Overheating when AC is turned on

1999 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER
112,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICKASH57
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The van only overheats when the A/C is on. What causes that? Thanks. It stays in the middle when A/C is off.
Jul 8, 2018 at 5:57 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

There a couple of reasons.

1. AC cooling fan for the condenser not working.

2. Radiator clogged with debris.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Jul 8, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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