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Subject:Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
From:neil n
Date:Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:02:26 -0700

Isn't the IS system supposed to more or less keep the idle around 900
RPM when the AC load hits it?

I don't have AC, but PS turned hard, idle moves a little but the
system keeps it around 900 RPM.

I'd have to bust out my Digifant pro manual, but IIRC, isn't there a
current check one can do?

Neil.

On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:
> As my AC cycles off and on, my idle changes from 900 or so to around 1800rpm.  Seems to me the IS is trying a bit too hard.  Suggestions?
>
> I have a spare, but pulling the tail light is a lot of work. ;-).
>
> Karl Wolz
> Sent from my electronic umbilicus

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