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when the AC is on it puts more stress on the engine cause the engine has to now turn the compressor. which in turn adds more heat to the engine.
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What is a ac relay switch on a car?
what is a ac relay on a car ac relay switch turns the ac fan on and off depending on the temp of the freon too cold it turns off too warm it turns on depends on the preset temp
The outside temp has been fluctuating between -40 and regular temp. AC took while to come on today when temp said -6. What is wrong?
sounds like your outside temp sensor is internally open, you will have to replace the sensor, its location depends on the model and year of your car, also the ac works in with the outside temp, if your sensor is faulty then the ac will not function properly,
What's going on Rough shifting - AC blows warm air temp - gauge between the thermometer icon and H?
Had the same problem with 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0 SOHC. Thermostat was the problem. Engine was overheateing causeing rough shifting and warm air out of AC. $15.00 Fix!!!
How would you know if your ac clutch bearing was going bad?
It is important to know the signs of a bad car part. If an AC clutch bearing going bad, the biggest indication would be the trouble driving with the AC on in the car.
What range should the temp gauge of a 1998 Pontiac Gram Am be at in a very hot climate with AC on while the car is moving slow or idling?
The normal range should be anywhere from 1/4 to half way depending on the style of gauge. My 92 has air and it runs just a bit above the 1/4 mark.
Why is your temp gauge is not working properly in Camry 98 after repairing the ac maximum it reaches only to the lower mark?
I would suspect a thermostat stuck open.
Adding freon in a 2000 Daewoo nubira?
Connect a freon gauge and can to the low side AC port. Start the car and turn the AC on high. Open the freon valve and fill the system to full on the gauge reading.
How much fREON does a 2004 pacifica take?
The recommended way to charge your vehicles ac system is to use a pressure gauge. If you go to www.idqusa.com you will find a chart that will tell you how to use the ambient temp and the correct low side gauge reading that you need in your vehicle to get the best results from your ac system.
How do you recharge ac on 1996 Buick Century?
Connect a freon tank and gauge to the Buick Century low side ac port. Start the car and turn the ac to high. Open the tank and allow freon to flow. Shut the tank off when the gauge reads full.
Fill air conditioner coolant on 199 Ford Taurus?
Connect a gauge and freon can to the low side port of the ac system. Start the car and turn ac on high. Fill freon till the gauge shows full.
Why does a 2001 XLT overheat when ac is on?
I was having the same problem with my 99 explorer. What I discovered was that the overflow tank for the radiator was empty and was causing a false reading by the temp gauge.
Why does temp gauge go up when car is sitting with ac on but doesnt go up when ac is off?
Freon in the AC system heats up very hot before it is sent through the condenser. The condenser is like a radiator, and is located right in front of the radiator of your car. As air passes through the condenser & the radiator , the hotter the condenser, the hotter the radiator will be. correct answer the temp goes up when using a/c as the motor is running at a higher speed to drive th a/c , therefore when idling the fan is not pulling anuff air over engine. a thrmatic fan will help with this
