Change the defrost options

[zippyijk]

Was looking on the net for info on removing the HU on my 4dr saloon and came across this.....something completely different
Disclaimer: I am in no way claiming I figured this out. It does work though.

So if you turn on your defrost windows button for the windscreen (not the heated button for the rear and side) the A/C is automatically turned on with it. The reason being the A/C dries the air which will removes condensation from the windows quicker. It is automatically set because in hotter/humid countries it is the only way to clear the windows.

There is a way to allow you the option to have the defrost on the windscreen and be able to turn the A/C on/off. This supposedly would reduce your fuel consumption when A/C is not needed.

Like most here I bet you don't care why it makes a difference, it's just some more buttons for us to press

So here you go....

a. Turn on the car
b. Put the temp knob all the way to cold & turn the fan knob to off
c. Put the "mode" to the face only location
d. Turn the car off
e. Hold down the Recirculate Button and A/C Button
f. While holding both buttons turn the key all the way to the on position (don't need to start the engine)
g. Keep both buttons pressed, two dashes will appear on the little lcd, then "Lo" will appear when the change has been made. Then you can let go.
h. Turn off the car, then back on and press the defrost button. You should now see "a/c on" on the display and you can turn it off without stopping the defrosting


Let me know if it works for you!!

[hondazoe]

You need to get out more Dude

[n_earnshaw]

On mine I'm sure I can just press the defrost button and then I just press the A/C button and it turns the A/C off.

[GHGH]

Originally Posted by zippyijk

It is automatically set because in hotter/humid countries it is the only way to clear the windows.

Well this holds for cold countries as well! Misty windows is a problem during winter which the A/C deals with very effectively. So for me the A/C is as imprtant during winter as during summer.
But I agree - the A/C will drain about 0,2 l/hour so as lon as you don't need it why use it?

[zippyijk]

Originally Posted by hondazoe

You need to get out more Dude

Very constructive post there buddy
You obviously didn't read my post, as I said I found it while looking for info on removing my Head Unit (so I could put an aux-in in for my ipod without paying honda their extortionate price).

Some people like messing with the setting on their cars, so I posted it, just like someone posted the one that tests all the lights on the dash.....which I see no reason for but what the hell, if people like it then let them at it.