low engine power when air conditioner is on

1997 ACURA INTEGRA
188,900 MILES • 1.8L
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SEAN MCCRAW
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Car lags when fan is turned on when air conditioner is running.
Aug 4, 2016 at 7:04 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The air conditioning compressor is a load on the engine. That is expected and normal. If it is excessive in your vehicle, that may reflect issues with the way the engine is running and the mechanical condition of the engine.
Aug 5, 2016 at 5:56 AM
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