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  1. LouPianta

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    #1 LouPianta, Oct 21, 2020
    Does anybody know what is the official idle speed for a 2009 Cali?

    When I stop at traffic lights the idle goes down to 650/700 and gets rough.

    Thank you,
    Lou


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  2. AClark

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    #2 AClark, Oct 21, 2020
    I will have to check next time Im at the garage

    I do seem to remember its not as noticeable with the AC on

    You may consider having your motor mounts checked during your next service visit.

    Last thought, every Cali I’ve driven, have had a rough (er) idle than say a Cali T or Portofino..
     
  3. tomc

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    #3 tomc, Oct 21, 2020
    650/700 seems low.

    Is it rough at the outset, or rough even after driving around?
    More noticeable in stop/go traffic?
    In auto/manual mode? Sport/comfort?

    Our Cali (an '11) is "rough" - I would characterize it as more grumpy - when I start it up after a week or so of not driving. It is usually in auto/comfort to start, and then when I
    hit the open roads, and engine is up to temp, I switch to manual/sport.

    I have a route mapped out from my house to the interstate w/ a minimal # of stop signs and street lights, so I can let it roll for a while with minimal stop/go traffic.
    After the Cali is up to temp, and has had a good 50 - 60 mile flogging, it runs much smoother. And, much smoother @ start-up when it has been used for several
    times in a week.

    T

    p.s. Mine is always on tender.
     
  4. LouPianta

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    #4 LouPianta, Oct 21, 2020
    Thank you for your replies.
    At the outset it’s fine but gets rough after the engine is up to temp. As soon as I stop, the idle speed lowers to 650/700 and she gets rough and kicks in an annoying minor vibration. I have tried to switch a/c on as well as have switched the “manettino” through comfort and sport but the idle speed does not move. However, if I pull in both paddles and get the car in neutral, and slowly hit the accelerator, the roughness disappears.
    Not sure what the problem is...
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
    Lou
     
  5. tomc

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    #5 tomc, Oct 21, 2020
    Hmm. I've not seen that on my Cali. Motor mounts is what comes to mine, but I do not recall anyone saying it was engine temperature dependend...T
     

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