AC compressor cycling when AC is off...Help (1998 Mazda 626)

[jhnbtch]

I have a 1998 626 with a 2.0 5 speed..AC compressor cycling when AC is off.. winter time.. very annoying.. going to unplug compressor.. anyone have any info on this.. thanks

 

[Mazdiod2]

Is it because you are using the windsheild defrost?