Why does my car overheat when I use the AC?

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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.

LGX in Riverside CA

Jul 5, 2010

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