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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by ajimo54(m): 9:33pm On Apr 02, 2019
Yakeeboy:


Thanks I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks bro go and buy Benz! All these Japanese cars will always give you headache. Since I have been using my Benz I have not visited the mechanic for once despite traveling with the car every time. Since I have dropped all these Japanese cars I have said no to mechanics.

Some people just come to Nairaland to lie! Benz problems are by far more enormous than Toyota!

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by lwise(m): 9:34pm On Apr 02, 2019
okeyscrib:
You need to give more information.

Was there any significant change or repair carried on lately?

No significant change aside Ringling.Ive been having this experience since last year. Ordinarily, if I am driving the car, the fist 7 minutes is always cool, once I start entering traffic, na so wahala go start, even without AC. It becomes worse when I switch ON the AC.

Is lexus E 350 a good/durable car
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by lwise(m): 9:36pm On Apr 02, 2019
aaronson:
He could be right, Tires could be the culprit sometimes. Sort of a drag when accelerating.

Got new tyres last year, not Tyre at all.
I really meant the car doesn't move fast whenever the AC is on, it drags, act as if it's carrying load higher than its capacity.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by eghevaare: 9:37pm On Apr 02, 2019
What kind of Benz are you talking about Yankeeboy?
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by ogtavia(m): 9:37pm On Apr 02, 2019
Lakside1955:
That's why I always prefer someone to go for a good grade car, all this 400,000 car won't help lipsrsealed
.

Bro, thank God for yourself oh. All fingers aren't equal.

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by lwise(m): 9:39pm On Apr 02, 2019
ocean77:


Bros Iwise, in this your situation, the only suspect is IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. The valve is weak and can't supply enough air into the engine when your car is idling thats why your car shut of in traffic with AC on. except if it shut down on motion too, that is the first thing i recommend you check first. ADVISE IS TO REPLACE.

You might be right, I'll try to change it. What's the Ladipo name for this part. Make them no go damage my car ooo
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Nobody: 9:47pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:


Got new tyres last year, not Tyre at all.
I really meant the car doesn't move fast whenever the AC is on, it drags, act as if it's carrying load higher than its capacity.
Did you have any reason to change your compressor, if you did, the one currently in your car isn't suitable for your car. Don't neglect your fuel syetem as well(injector, fuel pump, fuel filter). What's the colour of your tailpipe smoke?

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Nobody: 9:52pm On Apr 02, 2019
Which benz?

Yakeeboy:


Thanks I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks bro go and buy Benz! All these Japanese cars will always give you headache. Since I have been using my Benz I have not visited the mechanic for once despite traveling with the car every time. Since I have dropped all these Japanese cars I have said no to mechanics.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by lwise(m): 10:00pm On Apr 02, 2019
aaronson:
Did you have any reason to change your compressor, if you did, the one currently in your car isn't suitable for your car. Don't neglect your fuel syetem as well(injector, fuel pump, fuel filter). What's the colour of your tailpipe smoke?
I changed the compressor
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by fiveplus5: 10:00pm On Apr 02, 2019
Bro, if you are in Lagos let me link you up with my Mechanic.

07032738176 (WhatsApp only)
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by cevek11: 10:02pm On Apr 02, 2019
As you on the AC , no be to 'cool down'?
The car de cool down na, where are you rushing to
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by bigdaddycool018: 10:07pm On Apr 02, 2019
The firing order of the car is not normal, u need to cheek it.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by erico2k2(m): 10:07pm On Apr 02, 2019
SarkinYarki:


Oga your engine warranty ends at 100 thousand and your engine is measured completely depreciated at 150 thousand KM or 4 years which ever comes first ..Any other thing na jare from there , if engine block break at high speed from there you cannot use any car manufacturer
Please tell me where it states ur Engine has 100K miles as warranty
And please tell me at what mileage I am meant to change my Timing chain in my Range Rover Sport.?
Toyotas and Hyundai come with 5 years unlimited miles warranty .!
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by joinnow: 10:09pm On Apr 02, 2019
stefanweeks:
When my car started giving sleepless night after my timing chain cut and was replaced

