Confused Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000 Owner

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by dtownfb

It seems like pigs1lady may be confusing the system. If it you select defog mode, wouldn't the A/C light automatically come on.

No. The light should not come on. The a/c funtion is automatic. But I am not sure myself, like I said I own a GX. Maybe if pigs1lady writes down the vin number and call the dealer to find out exactly which type of climate controls (auto or manual) or if it's both then I could find a discription in the oem manuals I have.

[dtownfb]

Looking at my 2000 Intrigue manual, they have two systems: manual system and an automatic dual climate control. As lunasea808 mentioned, in either system, the A/C compressor turns on automatically for the DEFOG (air to the windshield and feet) and DEFROST (Windshield) as long as the outside temperature is above 40 F. It says "even when the compressor is running, you can control the temperature."

If you selected the defog or defrost mode, there is no way to turn off the compressor as long as it is above 40 F outside. But you can still heat the car by simply moving the temperature knob toward the red. If you don't want the compressor (A/C) on, then you have to select a different setting, Bi-level or Floor.

Based on what you said, It doesn't appear anything with the system. It just can't do what you want it to.

[saturnspeed_12]

Originally Posted by hooptiecar

deforst always uses A/C

BINGO! there is no problem. a/c is there to remove the moisture from the car. change blower off defrost, and turn a/c off, and thats it. a/c always comes on with defrost unless the moisture level is very low in the car. just the magical self setting dual climate

[PIGS1LADY]

thank you very much for all your help and time. I have ordered a owners manual for it because there wasn't one in it when I purchased it (used) the manual should be arriving any day in the mail. But I really do appreciate all that you have done. If I can ever help you let me know. [email protected]

[dtownfb]

Glad to help. I hate to see someone pay for unnecessary repairs.

[lunasea808]

Originally Posted by dtownfb

Glad to help. I hate to see someone pay for unnecessary repairs.

Thanks dtownfb for the info & help. It's good to know.