climate cotrol question.

[a4edwin]

i keep my climate control on 78. now it sounds like my a/c compressor cycles on and off is this normal or is somthing wrong. now if it's something wrong what might it be?

 

[WildBill]

Do you have the automatic HVAC? when you have it at 78*, what is the temp outside?

 

[chauncey0337]

I believe it's normal for the compressor to cycle on and off. I think mine does it all the time when my heat is on.

 

[a4edwin]

Do you have the automatic HVAC? when you have it at 78*, what is the temp outside?

low mid 30's to 50's weather's been crazy in ny. just seem like it'll swallow more gas with the a/c comp running

 

[ScottL4619]

If you put it on auto and the temperature is above 40 or so degrees, it will use the AC compressor to dry the air. You will notice the little snowflake on the top of the display when it is being used. I just press auto, and then quickly press the AC button to turn off the AC because I don't really want it running unless I need to cool the truck. If you turn off the AC fast enough, it won't even have time to kick on.

 

[ATL]

turn the compressor off, it doesnt have to run

 

[a4edwin]

If you put it on auto and the temperature is above 40 or so degrees, it will use the AC compressor to dry the air. You will notice the little snowflake on the top of the display when it is being used. I just press auto, and then quickly press the AC button to turn off the AC because I don't really want it running unless I need to cool the truck. If you turn off the AC fast enough, it won't even have time to kick on.

gonna give it a shot