Is it safe to have the AC on right when you start the car?

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Old 06-02-2003, 05:23 PM
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Is it safe to have the AC on right when you start the car?

?. cuz i have a 1991 accord and i purchased a remote start for it. will try to install it myself since i have all the time in the world. i installed the keyless entry and alarm myself so i figure i do the remote start myself too. since summer is around the corner, i would like to start the car with the AC on. is that bad for any part of the car....the engine, alternator, etc?
Old 06-02-2003, 05:25 PM
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Car these days no problem, but that older car, my guess is NO !
Old 06-02-2003, 05:28 PM
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I think the compressor waits a couple seconds after you start the car b4 it turns on.
Old 06-02-2003, 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
Car these days no problem, but that older car, my guess is NO !
Fab...no, it isn't a problem or NO, don't do it?
Old 06-02-2003, 05:53 PM
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He's saying it isn't a problem on the CL, and NO don't do it on older cars.
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You're car is fine to start with or without the AC. They've had AC on cars for a half-century .. and without problems.
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