

| Subject: | Re: Won't idle when cold ... |
| From: | Tim Demarest |
| Date: | Thu, 4 May 2006 12:09:56 -0400 |
Actually, the cure for my balky throttle position switch was to pull the throttle body and give it a good internal cleaning (with spray can FLAPS carb cleaner). The TPS is sensitive enough that gunk buildup between the throttle plate and the throttle body can interfere with proper switch operation. Just something to try before making finicky adjustments or buying new switches. Tim At 07:19 AM 5/4/2006 -0700, Clint Kolda wrote: >I'm going to guess it's the throttle body position switch. I've been >fighting mine for a couple weeks. If it is adjusted too far one way it >will not idle when cold. When it is too far the other way, it dies >when you barely press the accelerator pedal. Does anyone have any hints >for adjusting it properly? I followed the Bentley, but It's just not >staying there. I think the cam may be worn becasue it is very touchy to >adjust. I assume the cam is replaceable without having to buy the >entire switch assembly. > > > >Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 13:48:02 -0700 > >From: Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> > >Subject: Won't idle when cold ... > > > >Hi guys, > >My car won't idle when cold, almost at all. But if I press the gas and > >= > >keep it running about 2000 rpm for about a half minute, it will idle. > >= > >And as it gets warmer, it idles a little higher, but not higher than = > >900. =20
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