AC Problems 2000 S10
July 26th, 2006, 9:53 PM
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AC Problems 2000 S10
I have a 2000 4.3L V6 S10 pickup. The AC is cold and does work, however, when I turn the AC on, the truck struggles to get to even 30 mph and guzzles gas like you wouldn't believe. Even if I wait until I get moving like on the freeway and then turn it on, you can just feel the truck suddenly struggling. The second I turn the AC off, the truck runs just fine. Is this an AC problem or an engine problem or what? Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated.
July 26th, 2006, 10:43 PM
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How much does it struggle? Do you have a tach. on yours? If so how many rpms does it drop?
I have a 2001 Sonoma with the V-6 and you feel my compressor kick on.
I have a 2001 Sonoma with the V-6 and you feel my compressor kick on.
July 26th, 2006, 11:23 PM
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It probably drops about 1,000 rpms. It just feels like something is really overworking itself so then I freak out and turn it off and the rpms instantly go back up and then the truck can move. It runs great until I turn that AC on for some reason.
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RE: AC Problems 2000 S10
Have you had the truck since it was new? My guess it that your a/c system has too much pressure in it. I would get that checked, other wise I would bet the bearings in the compressor is bad. It would be making alot of noise. I know you can get gauges at parts stores to check the pressure if you want to do it yourself
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