Re: stalling 4000 when coming to a stop...

[edf355@indirect.com]

>>More serious is the second problem. Aprroaching a stop light, de-clutching
>>the gearbox, the car wants to stall.  The RPMs drop virtually to zero, and
>>I've already gotten into the habit to blip the gas pedal.  I don't know when
>>the car last received a tune up, but again, before bringing it in, I thought
>>that I'd ask members of the group if that had experienced anything similar
>>and what was done to solve the problem.  
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>Richard:
>
>I believe that your problem is due to a defective/dying idle stabilizer.
>It should be connected to your throttle body.  First make sure that
>its connected. If it is, then remove it, take it apart (basically its
>just a solenoid operating a plunger) spray the inside of the plunger
>with carb cleaner.  Lubricate the shaft of the soleniod with silicone
>lubricant or lithium grease.  re-assemble.  
>
>I HIGHLY recommend that you get a copy of the Bentley Manual for your
>car, especially if you are going to do alot of your own work.
>
>There are a number of WWW pages for Audi, including  Dan Simoes (the list
>master) and Bob Damato's ( you can find the addresses through Yahoo or
>Webcrawler by searching under "quattro".
>
>Good Luck and Welcome to the List!
>
>Peter Schulz
>1990 Coupe Quattro
>Schulz@ed.ray.com
>
I am printing this out.

I already obtained the Haynes manual for the 4000 (no Quattro info).

Thanks for the help.  Like the Fiero group, this is a great list and am sure
that it will make owning and driving the car better.

BTW, any other list members in NM, Albuquerque?

Thanks,

Rich