Overheat Protection Needed

[emoore]

That assumes that the compressor is doing 100% of the work. But that will usually not be the case.

If it is 80F outside and you want to keep the cabin below 100 you can probably accomplish this with no compressor at all. Just running the fans on low to pump some of that relatively cool 80F air into the cabin for a few minutes every hour will probably be sufficient to prevent the cabin from overheating and will use a negligible amount of electricity.

It is like leaving all the windows down without letting in bugs, badguys, and rain.

On the other hand if you let the sun heat the cabin to 140, you are going to have to drop the temperature down to well below ambient to cool the hot surfaces in a reasonable amount of time. And that requires running the compress on max for quite a while which uses way more power than a fan.

Does the fan on low for 8 hours use more power than the compressor at 100% for 30 minutes? Possibly, possibly not. Without testing i do not think you can say that the compressor on max is a clear winner.

Still no. If it’s 80 outside then they only way to interior is getting to 140 is if the sun is beating down on the truck. Fans aren’t going to be able to keep it to 80.

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[SeaGeo]

Any idea what temperature the overheat protection kicks in? I’ve never seen it and I think I’ve been up to 120.

I haven't tracked it, but it's gotta be around therhotter.

 

[sphereobject]

I have a Tesla and. R1S. I wish the R1S had overheat protection like the Tesla.

If you haven't used it you don't know what you are missing.

 

[Zoidz]

If it is 80F outside and you want to keep the cabin below 100 you can probably accomplish this with no compressor at all. Just running the fans on low to pump some of that relatively cool 80F air into the cabin for a few minutes every hour will probably be sufficient to prevent the cabin from overheating and will use a negligible amount of electricity.

The idea seems valid, but I’m certain that a few minutes every hour will not be sufficient. It’s probably closer to 30 to 45 minutes per hour assuming full sunlight, less if overcast or at night.

 

[tate16t]

I have a Tesla and R1S. Overheat Protection is always a topic in the Tesla forums. The purpose is not for protecting the car but to protect kids and pets. In the four years of Tesla ownership I may have used this feature twice, just to test it out.

Today, my R1S was 133 degrees. I set the AC on for 10-15mins before leaving and it cooled down to 70 degrees. BUT, for the first time I experienced the burning smell others have reported. It lasted less than 5mins. Is there a fix for this?
Thanks

 

[Surferdude]

This has been prolly one of the worst threads I’ve seen on this forum. Derogatory terms like “retarded”, putting OP down etc. Kinda makes me regret being a Rivian owner. If I wanted this garbage from other owners, I would’ve stayed a Tesla or Ford owner. Mods aren’t gonna do anything I guess. ?‍

Agree it's bad. If you say anything negative about Rivian, suggest features, improvements, changes, etc, you'll get chewed up by the Rivian forum "regulars". It's interesting to see the upvotes for their defensive posts rack up as other regulars join in to support Rivian. The level of immaturity and Rivian protectionism here can be excessive. Some people just don't understand that criticism is what drives improvement. Suggestions/complaints may not fix our vehicles but it will improve future iterations of Rivian's new models.

As to the OP's suggestion, Rivian desperately needs an OPTION for owners to automatically cool the vehicle down in hot conditions. I've seen the temp approach 130 degrees in my R1S when it's only 83 degrees outside. Things left inside the vehicle (NOT in direct sunlight) like lip balm turn into liquid. This never happened in my Lightning or Tesla. This isn't just a convenience feature, that extreme heat can't possibly be good for all the internal components and finishes in the cabin. At the very least there should be a ventilation fan that kicks on when the temp reaches 110 degrees. No compressor is needed and the electricity consumption can't be much... maybe 100-200 watts or so. My vehicle is losing 2-3% of charge a day just being parked. If Rivian allocated that parasitic energy loss to running a small fan I wouldn't mind the loss.

