On 1/27/04 8:56 AM, in article E_uRb.5279$Ja2.57560@nnrp1.uunet.ca, "Brian
Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:

>
> "E. Meyer" <e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:BC3BD5CF.4183E%e.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org...
>>
>> Are you sure its actually engaging the compressor? Most cars used to have
> a
>> cut out that won't turn on the compressor when the ambient temperature is
>> below freezing. There also used to be a mention of it in the owners
> manuals
>> up until the mid 90's.
>
> Yes, the condensation on the windows is removed at a rapid pace, as opposed
> to using just the heater.

I no longer see the statement in the user manuals of the newer cars. Maybe
it went out with the switch to R-134 from R-12?

I think his '93 Honda has an R-12 AC system though.