# A/c problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problems/5053>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** airconditioning, engines\
**Created:** [September 24, 2007, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problems/5053 "2007-09-24T01:04:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![dflevin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@dflevin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dflevin)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problems/5053/1 "2007-09-24T01:04:54Z")

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this is a re-submission of an earlier question concerning a/c on my 2000 honda crv (159+k miles). A/C falters as engine begins lunging slightly accompanied by rising temp gauge. Engine and engine temp do fine when I drive without a/c. I’m hoping its just a fan belt… any suggestions as I wait to hear from the mechanic?

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2007, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-problems/5053/2 "2007-09-24T01:52:27Z")

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Make sure the radiator cooling fans are operative with the AC on. If they’re not, the high side pressure will spike upwards and this could cause a lunging feeling with the AC on.