Tinker Bell

does anyone else notice their car to suddenly run different after turning on their A/C?? Like me for example im driving down the road and flip the A/C on and I feel the car jerk a little (noticably though) and it than runs somewhat different as if I was carrying more weight. Is this just my poop of a car or is it normal (which I doubt)??

S2Kev

Depends, what rpm is your engine turning at when you hit the a/c button?

FDragger

its called lack of torque. very common for hondas

mobstersmoke

It's just your poop of a car! :chuckles: :yes: :lmao: :db:

Tinker Bell

and this thing doesnt have a tach so I wouldnt know.




even worse its a 01 plymouth neon hnoes:

S2Kev

It could be just drag because of the a/c compressor or because you're turning the compressor on at high rpm.

The compressor has a magnetic clutch, so when it engages, it could be kind of rough since it has to get up to speed with the pulley.

axemansean

Yes I tell my friends that I am gonna hit the turbo when I turn off the ac. Thats why I seldom if ever drive with the ac running. Stop go traffic, hills, ac and never going higher than 2nd gear doesn't do wonders for my gas mileage.

Tinker Bell

yes when stopping or backing up slowly the car almost wants to stall :wtf: at least im not alone with this problem h:

axemansean

Yes you need to give it more gas. Us Honda owners don't have gobs of power so when the ac is running it takes up a good deal of power.

Tinker Bell

so I basically have to swith the A/C on before I turn on the car :dunno: