i lose tremendous power when..

[fakename 10+ year member]

i turn my a/c on. i turn it on, and it feels like im pulling a trailer. turn it off, its fine. anyone know whats up?

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[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Your compressor for your A/C is ******* horsepower out of your motor. This is usually BAD, it could mean the compressor is about to die....

 

[bibby 5,000+ posts]

Your compressor for your A/C is ******* horsepower out of your motor. This is usually BAD, it could mean the compressor is about to die....

Lies. It is perfectly normal to have some hp loss when you kick on the AC. because of the first reason you said. It doesnt mean your are fixing to lose your compressor, unless its a big big big hp loss.

IE: I can tell a difference, but nothing like having a trailor behind me.

 

[Silver 10+ year member]

My voltmeter drops, that is all.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

Your compressor for your A/C is ******* horsepower out of your motor. This is usually BAD, it could mean the compressor is about to die....

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Can't say that I have ever owned or operated a car that the A/C being on with the compressor being engaged didn't make a power difference.

Every accessory that is driven by a belt from the motor draws power, guy. Your alternator, the A/C compressor, everything...

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gifCan't say that I have ever owned or operated a car that the A/C being on with the compressor being engaged didn't make a power difference.

Every accessory that is driven by a belt from the motor draws power, guy. Your alternator, the A/C compressor, everything...

I am saying if it is taking away large amounts of HP then there is a problem with the compressor. We had a pickup truck that this happened to, when you turned the A/C it was like someone put an engine brake in the motor....

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

I think that is normal.

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

how much are compressors

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Lies. It is perfectly normal to have some hp loss when you kick on the AC. because of the first reason you said. It doesnt mean your are fixing to lose your compressor, unless its a big big big hp loss.

IE: I can tell a difference, but nothing like having a trailor behind me.

Obviously it takes away some, but he said it makes it feel like he is pulling a trailor, which means it's taking away more than it should.

If your compressor is starting to lock up, which they can, then it could take away that much HP from the motor. Which means there is a PROBLEM!!!!

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

Yep, and some cars can't handle the extral load lol. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

I had a subaru back in the early 90's, I'd have to turn the A/C off to get going from a stop, and up hills.

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

Yep, and some cars can't handle the extral load lol. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif
I had a subaru back in the early 90's, I'd have to turn the A/C off to get going from a stop, and up hills.

yeah i pretty much have to do that too so the driver behind me doesnt get pissed for me going so slow

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

how much are compressors

Depending on the vehicle they can range from $300 to $700, sadly.

 

[fakename 10+ year member]

Depending on the vehicle they can range from $300 to $700, sadly.

wow, seems like ill be pulling trailers all summer then.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

They are expensive:crazy:

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

wow, seems like ill be pulling trailers all summer then.

Or you could just turn the A/C off.... It'll save on gas... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif