Idle unstable when turning on the A / C

200,000 MILES
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
Why Idle unstable when turning on the A / C?
Jan 24, 2016 at 2:21 AM
Avatar
HMAC300
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 48,601 POSTS
because a/c takes more power to run it. try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner see if that takes care of it
Jan 24, 2016 at 2:44 AM
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
I had already done that a few days ago but makes no effect. When the A / C is off smoothly all is well.
Jan 24, 2016 at 2:51 AM
Avatar
MHPAUTOS
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 31,937 POSTS
There should be an idle up for the A/C normally should be a vacuum switch that bypasses the throttle plate with the a/C on to idle up and help maintain a smooth idle
Jan 24, 2016 at 4:43 AM
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
TPS is normal that produce noise as hits such as tic tic tic ... sometimes?
Feb 25, 2016 at 9:11 PM
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
vacuum gauge, irregular when turning a / c. Watch video:http://youtu.be/GvkfhgCWtHM
Mar 6, 2016 at 1:52 AM
Avatar
HMAC300
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 48,601 POSTS
could be in need of a valve adjustment as I hear a lot of clacking goin on in video or sticky valves which I doubt or worn valve guides. due to mileage it could be any of those
Mar 6, 2016 at 3:02 AM
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
Without a / c on, idle and then accelerating a bit and then releasing the accelerator:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9WzZEZ2IgM

it is confirmed valves?
Mar 6, 2016 at 3:17 AM
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
IAC has any effect the control valve when idle when the A / C is turned on?
Mar 17, 2016 at 12:55 AM
Avatar
HMAC300
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 48,601 POSTS
everything yu are showing on vacuum gauges are normal have you even tried adjusting valves or still questioning what we have suggested. I have no further comments.
Mar 17, 2016 at 2:26 AM
Avatar
MARIOC68
  • MEMBER
  • 120 POSTS
I managed to repair the unstable idling.
The thermistor a / c each as active time on and off the compressor ?. Mine does about every 10 seconds.
Mar 26, 2016 at 1:59 PM
Avatar
STRAILER
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 55,676 POSTS
Hi I have seen this problem before and never found out what was wrong did you get the problem resolved?
Apr 23, 2016 at 1:24 AM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle