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weird idel at red lights?

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Old 01-14-2012, 12:22 AM
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Default weird idel at red lights?

only when the AC is on, goes from normal, drops to about 200rpm then revs to about 1200rpm , then normal and repeats... wtf lol

anyone know whats going on? its only with the ac and is a little anoying

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Old 01-14-2012, 06:57 AM
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Wondering of its from the compressor kicking on/off. Do you notice any 'clicks' corresponding to idle inconsistencies?
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Old 01-14-2012, 11:42 AM
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Mine does the same thing, but not quite so extreme
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Old 01-15-2012, 07:03 PM
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the ac was low, filled it up with a can from a parts store and stopped.

ya it was just the compressor kicking on and off, wheew
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