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Compressor running when not turned on?

bradleyheathhays

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Lexington, KY
I have an '02 Taurus with 85k miles on her that I just bought. Today when I was checking something under the hood I noticed this metal line cold and dripping with water...


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I had the air on but turned to the position of arrows pointing out of the dash and floor vents only. The defrost or a/c function was not selected. It seems to be doing it consistently. I haven't traced all the parts of this car's a/c system yet but I don't know of anything else under a hood that turns cold and sweats. Why would my compressor be working when it's not selected? What tests should I run?
 
Yes, in the defrost position it will cycle your AC because it dries the air. Most vehicles work this way. Including the Cherokee.

I guess selecting the dash vents on yours, automatically assumes you are defrosting.
 
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