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High idle RPM on 550

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  1. jznd

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    After replacing my alternator, my engine idle RPM has been acting up. On the way home from the shop, idle speed at startup was normal, ~1k RPM. However, once the car got moving, idle RPM (clutch in, braking/coasting to a stop) hovered at 2k RPM. It stayed at 2k RPM while stopped, clutch out, in neutral.

    I tried resetting the ECU by turning off the battery disconnect switch overnight. After the reset, at startup all normal again @ ~1k rpm. But now, idle RPM while moving (e.g. clutch in, braking/coasting to a stop) hovers at 1.5k rpm. Interesting, it does drop back to normal, but only after the car came to a complete stop.

    Any suggestions?

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  2. 308 GTB

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    I would just drive the car around a bit longer. Maybe the ECU isn't finished re-learning what it forgot.

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    Barry could be correct. Erratic idle like that is also symptomatic of vacuum leaks from a hose or the intake manifold working loose. Worth checking, and cheap.

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  4. jznd

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    Barry was correct - thanks! The ECU just took a few drives to relearn what it forgot when the alternator crapped out. Now it's back to normal. Coolant temp doesn't climb unusually anymore as well, but could just be the unusually cool weather we're having here.
     
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  5. 308 GTB

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    You're welcome, jznd. After my car is serviced and I know the battery was disconnected, my ECU reset routine involves letting the car idle while I reset the time on the clock and the time and preset stations on the radio. Then a few blocks of driving until I get to Classic Coach's "Prova Circuit." A couple of laps around that highway circuit and the ECU has relearned what it had to.

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    Terry, I think vacuum leaks or loose manifolds would also illuminate the Check Engine Light.

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    John, the procedure is a bit simpler in the 550. The idling speed adjuster relearning procedure is described in the WSM. Also, each time the engine is started, the ECU regulates itself on the idle position so it's important to start the engine without depressing the accelerator pedal.

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