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    cold start idle

    hey whenever i start my car cold the rpms wont drop down below 2k. whats up with that? it goes down when the car gets a little warmer but its annoying



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    LXi User CzEcHy's Avatar
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    Re: cold start idle

    Mine does that sometimes, I usually just rev the engine to like 3kish and they drop down, may take a few times tho..

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    Re: cold start idle

    Your car is designed to reach "NORMAL" operating temperature. It is designed to do this.
    Phil

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    Re: cold start idle

    yup on the carbs you need to let it warm up.

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