Low rpm's in idle when heating/cooling system is on & surges.

3000 is plenty of RPM in most cases,Darlene. Have you had the codes read? don-ohio (:^)

at what RPM?,sure the 2wd has no tachometer,

Sidekick, with what engine? sure 5speed and 2wd,
but what engine.?
in 1995 they (last year this) 2 engines
the 8v and 16valve,
both, night and day different, EFI.
TBI and MPI injected, 8v is black top, 16v says 16 valves on top.
but both engines, will fail ISC controls like that if there are problems.(idle speed controls)
the surging (hunting) is one of 2 things.

1. (too lean, or air leaks)
2. or ISC lost control)
   

the ECU on the car will in fact hunt the ISC if it can not attain
800 RPM hot IDLE, that is its JOB, to do that, endlessly.
in fact 200 times a second.!
but is not working. (this control, its out of control for sure)
to find this can be easy or hard.? (luck and true causes)
depends on true cause.
I cant do both engines here, be like 10 pages.
The 8v engine races with all air leaks. and hunts. (races)
the 16v goes lean with all air leaks, (air density system is unique)
and goes slower, RPM and may hunt. no RPM stated so cant wax smarter...sorry.

so its a dirty ISC? cant close fully, ? clean it? first.
the 8v has air leaks. caused by vast reasons.
cracked hoses. leaking diaphragms, even the brake booster can leak. lots of leakage patch possible
or some one fiddled the idle air bleed screw making it fail.
try closing that valve (screw) turn it CW directly clock wise.

this page covers both systems.

http://www.fixkick.com/fresh-air/idle-air-supply.html


this ISC cleans just like the EGR that leaks.
egr leaking cause, low RPm and it too, can make the ISC go nuts.
so, but no RPM stated. so.....
eg: hunting from 1000 to 1500RPM
or hunting from 500 to 700 rpm?

i pinch all hoses first.
if RPM drops the hose is cracked or the other end is leaking air.
every 50k miles?

http://www.fixkick.com/sensors/cleaning-egr-isc/double-trouble1w.JPG

does RPM go below 800 RPM HOT engine?
yes ./no
this a is key factor.

sounds like it could be the idle speed control valve

cold or hot. there are 2, on all suz engines (what transmission, 3sp,4sp or 5sp)
post symptoms, sure bad idle but hot , cold or both
hot means engine is at 180F or more holding......
is hot idle above 800 RPM or Below?
is the idle surging out of control hot?
Does hot idle (spec 800) drop in RPM with cab heat fan on and Headlights turn on at the seam time.? (yes, bad iSC funcition)
if ildle is low, say so, that is cause by other bad parts. (or set wrong)

cold engine idle surge. (problem)
RPM range of surge not stated
300-700 or 800 to 1500? (range is critical to diagnosis)

bad fuel
running summer fuel in winter (running old fuel?)
needs a tune up bad, see the list in the operator guide.
idle speed controller,sticking or EGR valve same. (clean them)
location not stated, so cant guess about local air temps.?
no other symptoms, lack of engine power? etc?
was it ok last week, or better, when was the last time it was OK?
1week, 1year?
surge , causes, on a tuned engine might be:
1: too lean. so lean the ISC can not control idle. rpm low, stalling
2: too rich, flooding, stalling, spark plugs foul (look at them)
3: weak compression in 1 or more cylinders.
4: bad spark.
5: air leaks, in the plenum causing , ISC to lose control.
why high RPM?

especially?
well that means it fails hot too.
and there is a simple tests. for hot surge.
is engine fully hot? 180F and holds solid there?
say rpm is about 800
and you turn on head lights, heater fan and (not AC) and defrost.
the RPM must hold or the ISC is failing.
ISC -= idle speed controls. (all EFI has this function)

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http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html

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1990 Toyota 4Runner: Engine cuts off when reaches 2000 RPM?

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http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html

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These will help.
Thanks.

Check out related help links to troubleshoot these problem:----Click the link below:---Idles Fine but RPM jumps in drive mode?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/07/idles-fine-but-rpm-jumps-in-drive-mode.html
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--------How to adjust rpm on 2009 dodge charger SRT8?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-adjust-rpm-on-2009-dodge-charger.html
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Engine cuts out at 3000 RPM?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-cuts-out-at-3000-rpm.html

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Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to 3500 rpms
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html

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High rpm in neutral? Inconsistant high RPM in neutral?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/high-rpm-in-neutral-inconsistant-high.html

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Jetski Sputters and Low RPM? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/jetski-sputters-and-low-rpm.html

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Fuel Injection Problem And RPM suddenly increaseshttp://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/fuel-injection-problem-and-rpm-suddenly.html

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2005 Toyota Highlander: Engine runs hard RPM below 3000?http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2005-toyota-highlander-engine-runs-hard.html

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1987 Toyota Camry: RPM Drops going Up hills?http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1987-toyota-camry-rpm-drops-going-up.html

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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500 http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html

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1990 Toyota 4Runner: Engine cuts off when reaches 2000 RPM?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1990-toyota-4runner-engine-cuts-off.html

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1999 Toyota Camry: Erratic stalling and high engine RPM at idle?

http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html

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1995 Toyota LS: Misfire at idle or low RPMhttp://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/1995-toyota-ls-misfire-at-idle-or-low.html

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Lexus RX: Tapping noise under Valve Cover At Low RPM?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/lexus-rx-tapping-noise-under-valve.html

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These will help.
Thanks.

Yeah, I'm from Minnesota, so know what you mean. You need to check the flow of air. A couple things. Is it any better if you have the re-circulator on? Also, does the temperature gauge vary any between idle and driving?

Try idle in neutral with the engine running at driving RPM - does that make a change?

I suspect a flow restriction at low RPM.

Get back to me.

http://www.youtube.com/user/scottykilmer#p/u/2/80jSH8VQZms

take a look

Im having the same problem on my 2001. Have you found a solution yet?