Idle Stabilizer valve and warmed up idle problems

[Dave K.]

What activates the idle switch?  a simple switch on the throttle linkage?

Dave K.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
To: "Dave K." <desmo888 at comcast.net>
Cc: "Cade Carvell" <ccarvell at nbsusa.com>; <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: Idle Stabilizer valve and warmed up idle problems


>
> > 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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