2000 RPM idle when started cold normal?

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Dec 11, 2006 | 08:41 PM
  #1  
Just curious, what's your new Sedan idling at right after you crank it cold?

When I crank mine it starts off idling at like 2000 RPM which seems kinda high and then as it warms up it slowly drops down to around 1000 RPM about a minute after it's cranked.

Just curious if everyone else idles this high (2000 RPM) when cold.
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Dec 11, 2006 | 08:44 PM
  #2  
Yep, same here. Mine idles at cold start at 2k as well.
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Dec 11, 2006 | 08:46 PM
  #3  
Same thing here. Maybe its an emissions thing?
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Dec 11, 2006 | 08:53 PM
  #4  
Just gives me a funny feeling hearing a cold engine iding at 2K. I always used to let my old 03 G engine idle for about 30 seconds to let the oil get circulating good before reving it up like that.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Quote: Just gives me a funny feeling hearing a cold engine iding at 2K. I always used to let my old 03 G engine idle for about 30 seconds to let the oil get circulating good before reving it up like that.
Mine is doing the same. I read another post here about this a while back. Only happens first thing in the morning.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Quote: Mine is doing the same. I read another post here about this a while back. Only happens first thing in the morning.
Haven't any of you guys driven an older car with a choke? The revs are increased slightly when cold for a reason, to keep the car from sputtering. My G only stays at 2k for a few seconds then slowly falls down to the regular idle.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 12:43 PM
  #7  
Quote: Yep, same here. Mine idles at cold start at 2k as well.
+1

Checked this morning (and it wasn't that cold, only about 50).
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Dec 12, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Hey guys next time this happenes, try putting your foot on the brake after about 5-10 seconds of the car running...the revs come down a little quicker than normal...tell me if this works
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Dec 12, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Quote: Haven't any of you guys driven an older car with a choke? The revs are increased slightly when cold for a reason, to keep the car from sputtering. My G only stays at 2k for a few seconds then slowly falls down to the regular idle.
What's the normal RPM for regular idling (once the engine is warm) on the new G?
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Dec 12, 2006 | 04:06 PM
  #10  
^^ Mine revs around 1K at normal idle.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 04:09 PM
  #11  
Quote: ^^ Mine revs around 1K at normal idle.
Thanks Shane. Isn't that too high? The normal idling on my current car is only 700 RPM.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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Quote: Thanks Shane. Isn't that too high? The normal idling on my current car is only 700 RPM.
Actually, I take that back. I just went out and started my car to make sure I was correct......it actually idles at 800 RPMs.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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Quote: Haven't any of you guys driven an older car with a choke? The revs are increased slightly when cold for a reason, to keep the car from sputtering. My G only stays at 2k for a few seconds then slowly falls down to the regular idle.
My 03 wasn't like this and no I haven't driven a car with a choke.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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Quote: My 03 wasn't like this and no I haven't driven a car with a choke.
Must be nice, though I haven't had a choke for some time I have never had a car this nice before. After the car warms up it revs at about 700-800RPM.
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Dec 12, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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Quote: Haven't any of you guys driven an older car with a choke? The revs are increased slightly when cold for a reason, to keep the car from sputtering. My G only stays at 2k for a few seconds then slowly falls down to the regular idle.
"choke" ??????,................ never heard of it.

C.
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