2001 turn off AC
 

Hey guys, I have a 2001 Civic (coupe).
Now on these models, when you turn the vent selector to the windshield,
regardless of the heat setting, the A/C kicks in - the button lights up, and
even if you push it off like normal, it'll remain on!!

Granted it does defog the window, but it also uses more gas! Plus when I'm
driving, I like the heat to come from the top and bottom, not right at me!

I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??

Thanks

Ryan

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:w4KdndTw6KV56MHeRVn-gA@rogers.com...
> Hey guys, I have a 2001 Civic (coupe).
> Now on these models, when you turn the vent selector to the windshield,
> regardless of the heat setting, the A/C kicks in - the button lights up,
> and even if you push it off like normal, it'll remain on!!

I used to have the directions for shutting the A/C down on that model year,
but I can't locate it right at this minute.

> Granted it does defog the window, but it also uses more gas! Plus when
> I'm driving, I like the heat to come from the top and bottom, not right at
> me!

It doesn't use that much more fuel, that's just an old wives tale. So select
the vent combination that works best for you, that's not a big deal.

> I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??

Have you thought to ask your dealership? They would (or should) be more than
willing to tell you how to perform this small operation.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:w4KdndTw6KV56MHeRVn-gA@rogers.com...
> Hey guys, I have a 2001 Civic (coupe).
> Now on these models, when you turn the vent selector to the windshield,
> regardless of the heat setting, the A/C kicks in - the button lights up,
> and even if you push it off like normal, it'll remain on!!

I used to have the directions for shutting the A/C down on that model year,
but I can't locate it right at this minute.

> Granted it does defog the window, but it also uses more gas! Plus when
> I'm driving, I like the heat to come from the top and bottom, not right at
> me!

It doesn't use that much more fuel, that's just an old wives tale. So select
the vent combination that works best for you, that's not a big deal.

> I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??

Have you thought to ask your dealership? They would (or should) be more than
willing to tell you how to perform this small operation.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

If it doesn't pan out on here, I'll give the dealer ship a call.
...I know it's not a ton more fuel, but you can tell the car is working much
harder. Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC - Canadian winters are cold!! haha

If ya find them, let me know! :)

Regards




"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
news:x%37f.32929$yS6.7822@clgrps12...
>
> "Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:w4KdndTw6KV56MHeRVn-gA@rogers.com...
>> Hey guys, I have a 2001 Civic (coupe).
>> Now on these models, when you turn the vent selector to the windshield,
>> regardless of the heat setting, the A/C kicks in - the button lights up,
>> and even if you push it off like normal, it'll remain on!!
>
> I used to have the directions for shutting the A/C down on that model
> year, but I can't locate it right at this minute.
>
>> Granted it does defog the window, but it also uses more gas! Plus when
>> I'm driving, I like the heat to come from the top and bottom, not right
>> at me!
>
> It doesn't use that much more fuel, that's just an old wives tale. So
> select the vent combination that works best for you, that's not a big
> deal.
>
>> I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??
>
> Have you thought to ask your dealership? They would (or should) be more
> than willing to tell you how to perform this small operation.
>

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

If it doesn't pan out on here, I'll give the dealer ship a call.
...I know it's not a ton more fuel, but you can tell the car is working much
harder. Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC - Canadian winters are cold!! haha

If ya find them, let me know! :)

Regards




"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in message
news:x%37f.32929$yS6.7822@clgrps12...
>
> "Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:w4KdndTw6KV56MHeRVn-gA@rogers.com...
>> Hey guys, I have a 2001 Civic (coupe).
>> Now on these models, when you turn the vent selector to the windshield,
>> regardless of the heat setting, the A/C kicks in - the button lights up,
>> and even if you push it off like normal, it'll remain on!!
>
> I used to have the directions for shutting the A/C down on that model
> year, but I can't locate it right at this minute.
>
>> Granted it does defog the window, but it also uses more gas! Plus when
>> I'm driving, I like the heat to come from the top and bottom, not right
>> at me!
>
> It doesn't use that much more fuel, that's just an old wives tale. So
> select the vent combination that works best for you, that's not a big
> deal.
>
>> I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??
>
> Have you thought to ask your dealership? They would (or should) be more
> than willing to tell you how to perform this small operation.
>

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

In article <a82dnS0L85YVdcHeRVn-hw@rogers.com>,
"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote:

> Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC

Just turn the knob to "hot". You'll get all the heat you need.

AC isn't about cooling the air. AC is about *drying* the air. Once
you've used AC to dry it, the heater then heats the dry air.

You end up with a defrosted windshield and a warm interior.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

In article <a82dnS0L85YVdcHeRVn-hw@rogers.com>,
"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote:

> Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC

Just turn the knob to "hot". You'll get all the heat you need.

