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The a/c pump kicks on and off to compress the cold air. When it does this it draws power from the engine. The check engine light for misfire is probably from a different problem like timing or spark plugs

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Q: Why does my 98 neon stumble on acceleration with the ac on but it runs fine with the ac off but the check engine light comes on and only indicates a misfire?
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