Aircon Faux Pas

The Rovering Member · 26th May 2017, 23:02

Over on the faceache pages one of the members was lamenting the lack of aircon in her tourer. Some surprise was expressed that she didn't have it so she posted a picture to which it was pointed out that she actually had the ATC panel in place & should turn it on to see if it worked. Also to read the handbook that she'd had for the three years she's had the car which would give her the necessary operational information.

It was just a gap in her knowledge & the filling of it should keep her a lot more comfortable now.

Mind you, l learned that the basic Classic didn't actually have it fitted, so there you go.

coolguy · 26th May 2017, 23:06

I have a "basic" Classic Tourer, and I can assure you that it does have Aircon - albeit not fancy, BUT far more efficient than the ATC on my other models. The tourer is coming up to 13 years old, and has yet to be re-gassed! I am the second owner (since 2009) and it has done 101,000, so not stored away to preserve the system!

The Rovering Member · 27th May 2017, 01:32

Ah, well someone posted this so l was going by that:

By this, only the Classic SE had it. ls yours not an SE then?

Darcydog · 27th May 2017, 03:13

I have got climate control but would prefer the simplicity and functionality of straightforward A/C.
I find the CC controls too small, fiddly and too low down. Having seen the large dials that can be re-set easily when on the move by feel alone I would much prefer this set up.

sworks · 27th May 2017, 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolguy

I have a "basic" Classic Tourer, and I can assure you that it does have Aircon - albeit not fancy, BUT far more efficient than the ATC on my other models. The tourer is coming up to 13 years old, and has yet to be re-gassed! I am the second owner (since 2009) and it has done 101,000, so not stored away to preserve the system!

The 'classic does indeed have manual heater controls and a single A/c button. Nothing fancy but does the job

The Rovering Member · 27th May 2017, 07:41

I did think all 75's would have had it so was surprised to see that chart.

SD1too · 27th May 2017, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

The 'classic does indeed have manual heater controls and a single A/c button.

Mark,

The Classic specification which Gary has posted has the manual heater controls you mention but no air conditioning button. This is confirmed in RAVE. There is a drawing of it. The middle small button is present but it doesn't have AC written on it and the text makes it clear that this system is heating and ventilation only.

My 2002 brochure clearly shows that the Classic does not have air conditioning of any kind, not even as an option. However, the facelift Classics were supplied with it, so whether you have air conditioning or not depends upon the year of your particular Classic!

Simon

T-Cut · 27th May 2017, 08:13

There has to be a reason they sell these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-MG...cAAOSw32lY0oJh

TC

murphyv310 · 27th May 2017, 09:13

Hi.
I have to agree that when the aircon does actually work the ATC makes it fiddly to get quite right. Conversely my Panda has the basic aircon system and it is effective and simple to operate, been great the last couple of days.

sworks · 27th May 2017, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Mark,

The Classic specification which Gary has posted has the manual heater controls you mention but no air conditioning button. This is confirmed in RAVE. There is a drawing of it. The middle small button is present but it doesn't have AC written on it and the text makes it clear that this system is heating and ventilation only.

My 2002 brochure clearly shows that the Classic does not have air conditioning of any kind, not even as an option. However, the facelift Classics were supplied with it, so whether you have air conditioning or not depends upon the year of your particular Classic!

Simon

I stand corrected Simon, my facelift 'classic' has air con with manual control and although quite rare a spec I don't remember seeing earlier cars without a/c. Maybe something I should look into as IIRC there are two manual heater systems. My first 75 tourer had manual heater controls and a/c but was club spec

26th May 2017, 23:02	#1
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Aircon Faux Pas Over on the faceache pages one of the members was lamenting the lack of aircon in her tourer. Some surprise was expressed that she didn't have it so she posted a picture to which it was pointed out that she actually had the ATC panel in place & should turn it on to see if it worked. Also to read the handbook that she'd had for the three years she's had the car which would give her the necessary operational information. It was just a gap in her knowledge & the filling of it should keep her a lot more comfortable now. Mind you, l learned that the basic Classic didn't actually have it fitted, so there you go. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 29th May 2017 at 00:41..

27th May 2017, 01:32	#3
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Ah, well someone posted this so l was going by that: By this, only the Classic SE had it. ls yours not an SE then? __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it. Last edited by The Rovering Member; 27th May 2017 at 01:36..

27th May 2017, 07:41	#6
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,953 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	I did think all 75's would have had it so was surprised to see that chart. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

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murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. I have to agree that when the aircon does actually work the ATC makes it fiddly to get quite right. Conversely my Panda has the basic aircon system and it is effective and simple to operate, been great the last couple of days. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

26th May 2017, 23:06	#2
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	I have a "basic" Classic Tourer, and I can assure you that it does have Aircon - albeit not fancy, BUT far more efficient than the ATC on my other models. The tourer is coming up to 13 years old, and has yet to be re-gassed! I am the second owner (since 2009) and it has done 101,000, so not stored away to preserve the system!

27th May 2017, 03:13	#4
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	I have got climate control but would prefer the simplicity and functionality of straightforward A/C. I find the CC controls too small, fiddly and too low down. Having seen the large dials that can be re-set easily when on the move by feel alone I would much prefer this set up.

27th May 2017, 08:13	#8
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	There has to be a reason they sell these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-MG...cAAOSw32lY0oJh TC