Why Does the Engine Sound Louder When the Car Air Conditioner is On?

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DiKeira
07/29/25 6:36pm
The reasons for the louder engine sound when the car air conditioner is on: dirty or stuck throttle valve, abnormal noise from the air conditioning pump, etc. Here are the detailed explanations: Dirty or stuck throttle valve: After the air conditioner is turned on, the compressor also starts working. The compressor is driven by the engine, so turning on the air conditioner increases the engine load. This means the engine needs to increase the throttle opening to allow more air intake. When the throttle valve has carbon deposits or is stuck, it can cause engine vibration and abnormal noise. This becomes more noticeable after the air conditioner is turned on. Abnormal noise from the air conditioning pump: There are two main reasons for abnormal noise from the air conditioning pump: the electromagnetic clutch and the bearings inside the air conditioning pump. The noise from the electromagnetic clutch is mainly caused by wear, which increases the gap. The noise from the air conditioning pump bearings is mainly due to insufficient lubrication. If these issues are not resolved in time, they can lead to the burning out of the air conditioning pump, making it unable to perform cooling tasks.
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