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Why does my RPM drop when I turn on the AC?
AC compressors have a parasitic load on the engine. They tend to decrease the RPM’s simply from the load. In the old days before computers the idle speed was set high enough so that when the compressor turned on it didn’t slow the idle speed enough to cause the engine to turn off.
Can AC affect RPM?
Because the system is powered by your engine, it pulls energy from it during operation, which can have an effect on engine performance. You’ve likely noticed your car’s engine RPMs increasing at idle when the compressor kicks on. It does this to offset the power drawn by the air conditioning system.
How many revs should a car idle at?
In most of today’s cars, an idle speed of 600 to 1000 RPMs is average. If your car is idling rough, though, it won’t feel smooth. The RPMs will jump up and down, for example, or they’ll fall below 600 RPM (or whatever is typical for your vehicle).
What is normal idle fluctuation?
In most of today’s cars, an idle speed of 600 to 1000 RPMs is average. The RPMs will jump up and down, for example, or they’ll fall below 600 RPM (or whatever is typical for your vehicle).
What causes low idle RPM?
When you notice your car idling low, suspect three common sources of trouble: Faulty or clogged idle air control valve. Vacuum leaks. Ignition system problems.
Why does my car idle at a lower rpm than normal?
For instance, if you have a petrol engine that has an intake air leak, that would cause the idle speed to increase and then the additional load of the AC is pulling the RPM down. Except for the fact that if this was either a Petrol or Diesel engine car, a 2005 model would have an ECU to control RPM.
How does the idle air control valve work on a car?
On most modern automobiles there is a device used to control the engine RPM at idle. It is called the Idle Air Control valve or IAC for short. When a modern, computer controlled fuel injected engine is at idle, the throttle plate is fully closed.
Is it normal for idle speed control to go off?
Yes quite normal but should only be for a moment until the idle speed control system adjusts to the desired speed target. If you’re getting low rpm it could be that you’re controller is at maximum range due to the build up of carbon in the throttle body and is no longer capable of opening the throttle any further.
How do fuel injected engines get air at idle?
When a modern, computer controlled fuel injected engine is at idle, the throttle plate is fully closed. The way the engine gets air and continues to run at idle is through an Idle Air Bypass port …basically just a machined internal passage in the throttle body bypassing the closed throttle.