Heater/defroster temperature control is TERRIBLE...anyone else have the same issue?

[ilmostro]

Mine stays in Auto and no issues, works as it should.

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[Biohamat]

What I hate about the heat is the defroster. It gets really hot in the middle of the window and not much on the sides. Melted my phone mount ball it got so dang hot. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X8B1MTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Gregj]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083DC18V9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Buy these and put them in every other vent hole. This will make the air travel to the outer vents and improve Defrost function.
Gregj

Got this from over on the JL Forum

 

[SwampNut]

I just realized I've never used the defrosters, front or back. Do you still have that problem if you hit the dedicated defrost button? I don't actually know what it does.

 

[stingrey]

Seems like the OP has a legitimate issue.

I have the cold weather package. If the roof is on, I have the climate control Auto enabled most of the time. The exception is if there's ice in the morning and I use defrost...everythingon Hi.
It works well and seems to provide a steady low fan output to keep the cabin at the set temperature.

 

[Gvsukids]

I just realized I've never used the defrosters, front or back. Do you still have that problem if you hit the dedicated defrost button? I don't actually know what it does.

If you use Auto, the defrost will be used when the heat is on.

 

[bolingde]

Here's an example of what happened two days ago.

The temp outside was around 67, inside the temp (on auto) was at 72. Felt a little cool so I turned the temp up to 74 and it's starts blowing cold air. I waited a few minutes thinking it was blowing the cold air out of the vents but it kept getting colder. Hit the manual button and warm air starts blowing.

Now there is a lot I don't know, and I understand that the system is set up using all sorts of science, but I do know that if you want to get warmer you have to use warmer air not colder.

This means that either mine is broke (which doesn't seem to be the case because others have the same problem) or the gladiator's environmental system is just crap and needs a firmware update or tuning etc.

This was just the last example but it has always functioned about the same way on Auto.

 

[futzin']

Had an issue with mine recently (and I thought I was good to go).

Rolling along gravel roads exploring, outside temp prolly low 50s. Auto Temp set to 71*; all is well.

Rolled down the front windows a bit to enjoy the sounds (which let in the 50* air), and the system proceeds to blow cold air out of the dash vents facing me. Did NOT enjoy that bit of FCA-ness. Turned up the temp a few degrees to no noticeable effect.

Rolled the windows back up . . .

 

[Gvsukids]

Here's an example of what happened two days ago.

The temp outside was around 67, inside the temp (on auto) was at 72. Felt a little cool so I turned the temp up to 74 and it's starts blowing cold air. I waited a few minutes thinking it was blowing the cold air out of the vents but it kept getting colder. Hit the manual button and warm air starts blowing.

Now there is a lot I don't know, and I understand that the system is set up using all sorts of science, but I do know that if you want to get warmer you have to use warmer air not colder.

This means that either mine is broke (which doesn't seem to be the case because others have the same problem) or the gladiator's environmental system is just crap and needs a firmware update or tuning etc.

This was just the last example but it has always functioned about the same way on Auto.

I'll say it's broken.

 

[SwampNut]

Both of the problem reports above are different from what happens with mine. I've owned my Gladiator for 11 months, where we went from warm weather, to crazy hot, to crazy cold (for AZ). It always works. I've gone out on a 50 degree night with the windows down, and the system automatically starts blasting full hot air from every vent. Honestly it's far more useful and predictable than my 15 JK.

 

[steelponycowboy]

Does anyone remember the heater controls on a 60s CJ

 

[Gossamer]

I find it impossible to control the heater temperature. Set it to 65, ice cold...69, scalding hot, so hot you are now sweating....back down to 65....still raging hot...63...raging hot....LO....finally goes cold......back to 66....ice cold.....up to 72....getting warmer....73....blazing hot.....back down to 65......still blazing hot. Both sides set at th same temp and different temps coming out of right and left side.

Dealer told me it senses outside air and adjusts accordingly....I'm sorry, but if I set the temp at 66, it shouldn't be blowing 90 degree air and roasting me out of the car.

Anyone know how to fix this, as this isn't normal and the dealer keeps bullshitting us.

I can't say that I've had an issue, and usually just leave it on Auto. However, when my partner in crime (wife) is riding shotgun and must play with the passenger temp, all bets are off and I'm sweating like a moth...., well you know.

 

[SwampNut]

"Sweating like a moth."

WTF.

Never heard th.......ooooohhhhhhhhhh.

I'm lucky that we're a pretty good match, and it mostly stays in the sync mode.

 

[Gvsukids]

I can't say that I've had an issue, and usually just leave it on Auto. However, when my partner in crime (wife) is riding shotgun and must play with the passenger temp, all bets are off and I'm sweating like a moth...., well you know.

No dual climate control?

 

[Gossamer]

No dual climate control?

thank goodness for dual climate control, but science dictates that hot goes to cold. So, eventually I am too hot,

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