I said to myself, WEEKS you are too young for car troubles

I sold the vehicle, saved up some money and got a far better one

So my n!gga, ARE YOU TOO YOUNG TO EXPERIENCE CAR TROUBLES?
Hope you declare the issue to the new buyer
No lie...God is watching
Don't forget the golden rule
Reason I always believe 90% of those selling their cars in Nigeria is because the car is giving them trouble

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by oluseg2: 10:22pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:


The engine was ringed recently.I always have issue with the car jacking and vibrating as if the plugs are bad.I recently changed the plugs,service the engine but the situation remains the same . For the 1st 7 minutes of driving,hardly experience any issue.After sometime the car starts misbehaving and get worst if the AC is on.

I'm just tired cry cry

Try and clean the throttle body
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by vicdom(m): 10:23pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:


The engine was ringed recently.I always have issue with the car jacking and vibrating as if the plugs are bad.I recently changed the plugs,service the engine but the situation remains the same . For the 1st 7 minutes of driving,hardly experience any issue.After sometime the car starts misbehaving and get worst if the AC is on.

I'm just tired cry cry
Guy I had exactly the same experience with yours after my top cylinder gasket was changed. It was later found out that some valves in some cylinders were stiffened already. The repairer had to bring the top down again and it was fixed approximately. No matter how old your engine can be, it's compression can still carry AC. Don't mind what some people are saying. The problem of that car is firing system. Not all the cylinders are working. So take back that car to the repairer so that he can bring it down and start afresh. He must have coupled your work in a hurry.

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Akiika: 10:35pm On Apr 02, 2019
tyup:

That's a bad occurrence now u need to change the battery
Battery?.....Jeeeeeezus!
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by pimper24: 10:51pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:
I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks
c check the timing chain. It could be weak or bad especially if there s a sound from it.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by GloryFriday: 10:53pm On Apr 02, 2019
What type of Benz and year s model are you using or can you recommend that can give that kind of peace of mind.

Thanks bro go and buy Benz! All these Japanese cars will always give you headache. Since I have been using my Benz I have not visited the mechanic for once despite traveling with the car every time. Since I have dropped all these Japanese cars I have said no to mechanics.[/quote]
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Greystone: 10:53pm On Apr 02, 2019
alezzy13:


Na wa. Just learning this today. So this 'ringing' is really bad news? Yet the way it's promoted by automechs

Several years ago my 2nd car was blowing white smoke thru the exhaust. Mechanics said the rings needed to be changed. My uncle advised me to get a new engine but I decided to be frugal and cut costs. I suffered for some months after changing the rings. Horrible fuel economy.
Honda civic oh...
Always smelling fuel inside the car.
I finally changed the engine. That was wen I experienced peace of mind.

Take my advice: don’t waste ur time and money changing the rings and top gasket.
Change the engine.
Thank me later.

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by zealadjay(m): 10:58pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:
I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks

Your car no lyk better thing..

I guess AC dey disturb am 4 im brain box...
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by chozzy: 11:13pm On Apr 02, 2019
SleakBuzzPR:


I had this same issue with my Honda 08 last year. Once the AC comes on, it loses speed, vibrates violently on slow running and shuts the engine off. I get to restart everytime and it made me not use AC in traffic for months.

It damaged my wallet cos I spent heavy trying to resolve the issue. I changed virtually all related parts and nothing helped until I met a God-sent mechanic who was able to resolve the issue.

I could help you with his contact. His workshop is at Oworonshoki.


And you could not ask your mechanic what he worked on to solve the problem?
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by johnaruson(m): 11:33pm On Apr 02, 2019
Inbox me for the simple solution to the car. If you on AC and the car slows down. I have the remedy.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Nobody: 11:34pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:


The engine was ringed recently.I always have issue with the car jacking and vibrating as if the plugs are bad.I recently changed the plugs,service the engine but the situation remains the same . For the 1st 7 minutes of driving,hardly experience any issue.After sometime the car starts misbehaving and get worst if the AC is on.

