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Why would a car lose a lot of power with the air conditioning on?
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∙ 14y ago
The air conditioner's compressor uses lots of power, typically, around 20 to 30 horsepower. In modern cars with smaller engines and lower horse power outputs, that's a lot. Think of it this way, your average 4 cylinder engine only outputs around 150 HP, if even that much. 30 HP is 20% of that power, that is a huge loss. There's a reason air conditioning uses more fuel.
If, however, your power loss seems to exceed what is described above, you may have other problems that should be diagnosed.
Also, two cheap ways to help keep your car's power up, are regular air filter and oil changes.
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Honda odyssey loses power to air conditioning?
It is normal for a vehicle, including the Honda Odyssey, to lose some power when the air conditioning is running. This is because there are more devices running off the operation of the serpentine belt. If the vehicle stalls or shuts off, it might be a problem with the alternator or the air conditioning unit.
Can a reverse air conditioning lose freon when the heat is turned on?
Does a tire with a slow leak lose air when you are driving in reverse?
Can you put AC in a 79 volkswagen bus?
It would take some serious engineering and parts scrounging and you'd lose performance. Air conditioning was an option in Buses, but it wasn't very popular because VW buses don't have very much power and air conditioning requires engine power to work. The alternative is the Thermador Swamp Cooler, which you need to see to believe so google that.
When my air conditioning is on I lose power and the car shakes.?
There is a TSB from Chrysler concerning this. Take the car to a dealer and have them do a update/reflash of the vehicle compter. This should correct the problem.
When the air conditioning light is on in a Mercedes Benz e300 does this mean the air conditioning is on or off?
i would think its on.
What would cause a Pontiac sun fire to cut out and lose power when air conditioning is turned on Runs fine without ac on?
The AC system may have a blockage causing the pump to labor the engine. A blocked orifice tube could do that.
How do you measure power of Air conditioning central units?
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Is possible to run the car air condition system from solar power energy?
Yes, especially with the help of the batteries. Solar energy can run an air conditioning system. It can run the entire car in fact. You could actually do it withou the batteries as there would be little point in running an air conditioning system when the sun is not out. But having only the air conditioning system powered by solar energy would still be a net advantage.
Would there happen to be any websites that could help me find heating and air conditioning?
Air conditioning providers can be found everywhere. One of them is called Trane Air Solutions. They offers air conditioning supplies and installation.
Where is the reset button on an air conditioning unit?
Most air conditioning units have no reset button. If any do there would be no standard place for it.
Why does Car voltage drops when air conditioner is turned on?
The air conditioning uses up the battery power.
Where can I find cheap air conditioning units in the UK?
I would like to clear the air from my room. Where can I buy some cheap air conditioning units in the UK?
