A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGED, WITH A/C SWITCH OFF.

Applicable Models

Model Starting S/N Ending S/N
2000 PROTEGE 00000000 ZZZZZZZZ
2001 PROTEGE 00000000 ZZZZZZZZ
2002 PROTEGE 00000000 ZZZZZZZZ
2003 PROTEGE 00000000 ZZZZZZZZ

                                                                        
When the mode selector dial is in the "DEFROSTER VENTS" or "DEFROSTER
and FLOOR VENTS" or "FLOOR VENTS" the A/C system is automatically
activated without the A/C switch in the on position and the indicator
light does not illuminate.

Repair Procedure
This is a normal operating characteristic of this vehicle and no repairs
should be performed.
The A/C system is automatically activated when the previously mentioned
mode selector positions are selected to enhance interior glass defogging

The following description has been added to the 2003 Owners manual:
Page 6-7(Note Box)
In the ""Floor Vent" Mode" positions, air conditioning is automatically
turned on to defrost the windshield(however, the indicator light does
not illuminate)and the outside air position is automatically selected.

Page 6-9 (note box)
In the "Defroster Vents Mode" or "Defroster and Floor Vents Mode"
positions, air conditioning is automatically turned on to defrost the
windshield quickly (however, the indicator light does not illuminate)
and the outside air position is automatically selected. The air intake
selector switch cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.

HEATER CONTROL,"A/C AUTO ON" Implementation VIN ranges N MPC dates.

Model VIN Range MPC "A/C Auto ON" Positions
year From to Foot Foot/Def Def
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999
Job # 1 - JM1BJ2******150450 NO NO NO

99-00
JM1BJ2******150450-JM1BJ2******399999 2/1/99 YES YES

01-03
JM1BJ2****1*400001-to be continued 10/1/00 YES YES YES

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