Very high idling when cold,Carina diesel

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Fri 30 Jan 2004 09:31
Very high idling when cold,Carina diesel - AZ
I have a Toyota Carina e diesel,and the problem is,that first thing in the morning the car starts first time,but the revs are extremely high,cannot give you a figure,as no rev counter,but I estimate to be about 2000 rpm,which makes the car very noisy when stationary at junctions and traffic lights. Once car warms up,approx after 10 miles,revs are normal. Is there any way of adjusting the cold start revs,and is it easy to do. Thanks.
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Fri 30 Jun 2006 16:39
Very high idling when cold,Carina diesel - Greg R
There should be a screw somewhere, but I am not sure where. It might be a dirty idle control valve?
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Fri 30 Jun 2006 17:44
Very high idling when cold,Carina diesel - jc2
On a Diesel???
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Fri 30 Jun 2006 18:10
Very high idling when cold,Carina diesel - bell boy
look for the cold start thermostat and see if its adjustable (will be on or near the pump),might need a new one ,sorry no idea if easy or not
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