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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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A/C Compressor

Is it true that the a/c compressor runs when the selector is in the defrost position?

Mine seems to be running all the time no matter what I set the selector on except for the "off" position.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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I don't know if mine is on ALL the time, but i'm sure it runs in defrost setting.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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It definitely runs in defrost. That's what gets the moisture off the glass.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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It cycles in every setting except floor only, vent only and off.
 
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But mine cycles in every setting. What would cause this?
 
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A bad control switch or a wiring short. Something is telling the PCM to cycle the A/C.
 
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