idle went up when i turn on AC?

NewToCar · Nov 23rd, 2005, 01:15 AM

hi i just notice about the idle from my car. when the AC is off, the idle is at the mark below 1, but when i turn on AC, it's increase up to 1. is that normal?

yangs13 · Nov 23rd, 2005, 12:16 PM

my car does the same, probably because the a/c is sucking up alot of power

Nismo240 · Nov 23rd, 2005, 09:47 PM

yes, its normal. if you have a chilton book, it says what it idles at with and without it on.

NewToCar · Nov 24th, 2005, 07:55 PM

oh kool, thanks for the informations guys.

loser · Dec 7th, 2005, 11:28 PM

Isn't that also why people turn of the AC when they race? Or is that just completely pointless.

BoostedSE · Dec 8th, 2005, 12:35 AM

they turn it off because it robs some power from the motor, so in a situation where you need all of it, it's a good idea. But if you race a lt1 camaro with your a/c on, its not the reason you lost.