[Robby]

I believe if you run the A/C temp dial to maximum mode the car goes into recirculate without lighting the recirc lamp.

So, once at a decent level of temp I rotate it back.....you can feel a detent btw, and leave it there......I'm confident this is the case cause the fan quiets down as it it begins to pull outside only air.

And definitly get the afterblow enabled if you havent yet.....kind of weird the way it works/cycles/times on/off several times over a one hour period.

Rob

 

[Robby]

I also have reason to believe A/C is on(in warmer temps where the compressor is not locked out) when you hit defrost button but does not light up or show up on the touch screen.

As for recirc, it still lets in outside air just not as much as regular mode.

You are correct......the compressor will run in the defrost position with no lamp illuminated......this is so the humidity is drawn out of the air before it enters the cabin.
Nothing specific to the Cruze.....for the most part the way its been done for over twenty years.

Rob

 

[Robby]

I don't think 5 minutes is enouph running time for the afterblow to be enabled......

I don't have the update......actually, don't remember where I placed it.....but memory says A/C run time had to exceed 15 minutes before afterblow would cycle after shutoff.......for some reason, I think I posted it.

Rob

 

[Robby]

The moisture only forms on the evaporator core in warm humid weather......winter A/C operation will not make mold cause the evap isn't wet.

Rob

 

[Robby]

If your trip is only five minutes odds are the core won't get too damp.......myself, short trip or not, I'd be inclined to still get the afterblow enabled.

btw.....I don't think anyone wants a stinky car heh heh.

Rob

 

[Robby]

Yechhhh!

Rob