Re: quattro-digest V4 #218

["Justin" <baselope@bellsouth.net>]

> Please help......
> 
> I made a short drive (about 30 miles) today.  All was normal.  I stopped
> the car and went into an office for about 20 minutes.  When I came out
and
> started the car....
> WEIRDNESS!   The engine will rev up to about 3000 on its own and the drop
> back down to idle.  It does this continuously.  When I drive the surging
> continues if my R.P.M. are under 3000.  Above 3000 everything seems
normal.
> 
> I have a 1987 Coupe GT with the normally aspirated 2.3l NG motor.  I have
> tried removing the connectors from the engine temp sender and the O2
> sensor...no luck....
> Any ideas?
> 
> Please e-mail me at jr@akamail.com  or baselope@bellsouth.net.
> 
> I cannot read the list while at work...to time consuming...and I am
working
> out of town, so the home computer is of no use right now....
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance....
> 
> Justin
> 
Please note that I forgot to mention that I had also disconnected the ISV
and the surging did not subside...in fact it went to a higher RPM.  So I
assume it is working as it is supposed to.  Also...I went out and started
the car this morning and the problem had dissappeared.   Totally
strange.....