AC isn't about cooling the air. AC is about *drying* the air. Once
you've used AC to dry it, the heater then heats the dry air.

You end up with a defrosted windshield and a warm interior.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

Now if I do that, am I not stuck having to drive around with the A/C
constantly on to keep it from getting fogged on the inside?


"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-521A2D.10224424102005@nntp3.usenetserver.com...
> In article <a82dnS0L85YVdcHeRVn-hw@rogers.com>,
> "Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote:
>
>> Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC
>
> Just turn the knob to "hot". You'll get all the heat you need.
>
> AC isn't about cooling the air. AC is about *drying* the air. Once
> you've used AC to dry it, the heater then heats the dry air.
>
> You end up with a defrosted windshield and a warm interior.
>

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

Now if I do that, am I not stuck having to drive around with the A/C
constantly on to keep it from getting fogged on the inside?


"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-521A2D.10224424102005@nntp3.usenetserver.com...
> In article <a82dnS0L85YVdcHeRVn-hw@rogers.com>,
> "Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote:
>
>> Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC
>
> Just turn the knob to "hot". You'll get all the heat you need.
>
> AC isn't about cooling the air. AC is about *drying* the air. Once
> you've used AC to dry it, the heater then heats the dry air.
>
> You end up with a defrosted windshield and a warm interior.
>

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

In article <EpSdncjkGN1wh8DenZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@rogers.com>,
"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote:

> Now if I do that, am I not stuck having to drive around with the A/C
> constantly on to keep it from getting fogged on the inside?

The fog is moisture.

If you don't want moisture there, you'll have to remove it.

AC removes moisture.

Hence, you'll want to have the AC on if you want to remove moisture.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

In article <EpSdncjkGN1wh8DenZ2dnUVZ_smdnZ2d@rogers.com>,
"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote:

> Now if I do that, am I not stuck having to drive around with the A/C
> constantly on to keep it from getting fogged on the inside?

The fog is moisture.

If you don't want moisture there, you'll have to remove it.

AC removes moisture.

Hence, you'll want to have the AC on if you want to remove moisture.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a82dnS0L85YVdcHeRVn-hw@rogers.com...
> If it doesn't pan out on here, I'll give the dealer ship a call.
> ..I know it's not a ton more fuel, but you can tell the car is working
> much harder. Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC - Canadian winters are
> cold!! haha

I use my A/C all year long (I'm in Halifax). The small bit of extra fuel
consumption is not enough to worry about, when you consider the comfort
realized frm using the A/C.

> If ya find them, let me know! :)

I will. I would imagine someone else here has them readily accessible.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

"Ryan" <ryans@rogers.com> wrote in message
news:a82dnS0L85YVdcHeRVn-hw@rogers.com...
> If it doesn't pan out on here, I'll give the dealer ship a call.
> ..I know it's not a ton more fuel, but you can tell the car is working
> much harder. Plus, I want heat damnit, no AC - Canadian winters are
> cold!! haha

I use my A/C all year long (I'm in Halifax). The small bit of extra fuel
consumption is not enough to worry about, when you consider the comfort
realized frm using the A/C.

> If ya find them, let me know! :)

I will. I would imagine someone else here has them readily accessible.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

Ryan wrote:
> I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??

Here's one version I found. I did it on my Civic years ago and it
worked. It was rather tricky though, I remember having to try it 2-3
times. I was almost convinced that this was just a prank, but it did
work the third try.

You can also search for "turn off a/c" at
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.honda

(1) Turn Car Off
(2) Turn Temperature Knob To Full Blue (All the way to the left -
Counter-Clock Wise)
(3) Turn Vent Knob To Off (All the way to the left - Counter-Clock
Wise)
(4) Hold Down Air Recirculation Button As Well As A/C Button. NOT
THE
DEFROSTING BUTTON.
(5) Turn the car on to two (ll) . The recirculation blinks ONCE and
the AC blinks once.

Re: 2001 turn off AC
 

Ryan wrote:
> I know there's a way to turn it off; anyone have the link or know how??

Here's one version I found. I did it on my Civic years ago and it
worked. It was rather tricky though, I remember having to try it 2-3
times. I was almost convinced that this was just a prank, but it did
work the third try.

You can also search for "turn off a/c" at
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.honda

(1) Turn Car Off
(2) Turn Temperature Knob To Full Blue (All the way to the left -
Counter-Clock Wise)
(3) Turn Vent Knob To Off (All the way to the left - Counter-Clock
Wise)
(4) Hold Down Air Recirculation Button As Well As A/C Button. NOT
THE
DEFROSTING BUTTON.
(5) Turn the car on to two (ll) . The recirculation blinks ONCE and
the AC blinks once.