Question on A/C Recirc and non-recirc

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Originally Posted by ib3

OK, this is how mine works. If it?s on defrost the recirculate will only flash. Then go off , this aids in the defrosting of windows. If it?s on a/c and you turn the ac off the recirculate will turn off. If the heater is set at a high temperature (which is probably your case) the recirculate will flash only then turn off. The best way to make it work would be set the tempature lower on the thermostat until the recirculate stays on. BTW this is only true on 2008 models. The a/c system is completely different for 2003 ? 2007.

Yes, that's exactly how mine works (2008). However, I still get some other outdoor smells, like a car exhaust from the car in front of me at a light, grass (they cut grass here all of the time), etc. I know Jeeps pull in outdoor smells even in recirc, but my H3 never did. Maybe I'll just put this on the "to check list' when I see the dealer with a couple of other minor things. Thanks!

(Note to MVR 155 .. I'm originally from Chicago and NO WAY could I live back there with those lonnnng winters and hot/humid summers! But, someone has to! )