You might try cleaning the ICV (idle control valve) - if this is stuck, then the extra load from the a/c would pull the engine down to a too-low idle. Give the ICV a flush with carburettor or brake cleaner, then a squirt of WD40 or similar.
You might try cleaning the ICV (idle control valve) - if this is stuck, then the extra load from the a/c would pull the engine down to a too-low idle. Give the ICV a flush with carburettor or brake cleaner, then a squirt of WD40 or similar.
June 88 535iA, 173,000 km; Sep 00 735i 170,000 km
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Mine has had a noticable power decrease also when activating the AC... Tomorrow I am putting some new compressor oil in it and replacing the the belt... See how it goes.
Old car: 95 525i, OB/Silver, Eibachs, Style 66, Missed dearly!!
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