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Subject:Auto Transmission Trouble...
From:jesse and monica
Date:Mon, 1 Sep 2003 21:51:06 -0400

Hello Everyone,
I have two question. First is...My Auto Transmission is not going down
to idle when i let off of the gas. It is acting as if i am driving a
stick, like when your engine slows your van down. I looked at the
linkage and nothing really seems out of adjustment. But the bentley is
not real clear on how the throttle arm on the tranny should look when
you are not pushing the accelerator,pushing and full
throttle..Everything on mine seems ok. The only other things that i ran
into is my throttle position switch is toast. It always has
continuity...idle...part throttle and full throttle. Would this make
the engine not go back to idle when i let off of the gas when say i am
above...40?
I know it controls fuel mixture as well as a few other things
but..would this have anything to do with my trans problem?
Also...does anyone have a good used throttle switch they would
sell...it's for a 89 2.1 liter. Money is a little tight now and could
really use a cheap fix right now.
Thanks all,
jesse
89 carat
86 scirocco

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