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Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 12:53:16 GMT
From: "Ask The MasterTech" <Tsykesnopsamd.rr.com>
Subject: Re: 1200rpm Idle After Start


It is probably a problem with the auxiliary air valve. This valve should close after a few minutes of warming up. It is probably not closing correctly. Hopefully this will help! TW <nospamroilonopsamut.fi> wrote in message news:395B0D58.97AA7E56nopsamut.fi... > > > Highbrow wrote: > > > After starting, my engine (85 900 2.0 8-valve MFI) sputters, begins to idle > > at an optimal 875rpm, and proceeds to rev to 1000-1300rpm where it stays > > idling. I'm not sure whether this is normal for engine warm-up or whether > > this has to do with the fact that during the first few days of my owing the > > vehicle I would give it gas during starting to compensate for the sputtering > > (as though it were a carbureted engine, an idiocy on my part no doubt). But > > when I stop during driving, at lights, etc., it idles around 1000. Any > > suggestions? I have considered adjusting the injector but would appreciate > > advice first. > > > > Highbrow 85 900 > > Does MFI mean that injection system (I think that there is one called MFI). In > europe -85 models has K-Jettronic (bosch) and my experiences come from > LH-jetrtonic although they should be the same to all engines with catacytic > converter. > > Usually high idle points to airleaks. And if in your case idle gets higher as > engine heats and doesn´t come down at all it could be the air intake gasket > leaking. > > Just guessing. Roy >

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