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kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

I haven't seen this discussed anywhere yet. So when I select the floor, defrost, or floor/defrost mix- my a/c compressor goes on.

Does anyone else have this problem and find it as annoying as I do?

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

I believe this is normal. Part of the defrost process requires use of the A/C, but no I can't explain why.
I know this same behavior happens in our Civic.

TheNewBlack · Postby **TheNewBlack** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

Same thing happens in my WRX....when its freezing out it seems to make no sense.

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

IDK Havn't noticed that. DO you have the A/C button on? Not like I can help you there cause my car is getting a touch up with Dr. Dean. 1 more week. I hope.

I`m Batman · Postby **I`m Batman** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

I believe it uses the A/C to dehumidify the air so your windows won't fog up.

kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

Interesting. At first, I thought it was a problem that needed fixing. But upon further research, it does seem to be happening by design. That's odd that Honda and Subura does this too.

I don't know, it just seems retarded to me:huh:.

Number2 · Postby **Number2** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

kingtut wrote:Interesting. At first, I thought it was a problem that needed fixing. But upon further research, it does seem to be happening by design. That's odd that Honda and Subura does this too.

I don't know, it just seems retarded to me:huh:.

Sometimes retarded just makes sense. But be careful not to go full retard.

MazdaGurl · Postby **MazdaGurl** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

You'd actually be surprised how often the compressor runs. Tbot found out exactly which times it runs. Hopefully he'll log in soon and be able to share his profound knowledge with us...

kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

Number2 wrote:Sometimes retarded just makes sense. But be careful not to go full retard.

What poem is that from? Is that James Joyce?

MazdaGurl wrote:You'd actually be surprised how often the compressor runs. Tbot found out exactly which times it runs. Hopefully he'll log in soon and be able to share his profound knowledge with us...

:blink:

CWPMS3 · Postby **CWPMS3** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

I`m Batman wrote:I believe it uses the A/C to dehumidify the air so your windows won't fog up.

I'll second that. It's used to dehumidify the air.

RedRoadster · Postby **RedRoadster** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

Everybody knows you never go full retard.

But yes, the a/c is supposed to kick in during defrost in order to clear the windows faster.

Does it make common sense, especially in the winter? No.

Does it work? yes. Faster than waiting for the heater to warm up.

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

Air conditioning works by pulling moisture out of the air, so it prevents fogging of your windows. It's how A/C works

Eclipse · Postby **Eclipse** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

the compressor runs when the a/c is on, the defrost, the floor, and/or any combination of those

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:14

there's no such thing as a stupid question tut, just stupid people. 8D

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