View Poll Results: Do you turn off the a/c before turning off the car?
I always turn mine off
43
46.74%
I never turn mine off
35
38.04%
Sometime I do
6
6.52%
I really don't give a rat's *** !
8
8.70%
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Do you turn off your A/C before shutting off the car?
#1
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Do you turn off your A/C before shutting off the car?
Okay I've was always trained by my dad when I was younger to always turn off my air conditioning before turning off my car. That way it's easier on your starter when starting the car back up. I also usually turn it off about a block before getting home because I don't want that musty smell from the moisture left in the vent. I have left it on a few times before starting it up. Once I turn the car on it seems to take a few seconds for the A/C light to go on.Is there a set timer that turns it on a few seconds after you start the car?
#3
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I could be wrong, but it is my understanding that for many years now cars will cut power to anything that is not needed when starting the car.
When one turns the key in the ignition everything else not need is cut off for the duration of the start including the AC.
I have never turned it off since I got a 2003 G35, and don't do it on the G37 either.
When one turns the key in the ignition everything else not need is cut off for the duration of the start including the AC.
I have never turned it off since I got a 2003 G35, and don't do it on the G37 either.
#4
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Thread Starter
I could be wrong, but it is my understanding that for many years now cars will cut power to anything that is not needed when starting the car.
When one turns the key in the ignition everything else not need is cut off for the duration of the start including the AC.
I have never turned it off since I got a 2003 G35, and don't do it on the G37 either.
When one turns the key in the ignition everything else not need is cut off for the duration of the start including the AC.
I have never turned it off since I got a 2003 G35, and don't do it on the G37 either.
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#10
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The AC is not immediately on at startup so why bother turning it off?
After a few second delay it starts.
In the winter the fan also has a temp delay. Just set whatever temp is comfortable for you and leave it alone.
Telcoman
#12
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I always shut it off when parking and turning off the car. I also turn the stereo all the way down.
I do this so I can listen to the car for a few seconds before I shut the car off. To make sure everything sounds good and smooth. No taps, clicks, squeaks or squeals.
I do the same when I start the vehicle. Let a run for a few seconds before turning everything on. Make sure everything sounds good and is running smooth.
Then, it's off to the races.
I do this so I can listen to the car for a few seconds before I shut the car off. To make sure everything sounds good and smooth. No taps, clicks, squeaks or squeals.
I do the same when I start the vehicle. Let a run for a few seconds before turning everything on. Make sure everything sounds good and is running smooth.
Then, it's off to the races.
#14
If i remember i always turn the ac off and let fan run for a few minutes. I hate when i forget to turn it off and i start my car i can hear the compressor. seems like added stress while starting.