Question of the A/C on the Honda Civic Hybrid
#11
09-06-2006, 12:25 PM
Re: Question of the A/C on the Honda Civic Hybrid
Originally Posted by realist
I disagree - my 2005 can have the AC on in idlestop, without me finagling the ***** and switches. I couldn't recite to you the proper settings for this to occur, but it can be done.
Wow. Could you elaborate? I find your report very fascinating if not challenging.
The general consensus is that prior to the 06HCH the A/C compressor could not operate without the gas engine because it is solely a belt-driven compressor.
Perhaps the ventilation system (fan) is simply blowing cool air because the ducting framework was previously cooled by the A/C. No ?
Cheers;
MSantos
#12
03-30-2019, 10:24 AM
Re: Question of the A/C on the Honda Civic Hybrid
May I ask if there is any fuse for the small electric AC compressor?
As mine seem to stop working electronically.
As mine seem to stop working electronically.
Yes! the civic has a small electric AC compressor (15cc) to compliment the standard belt driven unit (75cc). Under heavy load (ie. very hot outside and/or c.c. temp turned all the way down) both units run to deliver max cooling - no autostop when this is the case. Once the interior temp is cool enough, the vehicle will autostop and the small electric a/c unit will keep the interior cool. So, IMHO, you most certainly do not have to choose between good FE and keeping cool.
Other's may tell you that you have to choose because running the A/C certainly takes it's (relatively minor) toll on the FE! Relatively minor meaning 5-10% of 50MPG equals a drop of 3-5MPG. A vehicle that acheives only 25MPG on average, with the same overall 5-10% decrease will yield only 2-3MPG difference....
Other's may tell you that you have to choose because running the A/C certainly takes it's (relatively minor) toll on the FE! Relatively minor meaning 5-10% of 50MPG equals a drop of 3-5MPG. A vehicle that acheives only 25MPG on average, with the same overall 5-10% decrease will yield only 2-3MPG difference....
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