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  1. Join Date
    Jun 2007
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    #1
    Car: Lancer '95 GLXi Automatic

    RPM readings:
    Park: ~1000 rpm
    Neutral: ~900 rpm
    Drive: ~500-600 rpm

    While I was parking my car I noticed that when I turn the steering wheel my RPM goes up. That's without stepping on the accelerator. Is this normal? Lately, I've been having rpm problems. I've changed the servo kit because my RPM would dip to ~200-300 rpm when I'd turn on the air con. Everything is fine now except when I shift to drive, which I think is too low! I was wondering if the power steering would have any effects on my RPM...TIA! ChEers!

  2. Join Date
    Jan 2006
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    #2
    If your rpm is erratic any load including A/C, P/S, Alternator will affect it. Try to fix first your servo and observe your P/S if it still affect your idling.

  3. Join Date
    Jun 2007
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    #3
    The servo is fine. I tried checking the RPM with the a/c off but when I shift into drive my RPM still dips to ~500-600 RPM...

Power steering and rpm issue