• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech

HCI idle surge question - tuning for AC

  • Thread starter Thread starter GRGT1994
  • Start date Start date Aug 11, 2005

GRGT1994

New Member
Sep 22, 2004
1,034
0
0
Aug 11, 2005
#1
  • Aug 11, 2005
  • #1
I have my idle tuned pretty good just working with the timing and idle set screw. But I get problems once I turn on the AC. It does the classic HCI surge and stall.

Anyone had any luck tuning around this without a dyno/chip/computer tune? Any suggestions if you have?
 

RIO5.0

15 Year Member
Feb 16, 2001
6,892
8
128
N.H.
Aug 11, 2005
#2
  • Aug 11, 2005
  • #2
Give this a read thru....Granted I run a Fox set-up...I was having the same issue...I ran thru all 5 steps....Once I did the full idle reset..things were cool..

http://www.muscularmustangs.com/maintain.php
 

GRGT1994

New Member
Sep 22, 2004
1,034
0
0
Aug 11, 2005
#3
  • Aug 11, 2005
  • #3
Thanks. I'm gonna run through that procedure this weekend. It looks pretty good.

But I still am wondering about my issue. I have the idle working fine without AC but not with it on.
 

RIO5.0

15 Year Member
Feb 16, 2001
6,892
8
128
N.H.
Aug 11, 2005
#4
  • Aug 11, 2005
  • #4
I would appear the IAC is not sensing the load once the AC is on....Thats what it does...helps the idle when a load is applied...such as the AC...It could be junk or dirty???
A good douching with WD40 to clean the inside of the IAC might be in order...They get all gummed up and sticky from the carbon...I use it on mine to clean and they work fine...you be amazed at the crud that comes out...Use some Q-tips to really clean things up inside it....The Fox ones have a plunger inside...thats what sticks...not allowing the extra air it needs when the AC is on..

Fox IAC's are tit to remove....SN95s are a tab more of a pain to access...
 

mo_dingo

20+ Year Stangneter
Aug 26, 2003
3,031
2
58
Tucson, AZ
Aug 11, 2005
#5
  • Aug 11, 2005
  • #5
RIO5.0 said:
I would appear the IAC is not sensing the load once the AC is on....Thats what it does...helps the idle when a load is applied...such as the AC...It could be junk or dirty???
A good douching with WD40 to clean the inside of the IAC might be in order...They get all gummed up and sticky from the carbon...I use it on mine to clean and they work fine...you be amazed at the crud that comes out...Use some Q-tips to really clean things up inside it....The Fox ones have a plunger inside...thats what sticks...not allowing the extra air it needs when the AC is on..

Fox IAC's are tit to remove....SN95s are a tab more of a pain to access...
Click to expand...

ditto that.....they aren't fun at all.

I used carb cleaner and that broke mine. Hope you have better luck.
Scott
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

K
Resolved Need some assistance. Holley Terminator X alongside H/C/I. Very rough/inconsistent idle
  • karhoot
  • Jun 6, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
96
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 6, 2026
karhoot
K
D
66 Coupe Progress Thread
  • DTCRAWLEY
  • Apr 19, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
43
Views
1K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 17, 2026
DTCRAWLEY
D
9
Electrical F150 ECU in a Foxbody? Idle surge help
  • 93royalblue
  • Sep 10, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
416
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Sep 17, 2025
Mustang5L5
Engine Surging idle on start-up
  • keel
  • Aug 11, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
906
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 31, 2025
keel
H
Holley Carb Tuning Help
  • hassler
  • Oct 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
336
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 29, 2025
85GTStangGuy
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?