Common questions

Why does my car shake with AC on?

Why does my car shake with AC on?

Shaking with the a/c on can be caused by a number of reasons. The a/c compressor puts a lot of strain on the engine because the compressor is similar to being a small engine itself. If that does not happen, then the additional drag can cause a low,shaky idle and even cause the engine to stall.

What causes a car to start and then die?

But if there is a fuel leak somewhere, then the proper amount of fuel won’t be able to make it to the combustion chamber. This might cause the engine to still start, but it won’t be able to keep it running. That is why it will die almost immediately after it starts.

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Why does my car engine run rough while idling?

When your car engine runs as it should, everything should be smooth without any noise. When any number of things goes wrong, the engine can start running rough, especially while idling. By understanding the causes of a car engine that has a rough idle, you can resolve the issue easily.

What happens to the air in a car when it burns?

The air combines with fuel and ignites in the combustion chamber where temperatures reach over 1370°C. At this high-temperature, inert nitrogen naturally present in air burns creating oxides of nitrogen (NOx). NOx is one of the main pollutants from cars and is known to cause human health problems such as respiratory issues.

Why does my car die every time I Turn on the AC?

If it isn’t this, see if anyone you know has a midtronics battery tester and test your battery. Your a/c compressor could be frozen causing your engine to work harder and put a lot of pressure against the main drive, or accessory belts causing your vehicle to die.

But if there is a fuel leak somewhere, then the proper amount of fuel won’t be able to make it to the combustion chamber. This might cause the engine to still start, but it won’t be able to keep it running. That is why it will die almost immediately after it starts.

Why does my car stall when I put the accelerator down?

When an idle control valve becomes contaminated or stuck, it may lead to an unsteady and rough idle. The car will stall if the valve is too clogged or when it finally fails. If, while holding the accelerator pedal down, a small amount of pressure keeps the car running at a stop, the idle control valve may require attention.

Why does my car stall at a red light?

Check engine wiring When I sit in my car at a red light idling with the air conditioning on the car kind if shudders ever 30 or 40 seconds, feels like it is stalling, what is happening? When was the last time you had an A/C system tune up?

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