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My engine surges when the AC is on, why?

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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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My engine surges when the AC is on, why? is this normal engine operation or do I have a problem that needs to be resolved? I recently had the system recharged with R134 but haven't done anything else to the system. any ideas?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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If the compresser is kicking on and off then the surger is from the load the compresser is causing
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If you have one of the earlier C4s and the frizbee has been removed, then this could be the problem .. Always list what year car we are talking about....WW
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Originally Posted by boonie c4
My engine surges when the AC is on, why? is this normal engine operation or do I have a problem that needs to be resolved? I recently had the system recharged with R134 but haven't done anything else to the system. any ideas?
Sorry it's a 94 Corvette 6SP.
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