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When do I Turn my AC on my car Idles out?

When do I Turn my AC on my car Idles out?

I checked if the ac compressor was locked up but it spins freely and when the car is on I can see the compressor spinning. the car only idles out when the compressor is activated but runs fine when the ac is turned off. I live in Florida please help My car has 130000 miles. My car has a manual transmission. Hello, thank you for writing in.

Why does my car stall when I Turn on the AC?

Most professional mechanics would… Hello – the P0304 indicates, as you state, a persistent misfire on cylinder 4. This could be due to a bad plug or coil on that cylinder, or a clogged or leaky fuel injector, causing the misfire.

What kind of car stalls when I Turn on the heat?

Car stalls when I turn on the heat/AC Maintenance/Repairs Qaylah July 4, 2016, 9:58pm #1 2009 Nissan Sentra automatic transmission. So I leave out early in the morning, about 6:00am and when I start the car (heat and AC start up with the car), it starts just fine, runs for about 2 minutes, and then stalls.

When does the car idle, the engine dies?

Car idle sputters and engine dies when AC clutch engages When a/c is turned on, and car is at idle or in motion, the engine sputters and dies when the a/c clutch engages and rpms are increased. The a/c compressor clutch intermittently engages and disengages, I don’t know if this is normal for make and model for my vehicle.

Why does my car idle when the AC is on?

It also helps increase engine speed when an extra load is placed on the engine, for example, when you turn on the AC or defrost system. However, a faulty or restricted IAC valve may keep the engine idle speed from increasing when it needs to.

Why does my car stall when I turn the a / C on?

If not working properly, the engine may not cope with the loads produced by various systems in the car. More specifically, it may be too low to run the A/C and hence it stalls when turned on. How does the air conditioning system affect my car?

Car idle sputters and engine dies when AC clutch engages When a/c is turned on, and car is at idle or in motion, the engine sputters and dies when the a/c clutch engages and rpms are increased. The a/c compressor clutch intermittently engages and disengages, I don’t know if this is normal for make and model for my vehicle.

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

Get your ac checked out. It’s likely a bad compressor and not likely any wrong with the engine. Some loading is normal but your PCM will adjust accordingly. However, when it completely dies (usually rather quickly) at idle, the usual culprit is that the compressor has seized.

Can a bad idle control valve cause stalling?

This is controlled by the engine’s computer. Sometimes parts go bad, which results in your car idling strangely or stalling. Check to see if your idle control valve is functioning properly before attempting to replace it. Look for a high engine idle. A common symptom of a faulty idle control valve can be a high idle.

Why is the idle on my air conditioner so low?

If the idle is low and inconsistent, it may be due to an issue with your idle control valve. Low idles could also be caused by vacuum leaks. 3 Look for signs of a vacuum leak.

How can you tell if an idle air control valve is working?

Disconnect the IAC connector for a couple seconds while your engine is idling. If your engine idle didn’t change, you can suspect it to be the IAC. If it is working properly, unplugging it would cause your idle to freak out. Also check the wires going to the IAC connector.

I checked if the ac compressor was locked up but it spins freely and when the car is on I can see the compressor spinning. the car only idles out when the compressor is activated but runs fine when the ac is turned off. I live in Florida please help My car has 130000 miles. My car has a manual transmission. Hello, thank you for writing in.

When does an idle air control valve malfunction?

As soon as you start your car, the idle air control valve will immediately malfunction. If you happen to be away from home and this happens, the stalling will happen every couple of minutes in the beginning. You should be able to make it to the nearest mechanic in time before the engine stalls completely.

Can a faulty idle air control cause a car to stall?

Share it! A faulty idle air control (IAC) valve can cause a number of problems with your vehicle: 1. Incorrect idle speed: An IAC valve that sticks in the closed position will create an idle speed that’s too low. Your RPMs will drop way down the car may feel like it’s about to stall.

If the idle is low and inconsistent, it may be due to an issue with your idle control valve. Low idles could also be caused by vacuum leaks. 3 Look for signs of a vacuum leak.

What are the symptoms of a bad AC compressor?

One of the first signs which is really to recognize symptoms of bad AC compressor is the AC no longer blowing as cold as it did. A damaged or failing compressor will not be able to properly regulate the refrigerant flow in the AC system, and as a result, the AC will not function properly.

Why does my car misfire when I Turn on the AC?

Hello – the P0304 indicates, as you state, a persistent misfire on cylinder 4. This could be due to a bad plug or coil on that cylinder, or a clogged or leaky fuel injector, causing the misfire. “Reading” the color… Is there some trick to taking the coil pack off a spark plug? Hey there. The coil pack is not connected directly to the spark plug.

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