Is it normal that when i start my car it kicks up at 2,000-2,200rpm right away? I always thought it should be a lot lower than that.... anyone know if this needs to be adjusted and how?

 

It should go up there for a few mins then drop back down. It might go higher on cooler days. It's just a to keep it running until the engine warms up a little bit.

 

oh ok so its normal to go up that high? thanks!

 

yeah it's normal if it comes back down in a few mins.

 

Just a little update, it is NOT normal to have your car start up at 2,200-2,400 rpm in the morning... i just replaced my fast idle valve yesterday and this morning the car started at 1,500rpm... big difference, and it feels much safer

 

who needs that thingy anyways? u live in the cold?

 

Yup montreal quebec... where it reaches -40 sometimes

but when i mean cold start im talking about starting the car after 5 or 6 hours... in no matter any weather

 

i dont think thats normal either b/c when i first bought my 98 lude it didnt do that and now recently i have a similar problem but it goes to 1500 rpms. try getting a tune up