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Yes. When you use the air conditioner, the refrigerant absorbers the heat from the air, which makes it cold. The hot refrigerant needs to be cooled for it to continue to work, and it is usually pumped to an area near the vehicle's radiator. If the car's engine cooling system is already not functioning correctly, the extra heat from the A/C will cause more strain on the engine. The vehicle can't dissipate enough heat to keep the air conditioner blowing cold. Also, some newer cars have a system where the computer will turn off the A/C compressor when there is a problem with the engine.
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Would a bad radiator fan motor cause the ac not to cool?
It could affect it somewhat, but that's probably not the problem you're having with your AC. A system performance test with a manifold gauge set would narrow down the cause of your AC problem.
Can the ac cause a car to overheat?
Yes---after air goes thru condensor,it is warmer than if ac is off. Clean the radiator
Why would a Chevy Cavalier overheat?
A sticky thermostat, blown head gasket, or plugged radiator could cause this, especially if anyone put in radiator stop leak. Check your radiator fan. It might not be coming on. If you turn on AC and it still doesn't come on then the fan motor is probably dead or a bad relay. If it only works when AC is on, it could be the coolant temp. sensor.
Why would the ac on a 2003 Dodge Ram with the Cummins diesel work when driving but not cool at idle?
A very likely cause is a failed radiator fan.A very likely cause is a failed radiator fan.
What will cause the ac clutch to not run?
BAD RELAY answer bad switch bad relay and most likely, bad clutch
Will a bad thermostat cause the ac to not work on a 2000 ford focus?
No.
My 94 Saturn SC1 radiator fan will not run unless the AC is on do you know what module may be bad and how you would go about finding it?
Thermal relay is bad.
Can engine overheating cause ac problems?
Yes, If vehicle overheats it may cause freon (refrigerant) to blow out
What would cause the ac to cut out on your 98 Pontiac grand prix?
Could be a number of things. Bad connection to copressor clutch, bad compressor, leak in the system, problems with the controls. Valve issues, Etc. hope this helps
Can adding too much freon to ac unit cause harm?
First of all if you are asking this you should not be playing with your ac. To answer the question yes you will significantly reduce the life of your ac... as well as cause numerous other problems.
What would cause the front ac to blow 15 to 20 degrees warmer than the rear ac on a 1999 GMC Yukon?
A bad accumulator and a bad expansion tube..........
Where is the ac condenser?
In front of the radiator.
