Car shuts off when I press A/C button

2007 LEXUS ES 350
200,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRAGEANDSAM38
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With the car running I push the A/C button and the car shuts off immediately.
Jul 30, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Does this only happen when at an idle? Does the A/C work when the vehicle is moving? Is there any noise associated with this when it happens?

I'm asking for a few reasons. If it's at idle only, the idle air control valve can be bad. If it happens at all times, the compressor could be locked up. However, I would think you would hear belt noise if that is the case.

Let me know.
Joe
Jul 30, 2020 at 1:12 PM
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