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stevstum 06-27-2002 10:04 AM

Replaced AC clutch and now car dies when I am at stop lights
 
I replaced the AC clutch yesterday and the car runs nice and smooth when the AC is off. I turn it on and I can fill car bog down and if I stop at a light it dies. I do now that my car idles under 500rpms with the AC off.

Any ideas how to fix this?:confused:

Agent_4573 06-27-2002 11:13 AM

I would suggest setting our idle to about 750rpm. It should stop that little problem of stalling at lights.

DRASTiK 06-27-2002 12:01 PM

Make sure you reset the EEC after changing the idle. If you're unsure how to do this, do a search for the topic of resetting idle and look for the user "Jimberg". He has posted the "proper" procedure a few times.

Coupe5oh 06-28-2002 11:28 PM

Yea when my a/c is on, sounds like im packing an e-cam heh, but my motor barely stays running at an idle with the a/c and electric fan drawing the heck outta my charge also, but reseting the ecu like stated above, helped me a little.

fongo 07-05-2002 09:52 PM

you know, it sounds funny but I did the same thing and I found out it was the IAC valve. I replaced the whole A/C compressor and all. To my dismay, my car would start choppy and then die as soon as the A/C was turned on. This would also happen while driving and stopping at a red light.
As soon as I replaced the IAC valve, I realized how dirty and bad it was. After this, my car runs perfect with and w/o A/C on.
I hope this gives some insight or suggestions.

vheflin 07-10-2002 08:49 AM

I had a similiar problem and like Fongo I found it to be the IAC valve. You can try removing and cleaning the valve, but be sure not to get any cleaner into the electrical part of the valve.


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