Why does my car vibrate when I have the AC on?
Why does my car vibrate when I have the 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.
Why is my air conditioning not working in my PT Cruiser?
When waiting for a traffic light the A/C vents start blowing warm and the compressor cycles very fast. (driving along is fine, ice cold air) I noticed the electric fan was not working. At home in the driveway it works perfect. It idles with the fan running and ice cold air out of the vents all day. Anyone else have this problem?
What’s the normal air pressure on a PT Cruiser?
When it reaches approximately 450 psi, the high side pressure switch cycles the compressor off for safety reasons. The normal operating pressure for the high side is about 150 – 200 psi. Not sure what is causing the pressure to rise so high, but it appears that there may be a blockage in the system restricting the refrigerant flow.
How much does it cost to replace timing belt on PT Cruiser?
Cost $180 to replace. One thing I learned is to call Chrysler (at their 800 number) and complain. When my timing belt broke at 85K miles, they agreed to pay half of the repair (since it didn’t last until 90K which is their recommendation per the owners manual.)
When waiting for a traffic light the A/C vents start blowing warm and the compressor cycles very fast. (driving along is fine, ice cold air) I noticed the electric fan was not working. At home in the driveway it works perfect. It idles with the fan running and ice cold air out of the vents all day. Anyone else have this problem?
How can I tell if my PT Cruiser A / C pump is broken?
Open the hood of your PT Cruiser and inspect the belt on the A/C pump. If the belt is broken, obviously this will prevent the compressor from working. However, the belt is a drive belt, so check the entire drive belt on the front of the engine for any signs of wear or deterioration. Check the teeth of the belt.
What makes up the a / C unit on a PT Cruiser?
The air conditioner in a Chrysler PT Cruiser keeps you cool in the summer; but if you don’t use it on a regular basis, you could end up with a malfunctioning unit. There are essentially three components that make up the Cruiser’s A/C unit: the air compressor, the drive belt and the HVAC integrated control unit.
What does high side pressure mean on a PT Cruiser?
When your high side pressure spikes to 400psi or higher, that could mean that you might have a bad radiator fan motor,or a bad fan relay. Also your engine may be overheating. on a 95 degree the high side pressure should be approxmately 275-300psi.
