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Re: [T3] Fireworks? Who needs 'em!


On 15 Jul 2002, at 14:14, Gamboa, Gary wrote:

> Why would too high idle adjustment cause it to almost die and then rev up
> again? Wouldn't it simply idle at a high, consistent rate?

The FI senses both RPM and throttle position. If it finds that the RPM is 
above some threshold while the throttle is closed, it shuts off the fuel. This is 
used in overrun (coast down) so that you get max engine braking and min 
emissions when coasting down to a stop.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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