2000 Chevy Camaro Battery charge

JCOLONE

MEMBER
2000 CHEVROLET CAMARO
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
35,000 MILES

When the AC is on and the fans are on the engine RPM is about 500 RPM at idle in drive. At this time the volt meter is in the red showing discharge. If the engine RPM is at 1000 RPM or more the volt meter indicates a charge. With stop and go driving the battery does not stay fully charged. Is there any way to bring the engine RPM up at idle while in drive.

Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 3:22 PM

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RASMATAZ

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Hi jcolone, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Clean out the throttle plate and the idle air control valve and do below

4.6L

Resetting of IAC valve pintle is the only adjustment that can be performed. To reset IAC valve pintle position, start and idle engine for 15 seconds. Turn ignition off and wait 15 seconds. Restart engine and ensure idle speed is correct.

5.7L (Automatic Transmission)
Resetting of IAC valve pintle is the only adjustment that can be performed. To reset IAC valve pintle position, turn off A/C controls. Apply parking brake and block drive wheels. Start engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Place gear selector in Drive. Allow engine to idle for 5 minutes. Place gear selector in Park. Allow engine to idle for an additional 5 minutes. Turn engine off for 30 seconds.

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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 6:47 AM