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Hi folks! I got mad with my Stilo! Since two days ago... it's idle rpm ...
  1. 10-09-2011 #1
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    Hi folks!

    I got mad with my Stilo!
    Since two days ago... it's idle rpm had gone up!!
    Idle speed used to be at around 750 rpm...
    Now... even after a long run... it doesn't drop from 1100 rpm!

    I can even start running on a little hill without going to my foot to the throotle....

    And another thing I noticed... power steering is on when I turn key to MAR even before starting the engine........... I guess this wasn't usual..... :S

    And sorry folks for the long abscense...
    I even have to update the "garage" here... there's a new family member here at home.... a 500!

    I know that usually idle problems are cutting off the engine... this time at me is the oposite...
    Any clue?...

    (1100 rpm idle....... is stressed!! lol)
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    Hello. Are there any lights on the dash? It might be worth disconnecting the battery for an hour or so to reset everything and see if it resolves the issue.

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    No lights...
    Until this morning... It was like fireworks... and then... the dark.............
    And it seems the alternator had died!
    (I guess that uneven electrical output was generating the unusual idle... and all the other electrical issues...)
    Lets see... if it goes ok now with the new alternator.
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    And all gone away with the new alternator. Idle speed is again below 750 rpm!
    The car really doesn't like slopy electrics! :)
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    Glad to hear it's sorted now :)
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    Well.... off topic but... let's say that I also had the coolant temperature sensor changed!
    Car was "cooling down" in motorway... The temp needle was going cold direction everytime I found any open road.
    And after some talks with a mechanic... new temp sensor for the blackie!
    More smooth engine and less fuel needed its the results of the changes! :D
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    Interesting. I changed the thermostat when mine started running cold. It had jammed open slightly somewhat.
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