Re: [doc] wow my car now idles!!

["blackaddertoo" <blackaddertoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Nick

that was going to be my check after the fuse!. easy one to do.
just not much fun out there in the snow!!.

Regards

Steve


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson 
<nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxx> wrote:
>
> throttle switch
>    
>   NickT
> 
> blackaddertoo <blackaddertoo@xxxx> wrote:
>   hi
> 
> after having problems trying to get her to idle vin1621 now does 
but 
> with the idle control system removed and the brass screws the 7 
and 
> 2.5 turns etc.
> 
> now tried starting three times, worked every time and idled about 
> 1300 revs..
> hitting the accelerator, first time nearly died and then revved 
ok, 
> idle went to about 1500.
> 
> thanks Martin for the help. did all this this morning then got too 
> cold to carry on (no power at my lockup!)
> but happy at least she is running again. nad hopefully i've 
narrowed 
> the problem down some more (diode, fuses (was a new one-will 
> recheck, wiring sensor)
> 
> now how should the car be ruuning like this, is it ok to drive 
(but 
> i take it more air is let in through the bypass screws.)?
> should it drive OK. i did not have the time to back out the garage 
> to warm up. the car has not warmed up for about 13 years!! and i 
> want to be out in the open, fire extinguisher at the ready.
> i need a couple of cheap long mirrors first to help me in and out 
> the garage as its a bit tight through the door, not enough room 
for 
> the mirrors to be fold out when driving in and about an inch 
> clearance for the door swing.
> 
> just wish the weather was a bit warmer!.
> 
> Regards all
> 
> Steve
> vin 1621
> doc 370
> 
> 
> 
> 
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