S3 revving when cold

[niggtv]

Hi,

I went to look at a 2001 Audi S3 today. It seemed to drive ok, but there seems to be a fault with the throttle - when first started it revved too much and held the revs, though dropped down to where it should be within about 10 seconds. I then couldnt tell if it was running on a bit when driving, or if this was my imagination. I assume this is wrong (!), but just wondered if anyine has had a similar problem or could advise what I should 'put aside' to fix it?

Thanks

 

[Customboy]

Maybe just the engine was cold and once warmed up went back to normal or they maybe carbon deposits on the throttle body that just needs cleaning

 

[Nilz]

Im sure the car has an electric choke, if the car has been standing for a while, maybe it was just warming up and then settling down back to normal idle speed.

 

[vrbob]

Yeah since the cold weather has come in mine has started up with higher revs but quickly settles down under 1000rpm and then idles solid at 750rpm once nice n warm

 

[Audi S3 freak]

Relax pretty much every car and bike does this! Nothing for you to worry about.

 

[dancupra225]

isnt it the 2nd air pump warming up the cats etc

 

[MILF]

mine did this before I replaced the coolant temperature sensor (g62)

high 1k normal