2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
01-31-2006, 11:14 AM
#16
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
*** Update ***
>Hello
>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>Thanks for your input
>Alex
Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
Again, thanks for the replies!
Alex
>Hello
>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>Thanks for your input
>Alex
Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
Again, thanks for the replies!
Alex
01-31-2006, 12:10 PM
#17
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
goes OFF.
It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> *** Update ***
>
>>Hello
>
>
>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>
>
>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>
>
>>Thanks for your input
>
>
>>Alex
>
>
> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>
> Again, thanks for the replies!
>
> Alex
>
goes OFF.
It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> *** Update ***
>
>>Hello
>
>
>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>
>
>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>
>
>>Thanks for your input
>
>
>>Alex
>
>
> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>
> Again, thanks for the replies!
>
> Alex
>
01-31-2006, 12:10 PM
#18
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
goes OFF.
It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> *** Update ***
>
>>Hello
>
>
>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>
>
>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>
>
>>Thanks for your input
>
>
>>Alex
>
>
> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>
> Again, thanks for the replies!
>
> Alex
>
goes OFF.
It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> *** Update ***
>
>>Hello
>
>
>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>
>
>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>
>
>>Thanks for your input
>
>
>>Alex
>
>
> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>
> Again, thanks for the replies!
>
> Alex
>
01-31-2006, 12:10 PM
#19
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
goes OFF.
It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> *** Update ***
>
>>Hello
>
>
>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>
>
>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>
>
>>Thanks for your input
>
>
>>Alex
>
>
> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>
> Again, thanks for the replies!
>
> Alex
>
goes OFF.
It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> *** Update ***
>
>>Hello
>
>
>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>
>
>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>
>
>>Thanks for your input
>
>
>>Alex
>
>
> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>
> Again, thanks for the replies!
>
> Alex
>
01-31-2006, 03:20 PM
#20
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
odd I life up north.. and I have NO problem with that at all.. when in defog
mode. ya just turn the temp up .. problem solved...
Pete...
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mqIDf.3889$b%2.3423@trndny07...
> James wrote:
>> cheg wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> 5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>>
>>> I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>> Leave it alone. The AC dries the air and is part of the defrost system.
>> Modern cars are mostly economical in the AC systems and do not use up the
>> fuel like a generation ago.
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when you're
> trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the defroster's
> effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market vehicles,
> the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the A/C control
> line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can manually turn
> the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but it requires
> removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I used fits
> where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an accessory socket, I
> didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better defroster function.
mode. ya just turn the temp up .. problem solved...
Pete...
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mqIDf.3889$b%2.3423@trndny07...
> James wrote:
>> cheg wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> 5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>>
>>> I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>> Leave it alone. The AC dries the air and is part of the defrost system.
>> Modern cars are mostly economical in the AC systems and do not use up the
>> fuel like a generation ago.
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when you're
> trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the defroster's
> effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market vehicles,
> the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the A/C control
> line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can manually turn
> the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but it requires
> removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I used fits
> where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an accessory socket, I
> didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better defroster function.
01-31-2006, 03:20 PM
#21
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Posts: n/a
Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
odd I life up north.. and I have NO problem with that at all.. when in defog
mode. ya just turn the temp up .. problem solved...
Pete...
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mqIDf.3889$b%2.3423@trndny07...
> James wrote:
>> cheg wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> 5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>>
>>> I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>> Leave it alone. The AC dries the air and is part of the defrost system.
>> Modern cars are mostly economical in the AC systems and do not use up the
>> fuel like a generation ago.
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when you're
> trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the defroster's
> effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market vehicles,
> the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the A/C control
> line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can manually turn
> the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but it requires
> removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I used fits
> where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an accessory socket, I
> didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better defroster function.
mode. ya just turn the temp up .. problem solved...
Pete...
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mqIDf.3889$b%2.3423@trndny07...
> James wrote:
>> cheg wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> 5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>>
>>> I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>> Leave it alone. The AC dries the air and is part of the defrost system.
>> Modern cars are mostly economical in the AC systems and do not use up the
>> fuel like a generation ago.
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when you're
> trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the defroster's
> effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market vehicles,
> the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the A/C control
> line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can manually turn
> the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but it requires
> removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I used fits
> where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an accessory socket, I
> didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better defroster function.
01-31-2006, 03:20 PM
#22
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
odd I life up north.. and I have NO problem with that at all.. when in defog
mode. ya just turn the temp up .. problem solved...
Pete...
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mqIDf.3889$b%2.3423@trndny07...
> James wrote:
>> cheg wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> 5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>>
>>> I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>> Leave it alone. The AC dries the air and is part of the defrost system.
>> Modern cars are mostly economical in the AC systems and do not use up the
>> fuel like a generation ago.
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when you're
> trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the defroster's
> effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market vehicles,
> the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the A/C control
> line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can manually turn
> the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but it requires
> removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I used fits
> where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an accessory socket, I
> didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better defroster function.
mode. ya just turn the temp up .. problem solved...
