[htewam]

The last couple of cars I've had required you to actually turn the AC ON if you wanted to defrost more quickly... but they left you with the option of running air through the defrost vents WITHOUT actually running the AC (more fuel efficient).

The NA FIT appears to ALWAYS turn the AC on when you move the dial to one of the defrost settings. I'm betting that it wouldn't be hard to disconnect the line that triggers the AC (giving you the option of cycling the AC or not using the normal AC switch) but I'm wondering if anyone else has done this. I haven't checked out the service manual yet but how easy is it to get access to the back of the AC & Vent switches?