idle

jborok · 12-04-2001, 09:28 AM

On my 912e the car idles higher when the lights are off. Does anyone know the reason why? And how to correct the problem? Thanks for your help.
Jay

WFBowen · WFBowen's Garage

How much of a difference is there? If it's slight, it's normal. Does it do the same with the heater blower on? Do you have H-1/H-4 high wattage bulbs?

jborok · 12-05-2001, 09:54 AM

When I have the lights on the car idles at 1000. With the lights off the idle is 1 tick higher. I don't have any special headlamps and the heater blower does not work. Thanks your.

WFBowen · WFBowen's Garage

Jay:
I'd live with it - mine did it too (maybe 100 +/- rpm). As long as your headlights stay bright at idle & your battery holds a charge, etc., I think it's normal. As a side note, I have a city driver Ford Aspire (micro car) which almost does a backflip when I turn on the heater blower on the freeway. If it really bugs you, you could make sure that your smog pump turns with little effort and check/clean all of your alt/battery cables and grounds.