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Rough Engine Idle with Air Conditioner Running

Has anyone dealt with the problem of the engine idling rather rough when the air conditioner is running.  Once I pull off from a stop, she purrs like a kitten.  At idle it pulses.

Rough Engine Idle with Air Conditioner Running

Reply #1
Quote from: Alan87bird;451705
Has anyone dealt with the problem of the engine idling rather rough when the air conditioner is running.  Once I pull off from a stop, she purrs like a kitten.  At idle it pulses.


The idle is supposed to raise when the a/c is engaged. Does it go up, or does it drop from normal idle? Could be that the idle-air controller/bypass is maxed out and can't allow in more air, or not working correctly. It's also possible something is going on with the a/c compressor?

Which engine does your car have?
1988 Thunderbird Sport

Rough Engine Idle with Air Conditioner Running

Reply #2
The engine is the V6.  And, yes it does idle lower when the compressor kicks in.

Rough Engine Idle with Air Conditioner Running

Reply #3
Take the air cleaner off and verify that the idle speed control motor plunger moves.
Check the ISP motor adjustment.