A/C not cold enough - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Champster · 06-12-2015, 03:36 PM

Hey guys I'm new here.

Is it just me or the AC is not blowing enough cold air? did I mess something up? The AC switch is on, the fan is working fine, but its just not as cold as other cars like BMW.

I just got my car last week with 2-300 km and everything else is working fine.

Tcoat · 06-12-2015, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champster

Hey guys I'm new here.

Is it just me or the AC is not blowing enough cold air? did I mess something up? The AC switch is on, the fan is working fine, but its just not as cold as other cars like BMW.

I just got my car last week with 2-300 km and everything else is working fine.

Most of us don't seem to have a problem.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89824

stugray · 06-12-2015, 03:50 PM

In my experience toyotas have had excellent AC and blow artic cold.

If yours seems to be performing less than any other average car then there is something wrong.

Mine blows out cold air (even on a hot day) within ~20 seconds of turning it on.

tahdizzle · 06-12-2015, 04:01 PM

You're not driving fast enough.

Speed2th · 06-12-2015, 04:29 PM

do you have tinted window? tinted window helps air condition a lot. I was actually just amazed how this 4 cylinder car air condition works so well (maybe because i have tinted window)

yomny · 06-12-2015, 05:01 PM

Not sure why you maybe experiencing but I recall both my FRS's blowing freezing cold air as compared to my M3 which at times turned off compressor when going WOT.. also wasn't cold when starting up and not until it started to move would it cool down, mind you this was a brand new bmw. Maybe you shouldn't compare it as much and if its really that bad take it to the dealer.

SmartedPanda · 06-12-2015, 05:04 PM

Recycle Air + A/C + Setting the temp?

ryoma · 06-12-2015, 05:04 PM

are you sure you have it set to the coldest? my AC gets cold within 15 seconds of turning it on in 100F+ weather. I do have my windows tinted though so that probably helps. however, I do notice that you are in Thailand and maybe the AC is different for non-USDM spec cars?

bumppinKota · 06-12-2015, 05:38 PM

How much time do you spend in the high rpms? If I remember correctly I read the ac shuts off past 4k... Could be wrong.

krayzie · 06-12-2015, 05:39 PM

This is the first time I've heard that German cars have A/C that blows colder than Japanese cars. Toyota probably has the fastest and coldest A/C known to mankind lol!

gramicci101 · 06-12-2015, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bumppinKota

If I remember correctly I read the ac shuts off past 4k... Could be wrong.

Sort of, but not really. The AC compressor clutch will disengage when you go WOT, to eliminate the parasitic drag of the compressor. If you're just cruising at 4K+, the AC still works. It's a function of throttle position more than RPM.

RobertPaulson · 06-12-2015, 06:23 PM

mine blows ice cold air, i usually have to set the internal temp to 70 when the ac is on so i don't freeze

Aozora.BRZ · 06-12-2015, 10:56 PM

One thing that I still find amazing about this car is how it blows cold air immediately after starting it at 90F

DocWalt · 06-12-2015, 11:34 PM

My A/C sucks as well, IMO. It blows cold air but never seems to be quite enough when sitting in traffic. If my windows were tinted I'm sure I'd think differently... Compared to other cars I've owned the A/C sucks, but it's enough to not be drenched in sweat.

06-12-2015, 03:36 PM	#1
Champster Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ 15, 997 Turbo 08, BMW 5 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A/C not cold enough Hey guys I'm new here. Is it just me or the AC is not blowing enough cold air? did I mess something up? The AC switch is on, the fan is working fine, but its just not as cold as other cars like BMW. I just got my car last week with 2-300 km and everything else is working fine.

06-12-2015, 05:01 PM	#6
yomny Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: MIA Posts: 1,545 Thanks: 557 Thanked 469 Times in 340 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Not sure why you maybe experiencing but I recall both my FRS's blowing freezing cold air as compared to my M3 which at times turned off compressor when going WOT.. also wasn't cold when starting up and not until it started to move would it cool down, mind you this was a brand new bmw. Maybe you shouldn't compare it as much and if its really that bad take it to the dealer. __________________ GTX2867R, moto-tuned , tomei op , motiv fp , Invidia Q300 ti , Rota titan 17x9 +42 , nt555 255/40 , ST coilovers w/cascam , Hotchkis sways

06-12-2015, 05:04 PM	#7
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Recycle Air + A/C + Setting the temp? __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

06-12-2015, 05:04 PM	#8
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	are you sure you have it set to the coldest? my AC gets cold within 15 seconds of turning it on in 100F+ weather. I do have my windows tinted though so that probably helps. however, I do notice that you are in Thailand and maybe the AC is different for non-USDM spec cars? __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

06-12-2015, 05:38 PM	#9
bumppinKota Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: FRS!!! Location: Colorado Posts: 202 Thanks: 262 Thanked 65 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A/C not cold enough How much time do you spend in the high rpms? If I remember correctly I read the ac shuts off past 4k... Could be wrong.

06-12-2015, 03:50 PM	#3
stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my experience toyotas have had excellent AC and blow artic cold. If yours seems to be performing less than any other average car then there is something wrong. Mine blows out cold air (even on a hot day) within ~20 seconds of turning it on.

06-12-2015, 05:39 PM	#10
krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,914 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This is the first time I've heard that German cars have A/C that blows colder than Japanese cars. Toyota probably has the fastest and coldest A/C known to mankind lol!

06-12-2015, 06:23 PM	#12
RobertPaulson Hisnamewasrobertpaulson Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2017 Golf R Location: Everywhere and Nowhere Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 1,294 Thanked 827 Times in 473 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	mine blows ice cold air, i usually have to set the internal temp to 70 when the ac is on so i don't freeze __________________ This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time.

06-12-2015, 11:34 PM	#14
DocWalt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: PA Posts: 1,839 Thanks: 2,311 Thanked 1,478 Times in 770 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	My A/C sucks as well, IMO. It blows cold air but never seems to be quite enough when sitting in traffic. If my windows were tinted I'm sure I'd think differently... Compared to other cars I've owned the A/C sucks, but it's enough to not be drenched in sweat.

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