2007 Accord SE AC system

Discussion in 'Accord' started by J.L.Hemmer, Aug 9, 2010.

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    J.L.Hemmer Guest

    Does anyone know if the 2007 Accord SE has the same automatic
    (temperature sensing) AC system used on the EXL models of that year?
    Or is it the same system as the LX?

    Thanks
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Aug 9, 2010
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    jim beam Guest

    have you ever heard of an a/c system that /doesn't/ sense temperature?
    because that's what they all have thermostats for.
     
    jim beam, Aug 9, 2010
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    J.L.Hemmer Guest

    The EXL systems have a more elaborate system...you set the temperature
    (i.e., 65, 70, etc.) as opposed to the conventional system. It is a
    true thermostat system unlike those of the LX series where you just
    set it at cool or whatever.

    Therefore, my question is simply: does the SE have this true
    "thermostat" system....does that sufficiently clarify my question for
    you?
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Aug 9, 2010
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    jim beam Guest

    ok, all a/c systems have thermostats. the difference seems to be
    whether you want one with a digital display or the conventional type
    which simply has a dial.
     
    jim beam, Aug 9, 2010
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    J.L.Hemmer Guest

    Okay, now that you understand what I'm asking, do you know the answer?
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Aug 9, 2010
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    J.L.Hemmer Guest


    Thanks to all that replied! I appreciate the answers.

    JL
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Aug 9, 2010
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    Zeppo Guest

    But not all A/C system have climate control, which is what he is asking
    about. Mu kids Subaru's are base models and just have an AC button and fan
    speed lever. No temperature settings at all.

    You've lived the life of luxury to remember what the little people drive.
    :)

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Aug 10, 2010
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    J.L.Hemmer Guest

    Jon,

    Thanks

    JL
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Aug 10, 2010
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    C. E. White Guest

    According to Cars.com
    (http://www.cars.com/honda/accord/2007/specs/?acode=USB70HOC011E0) the SE
    has "Manual air conditioning with air filter" as standard. They list the
    same for the LX. The EX has "Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning with
    air filter."

    So I net this out as follows -

    The SE and LX models have manual air conditiong. This is the type where you
    have a simple "cool to hot" knob or slider that you manually adjust to
    acieve a comfortable cabin temperature. The system doesn't measure cabin air
    temperature. It does not automatically adjust the A/C to maintain cabin
    temeparture. Changes in cabin air temperature are handle manually by the
    driver or passenger. Chages in outside temeperature, vehicle speed, engine
    temperature, can all effect the cabin air temperature which might require
    the occupants to readjsut the position of the temperature control. Thus this
    is called manual a/c.

    The EX Model has automatic temeprature control. You set a cabin air
    temperature like setting a theromstat in a home and the system adjusts the
    A/C system to maintain the cabin air temeprature based on the measurement of
    the cabin air temeprature by a separate thermocouple.

    I've had both types of systems. If the Automatic Temerature control is
    cheap, I am OK with it. However, I ahve noticed that many people treat the
    automatic temperature control systems just like a manual system. They
    constantly alter the target temeprture instead of just leaving it at a
    certain setting. This defeats the purpose of ATC. You might as well have a
    coo/hot slider or knob if you aren't willing to let the ATC control the
    temperature for you.

    Ed
     
    C. E. White, Aug 10, 2010
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    Phil Trum Guest

    You've been watching my wife in the car, haven't you! Her other favorite
    trick is-- say when we've been out of town for a few week and turned the
    A/C thermostat in the house up to 85 or 86 degrees to save money. When
    we come home, she cranks the dial down to 60 "so it will cool down
    faster." No amount of 'splainin on my part seems to make any difference...
     
    Phil Trum, Aug 11, 2010
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