Can A/C lights be activated with engine off?

[TawhidAhmed]

Hi All,

I have recently purchased an RCZ with light front crash damage- all brackets and crash structures are intact.

However, it wasn't checked if the car could run, it was unconfirmed at the auction sale.

I checked the photos for clues but the close up of the instrument cluster only showed the mileage, and other shots didn't show the rev counter either.

However, I noticed that a few lights for the air conditioning were on! As far as I'm aware, the air con in the RCZ shouldn't run with the engine off. A photo is attached below.

But, can the lights for the various buttons still turn on when the car is off? (But in ignition)

If the buttons can't be lit up, it means the car was running, and it'll give me a great look into the car's running condition before it arrives.

Thank you.

[Huskyxantia]

Ignition on they will light up when switched on. Have you got the car yet?

[TawhidAhmed]

Ignition on they will light up when switched on. Have you got the car yet?

Thanks Husky, my car arrived two weeks ago and I can confirm that the engine was indeed on when the photos were taken! The engine fired up right away when the car arrived. So, the A/C cannot be turned on with the engine off.

[Huskyxantia]

Your welcome, hope you enjoy the car and happy many happy miles to come !