FWIW, when I was having a runaway idle issue I cleaned and lubed the idle control valve. Carb cleaner followed by a short shot of wd40, engine running. It didn't fix the issue but it hums along with no apparent I'll effects. John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad iPhone and Android apps On Jul 19, 2013 8:46 PM, "neil n" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > And if I'm thinking of the same part you are Casey..... > > I know that the ISV on my Jetta swap engine can be cleaned with > throttle body cleaner and the like. It appears to me that the 2.1 ISV > is a similar beast. Maybe it can be cleaned? Not it is the issue > though. > > Neil. I know Audis have > > an idle control valve that can be taken apart and lubed up when they stick, > > but these appear to be factory sealed from prying eyes and hands. > |
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