Monday, 12 May 2014

Will you blow the compressor if you start the engine with the ac on?

Will you blow the compressor if you start the engine with the ac on?
by compressor i assume you mean the air conditioning compressor. the simple answer is NO.

the compressor on all vehicles has a clutch which is activated by a solenoid that draws it in. that solenoid does not receive power until the engine and computer have run long enough to stabilize operations...generally 3-5 seconds. now on older vehicles (1950-1979) i am not 100% on their operations. in any case they won't operate until the voltage regulator stabilizes the power. it is not a mechanical engagement. therefore, again, no it will absolutely not blow your compressor.

even if it some how were to be stuck engaged and you started your engine unless there is a malfunction in the system it would still be just fine. it is a sealed system containing its own oil. failure by start-up is not possible.

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