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so can the hot summer cause a lower idle??

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Foxfan88

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back when i first got my mustang it wasnt summer yet, my idle was perfect then.


Its really hot nowadays, the idle is fine, its that it just sorta surges for a couple secs when i start up in the morning or something....

And it idles a tad lower???
i assume this is normal for warmer temps??

And how can i adjust my idle, my old 2.3l stang had a screw and this one doesnt....
 

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Here is a write up on resetting the idle. Each page addresses a different aspect of cleaning and resetting idle related components.

In Warm weather, the cold idle can be slightly lower in my experience.

Good luck.
 

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Hmmm you know JT that is true and could explain the slightly rough idle I have been chasing for the last couple of weeks. I wasn't thinking of how the hot humid air might be effecting it.
 
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