Smooth idle?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-21-2001 | 10:17 PM
  #1  
initialD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 546
Likes: 0
Smooth idle?

Do we suppose to have very smooth at idle with our TLs?But i can feel there is some vibration every second(just like heartbeat)Is that normal?Anyone else has the same problem?
Old 11-22-2001 | 12:25 AM
  #2  
daverman's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 2,626
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS, USA
Yes, this is normal. I feel a slight "loping" motion too. I wonder if it's the fluid-filled engine mounts allowing the engine to rock back and forth periodically.
Old 11-22-2001 | 07:44 AM
  #3  
ChucksCL-S's Avatar
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,649
Likes: 5
From: Millersville, Md.
My oo' TL does that too sometimes, but it goes away after two or three lopes or cycles.
Old 11-22-2001 | 09:30 AM
  #4  
HU's Avatar
HU
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
I have a 2000 and it does that as well. I guess it is normal.
Old 11-22-2001 | 11:58 AM
  #5  
initialD's Avatar
Thread Starter
Pro
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 546
Likes: 0
I had an Integer and the idle was like sleep,very smooth.Acura dealer said because it is a 4 cylinder engine.But i heard that Accord V6 also has very smooth idle.Is that true?
Old 11-22-2001 | 02:08 PM
  #6  
Severin's Avatar
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 756
Likes: 18
From: Glastonbury, CT
If the "loping" motion is a slight forward movement when your idling, in drive, with your foot on the brake, it's your air conditioning compressor clicking cycling on/off.
The engine compensates for the compressor's load by increasing the idle speed. I have noted that my brake pedal gives a little (pedal falls); I'm not sure why (vacuum change?)...
Old 11-22-2001 | 05:32 PM
  #7  
daverman's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 2,626
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS, USA
Originally posted by Severin
If the "loping" motion is a slight forward movement when your idling, in drive, with your foot on the brake, it's your air conditioning compressor clicking cycling on/off.
The engine compensates for the compressor's load by increasing the idle speed. I have noted that my brake pedal gives a little (pedal falls); I'm not sure why (vacuum change?)...
Nope, it's not the compressor (it feels different). The loping motion occurs without an audible change either. It just feels like you're in a boat rocking back and forth very slowly on the water.
Old 11-22-2001 | 05:41 PM
  #8  
Shoofin's Avatar
Senior Moderator
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 17,085
Likes: 740
From: Brooklyn, NY USA
Well, in warmer climates, your car will run more smooth, as the engine warms, especially...usually when the A/C complressor is on, it may run a drop rough, due to the added stress on the engine. Same thing applies to the winter time...the engine almost always runs a drop more rough(lil more vibration on the steering wheel than usual) than any other time of the year.
Ed
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mike734
2G RL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
4
12-10-2021 01:25 PM
DerrickW
3G TL Performance Parts & Modifications
9
11-15-2015 05:52 PM
012TL-GLM
5G TLX (2015-2020)
4
10-05-2015 06:32 AM
mdlex389
4G TL Problems & Fixes
9
09-28-2015 06:29 PM
prbori
3G TL Problems & Fixes
1
09-27-2015 01:37 AM



Quick Reply: Smooth idle?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:54 AM.