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On my old Terrano when idling or slow driving the AC didn't blow cold air, only at about 60km/h did it "work". It would come on at idle but now blow cold air. I was happy when I got the Pathfinder as it worked great idling or not.

How does the Patrol AC work? It's HORRIBLE being in Kruger etc and having to MOVE to get cold air.
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My Patrol's aircon is ice cold even when it is idleing.
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Same here.
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1999 GRX, has 4 speeds of aircon. At the lowest setting, you need to move (+-20 km/h) for full effect. Other settings: ICE at idle.
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Is this phenomenon related to airflow over the aircon radiator?
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Post by dieselfan »

Cool :biggrin: , so now do they actually have a noticeable effect on fuel consumption? The modern AC's dont so I just leave it on permanently, my wife's golf as a result is 9 years old and hasn't need re gasing once.
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