car_lost

when my car is on and im stopped, it idles at a tiny bit less than 500rpm. i have a TL-S... does anyone know what its supposed to idle at? im more than positive it is NOT 500 rpm. is there anything in the manual that says this?

i got my car back from the dealer and i had the idle problem that it would fluctuate and almost turn off. they replaced the IACV so now the car is fine except it jsut stays at a low idle.

Excelerate

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I am not certain but I believe it is between 750-800 RPMS at idle.

car_lost

thanks excelerate.

also, does anyone know if this is somethign that can be calibrated? like can the dealer set the car to idle at a certain rpm or is this somethign where a part needs to be replaced?

Red-CL

I think it's 770 rpm's to be exact. (don't quote me on that though)

It's usually adjusted using an ODB II. I'm not sure if an aftermarket one will do it but the one the dealers has definately will.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

I am not sure how it is on the CL, but usually on Honda's there is an Idle Adjustment screw on the TB to either elevate or lower the idle. Actually there is a screw that adjusts the idle on the TB b/c I have done it before. Ask your local Acura dealer to adjust it for you.

car_lost

sweet, so that should be an easy fix for them... i hope.

car_lost

lol... this keeps getting better.

so i went to the dealer, i explained it to the service writer. he sent me to the tech that worked on my car. the tech asked the master tech or w/e and he said that its ok between 500 and 800 rpm.

im sick of this fucking dealership. is there somehow i can adjust this myself or can i just take it to any mechanic to do it?

scalbert

First question, are you sure the tach isn't off??

Second question, is there a problem with where it is idling?? Is it shaking, etc.??

car_lost

i wouldnt be sure if the tach was off. is there something i can do to tell?

no, the car is fine, it just idles low. no weird noises nor shaking or anything.

scalbert

It could just be the tach then. If the idle were too low the car would typically vibrate.

scalbert

Just FYI, the idle adjustment screw does not change the idle speed. It just changes how the IACV works. Ultimately the ECU controls the idle speed.

car_lost

dammit

when you step on the gas, the car goes all the way to redline. since the tach is about 250 rpm below normal, will i be able to tell that it is 250 rpm below by the time it shifts into third if i were to floor it?

get what im saying?

car_lost

thanks. IF it were that the idle is actually below what its supposed to be, would any mechanic be able to adjust it?

scalbert

If there is a consitent offset, yes. But it may just be that the slope and offset are a bit off.

Do you have access to a scan tool?? That will tell you the engine speed.

Also, if it were too low the ECU would set a idle too low DTC.

car_lost

i see, so jsut because its reading low at that point doesnt mean its going to read low at other points.

no, would pep boys or discount auto parts or any auto parts store like that have this tool? DTC?

Zippee

If the idle is smooth and causing any problems, why screw with it? It's not hurting a thing.