Date:         Wed, 15 Jul 1998 17:10:56 -0800
Reply-To:     Chris Wyatt <cwyatt@DINO.GI.ALASKA.EDU>
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From:         Chris Wyatt <cwyatt@DINO.GI.ALASKA.EDU>
Subject:      '87 Syncro GL scary high idle
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Hi Volks,

This morning towards the end of my commute my van suddenly began revving
itself up when I disengaged the clutch or sat in neutral.

It peaks at about 4000 rpm, then settles down again.  VROOOM, settle,
VROOOM, settle, VROOOM, settle, you get the idea.

I confirmed that my sandal wasn't caught on the accelerator pedal, causing
the revving.  Pretty wacky, as if Dr. Loveless was in the bushes with a
remote control, trying to force me into the intersection.  If they're
really out to get you, it's not paranoia.

It has had a steady high idle in the winter, that always goes to normal
once operating temperature is achieved.

I cruised the archives, but didn't find reference to the symptoms I
experienced this morning.

I'd be grateful for any advice.  Wish me luck on the drive home.

Cheers,
Chris Wyatt
'87 Syncro GL
Fairbanks, Alaska

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