Pete...
"Brian Nystrom" <brian.nystrom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:mqIDf.3889$b%2.3423@trndny07...
> James wrote:
>> cheg wrote:
>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> 5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>>
>>> I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your input
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>> Leave it alone. The AC dries the air and is part of the defrost system.
>> Modern cars are mostly economical in the AC systems and do not use up the
>> fuel like a generation ago.
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when you're
> trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the defroster's
> effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market vehicles,
> the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the A/C control
> line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can manually turn
> the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but it requires
> removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I used fits
> where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an accessory socket, I
> didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better defroster function.
01-31-2006, 03:23 PM
#23
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
had an 04 Elantra GT, now have an 06 Santa Fe.. pushing the A/C button does
not turn it off any longer as it did in my Elantra... but still no big
deal.. still works the same. clears the windows.. thats what its for..;-)
Pete...
"Victor A. Garcia" <vgarcia1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wSMDf.2857$cf5.2341@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
> goes OFF.
>
> It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
> maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
>
> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> *** Update ***
>>
>>>Hello
>>
>>
>>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>
>>
>>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for your input
>>
>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
>> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
>> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
>> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>>
>> Again, thanks for the replies!
>>
>> Alex
>>
>
>
not turn it off any longer as it did in my Elantra... but still no big
deal.. still works the same. clears the windows.. thats what its for..;-)
Pete...
"Victor A. Garcia" <vgarcia1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wSMDf.2857$cf5.2341@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
> goes OFF.
>
> It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
> maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
>
> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> *** Update ***
>>
>>>Hello
>>
>>
>>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>
>>
>>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for your input
>>
>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
>> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
>> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
>> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>>
>> Again, thanks for the replies!
>>
>> Alex
>>
>
>
01-31-2006, 03:23 PM
#24
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
had an 04 Elantra GT, now have an 06 Santa Fe.. pushing the A/C button does
not turn it off any longer as it did in my Elantra... but still no big
deal.. still works the same. clears the windows.. thats what its for..;-)
Pete...
"Victor A. Garcia" <vgarcia1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wSMDf.2857$cf5.2341@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
> goes OFF.
>
> It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
> maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
>
> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> *** Update ***
>>
>>>Hello
>>
>>
>>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>
>>
>>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for your input
>>
>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
>> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
>> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
>> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>>
>> Again, thanks for the replies!
>>
>> Alex
>>
>
>
not turn it off any longer as it did in my Elantra... but still no big
deal.. still works the same. clears the windows.. thats what its for..;-)
Pete...
"Victor A. Garcia" <vgarcia1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wSMDf.2857$cf5.2341@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
> goes OFF.
>
> It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
> maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
>
> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> *** Update ***
>>
>>>Hello
>>
>>
>>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>
>>
>>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for your input
>>
>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
>> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
>> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
>> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>>
>> Again, thanks for the replies!
>>
>> Alex
>>
>
>
01-31-2006, 03:23 PM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
had an 04 Elantra GT, now have an 06 Santa Fe.. pushing the A/C button does
not turn it off any longer as it did in my Elantra... but still no big
deal.. still works the same. clears the windows.. thats what its for..;-)
Pete...
"Victor A. Garcia" <vgarcia1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wSMDf.2857$cf5.2341@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
> goes OFF.
>
> It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
> maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
>
> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> *** Update ***
>>
>>>Hello
>>
>>
>>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>
>>
>>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for your input
>>
>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
>> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
>> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
>> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>>
>> Again, thanks for the replies!
>>
>> Alex
>>
>
>
not turn it off any longer as it did in my Elantra... but still no big
deal.. still works the same. clears the windows.. thats what its for..;-)
Pete...
"Victor A. Garcia" <vgarcia1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wSMDf.2857$cf5.2341@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
> Elantra 02, and Santa Fe 03, they both work same way, push the buttom, A/C
> goes OFF.
>
> It's a nice feature , here in Florida, were the humidity is always high,
> maybe not so much in the frigid norther tundra .....
>
> "cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1138724046.667812.27870@g47g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> *** Update ***
>>
>>>Hello
>>
>>
>>>5 years ago I bought an Accent GSi. I got it in the middle of winter,
>> and I noticed that everytime I turned on the defog mode, the a/c light
>> would come on. I got the dealership to disconnect that since I was
>> under the impression the a/c compressor sucks a lot of gas.
>>
>>
>>>I just picked up my Tuc a few days ago and noticed it does the exact
>> same thing. Does the a/c thing affect gas consumption when heat is
>> blowing out instead of cold air? Can I disconnect this without having
>> to go to the dealership? Should I not bother?
