[DML] Re: A/C compressor tied to fans?

["John Macias" <jdm5@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've heard of this before. Some will actually wire the A/C compressor 
to run so that any condensation in the air is removed, particularly 
when defroster is needed.

john

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Marv Hein" <marvhein@xxxx> wrote:
>
> My PO installed a new A/C compressor and it seems some monkey 
> business may have happened in the process.  I didn't notice it 
until 
> recently because I ran the A/C all summer.  
> 
> Whenever I turned on my A/C, my fans would come on and stay on as 
> long as the control was set to any of the A/C settings.  I 
> understand this is good. However, the inverse seems not so good. 
> 
> Example:
> Vent controls set to "vent," engine idling, compressor not running
> and front fans not running. Engine warms up to around the 1/4 mark, 
> front fans come on and compressor simultaneously engages. Cool air 
> comes out of my vents.  I can overcome it by turning the temp 
> control to HOT, but the compressor is still doing its thing. I 
> have "automatic A/C!"
> 
> I'm guessing this is abnormal behavior? Trickery, if there was 
> trickery, may lie in the relays?  
> 
> Any suggestions appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Marv
> #10820
>








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