Low idle speed ?

[Portisz4]

I was wondering if this is a normal idle speed for a 2.0i .
Sometimes it can be a little rough but it might just be how it is ???
It doesn't move around , it just settles there.

 

[tintoverano]

though mine is a 23i, it is the same idle

rough cold start could be caused by few things, put the car on INPA or ISTA-D and check the Rough Idle stuff

 

[Portisz4]

It's starts lovely and it's smooth but sometimes it just feels a little bit rough on idle. At normal operating temps.

Just didn't expect it on a petrol car like this

 

[Pooltee]

Is this idle speed with the A/C switched off? I find mine idles low and a little rough with the A\C off, but when it’s on it’s about 200rpm higher and very smooth.

 

[Anonymous]

Part of the issue is that if the battery is low the alternator runs hard on tick over which tends to make the N20 engine hunt a little..I notice your stop/start icon appears disabled..either cause the battery is low or you have disabled it manually?

 

[Smartbear]

Part of the issue is that if the battery is low the alternator runs hard on tick over which tends to make the N20 engine hunt a little..I notice your stop/start icon appears disabled..either cause the battery is low or you have disabled it manually?

Or the car’s not up to full operating temperature yet :wink:
Rob

 

[Anonymous]

Part of the issue is that if the battery is low the alternator runs hard on tick over which tends to make the N20 engine hunt a little..I notice your stop/start icon appears disabled..either cause the battery is low or you have disabled it manually?

Or the car’s not up to full operating temperature yet :wink:
Rob

That's also true! Maybe/probably the reason for the light!

 

[Busterboo]

Part of the issue is that if the battery is low the alternator runs hard on tick over which tends to make the N20 engine hunt a little..I notice your stop/start icon appears disabled..either cause the battery is low or you have disabled it manually?

Or the car’s not up to full operating temperature yet :wink:
Rob

:roll:

 

[JimsZ]

Ive got my eye on the MPG

 

[Smartbear]

Ive got my eye on the MPG

That’s average mph i think, not mpg
Rob

 

[JimsZ]

Panic over

 

[Portisz4]

I will check the state of a/c and check that it's reasonably warm on a run. I don't exactly remember when I took that picture now but it wasn't cold as I was out somewhere.
I don't usually turn off the autostop start and appears to have a mind of its own that thing .
I just thought coming from an f30 diesel that this would be smooth as glass.

 

[flybobbie]

4 vs 6 cylinders.

 

[Portisz4]

4 will do me.
I have a heavy right foot and I like the way it currently looks

 

[Anonymous]

On mine the tick over is the same...the vacuum pump clatter doesn’t help the impression..suggest you don’t spend much time idling and drive it instead..

 

[Argyll Andy]

Panic over

If that panicked you, be prepared for a lie down

 

[N4LLY]

Andy, Think your idle is a bit high :wink:

 

[Argyll Andy]

Andy, Think your idle is a bit high :wink:

The OH just loves taking all these random pictures when we’re out :wink:

 

[JimsZ]

I see the problem (sport mode) it draws you in

That and it’s the 35i / is I’m guessing.

 

[Argyll Andy]

I see the problem (sport mode) it draws you in

That and it’s the 35i / is I’m guessing.

I think sports mode x2 with the engine and gearbox that’s the problem, and the roads on my doorstep.

The DCT S mode holds the gear much higher before it changes

It’s not a problem............... until it’s time to refuel.

Yes, 35iS