Why does the side of the Audi A6 center console get hot?
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This situation is generally caused by insufficient refrigerant and a malfunctioning heater water valve. Below is the relevant information: 1. Cause: The driver's seat and center console area become hot, the seat feels uncomfortably warm, and touching the seat and center console reveals they are very hot. Even with the air conditioning set to 18°C and high fan speed, it shouldn't normally get this hot. 2. Solution: Upon touching, it was noticed that the heat extends from the front of the center console all the way to the rear air vents. Additionally, the air vent under the driver's seat blows hot air. Further inspection of the rear air conditioning control panel shows the left side displays the highest temperature "HI", while the right side shows 18°C. It then became clear that this vehicle is a high-end A6 2.8 equipped with a four-zone air conditioning system. Adjusting the left side temperature to the lowest setting, setting the fan to maximum speed, and closing the windows to cool down the interior temperature resolved the issue after about ten minutes.