Does running AC in car drain battery?

Does running AC in car drain battery?

If you run the AC when the car is off, it not only puts a strain on the battery, it can completely drain it. Now, if the car is running, and barring no issues ( bad alternator etc), it puts a load on the battery, but the alternator is able to keep up with the demand.

How to turn climate control back on after dead battery?

Reconnect battery, start truck (with climate control still off) run truck for 2-3 minutes. Shut truck 2nd time, start truck again, then turn climate control on and it should work, if an actuator is not bad. My Buick used to do this occassionly and that put it back to work everytime.

What to do if your GM truck battery dies?

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Why does HVAC blow hot air after battery disconnect?

Vents blow hot air while all others blow cold. Seems to be common problem after battery disconnect. Many Internet posts. Tried removing hvac fuses for a few minutes and then start vehicle again and allow to recalibrate. Have tried this several times. works for a few minutes then blows hot air again.

Why does my drivers side window not work?

A smaller version of GM’s rebirth of the Hummer. Hard to start yesterday,drivers side window,power door locks wont work,either by buttons on both doors or on key fob.Other windows work! Replaced Battery checked door lock fuse,still no drivers side window or door locks. Answered! View the answer I have this problem too Is this a good question?

Reconnect battery, start truck (with climate control still off) run truck for 2-3 minutes. Shut truck 2nd time, start truck again, then turn climate control on and it should work, if an actuator is not bad. My Buick used to do this occassionly and that put it back to work everytime.

Can a car battery go dead from sitting?

If you expect your car battery to sit unused for more than a month, you should consider removing the battery and storing it away. Always store your battery at full charge. This will help prevent most damage and deterioration that can happen while in storage.

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Why is my a / C blowing hot air after battery change?

Turned the ac on and it made some motor noises (im sure it was the motors resetting on the actuators) within 30 sec cold air from both sides Ive experianced my a/c blowing hot air after battery disconnect. Turned key off and on a few times and this cleared things up.