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Subject:Re: "hiccup" when Idling
From:Ben T
Date:Sat, 1 Jun 2002 20:38:03 EDT

In a message dated 6/1/02 2:41:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
salmonbus@YAHOO.COM writes:

<< Recently had a head job done and know I have a hiccup
 while idling . The van runs at 1000 rpm's but then
 drops to around 200 and nearly stalls then back to 1k
 I have replaced all the spark plugs but no help
 there.
 What is the first thing I should try. >>

Look for a vacuum or exhaust leak before resorting to the usual suspects.
Most folks are going to say AFM trouble -- put the capacitor or use the
harness patch from VW. Mine fas a leaky exhaust. I did all the AFM BS before
a simple exhaust gasket solve the whole problem.

BenT