David wrote:
> Trying to summarize the questions from all:
>
> 1. I'm not sure if its not turning at idle. The fan is running, but its
> just circulating air, there is no cold air coming in.
>
> 2. When I rev the gas, then magically cool air comes in.
>
> So, when I'm at a stop light and want to stay cool I rev the engine,
> and everyone wonders why a guy in a 1997 rodeo wants to race them.
> (hey, at least
>
> One other note - I just had my AC replaced. The folks have a 1 year
> warranty. I've heard really good things about them from other people
> that have used them. When I first got my car back it worked great for
> about 3 weeks then the AC sort of died, I took it back and they fixed
> it, but now I have the no air at idle problem.


I wish I had specific experience with the 97 Rodeo, but some Imports
use an A/C idle up solenoid that increases airflow through the
throttlebody to slightly raise idle speed. Dashpots on the throttle
have also been employed. Typical Import A/C logic is to disengage the
compressor if engine RPM is below a certain point. If the idle up
system was to fail, your compressor would not engage at standard hot
idle speed. It would kick in as soon as you gave the slightest goose
to the gas pedal.

I have noticed this system disappearing on OBDII vehicles, perhaps
because they employ step adjustable feedback idle controls already.
Perhaps your Rodeo still employs an old style A/C idle up system.

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