Engine idle speed

[King_Jeff]

My Fabia has started idling about 250rpm more than usual, only seems to do it on starting the engine and after a while subsides. Anyone else had this problem / a solution??

Thanks.

[TeflonTom]

tbh its normal for the engine to idle faster when its warming up, and it gradually gets lower as it warms up

[King_Jeff]

Only started doing it the last couple of weeks and I've had it for over 3 years now...

[TeflonTom]

strange, have you recently had a new coolant temperature sensor fitted perchance?

[King_Jeff]

Afraid not, no. Literally just randomly started doing it. Doesn't happen all the time either...

[MoggyTech]

Blip throttle then pull throttle pedal up with the front of your foot. If it settles to normal idle, throttle position sensor.

[King_Jeff]

Ah, a fine idea. I shall try this and return with results. Thanks!

[fabvrs2009]

My Fabia has started idling about 250rpm more than usual, only seems to do it on starting the engine and after a while subsides. Anyone else had this problem / a solution??

Thanks.

had the same as if for no reason

[King_Jeff]

Been in the car at least 6 times since, wanting to test the accelerator sensor and it hasn't done it again! God how I love intermittent issues! Will post back when it happens.

[DRJ]

Mine was variable for a couple of days once after I'd badly stalled it. I thought "it can't REALLY be that delicate can it, that stalling it makes it go wrong?" Luckily it righted itself after that - but it took several journeys.

[fabvrs2009]

iv had it for about 6 months all the time

tried the accelator test and it made no difference, MAF and EGR have been replaced in the last 6-8 months, air filter replaced and all piping it connected correctly!

must be ghosts

[King_Jeff]

Tried the accelerator test, not that. Really peculiar, must be ghosts!

[TeflonTom]

something has just gone ping in my mind... does it do it after you've turned to full lock in either direction?