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Posted on Feb 11, 2011

When i turn my heater fan on does the air compressor come on and why would the car shake

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The air compressor will come on if you have the defroster on. Most vehicles run the ac with the defrost to dehumidify or dry the air blowing on your windsheild. The compressor being on at idle could cause the car to idle slower and rougher which could be the shaking you are talking about.

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