CRV - Turn off forced a/c?

Hi,
I own a Honda CRV 2002 EX
I'd like to know if there's a way to turn off the a/c when I set the air in
the windshield or windshield/feet ?
It force a/c to be ON and I can't turn it off !!
The purpose of this is to defrost windows quicker by 'drying' the air but
the climate in winter here in northen quebec is very dry so I dont need it.

Tommy

 

Just let it go - not only does it help to dry the air (which may be
unnecessary where you are), it also helps to circulate the system, keeping
the seals nice and lubed (see also: sealed). Idle AC systems tend to go bad
faster than worked ones....

Jeremy

 

I own a Honda CRV 2002 EX

I had either a 2000 or 2001 and after turning the control to defrost,
I could push the A/C button and the A/C would go off.
If yours doesn't work like this you could go into the dash in the
heater control area and disconnect the wire that tells the A/C when
the heater control is in the defrost position.
But, like another poster said, it's a good practice to run the A/C for
a few minutes every couple of days

 

Yep. Occassinoally used compressors will die faster than the ones
constaly or often used ones.

 

Yes, there is a way...
IIRC, turn the knob all the knobs all the way to the left* (vent and temp).
With the Ignition key at position 1, hold down the AC and REC buttons.
Turn the key to position 2 while holding the buttons until their lights
flash (about 5 or 10 seconds).
That should be it, you can now turn off your AC while on defrost.
Worked on my 01 Civic.

*The process is reversible too, the only thing i'm no sure of is the
position the knobs have to be in (Cold and Vent or Hot and DEFROST), or
whether that really matters...

 

It worked on my 2002 CRV !!
It took a few tries but I got it
The right knob must be in a non-A/C position.
Thanks a lot !
Is there a web site where I can get all those
'hidden' infos about my CRV ?

Tomm