Improved AC (colder and stronger) after OTA 22.23

[zajak1]

Just downloaded the new OTA 22.23...I've noticed huge improvement in cooling down the T when the interior gets super hot while sitting locked up in the sun...and maintaining the temperature has also improved..Seems like they've adjusted the compressor and fan speeds....THANK YOU RIVN!!!

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[madgrey]

I've noticed that the compressor is louder at startup, but the fan noise drowns it out inside the cabin so it doesn't bother me.

 

[bhopkins]

I would agree. Internal fan seems to be running higher and blowing more cold air than before. Compressor seems to run a bit louder but not objectionable especially considering it is cooling the interior better.

 

[CrazyOne]

Yes the air gotten colder. I increased temp from 70 to 72.

 

[goldburger]

is it possible they've been able to throttle the ac if you haven't updated yet? my ac is taking longer to get going now but i don't want the insane lawnmower noise from my truck to start

 

[NC-Rivian]

Just downloaded the new OTA 22.23...I've noticed huge improvement in cooling down the T when the interior gets super hot while sitting locked up in the sun...and maintaining the temperature has also improved..Seems like they've adjusted the compressor and fan speeds....THANK YOU RIVN!!!

Totally agree. I also installed a roof sunshade which coupled with the latest point 23 update make the cabin positively comfortable in the heat of the summer.

 

[zajak1]

For sure..You can definitely see roof shade being offered in the next gen R1.10T..hahah

 

[Dirty_B]

Just downloaded the new OTA 22.23...I've noticed huge improvement in cooling down the T when the interior gets super hot while sitting locked up in the sun...and maintaining the temperature has also improved..Seems like they've adjusted the compressor and fan speeds....THANK YOU RIVN!!!

Are you referring to 2023.22? No idea what 22.23 is unless I'm behind?

 

[zajak1]

sorry, dyslexia.....23.22

 

[socaladam]

Maybe a glass roof was not the best idea?? IDK

 

[zajak1]

Maybe a glass roof was not the best idea?? IDK

I prefer the glass…
I never seem to feel uncomfortable once the cabin reaches steady state.
I know others feel differently..

I guess that’s what’s options and accessories are all about but making an auto one way without differentiation is cheaper and quicker

 

[JWreck]

Maybe a glass roof was not the best idea?? IDK

Other cars manage to install large panoramic glass roofs and their AC system doesn’t sound like weed eaters at full throttle.

 

[txtravwill]

Totally agree. I also installed a roof sunshade which coupled with the latest point 23 update make the cabin positively comfortable in the heat of the summer.

Same here. Roof shade combined with the last update has me keeping it at 73/74 even at times and it precools in no time if used. The air itself is colder but blows less hard.

 

[VSG]

Maybe a glass roof was not the best idea?? IDK

Yes, you don't know, because you don't have a Rivian yet, right? But please, feel free to criticize the vehicle ...

I don't find my R1T to be any worse in the sun (or any better) than any other vehicle I've owned. And pet mode works great if you need it to stay cool inside. All I need or use is just a cheap windshield shade. And yes, that's even in the desert with temperatures close to 100 - while I don't live in those conditions, I've spent several weeks in those conditions in my R1T.

Other cars manage to install large panoramic glass roofs and their AC system doesn’t sound like weed eaters at full throttle.

Mine doesn't sound like that. And most don't apparently, because this is only a recent complaint from only a subset of users. Apparently a bad batch of A/C compressors or something of that nature. That's a problem with *your* vehicle, not with Rivians in general.

In fact, with 2023.22.0, it seems to me that Rivian changed to a slow-start on the A/C - mine is actually a lot quieter now when the A/C starts up because it starts the fan at a slow speed and gradually ramps it up. Before, it used to start off with the fan at full speed.

 

[JWreck]

Yes, you don't know, because you don't have a Rivian yet, right? But please, feel free to criticize the vehicle ...

I don't find my R1T to be any worse in the sun (or any better) than any other vehicle I've owned. And pet mode works great if you need it to stay cool inside. All I need or use is just a cheap windshield shade. And yes, that's even in the desert with temperatures close to 100 - while I don't live in those conditions, I've spent several weeks in those conditions in my R1T.


Mine doesn't sound like that. And most don't apparently, because this is only a recent complaint from only a subset of users. Apparently a bad batch of A/C compressors or something of that nature. That's a problem with *your* vehicle, not with Rivians in general.

I agree with your first statement - my point was that others do it and I don’t think any issues with Rivian is necessarily caused by the pano roof.

On the second point, I think there’s enough anecdotal evidence to raise an eyebrow, but certainly not enough data to say it’s a widespread problem. I think the general consensus is that it IS a problem - they should not sound like that. Whether it’s 2 cars or 2000.

Regardless, here in Texas, if I were to park my car outside it would be 130 degrees inside whether it had a pano or solid roof.

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