Date:         Wed, 22 Nov 2000 09:23:42 EST
Reply-To:     VW87Wolfsburg@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Belanger <VW87Wolfsburg@AOL.COM>
Subject:      VERY high idle when starting
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Upon starting a friends 91 Vanagon the the engine revs REALY HIGH.  As soon
as it is started it sounds like the gas pedal is pushed to the floor all the
way.  I have not told him to keep it started cause it (have heard it over the
phone) sounds as though if you leave it started it will just hit peak Rpm's
and not sure if it auto shuts off, or blows when this happens.  So have him
turn it off immediately.

I had the friend check where the acellerator cable attaches  to the engine
under the cover in the back.  When you push the throttle open it snaps back
like normal.  Does not appear to be locked in  any position, seems normal.
Has anyone ever had this happen b4???  This vehicle does have Cruise Control,
but it has not worked in years...

Thanks

Tim
87 Wolfsburg "EM-50"
2001 Audi All Road "Speedy Marie" (secured production slot) :)