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Old 10-14-11, 01:57 PM
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What's everyone's Idle RPM in drive?
Mine is around 550-600 rpm. Mine hasn't really ever idled at 750, like it should. So, I was wondering if anyone else has the same idle rpm as me.

This rpm I mentioned is fully warmed up, with A/C off. I suspect I need to clean the IACV and throttle body, but I don't have time to do so. Plus, it's been this "low" for almost a year now.
Old 10-14-11, 04:24 PM
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Not sure that many will be able to give an honest answer. The tach is not even close to accurate at low RPM. If it's not stumbling I would say it's fine. Probably need to plug in to see what the idle actually looks like.
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It's still super smooth at idle, which is why I'm not concerned too much. I'll eventually clean the iacv and throttle body, but probably not for a while. LOL

I had no idea about the tach not being accurate at low rpm. I learned something new today. yay
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900, is what i remember but not 100% about that.
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Originally Posted by lamar411
900, is what i remember but not 100% about that.
That sounds really high, compared to what it should be.
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One more thing I forgot to mention is that after getting off any highway or freeway my idle rpm will be proper at around 750. That always been the case, though.
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Around 700 rpm for me.
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mine is 750 rpm.

At cold start, mine is 1750 rpm, and slowly go to 750 rpm. Is this normal ?
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Originally Posted by mroxas
mine is 750 rpm.

At cold start, mine is 1750 rpm, and slowly go to 750 rpm. Is this normal ?
It can go that high, mine is always 1000+ rpm when I start up and then it eases off.
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