1996 Honda Accord 1996 accord fluxuating performance

119,898 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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1996HA
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my car is a 1996 accord 25th anniversary edition and if i run the car without the a/c it runs perfect no matter what the conditions and as soon as a turn the a/c on the car is drastically more sluggish and it idles at 450 instead of the reccommended 750. I would appreciate any advice because it is also causing the transmission to cycle between 3rd and 4th at low speeds.
Jun 10, 2008 at 7:19 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi 1996ha,

Give the throttle body and EACV a good cleanup with carb cleaner and see if it solves the problem.
Jun 10, 2008 at 7:55 AM
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