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Date:         Tue, 20 May 1997 20:58:19 -0500
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From:         "Mark B. Magee" <stilko@flash.net>
Subject:      Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?

Dave wrote: > > I have had my idle stabilizer, 1987 2.1l, unplugged for about 4 months. = > My VW dealer actually disconnected it, I have since added a switch to = > turn it on for cold starts. The idle was at 2000 before it was = > disconnected, it ran at about 1000 for a while, now it's back up to = > 2000. When the idle stabilizer is connected it idles between 3000 and = > 3500. When this happened on mine, I troubleshot for 10 days as possible and finally took to Dieter. Deiter determined Throttle Position Switch bad, replaced and all is well (less $75 TPS plus $130.00 labor diagnosis/repair). Regards Mark B. Magee 87GL 82K Kemah TX USA


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