How to turn off AC on Defrost in 2003 to 2010 Honda Accord

How to disable the AC running all the time when using the defrost or defrost/floor vent positions. This is the procedure for the 2003-2010 Honda Accord:
Step 1: Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Step 2: Switch to the FACE ONLY vent mode.
Step 2: Turn the fan/vent knob to the OFF position.
Step 3: Turn the temp knob to the COLDEST setting.
Step 4: Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Step 5: Hold down the RECIRCULATION and A/C buttons At the same time.
Step 6: While holding those two buttons, turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
Step 7: Keep holding the buttons, until the led starts to flash.
Step 9: Keep holding them down until the light stops flashing/goes solid, then release them.
Step 10: Test it, if done correctly you will feel the AC compressor shut off/on when hitting the A/C button while in defrost mode.

[@mikeyo1990]

Wow that worked like a charm in my 08 accord! Thank you! Idk why that’s even a factory setting

[@alfredogarciajr3322]

Thanks for the tip. Got tired of hearing my ac turn on when I put the defroster on

[@jacobgomez2682]

As a gm master tech I didn't even know this lol thanks!

[@michaelqu]

This even works on Mercedes, though the only difference is to select defrost instead of face. Now whenever defrost is selected, I can turn the AC off manually via AC button.

[@300DBenz]

Thanks, this was helpful!

[@swingophile]

Genius!! I just did this, it worked...

[@jeffkeni]

Will this hack work on an 07 Accord with climate control and dual zone?

[@scirishrugger]

What exactly happened here? He still had to turn off the AC?

[@saeedking7428]

Thanks for every body

[@eagle3530]

It works on my 2002 honda crv thanks buddy

[@sosatheone_2431]

Every time I use that and try to go back to my ac it doesn’t blow thru the front vent no more

[@NarutoUzumaki-dn7cr]

It didn’t work for me, even when I put it on different settings, the ac won’t turn off.

[@Ez3k1e7]

AC traps the humidity on the evaporator to defrost your windows. If you live in cold climate i don't recommend turning it off.

[@thegr8rambino]

huh?

[@matthewstorm5188]

The A/C will still automatically come on when you do this. Doing this simply allows you to turn it off if you don’t want it.

[@thegr8rambino]

@@matthewstorm5188 didn't work for me

[@thegr8rambino]

@Donnie V. doesnt have a life