"Frink" <johnstonia@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:SWelc.19113$DrD1.12827@news04.bloor.is.net.ca ble.rogers.com:

>
> "Tommy B" <removethis.bazztonn@iquebec.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns94D7DDE5E8EA6bazt@207.35.177.134...
>> Hi,
>> I own a Honda CRV 2002 EX
>> I'd like to know if there's a way to turn off the a/c when I set the
>> air
> in
>> the windshield or windshield/feet ?
>> It force a/c to be ON and I can't turn it off !!
>> The purpose of this is to defrost windows quicker by 'drying' the air
>> but the climate in winter here in northen quebec is very dry so I
>> dont need
> it.
>>
>> Tommy
>>
> Yes, there is a way...
> IIRC, turn the knob all the knobs all the way to the left* (vent and
> temp). With the Ignition key at position 1, hold down the AC and REC
> buttons. Turn the key to position 2 while holding the buttons until
> their lights flash (about 5 or 10 seconds).
> That should be it, you can now turn off your AC while on defrost.
> Worked on my 01 Civic.
>
> *The process is reversible too, the only thing i'm no sure of is the
> position the knobs have to be in (Cold and Vent or Hot and DEFROST),
> or whether that really matters...
>
>
>

It worked on my 2002 CRV !!
It took a few tries but I got it
The right knob must be in a non-A/C position.
Thanks a lot !
Is there a web site where I can get all those
'hidden' infos about my CRV ?

Tomm