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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Default How to minimize engine vibration at stop lights?

I have a xB auto. It runs fine and has very little vibration at the stop light. Once I install the injen RS, I notice more vibration at the break padel at the stop light. When I put the transmission to neutrol, there is no vibration. The car runs fine. I also have ground wires so the idle is already smooth. Does any one has some ideas of how to minimize the vibration?

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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It can't handle the Huge power increase
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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I know, the car has more power for sure .

I'm not sure if my logic is right. Correct me if I wrong.

I think it's due to insufficient electrical power to meet the demand of the engine power at idle. So when voltage from the battery become rough (has more ripple), it cause the engine runing rough also. If this is the case, I might need a voltage stabilizer.

Anyone has some ideas?
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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turn off the engine *giggles*
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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"reset the ECU"<-----(please, i am only a begineer)
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by asirvr4
"reset the ECU"<-----(please, i am only a begineer)
I will try that

Originally Posted by TOAST3R
turn off the engine *giggles*
What is this mean? :?


Thank guys
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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Hey Kong,
You might want to try making your own ground wire kit, as well. https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29261
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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Mikocho, I have some ground wires installed on my xB. I'm planing to make my own hyper voltage soon.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:50 AM
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Um... I really think that neither of those things has anything to do with it. This whole theory of it being insufficient electrical or even electrical related seems off to me.

Basically, my understanding is this: When you're idling, your engine trys to run as slowly as possible (for obvious reasons). What it has working against it is any load and not wanting to stall. If it gets too low, it might not stall, but it might be rough. All of this is of course controlled by the ECU, which knows how to adjust on the fly when you add something like an intake, but probably wasn't programmed to handle one, and maybe this is just your issue. Frankly, I think you're screwed. It's not like you can't live with it, but I know how these things are. Since our cars all run on computers, you're stuck with what you're stuck with.
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is it fixed since you reset it, or have you not tried?
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:55 AM
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if you don't like the way it vibrates at idle, adjust the idle screw until the idle is about 1100 rpms vice the stock 800.
Old Nov 14, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks for all comments . I reseted the ECU when I first install the intake. My engine runs fine and has no problem at all. I will reset the ECU today and see what happen. I wonder how rough the idle will be if I install a compressor.

I don't worry about this issue too much, because I know that I can't get rid of it. At least I just want to reduce it.
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what intake is it?
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oops sorry didn't reread the top I got it Injen rs
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Originally Posted by fireballfish
if you don't like the way it vibrates at idle, adjust the idle screw until the idle is about 1100 rpms vice the stock 800.
800???? my xB idles near 500, and it idles damn smooth.
Old Nov 15, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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My car vibrate more once I installed my ground wires, I blame MIKO!!!
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Originally Posted by u83rp5ych0
Originally Posted by fireballfish
if you don't like the way it vibrates at idle, adjust the idle screw until the idle is about 1100 rpms vice the stock 800.
800???? my xB idles near 500, and it idles damn smooth.
mine is also around 800 and it couldn't be smoother
Old Nov 15, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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isn't there a TSB for low/rough idle?

I know my auto xB needs to go in for this. It's all rattle rattle knock knock when it's cold and at a stop light.
Old Nov 16, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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EG012-04
MAY 04
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Intermittent Rough or Low Engine Idle at Stop (5 Speed)
Old Nov 16, 2004 | 03:10 AM
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EG012-04
MAY 04
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Intermittent Rough or Low Engine Idle at Stop (5 Speed)
Do you have the TSB for the auto? Will it be the same?

I might need to readjust the idle rpm from 600 to 700-800. I hope it help.

I'm in Atlanta for the whole week. Miss driving my box



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