Heat around aircon dial

Aus Patriot · Oct 21, 2008

Hi Guy's,

I've noticed that while driving a while the front console(where the aircon dial is) that area(plastic) gets a bit warm during driving.

Anyone else notice this on there Pat?

I mean its no probs. Everything works the way it should etc... but this area for some reason the plastic console facia gets a bit warm.

Just wondering if this is normal?

Schoat333 · Oct 21, 2008

Mine does the same thing. They really do get very warm. Im wondering if this may cause a problem with the plastic in the future. All of that heating up and cooling down, especially in the colder climates, may make the plastic brittle.

I guess we will see in a few years.

tazman900 · Oct 21, 2008

There was a thread about this awhilel back and it does seem to be "normal" though haven't heard any problems yet because of it.
rich

deres · Oct 21, 2008

I have the same problem. Sometimes it's really HOT.
I believe it has to do with engine (no) thermal insulation.

Mak001 · Oct 21, 2008

I think somone mentioned it had to do with the resistors in place for the dials.

Mud · Oct 21, 2008

The controls for the A/C are just resistors.

They limit the electricity going through the system (to fan/AC etc).

You'll probably find they heat up more when they are resisting more (eg Fan on low speed).

I find that some times a very small adjustment will mean they run a lot cooler.

There is the possibility for these to melt. This happened to me about 10 years ago in a SEAT Cordoba. I had to buy a whole new set $$$.

Not much can be done, if you complain to the dealer they'll just adjust them a little and say theyre fine.

drumboz79 · Oct 22, 2008

i've noticed this also in my pat

empsburna · Oct 22, 2008

Where is the amplifier for the factory boston acoustics pack?

I just presumed it was heat from that!

Mak001 · Oct 22, 2008

Back in the cargo area. Flip up the hatch and you should see it, or you might have to move some sound deadening material.

Heat around aircon dial

Aus Patriot

Schoat333

tazman900

deres

Mak001

Mud

drumboz79

empsburna

Mak001

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