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Help, no idle when cold start

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Hi all, we got a non running FTO a little while ago which had been sitting for quite a few years. Got it running finally, however it won't idle unless its warmed up? It also idles quite solidly at 1100rpm. Anyone who might know what the problem is?
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Re: Help, no idle when cold start

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Quite likely the stepper motor, common issue and cheap fix. Don't pay over $100 for a new one.
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Cool thanks! I'll find a new one
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Is the cheapest from aliexpress?
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yotka wrote: Wed May 29, 2019 1:46 am Is the cheapest from aliexpress?
I believe so, I bought 5 or 10 when I got mine from them and flogged them off for about $50 each profit over 6 months.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Idle-air-Co ... ctupt=true

Seems like someone else is doing the same thing now but from China. Maybe I should get some more and resell in Aus :P
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Got one from Aliexpress, it's a completely different car to drive now (used to try throw me through the windscreen when letting off the accelerator lol) Starts great too, thanks!!
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Jaleesa wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:21 pm Got one from Aliexpress, it's a completely different car to drive now (used to try throw me through the windscreen when letting off the accelerator lol) Starts great too, thanks!!
Very glad to help
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