Idle speed GU Patrol 3.0TD

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:09

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Phil P

Hi all,

Just noticed something weird with my GU Patrol and would be interested if anyone else has seen this problem. It's a 2003 3.0TD Auto with 74,000klm's.

When the car is at its normal operating temperature and in Park, the idle speed is around 1100-1200 RPM's, it should be idling at 650-750RPM's. If the car is put into Drive, the rev's drop down to around 650-750 RPM's.

When the car is cold it idles correctly when in Park. Problem seems to appear when the car warms up.

Lucky it's under warranty, back to the dealer!

Thanks
Phil P

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Reply By: Fusion - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:17

Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:17

G'day Phil,

Sounds like you've got the engine warmer button on. On my 2005 Patrol it's on the right side of the steering wheel, under the air vent. When you put it on, the engine idles high to warm up quicker. When you put the Auto in Drive, the revs drop down to normal.

Thanks,

Aaron.

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Follow Up By: Phil P - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:20

Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 20:20

Hi Aaron,

I made sure it is off !

When in Park and the high rev's happen, the switch has no effect, but when in Drive it does inrease the RPM's so I'm assuming the switch is working ok !

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Follow Up By: Chaz - Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 01:54

Monday, Oct 24, 2005 at 01:54

Phil P,
The "Heat" switch shouldn't increase the revs in Drive, only in Neutral and Park.

Chaz

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Reply By: Fusion - Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 21:10

Sunday, Oct 23, 2005 at 21:10

Phil,

If the revs are increasing in Drive, & the switch doesn't make any difference to the revs in Park, then something seems awry.

Sorry I don't know what the problem is.

Aaron.

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