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In a car the heat usually comes from engine "waste heat". You just need to be running the engine.
The compressor is part of the air conditioner, which is used for cooling not heating.
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∙ 2017-01-07 02:31:40
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∙ 2017-01-07 02:19:57The compressor is not needed for basic heat.
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Your car idles up and down when ac is on?
Probably because the compressor is cycling on and off to maintain temperature without freezing. Compressor on car runs slower RPM, compreesor cuts out and RPMs go up.
Does driving without a heat shield damage a car?
Driving without a heat shield may damage the car. It can damage the car by melting any gaskets (rubber hoses), and electrical wires close to it.
Can a car run without a condenser?
Without an AC condenser, yes. I advise disconnecting the AC compressor so it won't run dry on lubricant.
Does running the heater in the car burn gas?
No. A car heater gets its heat from the motor and uses no extra gas at all, unlike a car's air conditioner which does use more gas.
Should you heat your car in winter?
no you shouldn't because the cold air that your engine sucks up can quit your engine and stop running
Why is your car's air conditioner blowing hot air if it already has freon?
Compressor not running?Heater control in heat position?
Why does your car heat up when you turn on your air conditioner?
the compressor is places a drag on the engine,as a result it would generate more heat but the car should not be overheating. The fan motors should be on when the a/c is running.
I have a 1980 Chevy Camaro and I want to take the compressor off and run it without it. Does anyone know of something I can put in place of the compressor to run my belt on?
tell them you want a belt for your car with out compressor. from harmonic balancer to wat ever else is running on your belt..
Why does your heater in your car only heat when you are driving?
The heater in your car uses waste heat from the engine to heat the car. When the engine is not running there is no heat to distribute.
Why would a 1997 Chrysler LHS car make a whirring noise when I accelerate while the Ac is running.?
A/C compressor? A/C compressor?
Why does ford freestyle air conditioning only work when the car is running?
because the compressor must be running to circulate the refrigerant in the system
What are the examples of mechanical to heat energy?
running the car
Why does 92 town car air compressor come on when engine is off key removed?
why the compressor keeps running whil the key is out is because it is trying to keep the car at the level ride height
Information center says compressor off no charge could that keep it from starting 1990 Seville?
That won't keep the car from starting, but will keep the A/C compressor from running.
Can you replace the AC clutch on a 2004 Honda accord without replacing the compressor?
My car is going through the same issue with the A/C. You CAN replace the compressor clutch without replacing the compressor, but the caveat is that you can't tell if the compressor is any good without a clutch. So basically you are gambling that the compressor will still be good by only replacing the clutch. Hope this helps!
How do i know if the compressor is running on dodge neon 2000?
You have a cycling clutch compressor. Turn the AC on max, let the car for five minutes or so, go look at the compressor. You should see the clutch engaging and disengaging the compressor as the pressure builds and drops.
Auto compressor repair cost?
How Much Does Car A/C Compressor Repair and Replacement Cost? Car a/c compressor replacement costs about $994 for a car a/c compressor with average prices of a car a/c compressor ranging from $842 for a compressor to $1146 for a car a/c compressor in the US for 2020, according to Repairpal
