HI! New owner and new memeber. I took my coupe on a trip at night through the black hills twisty curvy roads. I realized I don't know how to properly set the climate control for defrost!!!! My only solution was to roll down the windows! I'm sure there is correct climate control settings to get the air to blow out defrost vents. I think its the top of the dial and shutting down vents. Is this it?

 

You can find the owners manuals here.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...s-repairs.html

 

Turn on the AC...with heat up full....this dehumidifies.

 

THAT is a good point, when I turn my Ford Ranger to any position that blows on the windshield, if the outside air temp is 36F or above, the A/C engages.

With the German-engineered Crossfire, you must manually hit the Snowflake button to engage the A/C.

 

From the owner's handbook.

Defogging Windows Fogged Up On Inside
Press the A/C button; the indicator light should illuminate.
Switch off the air recirculation; the indicator light
should go out. Set the air distribution control switch to
the defrost position. Increase air volume with the fan
control switch. Close thecenter, left, and right side air
outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to
the detent position.

 

I think I need to write a checklist and tape it to the dash.

 

Thanks! I did deduce that I had to shut off the other vents. But, it was much quicker to roll down the windows for a sec.

Michael

 

since you're a new owner and don't know the history of the car it is possible that someone has removed the a/c control head at some point and when reinstalling they didn't get the "rod" seated back into the hvac housing properly. this is a common issue. you can verify it's connected by switching the output between panel, floor, defrost etc and feeling with your hand if air is coming out the appropriate vents. if the air just stays on one setting no matter what the position then it's safe to say the rod isn't inserted into the hvac housing. it's a fix that doesn't require any parts, just some patience.

welcome to the forum, enjoy your new crossfire!