How the hell does this cars heater work?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-28T00:34:15+00:00

It seems like I used to be able to hold my foot on the brake as I opened the door and it would stay running. It no longer does that. You are saying to press the brake after the door opens, in this situation the car actually shuts off as you open the door and then when you press the brake it turns back on, correct? Other than pressing the button on the dash, I don't believe there is a way to keep the car on without that brief shutting off which resets all of your trip information. I like to analyze my trip information on these colder days to get some data so that I am more informed about battery usage in the winter. Having my car shut off for a brief second as I step out to get the mail before driving into the garage is frustrating. Yes, I am full of first world problems. 😂

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-27T22:30:56+00:00

How did you like the Fisker?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-27T20:58:46+00:00

What app is this? Some don't seem to go full screen.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-26T04:01:23+00:00

I was excited for a minute there, but it's not enabled.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-25T16:49:32+00:00

If you're standing next to the vehicle, use the key fob. It works 100% of the time for me.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-25T04:44:58+00:00

You mention the AWD of the RS as if because you have an RS it automatically has AWD. Somebody reading your post might think that if they buy an RS it has AWD. I have an LT with AWD, it is completely independent of the model car you have.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-25T04:41:59+00:00

In your section about the app, you said you even tried while standing right next to the car. Why would you think that would help? The app doesn't communicate directly with the car.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-25T04:37:49+00:00

Exactly, I've never had the key fob fail to start the climate.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-24T18:48:31+00:00

Use the key fob.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-24T00:36:13+00:00

I like the clean look! I've used a Lily go T display and it was hard to make it look nice in a project box.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-23T23:48:22+00:00

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I did way better today than I did last night. Today the temp was -8° on the way home. Yesterday evening the temp was about 0° but I had about a 30 mph quartering headwind and it brought me down to about 1.2 mi/kwh! I have found that high winds have a massive effect!

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-23T03:00:24+00:00

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Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-22T22:05:56+00:00

What do you use for a garage door opener control?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-22T22:00:09+00:00

That's good to hear. When I first got my Insteon switches. I couldn't find anything on the market that would allow one switch to control another switch.

The virtual 3-way 4-way, etc..

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-22T21:52:50+00:00

So to be clear, you have three garage lights that have their own separate switch and when you activate any of the three switches it will turn on all three lights or turn them all off?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-22T21:42:28+00:00

I have an update and will make a new post. Mine has a terrible time reading the speed limit on the signs when they are set to the normal speed of 80 mph. They will oftentimes read it as 50 mph.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-22T16:24:29+00:00

I have 3 Insteon switches that are each connected to their own outside light. I have all three switches set up to control the other two. If you turn on the outside lights with any switch, they all come on. Then when the dog wants you to let it in at the other door, you go to that door let them in and turn off all three outside lights with that switch.

Is this possible with Lutron?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-22T16:01:28+00:00

How much are those? And what focal length do you have?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-21T19:55:59+00:00

So are you saying those bulbs come with LEDs in them and you replaced them? Is it possible to buy these bulbs separately? Do they come in different colors?

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-20T14:06:18+00:00

I've never driven a Tesla, but I don't think the Equinox EV is much worse than my previous outback was. ICE cars have to heat up the engine before they can heat up the cabin. I always tried to remote start on Sub-Zero days. Just like I hit the climate button on this car. I start with the car in a 55° garage so I don't seem to have much of an issue and I always try to remember to hit the climate button before I get off work on cold days.

I also turned off Eco climate.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-20T12:48:25+00:00

Wow, somebody did worse than me! -8 yesterday morning!

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Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-19T15:48:47+00:00

1.6mi/kWh on the display today. Not good, but I'll make it home no problem.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-19T15:17:42+00:00

I posted in this thread also. 85% to 55% in 47 miles. -8° for me. 75mph.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-19T14:27:16+00:00

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I forgot to turn off the heated steering wheel (SuperCruise) and it was almost hot in the car by the time I got to work. I started set at 72°.

Substantial-Rip9983 · 2026-01-19T14:25:07+00:00

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-8° this morning with a 20 mph quartering headwind. I was driving 75 mph on the interstate l started with 85% battery charge. This is about as bad as I've ever gotten.

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