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Subject:Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part III
From:John Rodgers
Date:Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:21:58 -0500

Part III

Air Conditioning - (this test is for vehicle with both manual and
automatic transmissions)

___ Engine idling, turn on A/C while observing multi-meter

** Milliamp reading should increase.

___ If NO: remove idle stabilize control unit. connedt US1115 L.E.D.
tester between terminals 2 and 5 of connector plug for stabilization
control unit. Start engine and switch  A/C on and off. L.E.D. must light
when A/C is on, and off when A/C is off.

If YES: replace idle stabilization control valve.

If NO: ensure that A/C compressor clutch is functioning properly, repair
if necessary, and re-test. Check wiring from A/C compressor clutch to
terminal 2 of conneor plug for idle stabilization unit.

Part IV

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