>>
>>
>>>Thanks for your input
>>
>>
>>>Alex
>>
>>
>> Unlike my previous car, I found out this morning that I simply had to
>> press the a/c to disengage it! On the Accent, you could press all you
>> wanted on the a/c switch but it would always be on. Anyway, I'll be
>> testing it in the next few days and keep you all informed.
>>
>> Again, thanks for the replies!
>>
>> Alex
>>
>
>
01-31-2006, 06:13 PM
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
Something is seriously wrong then with your vehicle. I've never seen
the AC consume even 1 MPG on a modern car. Actually, on my minivans and
pickup, I can't even tell the difference between using AC and not. I
check every tank MPG all year around and the extra gas used by the AC in
the summer is lost in the noise of the MPG readings.
Matt
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
Something is seriously wrong then with your vehicle. I've never seen
the AC consume even 1 MPG on a modern car. Actually, on my minivans and
pickup, I can't even tell the difference between using AC and not. I
check every tank MPG all year around and the extra gas used by the AC in
the summer is lost in the noise of the MPG readings.
Matt
01-31-2006, 06:13 PM
#27
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
Something is seriously wrong then with your vehicle. I've never seen
the AC consume even 1 MPG on a modern car. Actually, on my minivans and
pickup, I can't even tell the difference between using AC and not. I
check every tank MPG all year around and the extra gas used by the AC in
the summer is lost in the noise of the MPG readings.
Matt
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
Something is seriously wrong then with your vehicle. I've never seen
the AC consume even 1 MPG on a modern car. Actually, on my minivans and
pickup, I can't even tell the difference between using AC and not. I
check every tank MPG all year around and the extra gas used by the AC in
the summer is lost in the noise of the MPG readings.
Matt
01-31-2006, 06:13 PM
#28
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Brian Nystrom wrote:
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
Something is seriously wrong then with your vehicle. I've never seen
the AC consume even 1 MPG on a modern car. Actually, on my minivans and
pickup, I can't even tell the difference between using AC and not. I
check every tank MPG all year around and the extra gas used by the AC in
the summer is lost in the noise of the MPG readings.
Matt
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
Something is seriously wrong then with your vehicle. I've never seen
the AC consume even 1 MPG on a modern car. Actually, on my minivans and
pickup, I can't even tell the difference between using AC and not. I
check every tank MPG all year around and the extra gas used by the AC in
the summer is lost in the noise of the MPG readings.
Matt
01-31-2006, 06:56 PM
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Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Brian Nystrom wrote:
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when
> you're trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the
> defroster's effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market
> vehicles, the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the
> A/C control line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can
> manually turn the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but
> it requires removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I
> used fits where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an
> accessory socket, I didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better
> defroster function.
From my understanding, after the temperature drops below a certain
temperature (usually about 32 degrees) the A/C compressor does not
switch on in the defrost mode.
John
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when
> you're trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the
> defroster's effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market
> vehicles, the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the
> A/C control line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can
> manually turn the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but
> it requires removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I
> used fits where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an
> accessory socket, I didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better
> defroster function.
From my understanding, after the temperature drops below a certain
temperature (usually about 32 degrees) the A/C compressor does not
switch on in the defrost mode.
John
01-31-2006, 06:56 PM
#30
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Posts: n/a
Re: 2006 Tucson: question about defrost/defog
Brian Nystrom wrote:
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when
> you're trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the
> defroster's effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market
> vehicles, the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the
> A/C control line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can
> manually turn the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but
> it requires removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I
> used fits where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an
> accessory socket, I didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better
> defroster function.
From my understanding, after the temperature drops below a certain
temperature (usually about 32 degrees) the A/C compressor does not
switch on in the defrost mode.
John
>
> This same subject was discussed just a few days ago.
>
> Untrue. The A/C dries the air, but that not only does no good when
> you're trying to clear the OUTSIDE of the windshield, it reduces the
> defroster's effectiveness. If you live up north, it sucks.
>
> If you use the defroster to clear the inside of the windshield, then
> switch to heat once it's clear, the moisture on the condenser coils gets
> pumped back into the interior of the car and fogs up the windows again.
> For that reason, I prefer to use heat to clear the windows in the winter.
>
> Having the A/C compressor running costs me at least 3 mpg in my Elantra.
> IMO, that's unacceptable for a "feature" that I don't even want.
>
> Unfortunately, this is no longer something that can be easily
> disconnected. I contacted Hyundai about it when I had a nasty experience
> with it, but they had nothing to offer. In '04 and up, US market
> vehicles, the only way to get around this is to splice a switch into the
> A/C control line that comes out of the heater control module, so you can
> manually turn the compressor off. It's an inexpensive modification, but
> it requires removal of the dash facia and a bit of wiring. The switch I
> used fits where the cigarette lighter was. Since the car has an
> accessory socket, I didn't mind sacrificing the lighter to get better
> defroster function.
From my understanding, after the temperature drops below a certain
temperature (usually about 32 degrees) the A/C compressor does not
switch on in the defrost mode.
John
