A couple of times my H23 has been at idle and just stalled (and yes... it was in neutral!)
It normally idles at about 600-650 RPM (i have an Apex'i RSM)
If there is anyone out there with a H23 what do you guys idle at? Is mine too low? Can the idle revs be raised easily?

Cheers!

 

Just turn the idle control screw on the throttle body counter clockwise, and that will raise your idle up (should be around 800-900 RPMs, I think)


[Modified by Cottonwoodz, 4:45 AM 9/11/2002]

 

but first check for vacuum hose leaks. that can couse the problem you desribed.

 

Can anyone else confirm what the revs should be??

When I first start the car, it idles at about 1300-1400, and then after a few mins drops slowly to 600. If I rev the engine, by driving or just giving it some gas, withing that first few mins the revs drops straight down to the 600. Same goes with using the a/c.
Is this normal? Does it coincide with the vaccum hose theory?

Would I be doing any damage to the engine by setting the idle revs to around 1500? Obviously I will chew a little more gas when idling and she would get warmer quicker, but would it affect the engine in any other ways?

 

1400 cold idle
700 warm idle with no accessories on

 

Thanks!
I want to raise the idle RPM, do you think it is going to be harmfull for the engine?