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Fd idle rises when coasting with the clutch in

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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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Fd idle rises when coasting with the clutch in

I’ve had this problem where if I’m coming to a stop and put the clutch in the rpm’s will stay at about 1500 and then drop to idle once I completely stop. Anyone have any clues what it could be?
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 01:55 PM
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I think this is intended, with stock ECU/PFC the car idles at 1200-1500 while rolling and settles back to 750 when completely stopped. I've heard it's to make it easier to get into gear or something while you're still moving.
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Old Oct 21, 2021 | 02:50 PM
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Check the clutch switch and clean ISC.

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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 11:24 AM
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Please provide details on the vehicle's engine mods.
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Old Oct 22, 2021 | 11:54 AM
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This has been the case with almost every manual car I've ever owned.
I assumed its normal.
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Old Oct 31, 2021 | 12:57 PM
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LOL maybe this explains my weird idle. It idles high, and sometimes hangs higher after extended freeway use. ABS is deleted. Maybe there's nothing telling the car I've come to a complete stop?
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Old Oct 31, 2021 | 11:04 PM
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Dash pot working?
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Old Oct 31, 2021 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mr2peak
LOL maybe this explains my weird idle. It idles high, and sometimes hangs higher after extended freeway use. ABS is deleted. Maybe there's nothing telling the car I've come to a complete stop?
The ECU gets vehicle speed from a sensor in the transmission, not the ABS system. That transmission speed sensor actually goes through the dash/speedometer/odometer which converts speed to a digital signal for the ECU. It's all spelled out in the factory wiring diagram, although it can be tricky to follow when a signal jumps from one page to another.
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Old Nov 1, 2021 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by billyboy
Dash pot working?
How would I check?

Originally Posted by scotty305
The ECU gets vehicle speed from a sensor in the transmission, not the ABS system. That transmission speed sensor actually goes through the dash/speedometer/odometer which converts speed to a digital signal for the ECU. It's all spelled out in the factory wiring diagram, although it can be tricky to follow when a signal jumps from one page to another.
Good to know, thanks, crossing things off the list
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 03:36 AM
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How would I check?
More intended for the other bloke's symptoms, sounds peculiar that idle rpm would hang, but only while moving.

Process should be in the manual, if you download it, but that's not at hand for me at the moment. Typically when they stuff up, the push rod barely protrudes from the housing, normal is 8~10mm.
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