Reduction in heat
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Do you have Auto Idle Stop activated? Do you have the PP in Econ mode? Either of these may affect the climate control system. But most likely the Auto Idle Stop since it happens when you come to a stop. Perhaps you might try pressing the switch on the console to deactivate Auto Idle Stop to see if that makes a difference.
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Yes someone had told me that. I haven’t had the chance to really give it a try yet but will and I will report back. Thank you!
Your claim of heat, and simultaneously 60 degrees, is a contradiction; to me that's fridged.
I keep mine at 80 degrees (while my bride prefers mid 70's). Once the engine has warmed (generally within several min) I detect heat.
I always run in Econ mode with auto engine off enabled.
I keep mine at 80 degrees (while my bride prefers mid 70's). Once the engine has warmed (generally within several min) I detect heat.
I always run in Econ mode with auto engine off enabled.
I have this same problem (19 Touring) I disable auto idle so I don't think that is the problem. I only really notice this when it is really cold, like this week with highs in the single digits. Between this and the low vent putting out zero heat a guy has trouble keeping warm in these temps for local driving (lots of stop and go)
I immediately noticed this as soon as I traded in my 2016 Pilot for the Passport. Here in WNY it’s cold enough to really notice the difference. Having worked in the mfg. of automotive climate control products for over forty years, I believe it’s simply a case of heat exchange design. I don’t think it’s a “problem”, it does heat up but takes a much longer time. I‘d need to write a book to explain how the entire system is tied to your vehicle, but I doubt it’s anything the dealership can, or will do anything about. DIY simply won’t work here.
QCEng1, not sure who your comment was directed at, but let me respond, I do not have any problem with the temperature of the air coming out of the vents, or of the speed of the air coming out of the vents -- except the floor vents where there is no air flow. I don't have a working knowledge of heat exchange, but I do question why once I have plenty of hot air flowing it is so difficult to direct it to the lower vents vs the dash vents
I was directing it at the OP. If you recently developed a problem with heat not coming out of the lower vent, it can be that the door/baffle inside the dash is not opening and closing like it’s supposed to. When you direct air to different vents, you’re simply open and closing doors/baffles inside the dash. If you are running the defrost setting on your dash, it puts all the air on the windscreen and side windows.
Thanks for the clarification. This has been a problem since day 1. It is just magnified with the recent cold spell with lows in the minus 10's and highs just above 0.
Enjoyed your response concerning design. Have moments where the heat is fantastic, but intermittently cool air will flow. Sense the extreme below zero temps are playing havoc with the design. And please write that book. Thank you.
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Hi. I'm having a heat problem with my 2019 Passport. No matter what temperature I set, the car blows hot air. Even with the A/C on ..... Anyone else?
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