What Causes High Idle Speed in Cold Weather?
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When starting a car in cold weather, the reasons for high idle speed are as follows: 1. High idle speed during startup is a normal phenomenon: a. The car requires higher RPM to allow the engine to reach normal operating conditions quickly. This necessitates a richer air-fuel mixture, leading to increased air intake and fuel injection, which results in higher RPM. b. Increased oil viscosity during cold starts: During a cold start, the idle stepper motor automatically adjusts to increase air intake, allowing more air to enter the cylinders. High idle speed is normal in this situation. 2. Excessive carbon buildup: Timely cleaning of the throttle body and idle speed control valve can generally resolve this issue.