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R53 shakes at idle with A/C on?

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Old May 1, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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R53 shakes at idle with A/C on?

Hey guys,

I turned on my A/c today, and when stopped at a stop light...it seems like the fan goes on and my car viabrates....

any idea's on what could be causing this? It's fine when driving, and fine with the A/C off...
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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The increased vibration in the steering wheel when the a/c compressor kicks in is usually
pretty mild. It's often more noticeable if you have put in poly engine mount inserts, or if
you've put in a engine mount damper, or if the hydraulic engine mount has gone south.
Could also happen if the compressor is on the way out.
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 07:27 PM
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I noticed this same issue immediately after one-balling my stock exhaust. A polished Megan cured it..
 
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