Why does the idle speed increase when turning the steering wheel while stationary in Hyundai Elantra?
1 Answers
The reasons for the idle speed increasing when turning the steering wheel while stationary are as follows: Fuel pump and fuel system issues: The fuel pump and fuel system affect fuel pressure. If the pressure is too low, the actual fuel injection volume decreases under the same energizing time of the injector coil, leading to poorer spray quality and a leaner idle mixture. If the pressure is too high, excessive fuel injection results in an overly rich mixture. The fuel system pressure is related to the technical condition of the fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel pressure solenoid valve, and their circuit operation. Idle switch signal circuit issues: The engine control unit (ECU) determines whether the engine is in idle condition based on the potential level of the idle switch signal (IDL terminal). When the idle contact closes and inputs a low potential to the ECU's IDL terminal, the ECU identifies the engine as being in idle condition and activates the idle control program to regulate engine operation. Due to improper adjustment of the idle contact gap, poor contact, damage, or circuit faults, the engine ECU cannot correctly determine the idle condition, leading to idle control errors and various idle speed abnormalities. Therefore, this possibility should be prioritized and eliminated during inspection.