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AC/Heater problem


Newuser

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I've noticed that when I move the vent/heater control to the icons to the right of off the AC compressor kicks on. When moved to the left (vent position) this doesn't happen. Is it suppose to run in the heater position?
 


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Yes, that is normal.

I believe the only two positions that can't demand compressor engagement are upper vent and Off.
 

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You appear to have posted this again 7/8/15 as "New User" unless someone from Whitehall, MI had the exact same question about a week ago. Here's my answer again:

That's normal, at least for my '99. The AC system is not controlled directly by the TEMPERATURE controller. It is controlled by the position of the vent output dial.
AC On:
AC (Obviously)
AC Max (See above)
Floor/Dash
Defrost

AC OFF:
OFF (See above above)
Floor only
Dash only

Although counter intuitive, this is a very common practice across many manufacturers - at least for the defrost. It makes sense, if you think about it. Say it's 55F and raining. You get in your truck & your shirt & hair are wet, shoes dripping onto the carpet. What happens? Your windshield fogs up (condenses the water vapor). How do you get rid of that quickly? (You're already 5 minutes late "because of traffic" of course...) You dehumidify it. That's the AC part. But remember - it's 55F and you're wet. How much COLD AC do you really want at that moment? None. That's why you can control the temp. You're blowing AC air and mixing in some warm air via the blend door.

My manual says the AC works down to about 50F, but I had a car one time that would do it all winter (upstate NY at that time).
 

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Yep, it's to dehumidify the air on wet cold mornings.

IMO, I do think it's stupid though that you can't control it on any mode outside of Defrost. If it was mine, I'd have a switch wired inline with the compressor clutch coil circuit to disable it when desired.



P.S., I removed the duplicate thread.
One active post at a time is appreciated. If after a few days you don't get a response, then you can try reposting it if you think it also fits in another forum as well (this is only to help keep board clutter to a minimum).

Thanks.
And welcome to TRS. :beer:
 

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