

| Subject: | Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle |
| From: | Larry Alofs |
| Date: | Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:39:46 -0400 |
I assume by MAF you mean the AFM, the air flow meter. I wouldn't mess with that until thoroughly checking/testing/adjusting the switch on the throttle body. Bentley 24.33-36 Larry A. On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Spencer Allen <spencervw@aol.com> wrote: > Hi all. Need some help or suggestions to fix an idle problem on my 85 1.9 > auto trans westy. Engine idles ok at start-up idling around 1100 rpm when > ambient temps are around 80+ and around 2000 when temps are cooler 60s-70s. > The bouncing starts when after driving on highway and engine is warmed up I > put car in park or neutral then it starts revving up and down between 800 > and 2000. It runs smooth at highway speeds and around town with no surging > but at stop lights or stop & go traffic and my foot on brake I can feel a > slight pulsing. Within the past year I have installed new O2 sensor, temp > II sensor, cleaned grounds and replaced some of the small vacuum hoses and > plastic tubing. The plug for the idle adjustment has never been removed > during the past 30 years so it hasn't been messed with. Should I be looking > at the MAF next? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > Spencer > 85 westy auto >
Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »