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it sounds like your low on freon. the idle kicks up to comensate for the extra load from the compressor . if its low on freon the compressor short cycles causing the eratic idle
Your truck may have the idle to low or the compressor might have some problems
An engine usually has a higher idle speed when the ac is running. If the high speed idle does not operate then the ac will cause the engine to stall.
the engine to stall and surge at idle
If the TPS or Throttle Positioning Sensor goes bad on a 2004 GMC Envoy SUV, the car will have a very rough idle. The engine might stall frequently and the cruise control will not function properly. The car will also use much more fuel than is necessary.
Bad idle, lack of power. Vehicle may shake or vibrate at idle.
Fast idle motor defective.
It can if it sticks open at idle.
Give the engine some extra fuel and see what happens when you turn on the AC. If there is still a problem then the compressor or AC clutch could be bad. If its ok then the fast idle needs to be looked at to find out why the car does not idle up when the AC is on.
Idle control system, RPM higher than expected.
vaccum leak
A very low idle can cause a 97 Ford Taurus to stall. Another reason for stalling may be transmission bands sticking, which does not allow the transmission to come out of gear on idle.