Airconditioner with a delay

[Glensxm]

I have a 2006 Eddie Bauer. When I start my car, with my AC already with the on switch in the on position, it takes about 45 seconds for the airco to kick in.
Is this normal ?

 

[uh60james]

Well I have manual air conditioning on my XLT but I would guess its normal if you have the electric. I have seen it on other cars were it will delay it so that it doesnt blow hot air on you.

 

[Y2KFirehawk]

I have the digital temperature control in our '07 and I believe it is for that exact reason; to prevent you from being blasted with cold or hot air immediately. On AUTO in the winter it will ramp up the fan speed as the truck reaches operating temperature.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Never thought about the hot air scenario (which REALLY applies here..) but yeah seems odd.. but I'll take that as a reasonable reason for the delay...