While ac is on and the idling gage goes up even while in park

Asked by Pearline Jul 15, 2018 at 06:05 PM about the 2006 Nissan Cube

Question type: General

I have a Nissan cube and when turn the ac on the
idling gage goes up even while am in park want to
know what's the reason

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You are very observant. That is normal for the engine to speed up about 100 rpms when the A/C is on. This allows the compressor to turn faster, cooling system to run cooler and to help the engine better handle the extra load.

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