# Car jerks when a/c is on

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota, camry\
**Created:** [January 31, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710 "2011-01-31T14:44:27Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![ayon17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@ayon17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayon17)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710/1 "2011-01-31T14:44:27Z")

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Car Jerks when a/c is on and acceleration becomes jam power steering and brakes becomes harder then normal situation (a/c is off). Why? I have Camry Prominent 2.5L 1992 model.

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710/2 "2011-01-31T15:04:59Z")

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If the AC compressor is seizing up it could cause these problems.

I suggest you have an automotive HVAC expert look at the car and test the AC system.

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**Author:** ![ayon17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@ayon17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayon17)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710/3 "2011-02-01T18:22:34Z")

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dash board light which is just below the heat meter is on while driving. when the heat meter is in middle or slight less from half the car is okay and water comes to an empty but the acceleration and everything becomes okay. Beside today i drove 45 km without a/c and all the problems are coming which were seen with the a/c on … what is the exact probelm???

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710/4 "2011-02-01T18:28:51Z")

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I think you should check the level of coolant in the radiator.

You will have to consult the owner’s manual to tell you the meaning of the light, but no warning lights should be on while you are driving.

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**Author:** ![ayon17](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@ayon17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ayon17)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-jerks-when-a-c-is-on/60710/5 "2011-02-02T11:36:00Z")

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i always checq the level of coolant and if less i fill it but problems occurs… and the dash board light i got dat if tail light fails den it appears