Engine Shudders when...., A/C turns on Options

[LatinKraze]

Does anyone have this problem. The car runs smooth but, when the A/C comes on the RPMs drop from 900-600 at idle. I also notice that i have to get on my gas alot harder when the A/C is on. On the highway, when the A/C starts i feel the pull. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this?

[Defgeph]

you only have 4 cylinders

This post has been edited by defgeph: May 4, 2004 - 8:01 PM

[LatinKraze]

I never had a 4 cylinder before, my first ride was a V8 ...so is this common?

This post has been edited by LatinKraze: May 4, 2004 - 7:59 PM

[Defgeph]

yeah mine does it too. When you turn the ac on it runs off the engine using a pulley. its just one more thing the little 4 cyl. has to power

[LatinKraze]

Okay dudes, thanks for the explanation. Makes alot of sense.

[fastgt]

Ummm.. thats not really all that true, when i turn my a/c its goes to 700-900 then goes right back to idle....unless my car is crazy you should check you timing, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and such

[KAMiX]

AC definately hits performance. Car will also idle a bit lower. Every small car in the world suffers this problem.

[macavely]

ever wonder why some high end sports cars A/C is not even an option.. cause the take away from the engines performance.. just uninstall the a/c and drive with your windows down ..

This post has been edited by macavely: May 5, 2004 - 4:14 AM

[LatinKraze]

I live in vegas bro, no A/C aint an option. Its 100 degrees by noon.

[chosen1]

Maybe it's a Toyota thing cause the same thing happens in my mother's Camry. It's a 4 cyl too though.

[Digndoug]

[bufferdan]

Its normal for all cars. In my 3000GT its like i loose half my power when i turn it on and it idles rough. I NEVER run it in that car. I cant stand too

This post has been edited by bufferdan: May 6, 2004 - 7:33 AM

[Teblhasa]

My car does the same thing! When I got in '01 it was fine, but the last year its been idling rough whenever the air is on, and sometimes it nearly kills. Yes, you will lose power with a/c, but it shouldn't affect the idle.

I am having an all-around problem with high idle and hard to start when warm, and someone suggested it might be the oxygen sensor. My car is currently at the mechanic's; I will let you know what they found out if it involves rough idle and a/c.

Anne

[Pali_playa]