Why does my car idle rough when I turn on the air conditioner?

Why does my car idle rough when I turn on the air conditioner?

A rough idle when the air conditioning is on may be caused by: A faulty or dirty IAC valve. A dirty throttle body. A faulty cooling or condenser fan.

Why does my car shake when I turn on AC?

Shaking with the a/c on can be caused by a number of reasons. The a/c compressor puts a lot of strain on the engine because the compressor is similar to being a small engine itself. If that does not happen, then the additional drag can cause a low,shaky idle and even cause the engine to stall.

Can AC cause car to shake?

A malfunctioning AC compressor makes the vehicle shake when the AC is on, and in extreme cases, it can make the engine stall. AC compressor shaking is a major sign that tells you that the system at the verge of failing.

Why does my car idle rough when the AC is on?

A rough idle when the air conditioning is on may be caused by: A faulty or dirty IAC valve A dirty throttle body A faulty cooling or condenser fan

Why does my car air conditioner keep turning on and off?

So next time that your air conditioner compressor rapidly turns on and off in your car, it may not be due to low freon levels – but because it is over-charged! Those cheap low-pressure testers that come with the charge kits only tell you part of the story.

What to do when your AC is on in a Toyota?

Open the throttle blade carefully. Clean the throttle blade and the surrounding bore. Do not scrub, let the solvent do the work, no scratches are allowed on the polished bore. After cleaning start the engine and let it idle for at least 20 minutes while the system learns it’s new throttle position. This vehicle should relearn on its own.

Why is my air conditioner compressor cycling on and off?

The air conditioner compressor was rapidly cycling on and off. I turned the A/C off and stopped putting R-134a into it becuase the compressor cycling was almost causing the car to die from the load it was putting on the engine. Onto Google I went.