What Causes Steering Wheel Vibration When the Air Conditioning is Turned On?
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The reasons for steering wheel vibration after turning on the air conditioning: 1. A dirty throttle body can cause slight engine vibration, which is usually not noticeable. However, when the air conditioning is turned on, the engine load increases, amplifying the vibration; 2. If the vehicle has insufficient power, especially in automatic transmission models, the engine may struggle at high RPMs. Adding a high-power air conditioning system can exacerbate steering wheel vibration. This is particularly common in small-displacement naturally aspirated engines; 3. A faulty air conditioning compressor can cause vibration, accompanied by symptoms like no cold air output despite the blower running. If both issues occur, there's a 90% chance the compressor is the problem. A car's air conditioning system consists of a compressor, condenser, throttle valve, evaporator, fan, and necessary control components, designed to regulate cabin temperature and humidity for passenger comfort.