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530 V8 idle with A/C on (Re: Update on Whooshing sound)

  Our '94 530i has 33K miles and now has a low, rough idle with the
a/c on.  The idle drops when the compressor kicks in, so low the car
shakes. It returns to normal when the compressor clutch releases, even
though the a/c is still on. How often the compressor cycles depends on how
hot it is outside.  It's annoying, but I haven't taken it to the dealer
yet.  Replacing the motor mounts might help the symptoms, but not the
cause.
  Re: the whooshing sound, I have a 300ZX with an a/c that also makes
a cyclic whooshing sound since it was new.  I complained and was told
it was 'normal'.  5 years and 60K miles later it still does it, but
it doesn't bother me any more.  The a/c works great, as does everything
else.

- -Fred

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