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An engine usually has a higher idle speed when the ac is running. If the high speed idle does not operate then the ac will cause the engine to stall.
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What would cause a vehicle to stall when running the ac?
AC runs on the battery. If the car is off and you run the AC, then start the car, it will stall.
Will a bad compressor cause a car to quit running while driving?
A seized AC compressor will tear up the belt... if it's a serpentine belt, or a belt which runs any other components necessary to the car's operation, that'll eventually cause it to shut down.
Does gasoline power the ac in a car?
Indirectly it does. Gasoline powers the engine which powers the AC. Without the engine running the AC doesn't work. Also on many cars the AC will cause the cars gas mileage to be lower if it is running at maximum AC.
Why car stall with ac on a 92 mercury topaz?
Idle could possibly be too low.
Does the ac cause the car to overheat?
no
Will a car running hot cause air conditioner not to work?
It could, the computer will disengage the ac compressor if the engine temp is too high.
I have a Oldsmibile Alero. Can a bad o2 sensor kill my car when the AC is running?
if your ac is running and if you have a bad 02 sencor most likely it will not kill your car it depends on your sensor
Can ac cause a car to overheat?
yes
What would cause a Mitsubishi 3000 GT to stall when you turn on the AC?
The AC pump is bad. When the AC is turned on the pump tries to turn, because it is bad the extra strain on the motor causes it to stall. Be carely this can break or through a belt. In short its like putting a "brake" on your motor.
Can a leaking heater core cause your ac not to work in 03 durango?
You may smell coolant when the ac is running but a leak in the heater core won't cause the ac not to work.
What cause a squealing noice when the air in running in an Avalon?
AC Compressor
Do you burn more gas running your ac in the car?
A little, the ac pump will put a draw on the engine more than without the ac on.
