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Subject:Re: Step up the idle
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:05:38 -0700

On 8/20/07, Kim Springer <kimspringer@rcn.com> wrote:
>
> I recently got the AC runnig in my truck and think I need to step up the
> idle for the extra load of the AC compressor.  The engine has stalled a few
> times and the rpm takes too long to stabilize off revs.
>
> I haven't looked at the Bently wiring diagrams, but I would guess that
> there is a contact on the Idle Control Relay to do this.  I would also guess
> that it's just a matter of running an extension from the clutch wire to the
> relay.
>
> Anyone done this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kim
> 88 Tristar #7

Not sure what engine management system you have but I thought the Digifant
ECU did all the idle compensatiing for the AC and PS. True or false?

BenT