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Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby TomTom » Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:05 pm

This may sound stupid but it appears as though my air vents are constantly on, switching it off on the dash seems to make less air ventilate. Adjusting the temperature tends to keep the temp similar when off, the manual doesn't say much and I've tried pretty much everything with the available knobs/switches.

Ideas, it's something small but is driving me a bit insane.
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby Surge » Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:13 pm

I would also like to know the solution to this.
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby jakey » Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:29 pm

yeah so you don't die from your own exhaled carbon-dioxide?
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby paggaz » Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:34 pm

There is no solution unless you block them with your hands...they're constantly venting in fresh air, far outer vents in particular.

On a sort of related topic, does anybody know where the rear exit vents are?
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby TomTom » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:05 am

Guess I'll have to block them with my hands and feet...
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby paggaz » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:18 am

Haha it's not that bad is it? The best way to go about it is to adjust the temp to a comfortable temp, turn the entire AC/fac unit off, then press recirculate. Pretty sure that's the closest you'll get.
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby Gen5is » Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:07 am

Not exactly sure what you're talking about. Have you tried pressing this button?

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It seems less air flows through the vents whilst driving.. I always have it on, most the times i get a face full of exhaust fumes sitting at lights when its not on...
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby jakey » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:50 am

Gen5is wrote:Not exactly sure what you're talking about. Have you tried pressing this button?

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It seems less air flows through the vents whilst driving.. I always have it on, most the times i get a face full of exhaust fumes sitting at lights when its not on...



Be careful of that, apparently more than 15 minutes of recirculated air is bad for you and really modern cars won't let you recirculate for more than that (auto switches off)
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby bosc0 » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:02 pm

I know what the OP is saying. If you set temp high to warm up, then turn the system off the vents will continue to blow air at the most recent temp set. Sometimes i just want fresh air at the outside temp, which is impossible.

Have to crack a window or the sunroof for the good fresh stuff.
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby blacktop™ » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:23 pm

jakey wrote:Be careful of that, apparently more than 15 minutes of recirculated air is bad for you and really modern cars won't let you recirculate for more than that (auto switches off)


I think you've been watching too much ACA/today tonight! A car is not airtight, it's fine to leave that on all the time, although I prefer it set to outside air.

paggaz wrote:On a sort of related topic, does anybody know where the rear exit vents are?


If you take off the rear bumper you can see the vents behind the rear wheel.
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby jakey » Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:31 pm

blacktop™ wrote:I think you've been watching too much ACA/today tonight! A car is not airtight, it's fine to leave that on all the time, although I prefer it set to outside air.


Nah, I've seen carbon tests done..

Anyway, my nose starts to feel like shit after about 10 minutes so I never turn it on unless shitty exhaust in front of me
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby ferret89 » Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:56 pm

jakey wrote:
blacktop™ wrote:I think you've been watching too much ACA/today tonight! A car is not airtight, it's fine to leave that on all the time, although I prefer it set to outside air.


Nah, I've seen carbon tests done..

Anyway, my nose starts to feel like shit after about 10 minutes so I never turn it on unless shitty exhaust in front of me


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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby champ » Sun Jul 28, 2013 12:47 am

bosc0 wrote:I know what the OP is saying. If you set temp high to warm up, then turn the system off the vents will continue to blow air at the most recent temp set. Sometimes i just want fresh air at the outside temp, which is impossible.

If you have set the temp high enough to warm up, and then switch off and just want fresh air - remember the aircon ducts/vents would still be warm so whatever cool air coming in would feel warm until the ducts/vents have all cooled down.
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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby 3rspecb » Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:59 am

Gen5is wrote:Not exactly sure what you're talking about. Have you tried pressing this button?
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It seems less air flows through the vents whilst driving.. I always have it on, most the times i get a face full of exhaust fumes sitting at lights when its not on...


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Re: Lib GT Air vents always on?

Postby Robbks » Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:24 am

bosc0 wrote: Sometimes i just want fresh air at the outside temp, which is impossible.


Jake, turn the temp down to min (18' in m car), AC off and vents open.
select where you want the air to come from (I usually use windscreen/ feet so it's not blowing directly at you)
then hit the off button
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