Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

Matt Osborn wrote:

> I understand that not only does the A/C help defrost the windows, but
> that it also keeps the A/C itself in good shape.

The A/C should be ran at least once a month for a few minutes to cycle
the oil. But not running the A/C for a few months sure isn't going to
hurt anything.

--
DougW

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

If you are making short trips, most of the fog comes from running the
A/C with the defroster--old water. The OP could try just removing
the electrical contact at the A/C clutch, put a bit of tape on it and
cover the connector in the A/C. If that works for them, then, yes,
adding a switch or a relay and a switch would work.

Probably an easier way to do it, but I don't have a wiring diagram for
that vehicle.

L.W.(Bill) ------ III proclaimed:

> A lot of that steamy windows is from our own hot breath, if you
> just crack the driver's side window is is usually enough circulation to
> clear the windshield.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> clay wrote:
>
>>Well, the fact is you don't need a/c to defog glass.
>>Defoggers have been around for almost as long as there's been glass. The
>>early ones took the form of a forearm sleeve or other suitable loose bit
>>of clothing.
>>I still use this method on the rare occasion I get fog in my A/C less
>>Cherokee.
>>Works way faster than blowing warm humid air (what comes out of the
>>defroster without ac) on the glass...

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

If you are making short trips, most of the fog comes from running the
A/C with the defroster--old water. The OP could try just removing
the electrical contact at the A/C clutch, put a bit of tape on it and
cover the connector in the A/C. If that works for them, then, yes,
adding a switch or a relay and a switch would work.

Probably an easier way to do it, but I don't have a wiring diagram for
that vehicle.

L.W.(Bill) ------ III proclaimed:

> A lot of that steamy windows is from our own hot breath, if you
> just crack the driver's side window is is usually enough circulation to
> clear the windshield.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> clay wrote:
>
>>Well, the fact is you don't need a/c to defog glass.
>>Defoggers have been around for almost as long as there's been glass. The
>>early ones took the form of a forearm sleeve or other suitable loose bit
>>of clothing.
>>I still use this method on the rare occasion I get fog in my A/C less
>>Cherokee.
>>Works way faster than blowing warm humid air (what comes out of the
>>defroster without ac) on the glass...

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

If you are making short trips, most of the fog comes from running the
A/C with the defroster--old water. The OP could try just removing
the electrical contact at the A/C clutch, put a bit of tape on it and
cover the connector in the A/C. If that works for them, then, yes,
adding a switch or a relay and a switch would work.

Probably an easier way to do it, but I don't have a wiring diagram for
that vehicle.

L.W.(Bill) ------ III proclaimed:

> A lot of that steamy windows is from our own hot breath, if you
> just crack the driver's side window is is usually enough circulation to
> clear the windshield.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> clay wrote:
>
>>Well, the fact is you don't need a/c to defog glass.
>>Defoggers have been around for almost as long as there's been glass. The
>>early ones took the form of a forearm sleeve or other suitable loose bit
>>of clothing.
>>I still use this method on the rare occasion I get fog in my A/C less
>>Cherokee.
>>Works way faster than blowing warm humid air (what comes out of the
>>defroster without ac) on the glass...

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

Matt Osborn proclaimed:

> On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:08:02 -0500, "billy ray"
> <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Why does this question come up a couple times a month? People write their
>>questions like this is something new...
>>
>>The A/C has automatically come on with the defrosters in American cars for,
>>at least, 36 years... They did in my 1970 which was my first air conditioned
>>car, and have in every one since then..
>
>
> I understand that not only does the A/C help defrost the windows, but
> that it also keeps the A/C itself in good shape.

That is true, but it doesn't need to be done that frequently to keep it
in good shape.

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

Matt Osborn proclaimed:

> On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:08:02 -0500, "billy ray"
> <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Why does this question come up a couple times a month? People write their
>>questions like this is something new...
>>
>>The A/C has automatically come on with the defrosters in American cars for,
>>at least, 36 years... They did in my 1970 which was my first air conditioned
>>car, and have in every one since then..
>
>
> I understand that not only does the A/C help defrost the windows, but
> that it also keeps the A/C itself in good shape.

That is true, but it doesn't need to be done that frequently to keep it
in good shape.

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

Matt Osborn proclaimed:

> On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:08:02 -0500, "billy ray"
> <billy_ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote:
>
>
>>Why does this question come up a couple times a month? People write their
>>questions like this is something new...
>>
>>The A/C has automatically come on with the defrosters in American cars for,
>>at least, 36 years... They did in my 1970 which was my first air conditioned
>>car, and have in every one since then..
>
>
> I understand that not only does the A/C help defrost the windows, but
> that it also keeps the A/C itself in good shape.

That is true, but it doesn't need to be done that frequently to keep it
in good shape.

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

I agree.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:454772B6.D7EBAD1@cox.net...
> Trust us, you will need a towel to wipe the windows without the A/C
> dryer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
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Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

I agree.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:454772B6.D7EBAD1@cox.net...
> Trust us, you will need a towel to wipe the windows without the A/C
> dryer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
snip

Re: TJ'06 - Removing the A/C clutch relay
 

I agree.

"L.W.(Bill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:454772B6.D7EBAD1@cox.net...
> Trust us, you will need a towel to wipe the windows without the A/C
> dryer.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
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