Re: [DML] possible idle switch misadjustment?

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Richard,

A 1/2 inch of pedal travel before you hear the click indicates that you may
need a throttle linkage and or idle speed microswitch adjustment.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Richard W. Schauer <rws@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 11:35 PM
Subject: [DML] possible idle switch misadjustment?


> Hi, my name's Richard and I'm new to the list. I just got my DeLorean
> #4411 on Monday, and one thing that strikes me as suspicious is the
> throttle behavior. When you're in neutral and press very slowly down on
> the accelerator, the tach sits right at idle around 900 rpm for like
> 1/2 inch of pedal travel. Then I hear a soft click and the engine speeds
> up to (ultimately) 2500 rpm. Slowly releasing the pedal puts you back
> down at idle. There seems to be no in-between. This makes starting
> moving a little dicey, since you either do it at idle, or you take off
> fast. Is this normal for this car, or is it misadjusted somewhere?
>
> Richard Schauer
> rws@xxxx