I thought all cars did it until I read in this thread that apprently some don't... lol
Lol, so maybe those cars are the exception and the minority and the "not normal."
Air blowing through vents even with AC off.
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Lol, so maybe those cars are the exception and the minority and the "not normal."
I agree. Some people here are so blindly in love with their CX-9 that they just can't believe anyone would dare say something negative about it. Reminds me of the MSM and a certain POTUS.
I have an '08 Corvette, '08 Santa Fe, and '06 Cadillac STS. None of them allow air flow when the HVAC is off like my '08 CX-9 does.
Does this bug me? Yes, but no more than the other issues I have with the CX-9. I still thoroughly enjoy the CX-9, and these minor issues would not prevent me from buying it.
My other 3 vehicles have minor issues that irritate me too, but I still enjoy them. I don't think there's a perfect vehicle out there. Hell, I've owned two $75K BMW 7-Series, and they were far from perfect.
I don't own a cx-7 and could give a **** less about them. And still think that if you press the recirculation button, oila! problem solved!
lol j/k.... Really, that was a joke. I'm a sarcastic person. Don't hate.
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sam191, I wasn't talking about you before. You asked a legitimate question, and it was answered. The Recirc button.
I like how the system works. I can set a temp, turn the air to OUTSIDE, and then turn the whole system off and get fresh air at that temp. They traded a minor inconvenience for more function.
It's a very simple and intuitive HVAC. Look at the controls on some other cars, especially luxury cars. They look like the space shuttle cockpit. A sea of identical buttons and poor labels...
http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/31851405-2-440-dash-4.gif
http://www.cardata.com/images/2008_new_cars/Hyundai/2008_Hyundai_Veracruz_dash.jpg
If you want to talk about bad engineering, how about the GM 'service fan' that can't be turned off. Ever
If there is something about a car you don't like that much, then don't buy it. If you didn't get to know the car that well first, it's your fault, so don't then come here and complain that you don't like how they made it. A design choice you disagree with doesn't mean bad engineering. There are some minor things I would like to be different, but I knew about them before we decided to buy a CX9 because they are minor and don't detract from the car. You will never see me complain about them being bad engineering just because they don't work the way I think they should.
I like how the system works. I can set a temp, turn the air to OUTSIDE, and then turn the whole system off and get fresh air at that temp. They traded a minor inconvenience for more function.
It's a very simple and intuitive HVAC. Look at the controls on some other cars, especially luxury cars. They look like the space shuttle cockpit. A sea of identical buttons and poor labels...
http://reviews.cnet.com/sc/31851405-2-440-dash-4.gif
http://www.cardata.com/images/2008_new_cars/Hyundai/2008_Hyundai_Veracruz_dash.jpg
If you want to talk about bad engineering, how about the GM 'service fan' that can't be turned off. Ever
If there is something about a car you don't like that much, then don't buy it. If you didn't get to know the car that well first, it's your fault, so don't then come here and complain that you don't like how they made it. A design choice you disagree with doesn't mean bad engineering. There are some minor things I would like to be different, but I knew about them before we decided to buy a CX9 because they are minor and don't detract from the car. You will never see me complain about them being bad engineering just because they don't work the way I think they should.
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Please explain, as I'm not familiar with that. Currently own 2 GM vehicles, and have had many others over the years.
Agreed about the outrageous cockpits of other SUVs. That is one of the things I didn't like about the 09 pilot when we were considering it. Do we really need that many buttons?
BTW, all I said was that I haven't experienced an HVAC system like this, not that it was the norm or not. Geez! Some like it, some don't, some are indifferent. That's no different than most other things. Overall, I think it's a great vehicle.
I am not familiar with the GM "service fan" issue.
BTW, all I said was that I haven't experienced an HVAC system like this, not that it was the norm or not. Geez! Some like it, some don't, some are indifferent. That's no different than most other things. Overall, I think it's a great vehicle.
I am not familiar with the GM "service fan" issue.
Think back a few years and you may see the rationale. Although it isnt mandated, its now industry standard (ok, sort of) to have air in the cabin at-all-times and be defeated with recirc-air control. Nowadays AC is (basically) no longer an option, so when stopped in traffic (or during rain/snow season i.e. windows closed) guess what people got CO poisoning. This is also the reason cabin-filters became of age, since normally vent-air was on (recirc-air off).
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For decades GM cars all had what was called a Service Fan that came on every time you turned on the car to blow air. It ran constantly and could not be turned off.
I don't know if they still have it, because I won't touch a GM product. I drove a 2000 S10 work truck (junk) and it had it, so they had them at least until then.
I don't know if they still have it, because I won't touch a GM product. I drove a 2000 S10 work truck (junk) and it had it, so they had them at least until then.
Two mistakes. It's ok, we all make them.
I don't consider 430 HP, 0-60 in 4 seconds a mistake!
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I don't consider 430 HP, 0-60 in 4 seconds a mistake!
But what good is 430 HP when you're sitting on the side of the road with no apparent cause?
You can use it to power a blender. (rofl2) (Top Gear reference.)
???? My '05 Corvette was 38 months old when I traded it in for the '08. Over that time the only reason it went back to the dealer was for LOF--zero issues. I've owned my '08 for 10 months; again, zero issues so far. No TSBs, no recalls, nada.
Wish I could say that about my CX-9......
Best damn automotive show on TV!!! I want to be The Stig. (drive)
I believe you, but what is LOF?
Haha, I too would love his job.
Lube, oil, filter.
I agree with the best damn show part, but I would prefer to be one of the other guys who doesn't have to dress up in a racing suit and helmet for everything he does. Always seemed a little weird to me.
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