A/C compressor turning on when heat on?
I lifted up the hood while the truck was idling today and when I turned the heat on I heard what seemed to be the A/C compressor turn on. The usual click noise that is heard when A/C is turned on. I turned the heat off and then on again and I could hear it turn off and on. I also felt a couple of the A/C steel lines and they were getting colder. I thought this was odd as the heat was turned on and blowing warm air in the cab. So, the truck heat and A/C works fine but my question is this: When you turn the heat on is it normal to have the A/C compressor become active or kick in? I never noticed it before but I never had the hood open when turning on the heat so perhaps I never heard it before. I know there are some A/C pros here. Just want to make sure I am not putting wear and tear on the A/C compressor if it is not supposed to become active when the heat is turned on. Thanks for the help.
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Normal operation.
The theory behind it is that the cold evaporator coil de-humidifies the air and speeds the defrost. Pop |
Originally Posted by SpringerPop
(Post 8823557)
Normal operation.
The theory behind it is that the cold evaporator coil de-humidifies the air and speeds the defrost. Pop Thanks Pop. I take it that the compressor normally operates in any of the heat selections as well (defrost selection, under dash, dash only etc)? |
The a/c compressor runs in every position except heat on floor, vent and off.
Here is a thread where we discussed it and I found the relevant information in the service manual. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ompressor.html |
Originally Posted by dchamberlain
(Post 8824734)
The a/c compressor runs in every position except heat on floor, vent and off.
Here is a thread where we discussed it and I found the relevant information in the service manual. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ompressor.html |
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