06 wrx rough idle when AC is on
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06 wrx rough idle when AC is on
this started 2 days ago. idles perfect without AC on. once AC is switched on starts to drop rpm than goes up to 1100-1200rpm than smooths out for a few seconds than repeats. i have been watching my son than i go to work these last few days so i havent checked anything. i will have time this weekend so i would like some advice what it could be, what to check.
my thoughts are vacuum leak? but why only act up with the AC on.
friend mentioned alternator goin bad? i dont know why this would cause funky idle
boost leak? car doesnt seem to be down in power at all. i dont hear any out of the norm noises.
AC clutch acting up? i popped the hood and noticed during the AC comp cycles when the clutch disengages is when the rpms drop.
i dont have a boost gauge or a/f gauge but i do have romraider. so any ideas what to check out? what to look for in logs?
any and all help is appreciated!!
p.s. car was tuned 3 weeks ago and turbo, intercooler, fuel injectors where changed. but the car has been fine up until 2 days ago
my thoughts are vacuum leak? but why only act up with the AC on.
friend mentioned alternator goin bad? i dont know why this would cause funky idle
boost leak? car doesnt seem to be down in power at all. i dont hear any out of the norm noises.
AC clutch acting up? i popped the hood and noticed during the AC comp cycles when the clutch disengages is when the rpms drop.
i dont have a boost gauge or a/f gauge but i do have romraider. so any ideas what to check out? what to look for in logs?
any and all help is appreciated!!
p.s. car was tuned 3 weeks ago and turbo, intercooler, fuel injectors where changed. but the car has been fine up until 2 days ago
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Hrrm. Im just full of good advice today lol.....
Start wit hthe ABC's hows the air filter?????? When the ac clutch engages the moter gets a load on it and with your new tune which I will assume was done with the AC Off...The Idle was set to certain perameters wit hthe AC off it just takes it a second to compensate so as the clutch engages and disengages the idle fluctuates....
If its really severe take it back to the tuner I am sure whoever it was would be happy to smooth is out for you....
Good luck
Start wit hthe ABC's hows the air filter?????? When the ac clutch engages the moter gets a load on it and with your new tune which I will assume was done with the AC Off...The Idle was set to certain perameters wit hthe AC off it just takes it a second to compensate so as the clutch engages and disengages the idle fluctuates....
If its really severe take it back to the tuner I am sure whoever it was would be happy to smooth is out for you....
Good luck
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