1.1 desire

1. muttonjeff L-plater Joined: May 2011 Posts: 57

   #1 13th June 2011, 21:53

   When I flash main beam the idle drops a fair bit - it does recover.
   
   Is the Idle speed generally sensitive to electrical loads on these cars.
   
   
   It also hunts a bit when warm which was not ICV
2. theonethatownz Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Leominster Posts: 106 Saxo 1.1 SX

   #2 13th June 2011, 22:08

   Haven't noticed the main beem stuff, I have noticed sometimes I can change it's idle revs, this is just to make sure it doesn't stall. One minute it will dropped down for a few seconds then rev slightly. To save fuel (??? lol) and not to stall.
3. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #3 14th June 2011, 09:21

   check the battery/alternator
4. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #4 14th June 2011, 14:17

   A weak idle mixture would cause this. When you flash the lights (or operate another high power drain item such as heated rear screen/electric windows/blowers on full etc) the alternator is put under load to produce the required current and thus the engine has to work harder.
   Might be worth putting some redex through it and doing a quick service including plugs, air filter, oil and oil filter also if it is single point injection give the injector unit a clean up with carb cleaner.
   The ICV should compensate quickly for the extra load and bring the idle back to 800-850rpm. If the idle is constantly low then the ICV is not working correctly and may need another clean or replacement. To be honest as long as the engine does not stall I would not worry about it for now Jeff.