A/C on causes car to vibrate...alot

Old 01-17-2016, 12:56 PM
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A/C on causes car to vibrate...alot

hey all

any suggestions on why when the a/c is on the car vibrates..not just a slight shake but can get bumpy...

just looking for reasons so i can have it looked at.im guessing idle but dont know how to adjust idle in these cars

thanks all
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Check the motor mounts, I've always had a slight vibration, but nothing that significant
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I second checking motor mounts...and if they donneed replacing, if you go aftermarket, remember the stiffer mounts might not help out with the a/c issue! I learning to live with stiffer motor mounts
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#1 is the idle scew, it may be cover up with sealant.

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thanks all for info
i bought a back engine mount cause the others were new about a year or so ago

in regards to the idle screw..didnt know about that! thanks
saving the picture to my phone

cheers all!
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