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solar sunroof

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:09 pm
by craigvmax
do you have to do anything to make it work ie so car is cool when you return to it?

thx chaps

RE: solar sunroof

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:40 pm
by bazza
You do not have to do anything mate.

if comes on automatically.

Cheers

Baz

RE: solar sunroof

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:44 pm
by Golfather
Yes but its absolutely useless whether it works or not, as all it does is power the fan and circulate warm air, so has very little cooling effect to the cabin.

RE: solar sunroof

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:16 am
by craigvmax
ah ok, thought it got the aircon to kick in, thats cr@p considering how much it cost as an option

RE: solar sunroof

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 11:53 am
by Golfather
I thought that too. Not like the "REST" button on Mercs and modern top end VAG cars where the climate control keeps running and reuses the cool air from the aircon and acutally maintains the cabin temperature for up to half an hour after the engine is turned off.

To be honest, the clear glass sunroof option is far more valuable than the solar one.
At least it does what it says on the tin :)

RE: solar sunroof

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:28 pm
by Yoko
Actually I believe the solar roof can be turned on or off, I think you press the recirulation air con button before
switching the engine off. I agree 'cooling' does not work fantastically - but it does make a noticeable difference.

I'd order one again..

RE: solar sunroof

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:14 am
by Wolverine
I've asksed this before ... but still dont get it .... how do you know its actually working ? What are the settings to get it working i.e. does the car have to be locked, or do you have to press the recirc button, do the vents need to be open etc.

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:02 pm
by MugelloR
Works for me, but in order to benefit from it on hot days make sure the rear passenger vents are open so the air circulates.....I also initially had the problem of windscreen condensation which was rectified by York Audi when they fitted a replacement temp switch, a problem which is well documented by Audi and known of by most dealers.... 8)

Dave