2001 chrysler sebring lxi coupe 3.0l with auto trans. I thought I would send this to the www and see what came up. it is serviced. I ahve pulled the fuse to the AC and get the same result when I press the AC button.
2006-07-16 18:02:13 · 10 answers · asked by 65fordguy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
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The freon charge is full.
The engine still runs while drving.
I have added lubricant to the system with a tool keeping the accelrator pedel set at about 2k rpm so when the ac is switched on it stays at about 1k rpm. Yes that is right about 1k rpm loss when the ac is switched on. What I do not understand it when the compressor is isolated electrically (plug disconnected) and the ac switch is pressed, the engine still dies. that is the part that is making me wonder. No doubt I have a compressor that is about to shell out, but what is with the electrical side of this system?
2006-07-18 07:10:28 · update #1
When the a/c is not on, there is no resistance being put onto the belts by the compressor. When you turn the a/c on, it creates friction to run the compressor. This makes your alternator and belt/pully system work harder. If you are able to, check to see what your alternator is putting out for voltage using a voltameter. Should be 12.5 - 13+ when over 2,500 rpms. 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 enginer to work harder and put alot of pressure against the main drive, or accessory belts causing your vehicle to die. Hope this helps
2006-07-16 18:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Sean B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your AC compressor may be seized up. Does the belt squeal as the engine dies? You may still have refrigerant in the line, and it will try to turn the pump on, but if it's stuck, it wont, and it will kill the engine.
2006-07-17 08:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by sethle99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems, that your air-condition-compressor is blocked, when you try to start the engine she is going to die, and you will smell the burning rubber of the transmission belt. if you don't need the AC,it is possible to put the compressor outside the circle with a smaller belt
2006-07-17 10:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by VanFan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-05 00:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U either got a stressed alternator which is very likely, cause air conditioners suck a lot of energy and that alternators old or ur blowin' fuses.
2006-07-16 18:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Xanthous 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a short circuit somewhere. Especially since you removed the fuse and it still happened.
2006-07-16 18:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a 2004 Sebring and it does the same exact thing...I'll let you know if I come up with the reason.
2006-07-21 13:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jason P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRST CHECK YOUR BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM. THE AIR CONDITIONER TAKES ALOT POWER OUT OF YOUR CAR. WHEN YOU USE IT.. YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK THE CLUTCH ON THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IT MAY NOT BE WORKING RIGHT ALSO.........GOOD LUCK
2006-07-16 18:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by diman_1955 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check ur water pump or see if your car has actualy got a/c and thats its not missing!
2006-07-17 00:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a BMW .its awful.
2006-07-16 20:59:14 · answer #10 · answered by chia1pharma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