[DML] Re: 1981 DeLorean Idle Speed

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Rich,
With the engine turned off have an assistant slightly press and release the
accelerator pedal while you are listening in the engine compartment. You
should hear a mechanical "click" as the pedal is operated. This sound means
the Idle Speed Microswitch is operating normally. If the "click is
intermittent you may have a sticky or miss-adjusted throttle linkage. This
will cause the idle speed problem you have described.

Go to D:05:02 in the Workshop Manual for a complete explanation and
diagrams of the proper operation of this system. If you don't have this
information or have further inquires contact us directly. For a quicker
reply go to the "HELP" page at our web-site and send your request to DMC
Joe.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Rich Kula <rkula@xxxx>
> To: 'dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx'
> Subject: [DML] 1981 DeLorean Idle Speed
> Date: Thursday, August 19, 1999 11:11 AM
> 
> Dear DMCNews,
> 
> I recently purchased a turbo 1981 DeLorean VIN # 1460 with 30k miles. I
am also a member of the DeLorean Owners Association Member number 5624. 
> 
> At times the idle speed runs high. This is less prominent with the AC
on. Normally the idle speed is around 1000 but at times it runs in the
1200-1300 range and as high as 1500. When I stop at a light or sign I need
to rev the accelerator up slightly and it returns to around 1000 rpm's. 
Sometimes it resets itself down with a "clicking" noise coming from the
rear right of the cockpit. There is also a click occasionally from the
dash but I cannot pin down what is causing it.
> 
> Any direction would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and
effort.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Richard Kula
> 
> Richard Kula
> 
> Richard Kula
> Senior Consultant
> Landrum & Brown
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> 
> 
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