i noticed my car idle's at a low rpm. my friends have said it and my dad said it idles pretty low too. what do they mean low idle? at what rpm is it suppose to be at anyway. i've notcied it too cuz the steering wheel shakes. just want to know is that how its suppose to be or is there something i can do about it?

-kev

 

I think it supposed to idle around 750??

 

its suppose to idle at 500-750rpm...it could be the main relay or the fuel pump...prolly the main relay. does it start when its really hot outside?

 

500rpm idle is quite low. 700-800 is where it should be at.

you didnt mention at what rpm youre idling at. my steering wheel also shakes but its a result of me getting new mounts.

 

um yeah it starts when its realhot outside. i need to recheck back here of where it idles.

 

mine idles at 400... I just dont wanna clean my IAC valve because i had a bad experience cleaning one from a Ford Probe where I lost the spring and the car ran like **** even after the new owner bought a new IAC valve... im probably gonna clean out my TB and adjust the idle if cleaning the TB doesnt work.

 

I had a little idle fluctuation (not really noticeable), but cleaned my IACV and TB after a friend did the same with his 92 GSR. Now both idle very steady, and it toned down his steering wheel shake. We're both at about 700-800rpm.

If you haven't done this, you should know that it will idle funky for a little bit, until the cleaner gets completely evaporated/burned throughout the engine.

 

well one thing i would do first is run some good fuel system cleaner the next time you fill up the tank and/or you can clean the IACV and TB manually.

i had a bad idle fluctuation when i was stopped somewhere. i put in some good fuel system cleaner in with a full tank of gas.about 3 weeks later everything was all good.no more problems.

 

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wow thats a very low idle. im surprised you can tell your car is still on lol

 

yea it idles pretty low... im thinkin about cleaning my IACV since I read that DIY about it and it looks like it has no spring... as long as I dont lose the 2 seals I should be fine... im gonna clean my TB as well to see if that helps.

 

hey my gsr idles about 500 rpm i was wondering if the intake manifold is required to be taken off to clean the IAVC

 

it idles somewhat above the 500rpm range or so it seems. ill research into that TB and IACV.. and when i have the time check into those.. thanks for the advice!

 

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no you dont have to take off the intake manifold... the IACV should be bolted right to it with like 3 bolts... there should also be acouple hoses there and 1 clip.

 

ye mine idles at 300-400 somtimes. and i hear a ticking/ grindin type nois from below the intake manifold. i wonder wat it is?