Jay, After making sure all your vacuum hoses and injector seals are in good shape, you probably want to check the throttle position switch. If it's working correctly I'd move on to the Temp Sensor II. Check this website for trouble shooting info -- http://www.conservatory.com/vw/manuals_nyx/L-JetronicWithLambda.html Chuck '85 Westy -- 'Roland' In a message dated 4/6/00 3:14:55 PM, Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM writes: << When I start my '85 1.9l, the gas pedal seems unresponsive for a minute or so--small movements seem to have little effect on the idle speed. Larger movements will cause it to respond. I am guessing the idle mixture is off. Is it too rich or too lean? It straightens out after a few minutes, but I have to be real careful when it is cold or it will stall. Whats your best guess on the mixture? >> |
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