Other XC90 Problem: - Centre console overheating

chf · Jul 23rd, 2007, 23:25

When down to Calais and back the same day, 380 miles round trip and during that time I played a lot of CD's. I was quite surprise to notice that the centre console (ventilation controls and various switches underneath) were getting extremely hot to the point that it was uncomfortable to leave your fingers on these controls for more than a few seconds.

Has anybody here had similar experience ? Because I obviously can't replicate this problem at the dealer as it would involved driving the car for a few hours :-0

langdale · Jul 24th, 2007, 10:47

I suspect it is "normal" - I noticed the same thing

chf · Jul 24th, 2007, 22:31

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Originally Posted by langdale

I suspect it is "normal" - I noticed the same thing

Not so reassuring ..... I better remember not leaving any chocolate bar close by !

chf · Jul 25th, 2007, 17:58

Well according to the dealer the panel is illuminated by bulbs, hence the heat dissipation when it has been on for a few hours ..... possible but wonder how other car maker have addressed this ??!!

bircham · Jul 27th, 2007, 16:11

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wonder how other car maker have addressed this ??!!

Well, the last two Audi A6s I had both got very warm when the player was on for a long period of time so I guess they haven't addressed it!

I wouldn't worry about it unless it gets so hot that it could hurt anyone who touches it. My XC90 gets warm but never really hot to the touch.

Jon

Jul 23rd, 2007, 23:25	#1
chf Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2012 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nuneaton	Centre console overheating When down to Calais and back the same day, 380 miles round trip and during that time I played a lot of CD's. I was quite surprise to notice that the centre console (ventilation controls and various switches underneath) were getting extremely hot to the point that it was uncomfortable to leave your fingers on these controls for more than a few seconds. Has anybody here had similar experience ? Because I obviously can't replicate this problem at the dealer as it would involved driving the car for a few hours :-0

Jul 24th, 2007, 10:47	#2
langdale New Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2008 15:33 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Penrith	I suspect it is "normal" - I noticed the same thing

Jul 25th, 2007, 17:58	#4
chf Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2012 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nuneaton	Well according to the dealer the panel is illuminated by bulbs, hence the heat dissipation when it has been on for a few hours ..... possible but wonder how other car maker have addressed this ??!!

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