1997 Chrysler Town and Country

Tiny
DIANE J PIERCE
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  • 1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 18,600 MILES
EVERY TIME I AM DRIVING AND I TURN MY A/C ON, THE ENGINE WILL TOTALLY STOP AND LOCK UP AND I HAVE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER. I TURN THE A/C OFF AND LET IT COOL DOWN. WAIT MAYBE FIVE MINUTES AND THE VAN WILL START UP AND RUN FINE AS LONG AS I DON'T USE THE A/C
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 AT 4:36 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Hi DIANE J PIERCE. Welcome to the forum. Sounds like the compressor is locked up and needs to be replaced. Unplug the two-wire connector to the compressor clutch to prevent it from engaging. You won't get cold air, but the engine will no longer stall when you turn the AC on.

Caradiodoc
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 AT 6:50 PM

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