RE: Idle Speed

[ope126]

Hi All,

Quick question...

My 2002 GTi seems to idle on 900rpm / 1.2/1.3L/h with Climate Control on.
Is this normal or a little too high?

Thoughts, opinions...

Glenn

[ope126]

No thoughts, opinions...

[h100vw]

Sounds OK to me, no idea what the fuel consumption would be at a standstill.

Gavin

[dancet]

When the engine is cold, I idle at about 1,100 RPM for a few minutes. Once the engine is warm I idle at 900 RPM consistantly. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[ope126]

Thanks for the input guys.

[BL33SU]

i thought all cars were to idle higher on cold start up's then drop when it warms, but my passat doesnt do that, straight to 850-900rpm.

on my astra it idles over 1000rpm and its got a exhuast so it sorta sux coz its loud in d mornings.

[DubSteve]

My vr6 idles nice and loud in the morning making sure that everyone in the street is awake. Even better try starting it at 5 in the morning in Villas

[DIDZ]

My Golf stays a tad high on start up and drops progressively over the first minute. My Nissan though, stays up (and wakes everyone up in the morning!!!). It's a fence rattling note

i thought all cars were to idle higher on cold start up's then drop when it warms, but my passat doesnt do that, straight to 850-900rpm.

on my astra it idles over 1000rpm and its got a exhuast so it sorta sux coz its loud in d mornings.

[fuzion]

same deal.. up then drops ..

normal

[ope126]

Just today I have noticed that at nomal operating temperaure that the idle speed remains quite high (1200 - 1400rpm) for about 5sec, then drops to 900rpm. (say stoping at the traffic lights)

Is this something to do with the Throttle Body Alignment Fault Code?

Has anyone else experienced this?

Glenn