Engine stalls when AC is on

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SnowHonkey
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Engine stalls when AC is on

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Howzit gents.

With Maritzburg getting really hot lately, I turned on the AC for the first time. It won't idle for more than two seconds before the engine cuts out. With the AC off, the car is perfect. Idles solid at 1000rpm, pulls off properly, no problems. Have to keep the AC off in stop/go traffic.

It's a Polo Playa with a MP9 1600 8v engine.

EDIT: Also want to mention, I'm keen on learning to DIY on this car. Any suggestions on tools and gadgets to start collecting?
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Re: Engine stalls when AC is on

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Check if your car has got a chip fitted.
I drove a Hilux with a busted Uni-Q chip from Dastek also died as soon as you switched the aircon on.

Replaced the chip problem was solved.

You can also get a chip blank off plug from Dastek think I paid R50 bucks about 4 years ago for one.
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We have been over this on your other threads already.
Either the ignition timing is not set right or you throttle body is dying.
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panic-mechanic wrote:We have been over this on your other threads already.
Either the ignition timing is not set right or you throttle body is dying.
Apologies. Since my original issues were sorted, I thought this was a new problem.

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