RE: 90Q20V CLIMATE CNTRL. DRAG

["Royal,Paul" <royal@bos.msmail.idx.com>]

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Subject:  Re: 90Q20V CLIMATE CNTRL. DRAG


Yes, I would agree, but my 5Ks never felt like this...does the Automatic   
in the 5Ks make the difference?

Royal
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On Sep 30,  9:39am, Royal,Paul wrote:
> Subject: 90Q20V CLIMATE CNTRL. DRAG
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>the AC compressors are
engaged via an electric clutch, and as long as the AC is switched
on, the clutch in under thermostatic control, engaging and
disengaging (much like a home airconditioner will cycle on
and off).

I assume that this would be the case in any moderately sophisticated
climate control (e.g. Audi's); I hope that when I switch on the
AC and drive for a few hours, that the compressor is not engaged
the entire time!

Dan Masi
'96 A4Q