whenever the heat is on auto or a/c on and the car is idling the rmp goes constantly up

2000 MERCURY SABLE
190,000 MILES
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ALMONDAY
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You can notice the rpm goes up constantly within few seconds and you can feel the car could move if in gear.
Apr 12, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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ALMONDAY
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Something else I forgot to add, the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve was replaced and checked for leaks.
Apr 12, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the IAC is good, check for vacuum leaks. If the check engine light is on, check for trouble codes. Most parts stores will scan it for free.
Apr 12, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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ALMONDAY
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checked for vacuum leaks, it was ok; furthermore, no engine light on and scan does not bring any code. Big puzzle!!
Apr 12, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do me a favor. Get a vacuum gauge and check vacuum at the intake. also, make sure it is steady.
Apr 12, 2012 at 4:34 PM
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ALMONDAY
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I picked the car up from the mechanic that he took actually out the intake manifold and did the testing; unfortunately, he didn't find anything else that a piece of wire that was left behind by someone, he thought it was it but no cigar.
He suggested to take the car to an A/C place to see if it could be a relay or something like that.
Apr 12, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The IAC is what controld the idle. When the AC is turned on, the IAC should increase the RPM's
Apr 12, 2012 at 5:07 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I suspect that the problem is the A/C cycling on and off too frequently. It is normal for the idle to kick up when the compressor comes on but if it's low on refrigerant or has a restriction in the system, it will cycle too frequently.
Apr 12, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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ALMONDAY
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Ok, I could check the refrigerant but if it's ok, do you have an idea what else I should be looking into? I'm not mechanical incline so I have to take it to places and everyone what several 'Jackson' just to take a look! Thanks.
Apr 12, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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