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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Is it possible to adjust the idle rpm with the tech II?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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You cannot change your idle rpm with the Tech 2. On some vehicles you can raise and lower the rpm by controlling the iac motor, but only for diagnostic purposes.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Is it possible to adjust the idle rpm with the tech II?
Why do you want to adjust it in the first place?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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its set at 850 and i didnt realize that the stock idle is 600...its just annoying having it idle so high
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Originally Posted by shutzero
its set at 850 and i didnt realize that the stock idle is 600...its just annoying having it idle so high
Who told you stock idle is 600?
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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i read it on another forum that for autos its 650 in neutral and 550 in drive...is that wrong?
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