temperature gauge question and a/c

[Ed Kellock]

In my opinion, you should feel cool air from the A/C within a minute
of begin engaged.  The only delay in climate control operation I am
familiar with is in cold weather where the production of heat in the
cabin is delayed until the engine reaches a certain minimum operating
temp.  I do not know if this applies to your car specifically, however
it is not relevant to the current question.

Which model do you have?

I had a 3 mile commute and ran the a/c.  Why not?  With a properly
operating a/c system, it will offer comfort even if it does not bring
the cabin temp to the set temperature.

Ed

On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 7:47 PM, Danton J.A. Cardoso
<djacardoso at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Last week I posted a question about my fan clutch going.  Fan clutch
> was replaced, and the car runs very good, for it appears to have
> gotten rid of the misfire too.  It used feel like the engine was
> oscillating at idle, and I thought it was typical of a V6.  Now, no
> more oscillating, and the car is quieter at idle, and it appears that
> it has more performance as well.  Now, here is my question.  I have a
> very short commute, about 3-4 miles.  When its midday or later in the
> afternoon when I am driving home from work, with the a/c set at 70,
> the temperature gauge will start creeping toward normal and hot.  In
> addition, the a/c will blow warm, normal?  Also, is the main fan
> supposed to run after the car has shut off?   I know its a short
> commute, so it may not kick on.  However, I am making a three hour
> drive at highway speeds next week, so maybe it will kick on then when
> the car is parked?
>
> I may sound naive, but its been awhile since I have had a VAG product,
> the last two were a Landrover and a Landcruiser.
>
> Thanks
>
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