idles badly with no A/C on

2000 DODGE NEON
123,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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i have a dodge 2000 neon 4 cylinder . When the engine is idling at a stop the engine idles unevenly but when i turn on the A/C it idle evenly and normal. I got someone to check the mounts and they are alright. ANy suggestions on maybe sensors?
Nov 28, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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JDL
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Any applicable trouble codes? Check coolant temp sensor. Might be open loop vs closed loop situation?
Nov 28, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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i got some one to check code and nothing came up on the scanner. I heard ther is a intake manifold sensor that controls the idle level to adapt to when the a/c goes on or when the temperature is cold sort of like an automatic choke?
Dec 5, 2010 at 4:01 PM
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Clean the throttle-body and check the idle air control.
Dec 5, 2010 at 4:14 PM
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