 

[tate16t]

As to the OP's suggestion, Rivian desperately needs an OPTION for owners to automatically cool the vehicle down in hot conditions. I've seen the temp approach 130 degrees in my R1S when it's only 83 degrees outside. Things left inside the vehicle (NOT in direct sunlight) like lip balm turn into liquid. This never happened in my Lightning or Tesla. This isn't just a convenience feature, that extreme heat can't possibly be good for all the internal components and finishes in the cabin. At the very least there should be a ventilation fan that kicks on when the temp reaches 110 degrees. No compressor is needed and the electricity consumption can't be much... maybe 100-200 watts or so. My vehicle is losing 2-3% of charge a day just being parked. If Rivian allocated that parasitic energy loss to running a small fan I wouldn't mind the loss.

You’re right about items left in the car that can be affected. I did not think about this. I had gum that I left in the center console and the outer coating softened up and created a mess. I wonder if the new dynamic glass sunroof would help, for new customers anyway.

 

[LL75]

Agree it's bad. If you say anything negative about Rivian, suggest features, improvements, changes, etc, you'll get chewed up by the Rivian forum "regulars". It's interesting to see the upvotes for their defensive posts rack up as other regulars join in to support Rivian. The level of immaturity and Rivian protectionism here can be excessive. Some people just don't understand that criticism is what drives improvement. Suggestions/complaints may not fix our vehicles but it will improve future iterations of Rivian's new models.

As to the OP's suggestion, Rivian desperately needs an OPTION for owners to automatically cool the vehicle down in hot conditions. I've seen the temp approach 130 degrees in my R1S when it's only 83 degrees outside. Things left inside the vehicle (NOT in direct sunlight) like lip balm turn into liquid. This never happened in my Lightning or Tesla. This isn't just a convenience feature, that extreme heat can't possibly be good for all the internal components and finishes in the cabin. At the very least there should be a ventilation fan that kicks on when the temp reaches 110 degrees. No compressor is needed and the electricity consumption can't be much... maybe 100-200 watts or so. My vehicle is losing 2-3% of charge a day just being parked. If Rivian allocated that parasitic energy loss to running a small fan I wouldn't mind the loss.

I'm surprised that Rivian doesn't included this in their software update. I'm sure it is not a hard thing to add. They already have the screen protection at 130 degree? The phantom drain is already there, who cares about another 1 or 2% of it daily during this summer heat. !!!

 

[CruxOp]

I've always liked this feature in our Tesla as well. You can set it to fan only or to use AC, we have it on fan only and it just does enough to stop the interior of the car from baking.

 

[tate16t]

Someone posted this on Facebook. Has anyone ever noticed this fan running protection notification? A few people noticed this when plugged in.

 

[runwithscissors]

Someone posted this on Facebook. Has anyone ever noticed this fan running protection notification? A few people noticed this when plugged in.

Just received that warning for the first time yesterday. Went out and put the windshield cover on and vented windows. Then we had a downpour and I remembered the windows were vented so I made it just in time. Had a friend with a brand new Lexus years ago that just bought it and a week later it got soaked because he left the moonroof open...

 

[AMPRVA]

Hey crew. Thx for the thoughtful discussion, even to those who chose to take pot shots at me personally. My office lot has no shade options and when the internal temp in my R1T gets over 120F and I remember to pre-condition it with sufficient time for it to cool down, yay me (and my passengers). When I have to run out quickly or forget to pre-condition, I may be standing in 95F heat with the door open waiting for the internal temp to get down to 95F so I’m not a sweaty mess for a business meeting. Fine… “woe-is-me.” That’s how it worked for decades. I acknowledge “relative deprivation,” in that had I not owned 3 prior Teslas, I’d never know the difference. But it’s a simple software update and these are the forums Rivian supposedly monitors for ideas and suggestions.

So thanks again for the comments. Rivian…. If you’re listening… please consider.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Then we had a downpour and I remembered the windows were vented so I made it just in time. Had a friend with a brand new Lexus years ago that just bought it and a week later it got soaked because he left the moonroof open...

I got these vent visors shortly after receiving my truck. Have had them on all my trucks; definitely recommend and great to be able to leave the windows vented without worry. Just an idea.

 

[HaveBlue]

It has automatic venting. Look for the thermometer notification in the app. When red it turns on the vents until it turns white.

I also bought a snap in roof shade off Amazon. Helps a lot

 

[Eeyore]

I never used dog mode or drove on Mars, but certainly never complained that those features were available to me… ??‍

Wait, is that an option?

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