Auto Air Con Question

kceire · 12-12-2009, 01:38 PM

on my GF's E90 with Auto Air Con, can the temp for the whole car be controlled from one dial?

ie. if i adjust the drivers side to 22 then i have to go and adjust the passenger side to 22.

i want to know if i can control the general temp from one dial as in my old Avensis!

April 2007 built 318d,

Thanks.

AlanQS · 12-12-2009, 03:01 PM

No, you can't. Bit of a pain when you are on your own but that's it.

New models now have an "ALL" button which allows control of both sides from one side.

kceire · 12-12-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

No, you can't. Bit of a pain when you are on your own but that's it.

New models now have an "ALL" button which allows control of both sides from one side.

had a feeling

thanks AlanQS

SoYank · 12-12-2009, 05:25 PM

You could use the "rubber band mod" and stretch a rubber band around both temperature knobs.

Dr Dave · 12-12-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

You could use the "rubber band mod" and stretch a rubber band around both temperature knobs.

I'll try that tommorrow!

kceire · 12-12-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

You could use the "rubber band mod" and stretch a rubber band around both temperature knobs.

LOL

M3-FAST · 12-12-2009, 08:22 PM

but who cares what the temperature is on the passenger side when your not sitting there? Set your side to the desired temperature and enjoy!

doughboy · 12-13-2009, 04:32 AM

exactly M3,

Having to set them same is an OCD thing about tidyness I reckon....

Let the passenger look after their side.

tyler durden · 12-13-2009, 06:48 AM

on my 4th 3'er having done E36/46/93.

My e36 had dual climate, both E46's had single temp guage and now the E93 is back to dual.

I'm a dual person. Yes a pain to change both but invaluable when you like it on the cooler side while others don't - esp in winter

Dr Dave · 12-13-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

exactly M3,

Having to set them same is an OCD thing about tidyness I reckon....

Let the passenger look after their side.

Sadly I'm one of those, I hate them being different, plus I don't like 0.5 steps either! Whole numbers only!

SoYank · 12-13-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Sadly I'm one of those, I hate them being different, plus I don't like 0.5 steps either! Whole numbers only!

Shift it to Fahrenheit.

doughboy · 12-13-2009, 03:35 PM

...........then we'll be froze to death trying to get to 19.....

0.5's are pointlesss I agree.

Dr Dave · 12-13-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

Shift it to Fahrenheit.

Good point! Nice one, will do.

shane55 · 12-13-2009, 05:43 PM

...I agree why would you need half a degree!! both sides at 20.0 + auto...never need to turn if up or down!...cant stand the site of a 19.5 or a 20.5 or any .5...its a bit like the auto wipers... , do you really need them to be more rain sensitiveish...and the auto lights, set them to sensitive an they're on and off like a christmas tree! Sorry rant over!

Tunna_uk · 12-13-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Sadly I'm one of those, I hate them being different, plus I don't like 0.5 steps either! Whole numbers only!

Me too!

SiKkBaSs · 12-13-2009, 08:03 PM

OMG me too!!!!!!!

Bit OCD on that, I thought I was the only one...

Different temps on each side...WTF is that all about???

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doughboy Major General 1578 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	exactly M3, Having to set them same is an OCD thing about tidyness I reckon.... Let the passenger look after their side.
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tyler durden Private 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E93 330i M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	on my 4th 3'er having done E36/46/93. My e36 had dual climate, both E46's had single temp guage and now the E93 is back to dual. I'm a dual person. Yes a pain to change both but invaluable when you like it on the cooler side while others don't - esp in winter
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doughboy Major General 1578 Rep 8,971 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	...........then we'll be froze to death trying to get to 19..... 0.5's are pointlesss I agree.
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shane55 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 336 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M-Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IRL iTrader: (0)	...I agree why would you need half a degree!! both sides at 20.0 + auto...never need to turn if up or down!...cant stand the site of a 19.5 or a 20.5 or any .5...its a bit like the auto wipers... , do you really need them to be more rain sensitiveish...and the auto lights, set them to sensitive an they're on and off like a christmas tree! Sorry rant over! __________________ Sapphire Black* Darklines* Black Dakota Leather* Heated Seats* Professional Navigation* Xenons* High Beam Assist* Hi-Fi* USB Audio* DAB* BMW Assist* Sun Protection Glass
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