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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