idle, climate control, Delta radio and W8

[Joshua Van tol]

A dirty idle stabilizer valve won't cause rough running. It may cause
fluctuating idle, but that's not the same thing at all. Not a bad idea
to clean it just as a preventative measure, but it doesn't sound like
this is what's causing the problem. More likely a vacuum leak (which
wasn't cured by replacing the lines) or some sort of sensor glitch.
Have the codes been pulled? Perhaps the oxygen sensor is bad, or the
air mass meter could be bad too, assuming this car has one.
On Saturday, September 28, 2002, at 02:31  PM, Ti Kan wrote:

> Jon Linkov writes:
>> 1) In my 12-valve V6 the idle is VERY rough, so much so that the car
>> shakes.
>> It bounces only a few hundred RPM at the most (7-800, etc) but it
>> isn't
>> smooth. when pressing the gas pedal, it smooths out. Any idea? Vaccum
>> lines
>> are replaced. Maybe throttle body?
>
> Idle stabilizer valve needs cleaning?
>
>> 2) Any ideas for rebuilt or used climate control displays/units for a
>> 1996
>> A4? Mine's on the fritz, always blinks, never stays "on" during any
>> trip in
>> the car. Have checked connections, but it doesn't solve problem.
>> Replacements (dealer) ar $700!
>
> Salvage yard?  Also, check the electrical connections.
>
> -Ti
> 2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
> 2001 S4 2.7T
> 1984 5000S turbo
> 1980 4000 2.0
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