While driving the car with the A/C on the car's RPMs go up and down making the car slow down and speed up. The A/C works fine it's cold as can be it's just the car jumps and lurches while driving. When I turn off the A/C it's fine. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem?
2006-10-08 06:58:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Actually yes the AC was recently charged I believe 3 or 4 months ago. So it could be that it was over charged?
2006-10-08 14:10:40 · update #1
The air conditioner works by the engine turning the compressor. As the compressor's clutch kicks in and back off, you'll notice a difference in the car's power. The 96 Cavalier has a 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine, and a load like the ac compressor is substantial enough to make the car 'bog down', especially on hills.
The only real fix is to get a car witha larger engine, or go with open windows instead of ac.
2006-10-08 07:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using the A/C is hard on a car, especially one with such a small engine. Its a huge power drain.. ever notice a similar effect with the rear window defrost in the winter?
Power down those windows and let the wind take over, more environmentally friendly anyway..
Cheers!
2006-10-13 22:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's probably normal.
It takes a lot of power to run an Air Conditioner Compressor.
Any vehicle will lose some amount of power while the compressor cycles.
2006-10-09 11:33:32 · answer #3 · answered by chevygirl440 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the AC been worked on recently? If it is overcharged, it will cause this concern as the compressor will be more difficult to turn.
2006-10-08 19:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by frank k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air idle control,is causeing that. Also make sure you have your timeing chain replaced every80 to 100k. It will run like a top
2006-10-08 14:02:36 · answer #5 · answered by Stoner 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SOUNDS LIKE THE FAST IDLE SWICTH
2006-10-08 14:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by blackbutton100 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
awww to bad
2006-10-08 14:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by chef spicey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you poor bloke
2006-10-08 13:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stuart is exactly right.....
2006-10-12 04:48:54 · answer #9 · answered by chevy_angel_77 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