1997 Honda Civic

1997 HONDA CIVIC
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DONJULIO
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i have 97 honda civic 4 cyl

it drive fine, but if am doing 45 or 50 mph and i turn on the A/C the car goes from 50 to 35 mph. it goes really slow when i turn on the AC. the car lost power, am asking myself if its a fuel pressure problem,or spark plug, air filter ect....i need help
May 5, 2010 at 1:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, have the A/C compressor check out as it may be loading up there engine due to be some what seized, is there any belt noise when you turn on the A/C?

Mark (mhpautos)
May 5, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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DONJULIO
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there is no belt noise when i turn one the AC, it just that the car feel heavy it likes there's a load on it.
May 6, 2010 at 3:02 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Will the car roll easily in neutral, i am wondering if you have a dragging brake?

Mark (mhpautos)
May 6, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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