While using my air conditioning my car has less power and almost stalls out while idling. What causes this?

(2010-05-30 09:34:02)

1. Crystal Says: Its a 2000 Ford Focus. Just had transmission work done on it. I dont know if this was a problem pre-work or not because it wasnt warm enough for the ac.

2. Dave87gn Says: the ac runs off the engine..its additional drag. perhaps your engine isnt working at full efficiency, and the added strain stalls it

get a tune up

3. LeAnne Says: You should have this checked - the computer is programmed to compensate for the extra load when the AC compressor engages and should maintain the idle speed.

4. Dan Says: The AC compressor takes power from the engine to run, this shows up as drag.

5. Penn Says: It's a drag on engine and decreases the mileage in city driving.

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