Re: Idle speed blues

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

There are either 2 or 3 micro switches by the throttle spool. Two if 
a 5-speed, 3 if automatic. On all cars there is the idle micro (it 
turns on the idle circuit) and the full throttle enrichment (It puts 
the lambda into full on at WOT). The extra one is the kick-down micro 
for the automatic (it forces a downshift depending on road speed and 
the gear you are currently in.) It is also hit at WOT just like the 
fuel enrichment micro. There are some other plugs over by the firewall 
on the left and right sides that are "extra" if you have a 5-speed. 
Just make sure that you have the extra clips installed to properly 
route the engine wiring and the throttle recall was installed. Strap 
tie anything that might get loose and cause trouble. If you look 
behind the seats you might find the extra plug for the hot start relay 
or as it's known in the movie "The Flux Cacpacitor"!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


BTW where is Fatboy today? Isn't it April Fools Day!!!!!!


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "stevepeck1" <stevepeck1@xxxx> wrote:
> My #3302 has been an absolute joy since the day two months ago when 
I 
> rescued her from her naughty PO. So what that something has broken 
> EVERY SINGLE TIME I have driven her.
> 
> This week, I read in the archives thta the three brass screws on the 
> intake manifold are to be lightly seated. Did that, and the car now 
> idles at 600RPM with no accessories on.
> 
> The idle motor vibrates with the engine off, so that's OK from one 
> perspective (thank the wallet Gods). The valve on the right valve 
> cover (forgot that bugger's name) buzzes like an angry hornet, and 
> the full throttle switch when pressed increases the idle about 50 
RPM.
> 
> Now for the odd thing... There is a connector directly atop the 
> splash shield (recall thing above the full throttle switch). There 
> is clearly a place for TWO plugs to connect there, but there is only 
> one connector. Maybe that's not odd?
> 
> Begging for suggestions. I've searched the archive for HOURS!.
> 
> -Steve #3302