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Old 06-27-2018, 12:21 PM
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I have installed all new compressor, accumulator, and condensor. The A/C works fine while cruising, but blows warm air at idle. System checks out fine otherwise. Not sure if the idle speed has anything to do with the compressor clutch? It seems fine above 1000-1200 rpm.

Is there anything in the tuning? This has only been a problem since installing the 416 LS3. Before that the a/c was great.
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Do you have efans?

My AC was crap at idle with the manual fan.
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Check the pressure switches.
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My NBS had this issue. The fan clutch was bad. I got this OEM piece from Amazon. AC was perfect after!

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Sorry I am using F-Body fans with Nelson harness.
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Originally Posted by dsmmace
Check the pressure switches.
I'll give this a try. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Reckless
Sorry I am using F-Body fans with Nelson harness.
Ahhh ok. NM then!
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Can you tell if the compressor is cycling when it gets hot. I'd bet not enough pressure, the pressure switches are bad, or tuning issue.

When I installed a cam I had to fumble some of the numbers around to keep the AC on at idle.
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Did you use good refrigeration practices? In other words, pull a good vacuum, purge the air out of your A/C manifold and hoses when charging, and weigh in the correct amount? Had to ask.
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I used the machine we have at the shop. It's pretty much fool proof

I think it might be the "stall saver" feature in the PCM Idle section of HP Tuners. Going to zero out that area and see what happens. I think it will fix it.


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