-
Grand Future Air Dried Fresh Beef Dog Food
Air Dried Dog Food | Fresh Beef

Carnivore Diet for Dogs

Go Back   Automotive Forums Car Chat > Pontiac > Grand AM
Register FAQ Community
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 08-31-2006, 08:52 AM
dpinion dpinion is offline
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 10
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
97 Grand am sputtering when AC is on

Greetings,
I have a 97 GT with the 3.1L V6. The engine was replaced ~6 months ago and is running great. The problem comes in (seemingly) when I try to run the AC. The car will begin to sputter, and doesn't seem to want to accelerate when given more gas. The condition seems to get worse the longer I leave the AC on, and the car will eventually shut off. As soon as I turn the AC off it begins running smooth again. Any idea what it might be?

Thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-31-2006, 11:32 AM
GTP Dad GTP Dad is offline
Pontiac Guy
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 6,441
Thanks: 2
Thanked 82 Times in 78 Posts
Re: 97 Grand am sputtering when AC is on

There is a good possibility that the compressor is going bad and it is placing too much drag on the engine and causing it to run rough with the AC on. The only other item I can think of is a possible ECM issue that is not increasing the idle when the AC is on. Have it checked by a mechanic or an AC shop to at least get an opinion.
Reply With Quote
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums Car Chat > Pontiac > Grand AM


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:38 PM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts