1997 Mitsubishi Lancer vibrations when air conditioning is

1997 MITSUBISHI LANCER
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EMELEO
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Air Conditioning problem
1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 150000 miles
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my car vibrates a lot when i have the air conditioning on and select drive or reverse. the vibrating continues until i apply the accelerator. so if i stop at a light i have to nuetral the engine, the air condition is not very cool either.
Mar 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There should be an idle up system fitted so when the A/C is on the base idle is increased to cope with the load. have the system pressure tested as you may have a refrigerant leak causing temp problems.

mark (mhpautos)
Mar 10, 2008 at 5:05 AM
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