I'm just tired cry cry
I feel your engine is loosing compression.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by voyy: 11:50pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:
I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks

Its probaably the fuel pump, get a new one. just 2500 for the one in cartoon or 3500 for the one in a big tin.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by asaju10(m): 11:53pm On Apr 02, 2019
lwise:
I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks
It happened to my car of recent , all i did was i changed doz conjoined cables on d plug usually come in four numbers...
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by izymayakie080: 12:06am On Apr 03, 2019
From my own little experience....is ur idle speed normal? If ur cold idle speed is too low, there is every possibility u experience such. Check air intake filter n clean, service ur throttle body n or check ur air control verve sensor . Those are culprits

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Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Oluromantic: 12:14am On Apr 03, 2019
lwise:
I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks
Hope all these response won't confuse you. I even saw someone say go change ur engine.... Lol. I just bought a new compressor for my ac too, its a peugeout 206 but it was confirmed by 2 experts that its old and leaking.

In my opinion, the prob ure facing has nothing to do with ur engine or fuel pump so long the car moves well without ac. Its either the compressor has been worked upon or u changed ur battery recently and the capacity of the one u bought is not enough to bear the ac load or perhaps the one there presently is old and reducing in function.. A slight reduction in speed when ac is on is normal or inability to climb a high slope when ac is on..is also normal. But bringing the car to a halt simply means ur car has very little or no compression. So I'll suggest u change d battery if its a low maH capacity or old one. U can use a stronger battery to test it first. Try that before you work in ur compressor or any other ac unit to avoid worsening things.
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by staneless(m): 12:21am On Apr 03, 2019
Yakeeboy:


Thanks I always have this unpleasant experience anytime I switch on my AC (Hyundai Accent 2008).At times in traffic the car stops completely,I have to switch OFF the car then ON it back.

Can anyone help with the possible solution.

Thanks bro go and buy Benz! All these Japanese cars will always give you headache. Since I have been using my Benz I have not visited the mechanic for once despite traveling with the car every time. Since I have dropped all these Japanese cars I have said no to mechanics.


Before you start praising Benz, check their engine failure rate compared to that of top Japanese car brands (Honda & Toyota) grin grin

Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by chozzy: 12:27am On Apr 03, 2019
asaju10:
It happened to my car of recent , all i did was i changed doz conjoined cables on d plug usually come in four numbers...



What cables?
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by staneless(m): 12:28am On Apr 03, 2019
Oluromantic:

Hope all these response won't confuse you. I even saw someone say go change ur engine.... Lol. I just bought a new compressor for my ac too, its a peugeout 206 but it was confirmed by 2 experts that its old and leaking.

In my opinion, the prob ure facing has nothing to do with ur engine or fuel pump so long the car moves well without ac. Its either the compressor has been worked upon or u changed ur battery recently and the capacity of the one u bought is not enough to bear the ac load or perhaps the one there presently is old and reducing in function.. A slight reduction in speed when ac is on is normal or inability to climb a high slope when ac is on..is also normal. But bringing the car to a halt simply means ur car has very little or no compression. So I'll suggest u change d battery if its a low maH capacity or old one. U can use a stronger battery to test it first. Try that before you work in ur compressor or any other ac unit to avoid worsening things.

So when your car has little or no compression, na battery you go change? SMH
Re: My Car Speed Reduces Whenever I Switch On The AC by Navi(m): 1:09am On Apr 03, 2019
lwise:


The engine was ringed recently.I always have issue with the car jacking and vibrating as if the plugs are bad.I recently changed the plugs,service the engine but the situation remains the same . For the 1st 7 minutes of driving,hardly experience any issue.After sometime the car starts misbehaving and get worst if the AC is on.

I'm just tired cry cry

Just change your cars plugs and it’s head terminals.

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