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Polo 2026 95 BHP TSI High Idling Speed

  • 04-06-2026 03:02PM
    #1
    John.G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭


    Above purchased new in April and from day 1 idles at ~ 1000 RPM even when fully up to temperature. Just now, after a 15 km trip, VCDS shows a idling speed of 996/1002 RPM, coolant temperature 92C, (Tacho display shows ~ 1100 RPM), all auxiliary electrical loads off including interior blower.

    A 2019 65BHP TSI Polo in the family idles at ~ 760/780 RPM and only increases to ~ 1000 RPM when the clutch is pressed before moving off.

    Is this high idling speed normal for a turbocharged TSI or should I get it checked out?



Comments

  • #2
    GPoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭GPoint


    Just ring VW garage service and ask should you be worried, they know their cars better than boards.



  • #3
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,269 ✭✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124524084#Comment_124524084

    They'll probably just want to book it in for a diagnostic at around €200 per hour.

    1,000 RPM is definitely not a normal idle speed



  • #4
    GPoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭GPoint


    Under warranty??? It’s brand new car



  • #5
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,269 ✭✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124524384#Comment_124524384

    Sorry my bad😂



  • #6
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,116 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    as everyone said.. it’s 2 months old. Bring it back and don’t bother with boards

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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  • #7
    John.G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭John.G


    Thanks for all the comments, just would like to extend the +60 years without ever having to return for warranty work, if someone would care, on the same model, or a Fabia mark4 to just get the tacho displayed with the digital Kph in the center while idling then this will confirm if I need to do this. Just press the "View" button on the steering wheel to change the display, display can then be changed back to its original after noting the RPM.



  • #8
    blackbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,911 ✭✭✭blackbox


    Try turning off the air conditioning. Sometimes small engines have an "idle up" feature to boost the aircon.



  • #9
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,269 ✭✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124527343#Comment_124527343

    Thats true actually. Especially true on a Polo



  • #10
    GPoint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭GPoint


    OP said in the first post:all auxiliary electrical loads off including interior blower



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