Why is there hot air in the car when the AC is off?
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Reasons for hot air in the car when the AC is off: 1. The internal circulation mode is not activated. When the AC is turned off, the system automatically switches to external circulation mode to ensure air flow inside the vehicle. External air passing through the engine compartment becomes heated; 2. The temperature control is not set to the coldest setting. In this case, the air mix damper remains open, allowing heat from the engine coolant to enter the cabin. Note that a car's heating system doesn't generate heat through the AC unit's heating mode. Instead, it utilizes filtered warm air from the engine's cooling system. When the temperature control knob or setting is in the heating position, the heating damper opens, allowing warm air to naturally enter the cabin.