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Offline DMcK

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Funny 1st starting idle revs
« on: 09 March 2012, 11:00 »
When I 1st start up my car when I have not used it the idle sits at about 1200 revs. It eventually drops after about 5 minutes to normal revs at idle. Does this always happen or is it a problem? I was told it could be an internal choke. I have an AGU Engine.

Offline Bish922

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2012, 12:46 »
I've also been noticing this problem and its getting very loud while it sits at 1.2K i just thought it was becuase it has been cold lately  :huh:

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #2 on: 09 March 2012, 12:49 »
Does the same on my ARZ engine for about 5mins then drops to normal idling revs......... i just assumed its the choke?  :rolleyes:
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #3 on: 09 March 2012, 13:06 »
could be maf related.
or idle controll valve related.

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #4 on: 09 March 2012, 15:56 »
Seems quite common. Well hope it's just normal. Must be because the weather. When it warms up might notice a change. Can't see why would be MAF? But then again I don't know much  :grin: lol

Offline JimBR

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #5 on: 09 March 2012, 16:23 »
Isn't it the secondary air pump which makes a horrible noise on cold start (like a diesel) then goes off after a couple of minutes? I'm sure there is a How-to with a DIY fix.

Nothing to worry about.

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #6 on: 09 March 2012, 16:30 »
mine did the same are there any flat spots or does it ever bog down i am changing the maf today i am just wait for my lift to get home so i can head up to get the new part
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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #7 on: 09 March 2012, 20:39 »
Isn't it the secondary air pump which makes a horrible noise on cold start (like a diesel) then goes off after a couple of minutes? I'm sure there is a How-to with a DIY fix.

Nothing to worry about.

+1 secondary air pump sound horendous on first start up with high revs mines more like a minute tho not 5 :-/ bit seriously makes my car sound like a bag of cack

Offline JimBR

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #8 on: 09 March 2012, 20:46 »
It's 90s I believe not 5 mins.

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Re: Funny 1st starting idle revs
« Reply #9 on: 09 March 2012, 22:03 »
Iv also got this appening to mine sounds like a diesil when start then goes. Does any1 know what the problem is and how to fix it?