1985 Cadillac Fleetwood engine shutting off while driving.

49,000 MILES • 4.1L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARVINGESLER
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When I turn on the AC the engine turns off.
Jul 13, 2014 at 9:33 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC II
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MAYBE THE COMPRESSOR IS LOCKED UP

ALL IS FINE TILL

THE A/C CLUTCH ENGAGES-IT'S PULLEY THEN STOPS TURNING, THEN THE BELT WON'T TURN

HEATER SETTINGS W/ DEFROST MODES WILL ALSO ENGAGE THE A/C CLUTCH

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU FIND

THE MEDIC
Jul 13, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the engine idle speed low? If you keep your foot on the gas, does the compressor engage and turn normally?
Jul 13, 2014 at 1:19 PM
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