'96 Intrepid Automatic Temperature Control

As a recent Chrysler owner, can anyone please confirm whether or not the ATC intake behind the Chrysler decal in the dash of my '96 Intrepid ES is supposed to be running (whirring sound) even when car is turned off and parked up. Thanks in anticipation, Pauly.

Reply to
Limey
Loading thread data ...

Are you sure it's not just freon equalizing across the orifice? Does it stop or run forever?

Reply to
Joe

I think it comes on whenever a door is opened (and possibly stays on until it times out?). Is that possibly what you're seeing?

Bill Putney (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with "x")

Reply to
Bill Putney

Thanks for the info guys. It seems that it isn't running all the time, but it can be off when I leave the car and on again when I return occassionally . So maybe you're correct Bill when you say it comes on when the door is opened, perhaps I should spend a night in the garage eh to make sure ? I was just worried about a battery drain is all really. Thanks again guys for the help. Pauly.

Reply to
Limey

No,, there is an "aspirator" fan that draws cabin air in and keeps it moving across the temp sensor. It switches on every time a door is opened, and remains on for a minute or so after the door is closed even if the engine isn't started. If the engine is started, it runs continuously until a few minutes after the engine is shut down and the doors are again closed.

Joe wrote:

Reply to
Steve

I don't know if you also saw this recent thread which may add some more info. on the same subject:

formatting link
I remembered that thread when I replied to your post earlier, but for some reason couldn't find it to reference in my post, but a reply earlier today brought it up again.

Bill Putney (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with "x")

Reply to
Bill Putney

Thanks Bill, I went to that thread and it seems that you were right, it does work with the doors opening. Now that I know I have tried it and all is well it seems. Thanks again for the help. I appreciate it. I have to add, I do like this car, I'm very pleased with it. Pauly.

Reply to
Limey

Good deal!

Bill Putney (to reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with "x")

Reply to
Bill Putney

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.