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Why does Car runs hot when air conditioner on?
The ac unit is a tax on the engine to run. This is true with all vehicles. Having the ac on will make the engine work harder to run the ac compressor. This makes the engine run hotter.
Why does Cavalier get hot when air conditioner is on?
i have a Z24. dont have that problem but i would say your cooling system should be flushed out..your engine is working to hard to run the compresser..hope it helps steve
What makes a car run hot when the air conditioner is on?
Usually the rad is not providing enough cooling and the extra heat provided by the a/c working can make it run hot.
If a 1994 Chevrolet Corsica has been sitting in traffic or barely moving why does it run hot if the air conditioner is on after about ten minutes?
Air conditioner is malfunctioning possible needs to be recharged or the compressor replaced
Should you run dehumidifier and central air at same time?
It is okay to run a dehumidifier and central air at the same time. This will help keep the costs down for the air conditioner. If the dehumidifier is running, the air temperature will cool off quicker and the air conditioner can be turned up a little higher.
Why does your 2003 crown vic run hot when the air conditioner is on you bought brand new fan you changed the thermostat and put new antifreeze in?
The AC compressor is a parasitic drain on the engine, meaning it requires more output from the engine to run it. That alone shouldn't cause your car to run hot, but, combined with a deficient component in the cooling system (such as the radiator), it can happen.
Why would the check engine light come on only when you run the air conditioner?
You couldpossibly have a problem with engine vacuum system like a leak
Does a car takes gasoline to run the air conditioner?
Using the AC takes power from the engine and it does lower the mpg.
What would cause the air conditioner on a 2004 kia Rio to run hot?
if u mean the a/c blows out hot or warm air, first check the cabin temp knob and make sure it is set on cold,then check the a/c freon, no freon hot air comes out of vents. Now if you mean the engine runs hot with a/c on then its the electric fan not working.
Why does the engine temperature rise at idle with the air conditioning on in your 1992 Camaro Z28?
because the air conditioner puts a load on the engine... check your cooling fan relays.. the fan should run with the air on at idle
Why would your air conditioner run fine for hours then all of a sudden make funny noises and start blowing hot air?
Because there's something wrong with it.
Why does a 1997 Lincoln town car air conditioner cool blow hot air?
Your air conditioner might need to be recharged. First try putting in a new fuse for you air conditioner in the fuse panel. Alot of people don't know but before turning off a car or starting one they tend to leave their air conditioner on which burns them out over time. Also whats a good idea, even in the winter run your air conditioner atleast once a month.
