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Old 05-14-2012, 03:47 PM
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I really dont like how the AC compressor runs while you have the defrost setting on. I was wondering if anyone has ever wiring the compressor to me manually turn off. I was thinking connecting the wire the runs to the compressor clutch to a on/off toggle switch, then running the other post of the switch back to the compressor clutch.
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Sure, if you like foggy windows switch it off.
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I'm fully aware why the compressor still runs when you use the defrost heater. But if I want to use only heater defrost id like to turn the compressor off. I was just wondering if anyone has ever thought of and successfully did this. Just not sure if a relay would be involved or a heavy duty toggle switch would be enough.
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30 amp relay is cheap enough so why not.
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