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Hybrid AC/HEAT with no engine running

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by AverageAZN, Sep 14, 2022.

  1. Sep 14, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    AverageAZN

    AverageAZN [OP] New Member

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    Hi, all.
    I currently have a 22 Platinum hybrid reserved. dor those of you who have it can you speak to how the climate system works on the hybrid.
    My main use case would be, starting the AC or heat remotely, and working in the truck while its idling.
    Can the hybrid system cool the truck down without starting the gas engine like the f150 powerboost does? Is there an option for EV only idle?
     
  2. Sep 14, 2022 at 5:22 PM
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    chaztizer

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    Yes, mine cools itself without the engine running. It will briefly start the engine when I use remote start, but then often automatically stops the engine after 15-30 seconds and runs it as needed. I don’t think this will work for warming it obviously as the weather cools. I don’t notice any degradation in the cooling or A/C usage when I am driving and the engine shuts off either. Little different than some of the auto start/stop systems in standard gas engines where you can feel the humidity and temp increasing at traffic lights when the engine is off.
     
  3. Sep 14, 2022 at 5:25 PM
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    AverageAZN

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    Oh right... It still uses a heater core for heat. I was hoping it would be like tesla with electric heat LOL.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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    Cools fine on ev not sure about heat too hot here to try
     

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