PHEV stuck in hybrid mode due to climate control

JeffCooper63 · Feb 9th, 2020, 21:26

I have been experiencing an annoying problem in my 2016 year PHEV, in that it won't come out of hybrid mode while the climate is on auto - obviously decides it needs the engine to warm the car up, which is sort of ok, but it seems to get stuck there, never using the battery again unless you stop and turn off and on. Anyone else had this, and knows a solution, or knows that there isn't one ?

steadvex · Feb 9th, 2020, 22:45

Aux heater hasn't switched itself off in the settings?

JeffCooper63 · Feb 10th, 2020, 08:12

Ok, I'll check - but what exactly is that heater then ?

steadvex · Feb 10th, 2020, 13:08

Secondary diesel heater that is used instead of the engine allows you to drive using only electric in the cold with the heating on. It's used for pre heating as well unless your car is set to indoor only on the settings

It's via the settings on the indicator stalk menu

JeffCooper63 · Feb 10th, 2020, 13:32

Thanks for that info - very usefull, and it explains why it would cure my problem. I shall try, and report anon as they say !!

JeffCooper63 · Feb 14th, 2020, 22:21

I can't find the Aux heater anywhere in my setup screens - I know mines the 2016 yr model, do you think maybe that hasn't got the aux heater ?

sorry, I'll look again, just noticed you said settings of the indicator stalk - I'll look again !!

steadvex · Feb 15th, 2020, 09:58

I think all twin engines should, I can take a photo of the screen later if I remember!

steadvex · Feb 15th, 2020, 17:28

I've attached photos of the settings if it helps

Feb 9th, 2020, 21:26	#1
JeffCooper63 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Alford	PHEV stuck in hybrid mode due to climate control I have been experiencing an annoying problem in my 2016 year PHEV, in that it won't come out of hybrid mode while the climate is on auto - obviously decides it needs the engine to warm the car up, which is sort of ok, but it seems to get stuck there, never using the battery again unless you stop and turn off and on. Anyone else had this, and knows a solution, or knows that there isn't one ?

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Feb 9th, 2020, 22:45	#2
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	Aux heater hasn't switched itself off in the settings?

Feb 10th, 2020, 08:12	#3
JeffCooper63 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Alford	Ok, I'll check - but what exactly is that heater then ?

Feb 10th, 2020, 13:08	#4
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	Secondary diesel heater that is used instead of the engine allows you to drive using only electric in the cold with the heating on. It's used for pre heating as well unless your car is set to indoor only on the settings It's via the settings on the indicator stalk menu

Feb 10th, 2020, 13:32	#5
JeffCooper63 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Alford	Thanks for that info - very usefull, and it explains why it would cure my problem. I shall try, and report anon as they say !!

Feb 14th, 2020, 22:21	#6
JeffCooper63 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Alford	I can't find the Aux heater anywhere in my setup screens - I know mines the 2016 yr model, do you think maybe that hasn't got the aux heater ? sorry, I'll look again, just noticed you said settings of the indicator stalk - I'll look again !!

Feb 15th, 2020, 09:58	#7
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	I think all twin engines should, I can take a photo of the screen later if I remember!

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