That was my understanding too.
Tate
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>From: Robert G. Carmack[SMTP:rob@notnow.com]
>Sent: Thursday, December 04, 1997 8:01 AM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: A/C in defrost
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>From my understanding the AC comes on during defrost to help dry the air.
>Hot moist air doesn't do much for "defogging" a windshield.
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>At 08:13 AM 12/4/97 -0500, you wrote:
>>CC does this on all its vehicles. Has been since the mid/early 70's.
>>They claim it keeps the A/C system lubricated and causes fewer
>>compressor failures. On the old pushbutton control types, you could
>>pull the button back out with your fingers, and it would prevent the
>>compressor from running in defrost. Only way I know to keep it from
>>running in defrost now is to splice a switch into the line to the
>>compressor, or unplug it at the compressor.
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>>>>I've been reading my 1995 Dakota Owner's Manual, and was surprised to
>>read (on page 69) that (in an AC equipped truck) the air conditioning
>>compressor comes on automatically when the air-direction pushbutton is
>>set on Defrost. "To improve fuel economy, leave in Defrost only when
>>necessary," states the manual. Hope this tid-bit is helpful, Greg
>>Schaller<<
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>>Azie
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>Robert Carmack
>rob@notnow.com
>rcarmack@misn.com
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