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On 27 Jul 2001, at 22:02, Russ Wolfe wrote: > Check the throttle linkage at the pedal. The arm that the roller is > on. I have seen these get dirt accumulated in them and get stuck. Also > see if the hook on the cable is in its hole properly. Unhook the cable > at the engine and see if the idle drops. this will tell if you have > linkage problems, or problems at the engine. Good point. I've had several cars where the "cam" on the back of the gas pedal caught on the carpet and wouldn't come back up on its own. If the idle goes back to normal when you lift the pedal with your foot, check there. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe