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Old 03-25-2011, 07:36 PM   #242 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by macshout View Post
One tip that could go into the A/C and accessories section is that many vehicles automatically turn on the A/C for you whenever air is directed onto the windscreen, figuring that you must be in a high humidity zone (typically the Amazon delta) if you need defogging. I just love trying to melt ice off the glass at -20 with the A/C on. As if fuel consumption isn't bad enough in a cold car. I wonder if it makes sense to remove the A/C relay for the duration of the (Canadian) winter.
i believe it does that because the a/c acts as a dehumidifier and actually helps remove the moisture from the window.....
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