Normal idle value

Sutzu

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Hey everyone!

I recently bought a cute A2 for my wife. 1.4 TDI, 90HP. The idle value sits at 1000 rpm.

Comparing with other cars i've owned, this seems a little high. Shouldn't the value be around 800 rpm?

What is your normal idle value ?

Thanks!
 
Our TDI 90 and most of the TDIs I have driven have a tickover around 1000 or fractionally under, so I don't think that there is anything wrong. I would imagine that with a three cylinder engine, even with a balancer, it needs a few more revs to make it a smoother tickover.

Steve B
 
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Interesting - mine idles at ~900 sometimes, is smooth and fuel efficient.
Other times it idles at ~1000rpm and is a little lumpy like the timing is off and the fuel seems to drop quickly.
Seems to decide which one when it starts up.
 
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