Running without stepper?

[haircutmike]

While trying to set up my idle , I noticed if I pull the stepper wiring connecter, it idles fine.

Just going fo a spin to see how it is in real life, not just in te garage.

Are there any drawbacks or harm to running disconnected?

[Barkychoc]

It can be inclined to idle a bit low / stall when its cold but it doesn't last long and is easily tolerated in return for a stable idle when warm.

[roysum]

haircutmike said:

While trying to set up my idle , I noticed if I pull the stepper wiring connecter, it idles fine.

Just going fo a spin to see how it is in real life, not just in te garage.

Are there any drawbacks or harm to running disconnected?

There might be an issue when re-starting, ?? not totally sure.

R

[miniman]

Barkychoc said:

It can be inclined to idle a bit low / stall when its cold but it doesn't last long and is easily tolerated in return for a stable idle when warm.

Is '+1' tolerated on here anymore?

If so...

+1

[haircutmike]

Just come back from a run.

Isn't it funny when you adjust in the garage, engine hot etc, it all seems fine.
Go down the road a mile and it idles at 1800 rpm for about 20-30 seconds then drops to about 7-800rpm!

I have set Sunday morning aside for the "final" fettle on the idle front starting stepper, throttle pot etc.
We have a good evening planned for Saturday night, so I shall not be in the mood to be messed around, I hope it's listening .

[taylormj4]

Yep, mine does this regularly. If I push the clutch in whilst cruising at 1800rpm, the revs just stay there. Stepper cleaning has no effect. Possibly an air leak somewhere ?
The only thing that sorts it is to come to a complete halt and wait a few seconds.
Matt

[blitzracing]

Its designed to do that, it stops the wheels locking up between downshifts as it holds the engine idle higher as long as the car is moving.