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Old 12-10-2007, 08:01 PM
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okay, I have 06 Z... Just wondering why 'A/C light' turns on whenver I turn on heater? I set the temp at 80 and when I jsut turn the fan on, the A/C lights turns on. So every time I push it again in order to turn off the light.

Can I keep the A/C light on? or is there somethin wrong with my car
Old 12-10-2007, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by enuff4life
okay, I have 06 Z... Just wondering why 'A/C light' turns on whenver I turn on heater? I set the temp at 80 and when I jsut turn the fan on, the A/C lights turns on. So every time I push it again in order to turn off the light.

Can I keep the A/C light on? or is there somethin wrong with my car
Nothing is wrong with your car. Happens to everyone, I forgot the reasoning behind it though.
Old 12-10-2007, 08:14 PM
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Nothing is wrong with your car. Happens to everyone, I forgot the reasoning behind it though.
but usually other cars don't do it... correct?
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The AC turns on because it dehumidifies the air coming into the cabin, which in turn helps keep the windows from fogging up.

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Old 12-10-2007, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Acree
The AC turns on because it dehumidifies the air coming into the cabin, which in turn helps keep the windows from fogging up.

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so when A/C is on, does it take some gas?
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Originally Posted by Acree
The AC turns on because it dehumidifies the air coming into the cabin, which in turn helps keep the windows from fogging up.

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Thank you.
Old 12-10-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by enuff4life
so when A/C is on, does it take some gas?
Yes, it takes a little bit more gas with the AC on since the motor has to turn the AC compressor.

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Does gas cost money ?
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^ ^ obviously not.
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Originally Posted by Acree
The AC turns on because it dehumidifies the air coming into the cabin, which in turn helps keep the windows from fogging up.

-Acree

Beat me to it!! Damn....
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Originally Posted by tcn75
Does gas cost money ?

I hope not....
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i like in 'n' out.
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Originally Posted by tcn75
Does gas cost money ?

haha this literally made me "lol"
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Originally Posted by enuff4life
okay, I have 06 Z... Just wondering why 'A/C light' turns on whenver I turn on heater?
Yup...I noticed that in my 03 Z, too. It's a very annoying feature. If I turn on heat, i would want just the heat. If my window fogs up, I will turn the A/C on. I really don't need a car to make all my decisions for me.



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Originally Posted by r_seng
i like in 'n' out.
me too its delicious
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