To deactivate auto a/c feature on a MY2002+S2K:

1. Turn the ignition switch "on", but don't start car.
2. Turn Fan speed off.
3. Turn Temperature knob all the way to the left (blue).
4. Turn vent knob to all the way to the left (panel position).
5. Turn ignition 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.

To reactivate:

1. Turn Vehicle off.
2. Turn fan off.
3. Turn temp knob all the way left (blue).
4. Turn Vent knob all the way right (defrost setting).
5. Hold down both air recirc and a/c buttons while starting car.
6. Continue holding for 7 sec until air recirc button stops flashing.
7. After the 7 sec described in step 6 the recirc button will start to flash. Continue to hold the button for another 7 sec. After this, the a/clight will turn to green and it's finished.

I tried to search for it but couldn't find it.... Here's a new post for those who want this feature. Sorry I don't know who to give credit to my printed copy is quite old.

 

oh wow, that's kind of cool.

thanks, imma do this tomorrow.

 

Best first mod you can do.lol
I remember,I was ready to return the car til' I found out how to solve this.lol

 

I know you said this works for 02+ cars, but does that include AP2?

thanks

 

I have no clue, my printed copy was pre MY04...

Give it a whirl, I don't think it'll self-destruct or anything.

 

Thank you! I have wished for this and I am going to go use it RIGHT now.

If only there was a similar combination to keep my panel lights from dimming when I turn on my headlights! I drive with headlights on all the time - so I have to punch that dimmer switch a dozen times a day.

-JD

 

Yep, deactivated within the first week of ownership.

 

Tried this - it didnt work on my 02

 

What!!! try again or just check to see if you can turn off your A/C now while you have your system on in the defroster setting.

 

That's too bad, I think ya should try again...

I have been doing this on my '02 for 3 years now. I was very involved in the original thread when someone with a CRV posted this little discovery right out of their owner's manual.