adjusting tickover

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adjusting tickover

I own a 2004 Toyota Avensis automatic with 127,000 miles on the clock. When idling the revs are down to about 400rpm, the car will sometimes stall. My mechanic (an independent) tells me that he cannot adjust the idle speed. Is this correct? If so, should I be able to take the car to a Toyota garage for them just to increase the idle speed?

Asked on 2 October 2010 by Chris H.

Answered by Honest John

400rpm is far too low. If your man can't fix it, get it to a Toyota dealer.

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