Hello, the check engine has been on then there is a trouble code stored in the engine computer. Your local auto parts store will scan the engine computer for free, just write down the code number and don't let them sell you any parts yet until we figure out what is going on with the vehicle.
The reason the condition gets worse with the A/C on is the A/C compressor puts a large load on the engine, and with it not running correctly the lack of power is much more noticeable. The codes that will be stored will have a letter on front of them top, for example P0300 is a powertrain random misfire code. The letter is important because it tells which system is setting the code.
What you are describing sounds like a possible Catalytic converter failure, which happens when too much unburned fuel exits into the exhaust (a rich mixture). But see what code(s) are stored first and we will go from there.
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Saturday, August 5th, 2023 AT 3:49 PM