Also all the variables are different. When the AC is not on, there is no resistance being put onto the belts by the compressor. We are changing the radiator fan switch today to see if that does anything. The IAC does that, but it would not cause the engine to die suddenly while you were driving down the interstate. I CHECKED FUSES AND RELAYS. It took 3 used replacement parts to find one that actually worked but I have had no problems since. Vehicle stalls while sitting … While driving on day I started getting a noise like the belt was squeaking but my ac light was flashing. Had told home set for a day and started again dr. Car dies. All in all it cost me $600 for the mechanics time and nothing for the part, although the claims specialist from the warranty company was a real jerk! Then all of a sudden it started blowing full blast, while the recirc, ac, rear defrost button lights all came on and were flashing...then it all turned off.... - 1996-2000 Honda Civic Subject: Engine Stalls When Air Conditioning Is Turned On at Idle … My problem is, it keeps shutting off on me while I'm driving! The batt light goes on and the entire instrument cluster (spedo fuel turbo temp etc ) shuts off .. when it's off the climate control won't work and the sun roof won't work . My 99 Honda Accord Cpe V6 shuts off frequentley. Registered. Oh, no, let’s replace the wiring harness. Genuine Ford Fluid XG-8 PTFE Lubricant - 3 oz. 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Floor dried, wet carpet or AC shut-off has not occurred again since. Colleen Tighe / … Luckily I’d taken out an extended warranty policy and they covered a used replacement panel. check all fuses to ignition and pcm .make sure they are not loose. Shuts off while driving. shuts off while driving sometimes start after 2hours. That’s not quite enough information to really pinpoint the problem. cable down to the engine and make sure it is very tight. Car runs fine, temperature is fine. Radio and everything is still on and fine, and the check engine light comes on. then when i turn the ac back off i can start the car again. Changing the wiring harness hooks and unhooks all the connectors and perhaps the problem will go away. This is an update and resolution of the problem I had. I have the same thought as JEM. If the AC is off then it wont do that. I noticed the fan was not blowing any air through the vents. AC shuts off and on while driving. 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