F.A.Q.: Climate Control

[Dougie]

I think when you do this, some of the readings don't change. For example, the engine coolant temperature doesn't seem to go up as you drive.

Another small heater point is that the temperature control seems to work even with the rest of the system OFF, so if it's really cold out you can crank up the temperature and then turn off the system and get some heat just from what wind blows through the heater...

[bagwell]

here's a new one ---- what happens if you just hit the MODE button?

it displays where the airflow is direced to and nothing else, but it feels like the fan is on but no temp is displayed.

any ideas?

[Dougie]

I think the temp knob works even when it's not displaying. Hard to know, though.

[gpsman1]

Do you get heat to the cabin when in autostop?

In other words, is the hot water circulated by electric means with or without the engine?
Or is the water pump belt driven from the ICE only?

Thanks.

[Dougie]

There is no extra pump to circulate the water when the ICE is off.

But, heaters are for wimps!

[crx_rogus]

Folks -

Four questions:

1) It looks like you can have the HVAC system direct heated air to the windshield, feet and face simultaneously by pushing the front defrost button and also selecting the face+feet mode. Correct?

2) I assume the Insight's system is set up so all interior air has to go through the micron filter, meaning no separate naturally-pulled fresh air through outside-most vents as with non-CRX Civics? It looks like heat has to be able to come through the passenger-side dash vent else you could have one chilly passenger!

3a) How needed is a radiator block in winter to let the engine reach full operating temperature? I assume the recommended Honda 0W-20 is a full synthetic, minimizing heat from friction.

3b) Older Hondas (especially those without an A/C condenser) seem to have extra engine cooling capacity so the radiator fan is seldom needed (also allowing an air drag -reducing partial radiator block in moderate weather, and mandating a nearly full block in real cold in my experience). Is the Insight the same way?

Thanks in advance,
Roger

[griffga]

I live in Minnesota and was wondering how do I get auto stop when the temperature is below 32 F outside? I have tried to use heater with ECON mode and A/C off, but the Auto-stop will not engage. I can only get Auto-stop to engage when I completely turn off the climate control system when it's below 32F outside. Any ideas on the right combination of settings for heat and auto-stop in winter?

Thanks!

[Right Lane Cruiser]

I know this is a bit late but I'm also in Minnesota and though I don't think there is a way to keep the heat on while in Autostop at low temperatures, I simply run the heat up until right before I wish to use Autostop, hit the off button, then let it stop. Stops aren't typically long enough to let it get unbearably cold in the car if you are wearing a coat.