Re: Last problem

[IITOOLll@aol.com]

I just went out and checked the idle stabilizer, it was buzzing so I assume it
is working just fine.  What should I check now?

Rich(87 16v)

In a message dated 98-08-19 16:45:53 EDT, you write:

<< I had a very similar problem with my 86 GTI motor.  I didn't matter if it 
 was hot or cold, whenever I started the car it would stumble around for a 
 while and idle like at 500-1000.  Sometimes at stoplights the idle would 
 also drop to 750.
 
 It turned out to be my idle stabilizer.  It is a little golden colored 
 thing that has a three wire plug on one end and attaches to the intake 
 manifod via two large hoses.  When you have the ignition on, car off, the 
 stabilizer should buzz a little like and on/off humming sound.  If it 
 doesn't buzz then the valve is bad and won't allow the proper amount of air 
 to enter the intake at idle.
 
 Other than the possibility of a large vacuum leak that plugs up when warm 
 (not likely) or a small fuel leak that is causing a pressure loss when the 
 car is off (also not likely) my money is on the idle stuff.
 
 Good luck.
 
 Brian Honnold
 '78 Rocco Ragtop
 
 On Wednesday, August 19, 1998 1:00 PM, IITOOLll@aol.com 
 [SMTP:IITOOLll@aol.com] wrote:
 > In a message dated 98-08-19 15:52:42 EDT, you write:
 >
 > << Um, what year are we talking about here?
 >  It could be anything from a large air leak to a blown intake gasket to 
 an
 >  idle stabilzer problem.
 >  If you can narrow it down I think I can help.  My Sciroccos got me 
 through
 >  years of college so I know what you mean about wanting it to work right.
 >   >>
 >
 > Sorry, It's an 87 16v.  Is there anything obvious/easy that I can check?
 >
 >
 > Rich >>
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