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My idle dropped to base idle and the A/C compressor quit working at the same time. 2nd post....updated. 200 1985

The following is my original post. Now the idle always stays at base idle (no IAC)and the A/C is out. This problem was intermittent.
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My car has started to do something strange.

I've noticed that after start-up, at times, the idle will stay at 700RPM and at the same time, I'll lose the A/C compressor. Like I'm losing power to the idle solenoid and the A/C controls. It will usually come on after a few minutes of driving.

The idle has always been real good (950 in gear). I keep the throttle body and solenoid clean. You can watch the idle go down and then up again when the A/C is turned on and the system is working normally.
This acts more like an electrical problem when it does happen.

I've checked the fuse but I don't think the two have much in common electrically....except maybe the ignition switch.

I used to hear a click near the ECA after just a few seconds of running but I don't hear that anymore. When I hear the click, the engine will react. Not in a bad way or good way.....it just reacts.

The FI schematic shows a A/C micro-switch in the system that goes to the ECA.
What is this??
Also, does the main relay do anything with the A/C??

Can anyone shine some light on this for me.

Thanks in a advance.

Kyle245






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New My idle dropped to base idle and the A/C compressor quit working at the same time. 2nd post....updated. [200][1985]
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