High RPM = Bad for A/C Compressor?

[Z2TT]

Hello,

My car has a Denso Wobble plate type compressor with 5 or 6 Pistons.

1. Accelerating while having the A/C on, will this put a lot of strain on the compressor and cause it to fail quickly?

2. What about turning the A/C on while the engine is operating at high RPM, as in while accelerating I push the a/c switch, Will this cause the Clutch to burn out as it engages or cause damage to the compressor?

Thanks.

[river]

Hi,

I assume it is the air-con that came with the car? There is no problem with high rpm affecting the air-con. It's designed to run through the entire rev range that the engine can deliver, so I wouldn't be concerned about high revs causing it any issues.

seeyuzz
river

[mattysshop]

in most cases the ac compressor switches off under WOT.. usually in later model things.. as in 90's onwards..

[madmont]

Switching off the compressor at high rpm is a good idea. Here is one I destroyed when the 1UZ hit the rev limiter once too often without turning off the aircon

[LT1986]

...thats just impressve


I beleive we have an answer for the question guys