Chris; I would go through the adjustments for the throttle assembly. There are three adjustments, all outlined in the Bentley. The PO probably raised the idle to compensate for the removal of the stabilizer, for whatever reason. It sounds like the stabilizer is having some effect when plugged in. If you still have trouble there is a way to adjust the stabilizer valve but is a last ditch effort, let me know. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe -------------------------------------------------- On Sun, 14 May 2000 04:09:27 -0500 Chris Arnold <arnolcj@HIWAAY.NET> writes: >I'm affraid this has an expensive answer... > >The PO of our '87 GL (2WD) apparently unplugged the idle speed ctrl >valve. >I can't feel any vibration but haven't put the ohm meter to it yet. >Plugged >it in, started up, and the engine rpm shot up till I shut it down >(quickly). > >Since I replaced the O2 sensor she idles evenly with the valve >unplugged >(although a little high.) and generally runs very well. > >The Question... >Would leaving it unplugged (thus deffering an expensive replacement) >cause >any ill effects? > >--Chris Arnold > '87 GL > '86 honda (239k mi) ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. |
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