I don't know if this is big problem, some weeks ago when I drove across 3rd mainland bridge and it was raining heavily, just that same evening I start seeing "engine check" appearing on my dashboard.

I left that after two weeks now I noticed that each time I start the car in the morning or after I close from work the engine idle hit 2 then drop to 1.5 this will stay up at 1.5 for about 2 to 3minutes before dropping to 1, unlike before.

But once it has start moving it remain normal even if i stop and start engine.


Please house what should i do about this.

Car model: Pontiac vibe 2004

Thank you.

aiotaq:
I don't know if this is big problem, some weeks ago when I drove across 3rd mainland bridge and it was raining heavily, just that same evening I start seeing "engine check" appearing on my dashboard.

I left that after two weeks now I noticed that each time I start the car in the morning or after I close from work the engine idle hit 2 then drop to 1.5 this will stay up at 1.5 for about 2 to 3minutes before dropping to 1, unlike before.

But once it has start moving it remain normal even if i stop and start engine.


Please house what should i do about this.

Car model: Pontiac vibe 2004

Thank you.

Scan the car and post MIL code here, let the gurus help you Cc Honmusa AutoElectNG kingreign mayor2013

thebigkendo:


Scan the car and post MIL code here, let the gurus help you Cc Honmusa AutoElectNG kingreign mayor2013

Thank you for the response.

I now removed the battery head and place it back which make the check light to stop.

Although I friend of mine that I gave the car said he scan it but nothing dicted I don't how, are you suggesting I should rescan again or....

aiotaq:
I don't know if this is big problem, some weeks ago when I drove across 3rd mainland bridge and it was raining heavily, just that same evening I start seeing "engine check" appearing on my dashboard.

I left that after two weeks now I noticed that each time I start the car in the morning or after I close from work the engine idle hit 2 then drop to 1.5 this will stay up at 1.5 for about 2 to 3minutes before dropping to 1, unlike before.

But once it has start moving it remain normal even if i stop and start engine.


Please house what should i do about this.

Car model: Pontiac vibe 2004

Thank you.

High engine idle is normal in the morning or anytime u start the car from cold start. It drops gradually after a few minutes. However, scan your car for the fault code for the check engine.

Has the thermostat been removed? This is a major cause of high rpm that takes long to normalise

aiotaq:


Thank you for the response.

I now removed the battery head and place it back which make the check light to stop.

Although I friend of mine that I gave the car said he scan it but nothing dicted I don't how, are you suggesting I should rescan again or....

Since you disconnected the battery, the ECU will reset, no code with show up till after some drive cycles if the fault is still there, the check engine light will come up again. Then you can scan.. NB Check engine light always comes up with a code, maybe your friend used a DIY scanner which can't read all codes

aiotaq:
I don't know if this is big problem, some weeks ago when I drove across 3rd mainland bridge and it was raining heavily, just that same evening I start seeing "engine check" appearing on my dashboard.

I left that after two weeks now I noticed that each time I start the car in the morning or after I close from work the engine idle hit 2 then drop to 1.5 this will stay up at 1.5 for about 2 to 3minutes before dropping to 1, unlike before.

But once it has start moving it remain normal even if i stop and start engine.


Please house what should i do about this.

Car model: Pontiac vibe 2004

Thank you.

I see nothing wrong here a cold engine usually idles high

watchworldpro:

High engine idle is normal in the morning or anytime u start the car from cold start. It drops gradually after a few minutes. However, scan your car for the fault code for the check engine.

Ohh ok but can I put it on gear and move on or I wait few minutes before putting the gear? Or nothing wrong if after starting the car few seconds I pull the gear and move on....

aiotaq:


Ohh ok but can I put it on gear and move on or I wait few minutes before putting the gear? Or nothing wrong if after starting the car few seconds I pull the gear and move on....

it's advisable to wait a few minutes before putting it into gear and moving on.

aiotaq:


Ohh ok but can I put it on gear and move on or I wait few minutes before putting the gear? Or nothing wrong if after starting the car few seconds I pull the gear and move on....

but if kidnappers are after you, carry and car and run

watchworldpro:
it's advisable to wait a few minutes before putting it into gear and moving on.

Oh ok thank you very much

watchworldpro:
but if kidnappers are after you, carry and car and run

With full speed... Lol