2008 Nissan Sentra enigine shut off

Tiny
GHONANI
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  • 2008 NISSAN SENTRA
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Enigine shuts completely off when driving with a/c on. After sitting with the engine off for several minutes, it starts back up. The engine stays cool and does not over heat. This only seems to occur when the a/c is on.
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 AT 5:31 PM

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Tiny
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When the a/c is on, do you hear any unsusal noises from underhood?
Next time it cuts off, turn the a/c off and then see if the engine will start immediately (without having to wait several minutes). If so, suspect that the a/c compressor clutch is starting to go bad (locking down). When this happens the compressor is much harder to turn and places a heavy burden on the engine which could cause ot to cut off.
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 AT 6:49 PM

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