocky · 10-05-2005, 08:57 AM

I think the auto setting (at least in summer haven't had a winter yet) provides inadequate air flow and inevitably I manually increase fan speed and redirect the airflow

decena23 · 10-05-2005, 10:16 AM

one of the best feature that a pilot can offer auto climate control.this summer i noticed when i set my temp to whatever temp i like...after a minute you can hear tha blower working if the temp is so hot inside and it just take few minutes and your comfortable...

ramirami · 10-05-2005, 10:19 AM

full auto mostly... only time I dont use it when the fan blows real real high ...I tend to lower it at that time

BCinTX · 10-05-2005, 10:32 AM

Sometimes I lower the fan speed as it gets a bit loud and I'm willing to slow the cooling. Defrost mode is notorious for blasting and once the window is clear I cut the fan down. What I do like about the fan is that in the winter it won't start blowing hard until the engine has warmed up enough to blow good heat, so I let full auto do its thing for that.

I also still tend to turn off the A/C if I'm climbing a long hill. It's a carryover from driving my 97 CRV, which between the lack of power and as I came to find out, a somewhat clogged radiator, would overheat pretty easily.

And on nice days I turn the A/C off and open the windows if I"m in town. Even if I'm on the highway with the windows up, if I know its cool enough to keep my comfortable I may turn the A/C off as I see no need for it to cut on at all if it happens to edge up to my thermostat temp in the cabin.

GreenMachine · 10-05-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by colorider
Mostly full auto - except Mrs. Colorider likes to over-ride the "dual" and set her side warmer than my side.

Yeah, yeah...

Maybe the next redesign will get dual zone climate control for the front seat passengers.

Tim · 10-05-2005, 01:36 PM

Full auto 95% of the time..........

5% of the time I re-direct the vents to the floor, increase the fan speed and enjoy a nice cigar with the window's open..............

CMasten · 10-05-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Tim
Full auto 95% of the time..........

5% of the time I re-direct the vents to the floor, increase the fan speed and enjoy a nice cigar with the window's open..............

I just got a nice box of La Aurora Preferidos... Ill have to try that, have not brought myself to have one in it yet does that do a good job of keeping the odor down?

Titans Fan · 10-05-2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by colorider
Mostly full auto - except Mrs. Colorider likes to over-ride the "dual" and set her side warmer than my side.

But does that work in your 3rd row?

jl_ss · 10-05-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by Titans Fan
But does that work in your 3rd row?

There is an incredible amount of natural breeze in his third row.......

ramirami · 10-05-2005, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by jl_ss

There is an incredible amount of natural breeze in his third row.......

olde fart

jl_ss · 10-05-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by ramirami

olde fart

Well, that's not what I meant but it's funny......

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View Poll Results: How do you use your A/C Controls
Full Auto - All the Time	14	20.29%
Mostly Auto - Manual Some of the Time	39	56.52%
Mostly Manual - Auto Some of the Time	10	14.49%
I'm All About the Manual!	6	8.70%
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10-05-2005, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Edog Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sunny California Posts: 909 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you use your A/C Controls So I was coming back from a backpacking trip with a friend this weekend, and he was messing with my A/C controls; adjusting the fan speed, temp, etc. It got me to wondering, how many of us mess with the controls, and how many just like to keep it on auto. Personally, I usually keep it on auto, and adjust the vents once and a while. __________________ 2005 Pilot EX-L NAV in Billit Silver Metallic Honda Accessories: Running Boards, Front Trim, Foglights, Mud Guards, Cross Bars, Moonroof Visor, Backup Sensors, Complete Tow Package, Auto Day/Night Mirror, Cargo Cover, Cargo Tray, EX & AWD emblems, '06 Conversation Mirror, '06 Tail Lights Aftermarket Accessories: Visualogic Advantage headrest monitors, AVi NAV tuner, Sony Xplode DVX11A DVD, USA Spec Ipod adapter, Infinity speakers & sub, Profile amp, Pilot PM-555 tips, WWong's pads, Motorola Car Kit, LED Interior Lights, Superior Wood Dash Kit, Silverstars

10-05-2005, 02:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	100% full auto! That's the purpose of the auto climate control. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

10-05-2005, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,770 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mostly full auto - except Mrs. Colorider likes to over-ride the "dual" and set her side warmer than my side. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

10-05-2005, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	full auto mostly... only time I dont use it when the fan blows real real high ...I tend to lower it at that time __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

10-05-2005, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
borg cloak'd M E M B E R Join Date: May 2003 Location: Victoria BC, CANADA Posts: 1,759 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mostly full auto, exception is defogging windshield at start up when Pilot has been parked outside in freezing temps or when kids want warmer/colder temps for the rear pasenger area.

10-05-2005, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 6,720 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the auto setting (at least in summer haven't had a winter yet) provides inadequate air flow and inevitably I manually increase fan speed and redirect the airflow

10-05-2005, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
decena23 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 20 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	one of the best feature that a pilot can offer auto climate control.this summer i noticed when i set my temp to whatever temp i like...after a minute you can hear tha blower working if the temp is so hot inside and it just take few minutes and your comfortable...

10-05-2005, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
BCinTX Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 414 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sometimes I lower the fan speed as it gets a bit loud and I'm willing to slow the cooling. Defrost mode is notorious for blasting and once the window is clear I cut the fan down. What I do like about the fan is that in the winter it won't start blowing hard until the engine has warmed up enough to blow good heat, so I let full auto do its thing for that. I also still tend to turn off the A/C if I'm climbing a long hill. It's a carryover from driving my 97 CRV, which between the lack of power and as I came to find out, a somewhat clogged radiator, would overheat pretty easily. And on nice days I turn the A/C off and open the windows if I"m in town. Even if I'm on the highway with the windows up, if I know its cool enough to keep my comfortable I may turn the A/C off as I see no need for it to cut on at all if it happens to edge up to my thermostat temp in the cabin.

10-05-2005, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tim (the other one) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nassau County, USA Posts: 3,373 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Full auto 95% of the time.......... 5% of the time I re-direct the vents to the floor, increase the fan speed and enjoy a nice cigar with the window's open.............. __________________ The Fleet; 04 EX-L Pilot, Sage Brush Pearl: Chrome Steps, Crossbars, OSRAM "Night Breaker" bulbs, Auto Day/Night Compass Mirror, Cargo Tray, Rear Splash Guards, LED Marker/Signal Light Bulbs and interior bulbs, SS Tips, WWong's pads and a Garmin c530. 01 Nissan Maxima SE, In Leather, 5-Speed, (the fun car), Silver: PIAA Super Extreme White Headlight Bulbs, LED Marker/Signal Light Bulbs The Loonie Twins; (Two) 04 Toyota Corolla LE's , 1) Moonshadow Metallic, 2) Lunar Mist Metallic, side bags, anti-lock brakes and (of coarse) LED interior/exterior bulbs www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

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