Dave, Can't tell for sure from your picture but my guess is it's there and you're not seeing it. It's very well hidden under the throttle body. Looking straight down on the throttle body, you should see the back side of the plate sticking out on the rear side. If it's failing a continuity test at the plug (which by the way is mounted on the right side intake runners), then you might as well remove the throttle body so you can work on it. It's virtually impossible to diagnose a problem with it while the throttle body is installed. I just recently went through this and found my switch to be stuck in the off position. There's a little rubber boot that covers the switch button and the button was stuck behind it. Jeff Warner Galloway, OH VW Stuff hiding under the bed. Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:34:19 -0500 From: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> Subject: Throttle Valve Switch Hmmm... Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle that I'm experiencing. Problem is, I can't find it! I see NO electrical connections anywhere near the throttle body nor do I see the adjustment plate or the switch itself! Can anyone help? It's a 1985 1.9 L Westy Weekender. I have posted photos of the throttle mechanism from two different angles at the following link: http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id27.htm Thanks in advance! (TIA) Dave in KC 85 Westy |
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