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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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Its been happening for a while now and i took it to different shops to take a look but no one could tell me whats wrong. When i drive S2 while having the AC on i lose power. I need to step on the throttle alot more so that the car would drive. Does this happen to you guys S2?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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Of course!

The AC is a compressor. It takes quite a bit of power from the engine.

Completely normal.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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If it's a huge amount of loss, I would suspect the compressor is starting to seize.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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turn off the ac and put the top down lol jk i notice the same with mine it happens some cars are just more noticable
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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If it's taking so much power that it is concerning to you, I would replace the A/C compressor.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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thanks guys. im replace it over the weekend. do you guys know how much it cost to replace it?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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i'm trying to decide if this is a serious question or not...

but yeah...you'll lose power when the a/c is on. have you run the a/c before and now you're losing more power?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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i know you do lose power with ac on, but mines not really noticeable
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Mine isn't that noticeable either -- I would replace the A/C compressor
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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only time i notice mine is when im cruising at a steady speed, and then turn the AC on. once it kicks in i feel a slight drop in power, but nothing major.
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