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I have a 2009 1.8L 5SPEED manual Vibe.Is there a way to adjust the idle speed?As I recall some cars you can teach the computer? thank you

Take it to the dealer and ask them to raise the idle to xxxrpm of your liking... they'll give you some emissions bull or charge you and arm/leg to hook up the computer an "have a look". Unless it's idling too low (700 rpm is normal).Why do you want to raise the idle?

Starting on a hill ,you need to be careful withthe clutch or you will stall it.Hoping to kick the idle up to maybe 800 rpms.

You'll soon learn to manipulate the clutch and gas properly, pain in the rear it may be!You'd think that it wouldn't be too much trouble to program the throttle body to open enough when you release the clutch to keep the engine from stalling too easily. But they won't sacrifice a few emissions and remove the rev hang either so... Still, it's better then owning a slushbox!

set your hand brake, then start applying gas while letting out the clutch, release the hand brake. Using this technique is economical as well whenever your car starts to roll when you start off.

Quote, originally posted by zoomie »set your hand brake, then start applying gas while letting out the clutch, release the hand brake. Using this technique is economical as well whenever your car starts to roll when you start off.And works wonders with any vehicle with a stick shift. Try driving around in San Francisco or White Rock!

If I could I'd lower my idle. Just sitting there at a light feels like wasting gas.

1) Open Hood2) Locate Throttle Body and the black cable attached to it3) Get Pliers4) Where the cable goes into the metal bracket loosen one nut while tightening the other to adjust how high or low you want the idle.You can do this while the car is running. Basically that little cable is what puts tension on the throttle body and you can adjust the idle from there. Once you have your desired idle, tighten both nuts up to the bracket and your all set.P.S. - Sitting on a hill with no brakes applied and holding still while feathering clutch and gas is an art and a sign of a person who knows how to drive stick. These kids that rev up and rev again in the middle of shifting try to pretend they are F&F.

Wouldn't that burn up your clutch real quick?

whelan ; Is this true for the 2009-2010 "fly by wire"?I am not shure if I have a cable?

No cable, there are adjusters on the throttle body that are covered in resin.

Ah modern technology. You can bring it to the dealer and have them plug it in and fix it. Thank god for cable throttles!

Hay; these 1.8L vibes must have a brake-in program in the computer.I just hit over 4000 miles and the idle speed picked up alittle and no more stalling out leaving a traffic light.The general is also better.

Glad to hear everything's going well!