1994 Toyota Camry low initial cold idle

28th January 2005, 08:27 AM

Hello,

Vehicle is a 4cyl auto, 156k miles.

Starting cold (stopped 8-12 hrs), ambient temp 15-40 or so degree's,
the engine will initially idle at 800 RPM's for a few seconds, then
increase to about 1100, and seems to drop more quickly than normal.
going into gear makes the engine briefly stutter, and feel like it
could stall but does not.

Idle when warm is smooth and stable, and I don't notice any drivability
issues. If I start the vehicle after an hour or so wait in the same
ambient temps, the idle immediately goes to what seems the normal
1100-1200 RPM range.

There is no MIL light or codes stored when scanned, wires/cap/plugs are
OEM and have less than 40k miles, vac lines seem fine, and the TB and
IAC valve are spotless, and have been very regularly cleaned for many
years.

I appreciate your thoughts on this matter.

Thank you.

1st February 2005, 10:36 PM

Thank you gents! Seems to be getting worse, especially when shifted
into drive right after a cold start.... Almost wants to stall.
Thanks again.