2002 Saturn Vue Put Defrost On Engine Stalls

2002 SATURN VUE
123,000 MILES
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CHOCOLATE5
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This also happens when I run the A/C engine stalls.
Jun 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would suspect a bad ac compressor. it may be locking up and stalling the motor.

have it checked to confirm.

Roy
Jun 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one you can check the ac compressor yourself.With the engine turned off and after it has cooled down see if you can turn the center of the ac clutch freely.
Jun 1, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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CHOCOLATE5
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So what does it mean if the ac clutch does not move freely.
Jun 1, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the center of your ac clutch doesnt move freely then your ac compressor is siezed up.That would explain your engine shutting off when turning the ac on.
Jun 1, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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CHOCOLATE5
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So then the compressor would have to be replace, or not use the ac or defrost. The heat works with no problems.

Is there a way to disconnect the ac compressor.
Jun 1, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Easiest way would be to pull the fuse.
Jun 1, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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CHOCOLATE5
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Ok where is that fuse located at.
Jun 1, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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In the under hood fuse box labeled a/c.
Jun 1, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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