I appreciate your help Zac. I try not to use the A/C as well. Since my work environment doesn't have A/C, I like to get prepared for work by having a nice seatbelt sweatmark across my chest before I get to work, plus I don't like the extra strain on the engine and lower gas mileage.
In my case: I get in my car. The fan setting on "0" and the vent setting is for face vent. Recirculate button not pushed in, A/C button not pushed in, rear window defrost not pushed in. I start my car. If I turn the fan to any number "1,2,3,4" the A/C kicks on. The vent setting
never touches defrost. Anytime I turn on my fan the A/C kicks on.
The links are relate to the fact that the A/C will stay "on" after the defrost or defrost floors setting have been selected and then moved to another position. I am aware of that. I might just have to take the car to the shop to have it looked at

. I will also check-out the other forum. Thanks again.