How to solve the problem of unstable idle speed and frequent stalling of BYD F3?

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LaElaina
07/24/25 12:36pm
Unstable idle speed is often caused by excessive carbon deposits in the throttle body or a faulty idle speed control valve. Cleaning the throttle body and replacing the idle speed control valve can help. Electrical circuit failure, such as low-voltage power interruption during driving, can also cause stalling. It is recommended to check the ignition and starter switches, as well as the fuse box. Fuel system issues, including a damaged fuel pump, ruptured fuel line, clogged fuel injector inlet, or an empty fuel tank, can lead to stalling. Restarting the car may temporarily resolve the issue.
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McCarlos
08/11/25 6:42am
I know this issue all too well, my eight-year-old F3 had the same problem recently. After some research, I found there are three key areas to check: The throttle body needs to be removed and cleaned - too much carbon buildup is like a person gasping for air and can cause stalling; Spark plugs must be replaced if worn out, those standard factory ones usually don't last beyond 20,000 km; The most easily overlooked part is the intake manifold gasket - when the rubber deteriorates and leaks, it causes erratic idle speeds. Oh, and add a bottle of fuel system cleaner to your tank and take a highway run - sometimes clogged fuel lines can cause this too. If it still persists, check the front oxygen sensor - when this goes bad, fuel consumption skyrockets and idle becomes unstable.
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