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This is very normal. The extra drag on the engine caused by the alternator and the a/c causes the engine to slow. The engine speed is most likely then compensated by the e.c.u to a pre-set value, thus causing the revs to rise.

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Q: On idling when you turn on the lights AC off the rpm starts to sink then rise What could be the problem?
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