setting the idle

Amateur Joined : 2008-10-27 Post Count : 23 Merit : 0

Is there a way to set the "in gear" idle?
When the car is in park or neutral, it idles fine, right around 1k when warm and about 1200 when cold.
however, when the care is in drive and I am at a stop, the idle drops to about 600. this is way to low IMO. I think it should be around 800-850.
Is there a way to reset just this idle?

Subject: Re: setting the idle Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:20 am

These are the normal settings. On '96-up Rivieras you can set the idle to different values with a computer and tuning software. The software runs $300-400.

For '95 Rivs I don't think there is any tuning software available.

More info: https://rivperformance.editboard.com/series-ii-engine-transmission-f4/cold-temps-high-idle-t2036-15.htm

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Amateur Joined : 2008-10-27 Post Count : 23 Merit : 0

thanks for the info Aaron!

Subject: Re: setting the idle Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:30 am

Yep. Leave it alone.

Albertj

Subject: Re: setting the idle Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:09 pm

if i recall, the 96+ s/c cars have the warm idle rpm set at like 650. why do you think this is too low?
Are you getting a vibration or surging?
If so you should take a look at the trans and motor mounts and make certain there is no vac leak.

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setting the idle Dsc_0110

Amateur Joined : 2008-10-27 Post Count : 23 Merit : 0

Mr.Riviera wrote:: if i recall, the 96+ s/c cars have the warm idle rpm set at like 650. why do you think this is too low?
Are you getting a vibration or surging?
If so you should take a look at the trans and motor mounts and make certain there is no vac leak.

Ive checked/replaced all the vac lines. I am getting a vibration so old/broken mounts are prolly to blame. I am pretty sure I have at least 1.

I just felt it was a little low. most of the other cars I own/owned had a warm idle around 750 when in gear. my durango and my GP are like that.

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