A/C Question?

[dirkdiggler]

Hi

The Roads were clear the other day here in WI and the temperature was around 29 degrees. ...... So I decided to take the boxser for a 20 minute spin.

I turned my temp all the way to low and tried to engage my A/C just to keep everything moving on the car. NO LUCK

I couldn't get my A/C to work/engage.

Could the fact that the outside temp was so low already be the culprit for my A/C not turning on??

[Topless]

No snowflake icon on your display? We rarely have 29 degree days here but if you simply press "auto" on your climate control and adjust the temp for comfort (72-76) the snowflake icon will be displayed and the A/C compressor will engage, even in cold weather.

[dirkdiggler]

I guess I will try the AUTO button

I simply turned the temp all the way down and pressed the snow flake button/AC button.

[JTP]

Try engaging the defrost. That should turn on the A/C and the heat simultaneously.

[stephen wilson]

I don't know about a 986, but my 987 manual states that the AC compressor will not come on below 37 degrees, even if selected manually.

[dirkdiggler]

I tried all options and the AC will no longer come on here in WI. It worked great all summer so I hope that manual is correct and the temp isnt allowing it to turn on....fingers crossed!

[JTP]

I've found that regardless of outside temperature, selecting defrost will engage the AC and the snowflake icon lights up.