Heat in the Cockpit (on feet)

Banana-Man · 13-08-2008, 17:42

Hi, I've got a 2002 RS

When I am driving around, I get the sensation that my feet are overly hot. I am renowned for wearing shorts all year round so can feel slight warmth coming from under the dash area? it's seems to be warmer than ambient air from outside?

Does anyone else get this?

When I put the auto function on the climitronic unit it turns immediately cold. admittedly I am one of these people who never read the manuals just get in out and play with. Also how do I get the cold air from outside coming in without fans or cooling effect. read manual today and does not make much sense.

Cheers Everyone

postmanpat · 13-08-2008, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banana-Man

I am renowned for wearing shorts all year round

Thats just plain weird

Sangrail · 13-08-2008, 17:58

I'm not a fan of Climatronic things, as I'm a control freak who likes to make things do exactly what he wants, when he wants. This also perhaps explains why I'm not married.

However, my Climatronic seems to allow ambient air to blow in if you turn it on, set the temp to as low as poss, then turn it off. Further, if you set it to face or feet while it's on, it seems to keep whichever setting when you turn it off.

Not sure if any of that is actually what happens, though...

will_ · 13-08-2008, 17:59

I think the closest you'll get to "untampered with" air is to set the temperature to "LO" (no heating) climatronic to "ECON" (no cooling). Never tried it, mind - it might decide it still knows best.

Banana-Man · 13-08-2008, 17:59

I am from Canada where it always cold this is like the tropics here!!!

You guys don't know what cold really is. It's -20C on a good day and can get down to -45C to -55C at night sometimes.

You got the weather easy here!!!

will_ · 13-08-2008, 18:01

Also, I know the climatronic blows different temperature air to face / feet level. I think you can meddle with the mix with VAG COM, somehow.

13-08-2008, 17:42	#1
Banana-Man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 82 Members Car: Octavia RS Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Heat in the Cockpit (on feet) Hi, I've got a 2002 RS When I am driving around, I get the sensation that my feet are overly hot. I am renowned for wearing shorts all year round so can feel slight warmth coming from under the dash area? it's seems to be warmer than ambient air from outside? Does anyone else get this? When I put the auto function on the climitronic unit it turns immediately cold. admittedly I am one of these people who never read the manuals just get in out and play with. Also how do I get the cold air from outside coming in without fans or cooling effect. read manual today and does not make much sense. Cheers Everyone __________________ WOW GUYS!!!! look at all my 5 fantastic mods: Green valve caps on each wheel

13-08-2008, 17:58	#3
Sangrail Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 14 Members Car: 2004 Octavia L&K Estate TDI 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Heat in the Cockpit (on feet) I'm not a fan of Climatronic things, as I'm a control freak who likes to make things do exactly what he wants, when he wants. This also perhaps explains why I'm not married. However, my Climatronic seems to allow ambient air to blow in if you turn it on, set the temp to as low as poss, then turn it off. Further, if you set it to face or feet while it's on, it seems to keep whichever setting when you turn it off. Not sure if any of that is actually what happens, though...

13-08-2008, 17:59	#4
will_ 4x4 Action Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 154 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4x4 estate Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Heat in the Cockpit (on feet) I think the closest you'll get to "untampered with" air is to set the temperature to "LO" (no heating) climatronic to "ECON" (no cooling). Never tried it, mind - it might decide it still knows best.

13-08-2008, 17:59	#5
Banana-Man Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 82 Members Car: Octavia RS Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Heat in the Cockpit (on feet) I am from Canada where it always cold this is like the tropics here!!! You guys don't know what cold really is. It's -20C on a good day and can get down to -45C to -55C at night sometimes. You got the weather easy here!!! __________________ WOW GUYS!!!! look at all my 5 fantastic mods: Green valve caps on each wheel

13-08-2008, 18:01	#6
will_ 4x4 Action Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 154 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4x4 estate Thanks: 15 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Heat in the Cockpit (on feet) Also, I know the climatronic blows different temperature air to face / feet level. I think you can meddle with the mix with VAG COM, somehow.

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