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Question: Why does my car overheat when I use the AC?

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LGX, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Riverside, CA, July 04, 2010, 19:53
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My 2000 Cabrio starts to overheat as soon as I turn on the AC. At the shop they changed the thermostat, the thermostat housing and flushed the cooling system. If anyone knows what else can they check for please help.

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    Visitor, July 13, 2010, 14:52

    MAKE SURE THE SECOND ELECTRIC FAN TURNES ON WHEN YOU PUT ON THE A/C OTHERWISE THE ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT WITH THE EXTRA LOAD PUT ON BY THE A/C COMPRESSOR. I HOPE THIS HELPS

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    pettay October 23, 2010, 07:17
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    radiator may be restricted

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    Visitor, November 20, 2010, 08:26

    ur compresor is brkn it turn

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