Vented seat - are they cooled?
04-23-2019, 05:49 AM
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Vented seat - are they cooled?
I didn't notice much cooling effect on a warm day recently with the seat ventilation switch set to maximum.
Are the seats directly fed cold air from the climate control system or something? i.e. the AC compressor has to be turned on. (which I did not have on at the time)
Also, are the seats sucking air down into the seat cushions or blowing air up and outward?
Are the seats directly fed cold air from the climate control system or something? i.e. the AC compressor has to be turned on. (which I did not have on at the time)
Also, are the seats sucking air down into the seat cushions or blowing air up and outward?
04-23-2019, 05:55 AM
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they are ventilated, not cooled, and driven by the fans, not connected to a compressor
I can think of a handful of cars that have truly cooled seats - none of them are Audi level pricing though
I can think of a handful of cars that have truly cooled seats - none of them are Audi level pricing though
04-23-2019, 11:12 AM
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I didn't notice much cooling effect on a warm day recently with the seat ventilation switch set to maximum.
Are the seats directly fed cold air from the climate control system or something? i.e. the AC compressor has to be turned on. (which I did not have on at the time)
Also, are the seats sucking air down into the seat cushions or blowing air up and outward?
Are the seats directly fed cold air from the climate control system or something? i.e. the AC compressor has to be turned on. (which I did not have on at the time)
Also, are the seats sucking air down into the seat cushions or blowing air up and outward?
05-20-2019, 09:08 AM
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Well they certainly don't seem very effective. The 2 lower speeds are totally useless. On the noisy speed, I can barely feel 'something'; its not a very cooling if at all.
05-20-2019, 10:36 AM
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Some days mine works fantastic others days not so much. It could have to deal with how much perspiration is on my skin. I know some guys looked in to using stronger fans. The fans are very similar to what is used in computers.
05-20-2019, 03:22 PM
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I was a bit bummed when I realized they are just pulling air. I mean, it helps some but the ones in my 08 E63 actually get cold, love it. Someone has to have figured out a way to upgrade? Does Audi offer actual cooling in any trim levels?
05-25-2019, 10:22 AM
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I had them in my 07 E55, and regretted them. The ones in my relatives Lexus ES were exponentially better, as were the ones in my S8. With that said none were important enough to me, even when traveling in summer months to AZ, etc, that it’s a toss away option for me and definitely not one that I “need”, personally.
actual cooling in a seat is for the world of Maybach, perhaps Bentley or RR, not at the “common” car level.
05-25-2019, 11:29 AM
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A perfect example of how subjective things can be.
I had them in my 07 E55, and regretted them. The ones in my relatives Lexus ES were exponentially better, as were the ones in my S8. With that said none were important enough to me, even when traveling in summer months to AZ, etc, that it’s a toss away option for me and definitely not one that I “need”, personally.
actual cooling in a seat is for the world of Maybach, perhaps Bentley or RR, not at the “common” car level.
I had them in my 07 E55, and regretted them. The ones in my relatives Lexus ES were exponentially better, as were the ones in my S8. With that said none were important enough to me, even when traveling in summer months to AZ, etc, that it’s a toss away option for me and definitely not one that I “need”, personally.
actual cooling in a seat is for the world of Maybach, perhaps Bentley or RR, not at the “common” car level.
My dad has a 2011 Caddy SRX and it has the cooled seats as well. Just a luxury I have come to appreciate and love.
My A7 does have pretty dark tint and just a moonroof so that does help some. We'll see when it is 105 and 85% humidity. Can't wait.
