Idle RPM

[Marco Van Basten]

Hi everyone, in new to "TOC"

I hope someone can help me?

I have just purchased a 2005 RAV4 with the 2.0 petrol engine.

My query is that at idle it appears to be reving to hard to me? IM getting 1500 RPM at idle, does this sound Norma for this engine?

Thanks for any help.

[IanML]

Normal for a cold start on a cold morning.  Not normal for a warm engine - should be just under 1000.

[gjnorthall]

The usual problem on this engine with variable or high / low idle speed is:

Early 4.2 (square front fog-lamps) - dirty idle control valve

Later 4.2 (round - fog-lamps) - dirty throttle valve / body  or sticky throttle linkage. (this model doesn't have an idle control valve)

The idle speed is controlled by the ECU. Do not disturb the adjusting screw on the throttle valve.