Center console metal trim pieces are cold
10-18-2008, 12:47 AM
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Center console metal trim pieces are cold
I've got an '08 Type-S that I bought in July. I've noticed that the metal trim pieces on both sides of the center console get quite cold when I'm running the AC. Anyone know if this is normal? I'm guessing that the cold air must get to the rear vents some how and was wondering if there might be a leak?
Thanks,
Thanks,
10-18-2008, 01:49 AM
#4
Driven to Perfection
mine does it too. The entire center console gets cold - some say it's a "feature" to keep drinks cold. But i swear I can feel air coming out of the seam on either side, right about at my knee.
10-18-2008, 02:27 AM
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the console trim and center console is cold because of the ducting. The ducting for the rear a/c vents pass though the sides of the center console.
07-05-2012, 11:28 AM
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I'm going to bump this LOL...
I sooo completely do not understand. I was thinking that it was a feature, because I have 2 TLs, and one has it, one doesn't. so it's not like they all do it. And I've never felt any gust of air come from under it. It even stays cold when the heat is on, so I'm thinking it couldn't possibly be from the AC. Is there a part, whether OEM or aftermarket that does this? I'm dying to find out to install on my other TL. So helpful.
I sooo completely do not understand. I was thinking that it was a feature, because I have 2 TLs, and one has it, one doesn't. so it's not like they all do it. And I've never felt any gust of air come from under it. It even stays cold when the heat is on, so I'm thinking it couldn't possibly be from the AC. Is there a part, whether OEM or aftermarket that does this? I'm dying to find out to install on my other TL. So helpful.
07-05-2012, 12:48 PM
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07-05-2012, 12:50 PM
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I'm going to bump this LOL...
I sooo completely do not understand. I was thinking that it was a feature, because I have 2 TLs, and one has it, one doesn't. so it's not like they all do it. And I've never felt any gust of air come from under it. It even stays cold when the heat is on, so I'm thinking it couldn't possibly be from the AC. Is there a part, whether OEM or aftermarket that does this? I'm dying to find out to install on my other TL. So helpful.
I sooo completely do not understand. I was thinking that it was a feature, because I have 2 TLs, and one has it, one doesn't. so it's not like they all do it. And I've never felt any gust of air come from under it. It even stays cold when the heat is on, so I'm thinking it couldn't possibly be from the AC. Is there a part, whether OEM or aftermarket that does this? I'm dying to find out to install on my other TL. So helpful.
if you tear into the console, you'll see that it is ducting
07-05-2012, 12:53 PM
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I'm going to bump this LOL...
I sooo completely do not understand. I was thinking that it was a feature, because I have 2 TLs, and one has it, one doesn't. so it's not like they all do it. And I've never felt any gust of air come from under it. It even stays cold when the heat is on, so I'm thinking it couldn't possibly be from the AC. Is there a part, whether OEM or aftermarket that does this? I'm dying to find out to install on my other TL. So helpful.
I sooo completely do not understand. I was thinking that it was a feature, because I have 2 TLs, and one has it, one doesn't. so it's not like they all do it. And I've never felt any gust of air come from under it. It even stays cold when the heat is on, so I'm thinking it couldn't possibly be from the AC. Is there a part, whether OEM or aftermarket that does this? I'm dying to find out to install on my other TL. So helpful.
07-05-2012, 02:05 PM
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Cause and effect. It's amazing.
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07-05-2012, 03:10 PM
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Wow another old thread bump...fantastic!
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07-05-2012, 08:15 PM
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LOLI read the above posts, but wasnt making sense to me was the fact that one does it and the other doesn't. Wouldn't they be the same, since they are the same cars?
The 04 was bought from a small dealership who had no clue about the cars history, came with a cat delete and iPod hookup so thought maybe whoever owned it previous could have done some handiwork on it as well.
I think I'm going to change my name to MrAlyTL that way I don't feel lick such a d*ck when I post from now on hahaha
It does it even when the AC is completely off... Even stays cold when the heat is pumpin!
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07-05-2012, 08:35 PM
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I've got an '08 Type-S that I bought in July. I've noticed that the metal trim pieces on both sides of the center console get quite cold when I'm running the AC. Anyone know if this is normal? I'm guessing that the cold air must get to the rear vents some how and was wondering if there might be a leak?
Thanks,
Thanks,
This is in lieu of cooled, air conditioned seats......
07-05-2012, 08:40 PM
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Just try to lay your forearm and/or face on it. We've had 100+ days here in Kansas City for almost a week and a half.....
07-06-2012, 01:07 PM
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Had my center console apart today and thought of this thread (sadly). Here you can see the AC/heat ducts running along both sides of the console:
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07-06-2012, 01:13 PM
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LMFAO!! Jeeze, thanks LOL
I read the above posts, but wasnt making sense to me was the fact that one does it and the other doesn't. Wouldn't they be the same, since they are the same cars?
The 04 was bought from a small dealership who had no clue about the cars history, came with a cat delete and iPod hookup so thought maybe whoever owned it previous could have done some handiwork on it as well.
I think I'm going to change my name to MrAlyTL that way I don't feel lick such a d*ck when I post from now on hahaha
LOLI read the above posts, but wasnt making sense to me was the fact that one does it and the other doesn't. Wouldn't they be the same, since they are the same cars?
The 04 was bought from a small dealership who had no clue about the cars history, came with a cat delete and iPod hookup so thought maybe whoever owned it previous could have done some handiwork on it as well.
I think I'm going to change my name to MrAlyTL that way I don't feel lick such a d*ck when I post from now on hahaha
the only way to see if there has been something done to your 04, would be to take out the console!!!
07-06-2012, 03:27 PM
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I love it keeps my drinks cold
07-06-2012, 03:36 PM
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I've got an '08 Type-S that I bought in July. I've noticed that the metal trim pieces on both sides of the center console get quite cold when I'm running the AC. Anyone know if this is normal? I'm guessing that the cold air must get to the rear vents some how and was wondering if there might be a leak?
Thanks,
Thanks,
07-06-2012, 04:00 PM
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07-06-2012, 04:04 PM
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