Do you leave climate control in auto? (As this is recomended when you change temp). It could be coming from around the gear stick as I had this problem in my old 407.

 

Don't get that problem at all with my H4. I leave the ventilation on auto all the time, only interfering to clear the windscreen. Had my car for a month from new.

 

Only had my Hybrid for a week now, but I have just noticed, that the centre console storage compartment, seems to be chilled, there is definitely cold air coming in from some holes on the right hand side, inside the centre console.
Don't know if that is connected with your problem.

 

I see that page 109 of the handbook says "A ventilation outlet distributes cooled air" in referring to the front armrest storage. It could be that some of this cooled air is finding its way to your leg. Worth getting it checked by the dealer.

 

Checked my 61 reg and the Centre Console does in fact have 3 Holes in the right Hand front corner near the bottom. With the fan on it blows quite cold air.

If you examine the design of the underneith of the Lid to the console it is shaped to allow the air to vent out towards the Dash.

If your Console is full of C??P as I feel sure many are then it is possible that the Holes near the bottom get covered so it would not be noticed.

I Have stuck tape over mine and the draft has gone!

The reason I was looking was because I have recently noticed a slight smell of Diesel in the cab when the heater starts blowing warm and have been trying to trace.
Anyone got any ideas? Main stealer spoken to but have not heard of any probs in that direction and suggest they have the car in to investigate.

Not convenient at present but if it is something simple I could probably sort it!!


John P

 

A smell of diesel suggests a possible exhaust leak or fire risk. I'd get it back to the dealer pronto and request a loan car while they investigate.

 

It's a common problem. I had this problem a while back. Dealer knew about it and changed a part in the engine to stop diesel fumes entering the cabin. I think a better dealer is in order. i hope that helps

 

Hi

Any idea what they changed?

John P

 

Cold draught



Same in my 163 Sport. Will check the console exit holes though! Thank you!

Hugh

 

Cold draughts

Had a similar "draught" problem on my 3008 but only with the panoramic roof in the open position.
It is worse when wet and at higher motorway speeds!
My theory is - Wind over a wet surface = water evaporates = surface temperature drops = cabin draughts.

Shut the roof, increase the thermal insulation and the draft dissappeared; didnt touch the climate control!!!!!

Be interested to see if anyone else notices the same effect.

 

Hi, did you get a fix to this issue?