Ridr
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Would it hurt to put an inline switch in the AC wiring so the compressor doesn't kick in when I run defrost and heater ?
No but why would you want to?Ridr said:Would it hurt to put an inline switch in the AC wiring so the compressor doesn't kick in when I run defrost and heater ?
I usually always run the heat/defrost combo. Reason one , I just redid entire AC system and I would like to make it last longer, figure if the compressor isn't running , it isn't wearing. Reason number two, it kicks the electric fan on needed or not.langer1 said:No but why would you want to?
BTW it don't run with the heater just defrost.
Ok I see, but the defroster really does work better though.Ridr said:I usually always run the heat/defrost combo. Reason one , I just redid entire AC system and I would like to make it last longer, figure if the compressor isn't running , it isn't wearing. Reason number two, it kicks the electric fan on needed or not.
Ridr said:I usually always run the heat/defrost combo. Reason one , I just redid entire AC system and I would like to make it last longer, figure if the compressor isn't running , it isn't wearing. Reason number two, it kicks the electric fan on needed or not.
+1000Zuki-Ron said:If you leave it hooked up, it will remove moisture from the defroster air before it hits the windshield which keeps your windows cleaner. I find that a real plus. Besides, it seems to me that the largest number of A/C failures come from leaking couplers or holes in the condenser; not compressor failure.
,Ron
This is true. However if you just run the compressor once in a while it should be fine. I put a switch on mine a long time ago so I could run vent/ floor with out it running all the time. Some vehicles are set up like that from the factory ( ZJ's are one most Toyotas too). If you wanted to not have to worry about it you could wire up a relay to the brake switch to make the compressor run when you step on the brakes if your switch is set to off.AZ Jeff said:+1000
Shutting off the compressor to "extend it's life" is false economy. If anything, it will SHORTEN it's life, due to seal failure.
Yes thats the way it should work.Ridr said:OK , let me ask you this, my XJ did this before and after the AC system had been totally replaced. On defrost , the clutch and fan kick in ,run about 5 seconds , kick out for about 5 , kick in for 5 ,kick out for 5...you get the idea (at least in park while I'm under the hood) , this is not normal is it ??