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Subject:Re: Excessive Idle
From:Claudio Cella
Date:Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:40:32 -0700

Darren, seems to me you neglected to check the throttle valve switch.  Make
sure it is operating properly or it can certainly be the cause of you
problems.

Claudio Cella
87  Vanagon  GL  7 passenger
90  Jetta TD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Darren" <dfazio@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2002 1:40 PM
Subject: Excessive Idle

> My '87 is idling around 2000 rpm with the engine warm.  The idle adj
> screw is all the way in and I don't believe I have any vacuum or exhaust
> leaks.  A short list of parts already replaced include: ECU, AFM, ISV,
> O2 sensor, temp II sensor, injector seals, and air filter.  Also
> replaced all ignition components: plugs, wires, distributor cap and
> rotor.  Any ideas on what I might be missing?
>
> Thanks,
> Darren
>