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Actually, when the AC is turned on, the compressor clutch is engaged and requires more force from the engine to turn it via the belt. The only part that uses much electricity is the fan blower but the power for that comes from the alternator/battery which is always on when the car is running.
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Should the Car lose power when ac is on?
Some, yes. When the A/C is on, the clutch is engaged on the compressor and now the car motor needs to turn it via the belt. Typically, the smaller the engine, the more you will notice a power decrease when the A/C is turned on.
Turn your ac on your car slows down?
yes it does AC needs some power from engine so it happens....
Why do AC reduce performance of car?
takes extra RMP to turn the compressor. therefore loss in power.
Why does car turn off when you turn on the ac?
The ac pump may be seized up.
How do you recharge your a Lincoln ac?
turn the car on
What would cause the AC not to turn on?
No power.
Is car power AC or DC?
DC
How much amount of fuel is consumed in running car AC in India?
A/c uses about 100 cc of your car engine power. Therefore in a 1000 cc car, you lose about 10% power to the A/c and about 5 km less per gallon petrol.
Ac on peugeot 307 comes on when start car how do you turn off?
If you have the defroster on, the ac comes on automatically.
Why does my car over heat everytime you turn on the ac?
You have a blocked radiator.
What is a DC AC inverter used for?
A DC/AC power inverter is used to convert DC, the power that comes from a car's battery, into AC, the kind of power that is supplied to a home and used to power larger electronics.
Does a car use DC or AC power?
the car use dc current dear
