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Old 16-12-2005, 01:15 PM   #1
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Default Is my idle too low?

I notice my car idles at like 500rpm maybe 600
is nice and smooth and doesn't seem to be a problem.
Is this normal or too low because ive heard eb's should be idling around 700-750
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Old 16-12-2005, 01:36 PM   #2
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yeah i think 650-700 for auto and 700-750 for a manual would be right. Tis a bit low.
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Old 16-12-2005, 02:24 PM   #3
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what would be the reasons for this?
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Old 16-12-2005, 02:29 PM   #4
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the idol screw isnt done up enough,its next to the butterfly
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Old 16-12-2005, 02:34 PM   #5
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ok cheers..sound easy lol
whats the butterfly?
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Old 16-12-2005, 02:37 PM   #6
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you know where you accelerator cable joins to the throttle that thing thats open and shuts is the butterfly there should be a screw there that you adjust open or close
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Old 16-12-2005, 02:55 PM   #7
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yeah
no worries i'll have a look tonight
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Old 16-12-2005, 05:10 PM   #8
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if it's idleing ok don't bloody touch it
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Old 16-12-2005, 05:13 PM   #9
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My car seems to have flat spots when its cold, is this due to low level idle?
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