disable A/C in Defrost mode

[Cyclon36]

Hey guys, I've always wondered how to deactivate the A/C in defrost mode and only came up with technical rewiring when I searched S2KI. I recently came across some reprogramming steps and wanted to try them out. Has anybody done this before?


To deactivate automatic a/c feature on a 2002+ S2000:

1) Turn the ignition switch "on," but dont start the car.
2) Turn fan speed off.
3) Turn temperature knob all the way to the left (blue area).
4) Turn vent knob to all the way to the left (panel position).
5) Turn the ignitions switch "off."
6) Hold down both air recirculation button and a/c button while turning the ignition switch "on." Nothing lights up initially, keep waiting. The orange air recirculation indicator on the button will start flashing.
7) Continue holding both buttons until the orange air recirculation indicator stops flashing, then let go.

[RedHotTeacher]

never tried it...but, now I have a headache from reading it!

[tmelch]

That's what's nice about my MY01, you can just hit the A/C button in defrost mode to turn it off!

[S2k Dude]

Posted this a few months ago. Works on the CR-V also. From 2002 onward Honda thought owners to dumb to think for themsevles, it's nice you can disable that and have it function the way YOU want instead of the way Honda thinks you should use it.

[tmelch]

Is it a permanent fix?? Thought you had to do "THE SEQUENCE" every time.

[Cyclon36]

I did it last night and it works fine. You don't have to do it every time so it is a permanent fix. I hate not being in total controll. I also feel like I'm playing a video game with the S. Always some new "cheat" code coming out. First it's how to turn off your service light, then how to reprogram the A/C, then how to make the top go down while moving. Cool stuff though and definitely cheap mods.

[tmelch]

You do know about how to make your dash lights brighten with your headlights on??

[Cyclon36]

You do know about how to make your dash lights brighten with your headlights on??
Yeah, just hold down the plus.

[LITTLEELVISDAN]

Hold up. how do you get the top to go down while moving?

[Cyclon36]

Hold up. how do you get the top to go down while moving?
check out the new do-it-yourself section:

http://www.s2katlanta.com/%7Es2katl/forum/showthread.php?t=909

[tonybell_57]

I did it last night and it works fine. You don't have to do it every time so it is a permanent fix.That is, until you disconnect the battery. Then you have to do it all over again.

[Cyclon36]

That is, until you disconnect the battery. Then you have to do it all over again.
Yeah, I know. I've been lazy about doing mine since I disconnected the battery for my new clutch.

[tonybell_57]

Yeah, I found out when we installed my sound system. I just reset it about an hour ago.

[KMRJJ]

I will need to do the Daytime Running Light mod before I head back to Canada.
I'll start gathering parts...