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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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i just put a jdm 1.5 sohc vtec in my 93 civic hatch. i also rebuilt the a/c system. when the a/c is on and i come to a stop or push the clutch in the rpms get so low that the motor vibrates ,feels like it is about to die. the rpms are almost 0. is there a way to adjust the idle when the a/c is on? any help would be greatly appreciated ,thanks
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93civichat*****y &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just put a jdm 1.5 sohc vtec in my 93 civic hatch. i also rebuilt the a/c system. when the a/c is on and i come to a stop or push the clutch in the rpms get so low that the motor vibrates ,feels like it is about to die. the rpms are almost 0. is there a way to adjust the idle when the a/c is on? any help would be greatly appreciated ,thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

i have the same exact problem but mine is an 88 civic 4dr. is it lack of power? a loose belt?
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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bad ground would be my first guess
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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1.5L engine + AC = low idle and concurrent vibrations.

If it hasn't ever stalled out on you, it's fine
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">1.5L engine + AC = low idle and concurrent vibrations.

If it hasn't ever stalled out on you, it's fine </TD></TR></TABLE>

mine has cut out while driving. its stalled once too.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Do you know how to relearn your IACV? If not you could adjust your idle by turning the screw on the throttle body out.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Do you know how to relearn your IACV? If not you could adjust your idle by turning the screw on the throttle body out. Also check your timing, some cases if the timing is retarded, the car will idle low.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.Smog &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you know how to relearn your IACV? If not you could adjust your idle by turning the screw on the throttle body out.</TD></TR></TABLE>

do dpfi motors have IACVs?
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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I actually had this problem, if its a used compressor then its probably going to go out pretty soon, they dont last forever, unless they serviced regularly then its going to start ceazing up pretty soon. Its basically loading your engine down, pretty soon the belt will start squeeling.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Make sure you're idle is where it should be when the A/c is off. (the specs should be on the under side of the hood) If that is good then live with it or turn the Idle up to a little above spec.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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who has a/c these days seriuosly.......
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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alot of people have a/c. just let people answer his question
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmdc10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">who has a/c these days seriuosly.......</TD></TR></TABLE>

cant live without it in S. Florida. well you could but you'd be one sweaty stank ****.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kevinarich &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if its a used compressor then its probably going to go out pretty soon... Its basically loading your engine down, pretty soon the belt will start squeeling.</TD></TR></TABLE>

agreed. But i think that this also happens when you overfill the lines even if its a fairly new compressor. happened to me. check the a/c clutch when the car is stumbling and you'll see that it correlates with the low idle.
what happens next? well if you dont get it serviced soon your a/c clutch flies off on the highway.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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i dont need a/c becuase i have a midget that fans me when i drive.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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yea sometimes you need a/c it gets hot here in ohio

and what is this

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmdc10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont need a/c becuase i have a midget that fans me when i drive.</TD></TR></TABLE>

get a life please and get out of this guys thread
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmdc10 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont need a/c becuase i have a midget that fans me when i drive.</TD></TR></TABLE>

that's fckn awesome. i seriously lol when i read that.

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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well your map sensor isnt picking up the extra load on the engine..the map sensor should see the increased load and tell the ecu that it need to bump the idle up
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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try cleaning your iacv with a silicon spray.. it might solve your problem..
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