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Date:         Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:07:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Step up the idle
Comments: To: syncro@GMAIL.COM
In-Reply-To:  <ccafde090708210105v271c20abha44622eea8d7bff9@mail.gmail.com>
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True. But you need to tell the ECU the power steering is being loaded and the AC clutch is engaged.

Dennis

>From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Step up the idle >Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:05:38 -0700 > >On 8/20/07, Kim Springer <kimspringer@rcn.com> wrote: > > > > I recently got the AC runnig in my truck and think I need to step up the > > idle for the extra load of the AC compressor. The engine has stalled a >few > > times and the rpm takes too long to stabilize off revs. > > > > I haven't looked at the Bently wiring diagrams, but I would guess that > > there is a contact on the Idle Control Relay to do this. I would also >guess > > that it's just a matter of running an extension from the clutch wire to >the > > relay. > > > > Anyone done this? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Kim > > 88 Tristar #7 > > > >Not sure what engine management system you have but I thought the Digifant >ECU did all the idle compensatiing for the AC and PS. True or false? > > >BenT


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