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Question: Engine got hot when I turn on the AC.

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willon, 2.7L V6, Wichita, KS, June 23, 2010, 07:20
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When the car is running I can not use the AC. because after run for 20 minutes the engine got hot and I have to turn off the AC. My car

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    Bret Bodas June 23, 2010, 10:00
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    When you run the A/C there's a lot more heat that needs to be removed by the radiator and cooling fans. Check the cooling fan operation and the radiator performance to make sure they're doing their job. If they're OK, then you'll need to check the A/C pressures to make sure your high side pressure is OK.

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