Idle Stabilizer valve and warmed up idle problems

Huw Powell audi at humanspeakers.com
Wed Feb 12 01:00:07 EST 2003


> While it controls the engine at idle, you will also notice a difference
> while shifting.  As the engine drops rpm while shifting, it can have a
> tendency to buck if the ISV is TU.

Let me rephrase that slightly - the ISV is only activated when the idle
switch is "on" - the rpms could easily be higher and dropping.

it would be nice to know the year and model though, before I start
assuming too much.

>>>  Does the Idle stablizer have any input when the engine is warmed up?
>>
>>It always does - but only at idle.
>>
>>
>>>Trying to narrow down my warm idle problems.  Stumbels, Lack of Power
>>>till RPM's increase to above 1500 rpm's.
>>
>>check spark plugs, timing, dist cap & rotor, wires...?

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Huw Powell

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