Q: 2002 oldsmobile silhouette stalls and won't start for when I use AC, but runs fine when Ac is not used
2002 olds silhouette. Van stall and won't start for about 30 minutes when I use my AC. If I don't use my AC the car run fine.
I've been driving it for the last six months without Ac and never broke down. Yesterday I had to use it, I broke down for abt half an hour. When it finally started I was able to continue driving without AC no issues.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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