Yes, an AC dehumidifies the air by removing moisture from it as it cools the air.
To help dehumidify the air
You don't, you want the AC to dehumidify.
Yes. It is needed to dehumidify the air. Otherwise you can't clear the windows with the defroster very well.
Yes
Yes, it would not make sense to run the ac and dehumidify when also running the humidifier.
Yes , that way the unit will dehumidify the air instead of cutting in and out more frequently
If you have the heat on in the defrost position , the air conditioning compressor will cycle on and off to help dehumidify the air if the outside temperature is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer
Your AC may be cooling but not effectively removing humidity from the air because the unit may be too large for the space, causing it to cool quickly without running long enough to dehumidify the air. Additionally, the AC's dehumidification function may not be working properly, or the air filters may be dirty, restricting airflow and hindering the dehumidification process.
The evaporator coil condenses the humidity in the air dehumidifying it.
Air conditioners dehumidify the air by passing warm, humid air over cold coils. As the air cools, the moisture in the air condenses into water droplets, which are then collected and drained away. This process helps to reduce the humidity levels in the air, making it feel more comfortable.
Check to see if you've turned the defroster on. The AC runs in that mode to dehumidify air inside the car. Cheers
By any chance do you mean the air conditioning compressor kicking in and out when you have the defrost setting selected and heat ? My 1995 Ford Explorer does that to help dehumidify the air as long as it isn't too cold outside . ( that's normal )