after changing my timing belt to a gates one, the car struggles on idle. let me explain...
i believe my belt is done up too tight. (someone correct me if im wrong)
first cold start, will rev low, struggling to stay alive (sometimes dies), belt is cold, and the motor is working hard to keep the engine alive.
once the engine warms up, belt is slightly loosen and warm, and the idle returns back to normal.
i adjusted the aac valve on cold start to keep the engine running normal under 1000rpm instead of struggling at 400, but once the belt is warm, my idles revs is high above 1000rpm
i thought after a few k's she will settle in and be ok. however i have done 5000kms since then.
now, after getting a new clutch today, i said to the mech can you have a quick look at my idle.
he didnt look into the tension, however said the idle motor is not working. pulled the plug off and the was no change in the idle.
after searching this site, i can not find the "idle motor" plug thing. was hoping for a DIY fix. can someone help me out?