A/C on it starts to shake and it drives really rough and eventually overheats

2001 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
21,346 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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KMCCOVEY
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When I turn my A/C on it starts to shake and it drives really rough and then sometimes the water from the reservoir will over flow and boil and spits most of the water out then eventually my car will overheat.
Aug 3, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

When was the last time the thermostat was changed?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Does the system leak coolant without the A/C?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

I am concerned about running rough. You have misfires going on for some reason and when you add the load of the A/C, it overheats. That tells me you may have a failing or failed head gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

If the car overheats, the A/C system will not work correctly as the hot engine will not allow cold air.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Roy
Aug 3, 2020 at 1:24 PM