When the air conditioner is on, the temperature gauge goes hot. Can I drive short distances without turning on the air conditioner?
Jul 22, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Hot temperature gauge when air conditioner is on?
2009 FORD MUSTANG
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,
Does this only happen when the AC is on? If that is the case, without using the AC, it should be okay.
Have you checked to make sure the engine coolant is full? Also, do you notice the radiator cooling fans turn on when it is hot? Will it overheat if you are driving at highway speeds with the A/C on?
Here is a link you may find helpful:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
Let me know exactly what is happening.
Take care,
Joe
Does this only happen when the AC is on? If that is the case, without using the AC, it should be okay.
Have you checked to make sure the engine coolant is full? Also, do you notice the radiator cooling fans turn on when it is hot? Will it overheat if you are driving at highway speeds with the A/C on?
Here is a link you may find helpful:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
Let me know exactly what is happening.
Take care,
Joe
Jul 22, 2023 at 10:14 PM
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