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It could be a pulley that is seized up on the a/c drive belt that's most likely the problem

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Q: Why does my car's temperature gauge go up when the cold air is on?
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Why does a cars temperature gauge go up to the red linewhen driving and the heater starts blowing out cold air and does it periodically?

sounds like the thermostat is sticking


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THE CAUSE for this is that when your cold air is on the petrol is used to create air. and that is how cars create cold air


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How can I tell if my cold air intake is working properly?

If the fan is moving and blowing cold air, your cold air intake is working properly. So long as your car isn't overheating it's a safe bet that the intake is functioning properly. Quite simply your temperature gauge will head straight for the red if the engine isn't getting cold air.


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