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10-12-2009, 11:08 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
| AC Vent air flow when off
Is there a vent I can close or shut off to stop air flow when the ac is off and set to Zero.
I have a 2010 Scion XB, got it back in August. When I get on the freeway 40mph up, a powerful cool breeze comes out from the vent with the controls being off. I know this is normal to happen as i experience with one of my previous vehicles. The amount of air that comes in is too powerful, the same as when I am stopped and the AC is on speed 1.
I live in New York and it gets cold here. I am worried that when it's really cold out the amount of air from outside that comes in will overpower the heat, as it used to do on my beat up 1996 dodge caravan from 4 years ago.
Is anybody else experiencing the same amount of air coming in trough the vents when driving on the freeway with their ac/heating unit off and the fan on zero? | 
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10-12-2009, 11:10 PM
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#2 | | 2006.5 TCM
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Doesn't it have recirculation control? | 
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10-12-2009, 11:16 PM
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#3 | | TOCC Cali Head Guy
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: olivehurst, Cali
Posts: 2,798
| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
agreed...check into that... when i have the circ control to out flow...i have a slight breeze..other wise, pretymuch nothing, should go for any car. | |
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10-12-2009, 11:16 PM
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#4 | | It Happened
Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Middleburg FL
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10-12-2009, 11:22 PM
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#5 | | Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
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Originally Posted by PCH  Doesn't it have recirculation control? | That's a good question, I will have to go back to the Car manual
I don't remember reading anything about it on the manual, then again i read it the same day i got the car and have not looked at it again.
But basing on my previous cars, my 1996 dodge caravan I got some air coming in, but it was an old Van that had been in front collision accident.
My 2002 dodge caravan I got no noticeable air flow
now my 2010 Scion XB the air flow is so much that you can feel the freeze on your face. the faster i drive the more air comes in. | |
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10-12-2009, 11:27 PM
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#6 | | TOCC Cali Head Guy
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: olivehurst, Cali
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
not seeing a switch like we gots...  | |
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10-12-2009, 11:35 PM
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#7 | | Undercover Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Da Garage!
Posts: 10,308
| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Here is your dash: 
In the center of the air direction knob ( left knob) is the recirculation button. Pushing that button cuts off the airflow coming into the vehicle (It should light up when depressed). Be aware that keeping it closed for long periods may cause your windshield to fog up a little, but just switch your direction switch to the "Defog" position and you'll be okay.
Edit: Curse you, Aaron!! 
Last edited by DTRAIN619 : 10-12-2009 at 11:45 PM.
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10-12-2009, 11:41 PM
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#8 | | Registered User
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
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Originally Posted by Black_Box not seeing a switch like we gots...
[IMG]ttp://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/IMG_0824_resize.JPG[/IMG] | Thank you for the image, I get air flow with the fan control at zero and the a/c light off
Only when I am hitting speed of 40 ,50, 60 and up
The air circulation button is set to max a/c light off
fan control zero
air flow control to the option on the image, front vent.
Maybe, i should have this check,, i made some google search and i came across other forums with people experiencing the same on their 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Thank you,, Thank you... That was what i was missing..
Thank you also for the pointer. Quote:
Originally Posted by DTRAIN619 Here is your dash:
[IMG]ttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b223/dtrain619/My%20baby/My%20Random%20Shots/scion_xb_5_door_wagon_5_spd_mt_2009.jpg[/IMG]
In the center of the air direction knob ( left knob) is the recirculation button. Pushing that button cuts off the airflow coming into the vehicle (It should light up when depressed). Be aware that keeping it closed for long periods may cause your windshield to fog up a little, but just switch your direction switch to the "Defog" position and you'll be okay.
Edit: Curse you, Aaron!! |
Last edited by DTRAIN619 : 10-12-2009 at 11:46 PM.
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10-12-2009, 11:42 PM
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#9 | | Mother Lover...
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pearland, Texas (Houston)
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Middle button on left knob is recirculation, center button is rear defrost. | |
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10-12-2009, 11:43 PM
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#10 | | Registered User
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
DTRAIN619 Thank you...
I am no longer clueless | |
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10-12-2009, 11:43 PM
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#11 | | Mother Lover...
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pearland, Texas (Houston)
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Or you can turn the round vents closed. | |
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10-12-2009, 11:44 PM
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#12 | | Undercover Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Da Garage!
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Yay! I did something right (for a change)!! | |
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10-12-2009, 11:44 PM
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#13 | | Mother Lover...
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pearland, Texas (Houston)
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Dion, your so helpful. What would we do without you!? | |
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10-12-2009, 11:46 PM
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#14 | | Undercover Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Da Garage!
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Keep your sanity!!!
Besides, my wife wants a 2nd Gen now! Women, do they ever make up their minds... | |
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10-12-2009, 11:47 PM
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#15 | | Mother Lover...
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10-12-2009, 11:49 PM
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#16 | | Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
Not so fast, I still need to get to my car and try this..
Not just playing but really, Thank you. I really appreciate the help..
Big up to the people of this forum, | |
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10-12-2009, 11:53 PM
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#17 | | Mother Lover...
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pearland, Texas (Houston)
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
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Originally Posted by DTRAIN619 Keep your sanity!!!
Besides, my wife wants a 2nd Gen now! Women, do they ever make up their minds... | She wants to replace the Mazda5? | |
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10-13-2009, 11:33 AM
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#18 | | Undercover Moderator
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Originally Posted by Padanky She wants to replace the Mazda5? | Strongly considering. Very strongly! | |
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10-18-2009, 11:37 PM
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#19 | | Registered User
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
I got a chances to do some driving today, I have to say, thank you, again. | |
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10-18-2009, 11:57 PM
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#20 | | Undercover Moderator
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| Re: AC Vent air flow when off
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Originally Posted by manguman I got a chances to do some driving today, I have to say, thank you, again. | Isn't it funny how the simple things perplex us sometimes?
Glad you can enjoy your freeway driving now. | |
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