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Re: Cold weather AC operation
Posted to HVAC Forum on 6/11/2007

Most A/C systems run the compressor if/when it's in defrost. Most vehicles also have an ambient switch or low pressure switch that won't allow the compressor to come on until the temperature/pressure come up.

An A/C system removes heat. The lower the tempera... Login to read more.