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Old 08-29-2003, 11:01 PM
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Originally posted by Tedow
It's just air that's been sitting in the system. Residual heat from the last time you drove or sun has warmed it up, that's all. Turn the AC on for 5 seconds to cool off the pipes. End of problem.
I disagree. I drive mine on a daily basis in all weather and I have the same problem. I've tried the temporary AC usage and it only lasts for about 10 min after turning it off. I just deal with it or turn the AC on to "half". It was explained to me that the air gets warmed mostly by the engine. Warm air gets warmed more as it's pushed through the system.

BTW VTEC_junkie, why drive with the top and windows up anyway. Isn't the convertible one of the reasons you got the car?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by feistyS2K
[B]BTW VTEC_junkie, why drive with the top and windows up anyway.
Old 08-30-2003, 01:17 AM
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Originally posted by jeffbrig
To stop the airflow, switch from fresh air to recirculating.
...but then you end up blowing humid air around the cabin if the AC is off. this creates a new problem itself when the temp is cool outside and the windows are closed...

from my past observations, the inlet vent on most cars is at the base of the windshield. i haven't checked the s2000, but i do not remember seeing the inlet vents directly under the windshield and suspect that it may in fact be located a bit further down hidden by the hood--this is probably the culprit for the warm air... when i have time, i'll pop up my hood to investigate to see if i am right.
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