AC compressor cycles on for no reason ( I think)

[steveO]

With the outside temp nowhere near needing A/C (40 DEGREES and same when even lower)
With cabin temp set to 70 degrees, the compressor cycles on and off for a period of time.
This cant be normal? What would cause this to happen?

 

[RedEnvoyDenali]

This is normal. The AC cycles a little to reduce the humidity in the cabin and help defrost the windows.

 

[steveO]

I didnt have the defrost mode set, just using the climate control system.
I can say I dont recall this as happening before but maybe I never really noticed it till now.
If this is normal then I guess I have nothing to be concerned with.
Thanks

 

[The_Roadie]

Agreed. You can force it off with the snowflake button, but not if you're in RECIRC or DEFROST mode, where the controller will override and cycle the compressor for dehumidification.