2000 Honda Civic A/C Issue

Tiny
V.GREENEJR
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  • 2000 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 90,000 MILES
After my a/c has been on for a while, when I come to stops my rpms drop really low and I begin to hear a clicking sound. The car seems as though it is about to shut off; but if you turn the a/c off everything is fine. I'm not sure what the problem is and how to resolve it.
Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 12:21 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi v. Greenejr,

You have a problem with the idling circuit and that is causing the AC compressor to cut in and out. The compressor requires a minimum idling rpm to stay engaged.

I would suggest cleaning the throttle body, IAC and idle adjust screw to stabilise the idling speed after it has warmed up.
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009 AT 2:36 AM

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