Can you turn on the air conditioner when the car is not started?

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DiRonan
07/29/25 4:26pm
You can turn on the air conditioner when the car is not started, but the air blown out by the blower is just the normal air inside the cabin. Here are the details about the car air conditioning system: 1. The car air conditioning compressor is driven by the engine power, so when the engine is not started, the compressor naturally does not work. 2. The car air conditioning system is a device that cools, heats, ventilates, and purifies the air inside the cabin, providing a comfortable environment for passengers, reducing driver fatigue, and improving driving safety. The air conditioning system has become one of the indicators to measure whether a car is fully equipped. 3. When the car is turned off, the air conditioning compressor does not work. The natural air blown by the blower is powered by the battery. If you keep the air conditioner on for a long time without starting the engine, the car battery will be depleted. In mild cases, the car may not start, and in severe cases, it may cause the battery to remain in a state of undercharge for a long time. This only applies to traditional fuel vehicles; new energy vehicles will not have this problem.
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