Aircon Faux Pas

[bl52krz]

I don't know what you call early, but mine is a club spec,2002, and has ATC. Never had a problem in working it, and it's great when on the continent, except when you open the doors to get out from a comfortable 68/70 deg, to have 90 or more deg hit you.

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by T-Cut

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

TC

To save up for the paint to cover the primer on their Starlight Primertallic ZT-T I would surmise TC

I have seen a 2001 Classic saloon which had no aircon fitted in the flesh, and it is the only one I've ever clapped eyes on.

It also had steel wheels and hubcaps

Brian

[Astraeus]

My year 2000 V6 started life as a Classic SE and most definately has aircon and the manual controls. Aircon is absolutely freezing."brrrrrr

Has the manual aircon dials 3 not 4 as in some and the middle aircon button

Chris

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by Astraeus

My year 2000 V6 started life as a Classic SE and most definately has aircon ...

Chris,

Just to clarify, we are talking about the Classic not the Classic SE which, by definition, has an enhanced specification which includes air con.

Simon

[The Rovering Member]

Indeed, the chart shows only the Classic being sans aircon, the SE being indicated as having it fitted.
The relevant lady has a Mk1 & feels a little humiliated regarding her oversight, but is receiving only encouragement from fellow members, as is right & proper.

[neilb740]

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!

A few were made without aircon. The really bog basic ones with steel wheels and non colour coded wing mirrors.
They are a rare beast though, ive only ever seen two of them.

[Mogodon]

Originally Posted by Darcydog

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.

This ^^^^

I would much rather have a straight forward Air-Con over Climate control, so much easier to operate. the MGR ATC I find very complicated to operate.

[Ross R75]

Although, it could barely be further from this spec level now, my car started out as a Classic SE. It has the basic 3 dial heater system with air conditioning. The only thing that was putting me off buying it was the lack of ATC, as all of the other 75s and ZTs I've owned have had the higher spec system.

I have to say that the basic system is head and shoulders above ATC in effectiveness and ease of operation. ATC is a pain. If the cabin temperature sensor, sunlight sensor, vent stepper motors, or air intake temp sensor are out of spec, it doesn't work properly. If the exterior temp sensor is duff, it doesn't work at all. So glad I didn't get put off buying this car by its lack of ATC.