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Old 01-03-2024, 11:33 AM
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Front defrost question

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When I use the front defrost button to clear the foggy windshield I noticed that the A/C light is not on.
As far as I remember the cars are utilizing the A/C compressor to remove the moisture from inside the car.
is it on purpose?
Old 01-17-2024, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by blaser
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When I use the front defrost button to clear the foggy windshield I noticed that the A/C light is not on.
As far as I remember the cars are utilizing the A/C compressor to remove the moisture from inside the car.
is it on purpose?
if it's pulling fresh air then i don't think A/C is needed. i don't remember A/C on with that in my 17 MDX
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It is not enough to pull fresh air, you need the compressor to remove the humidity from inside the car
Old 01-18-2024, 06:43 AM
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Do you live in a low humidity area? Humidity is usually in the low double digits in the southwest. Interior window fog doesn't happen very often and heat with or without A/C works equally as well to clear it out. Sometimes, it is faster to roll down the windows for a few minutes when driving if cabin heat hasn't kicked in yet.
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Originally Posted by mrgold35
Do you live in a low humidity area? Humidity is usually in the low double digits in the southwest. Interior window fog doesn't happen very often and heat with or without A/C works equally as well to clear it out. Sometimes, it is faster to roll down the windows for a few minutes when driving if cabin heat hasn't kicked in yet.
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Originally Posted by blaser
It is not enough to pull fresh air, you need the compressor to remove the humidity from inside the car
Maybe it depends on the area. If you turn up the fan speed higher, the fresh air maybe enough. It's enough for me in all these years at least.
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