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> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > I dont think this would be really awful, I didn't think that sensor had > much effect (this is the upper one that is plugged into the intake air > distributor, right?) So I'm actually surprised that it makes the > difference for you. OTOH, is there any chance that you have unplugged > something else which you have mistaken for the air temp sensor? Or did you > confer with Bentley on this? > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I did not think this was the problem at first either. Then I confirmed. > If you'll remember I had done all the timing etc then realized I did not > have the temp sensor plugged in, then I re timed etc with it plugged in. > I found that it runs plugged in but it is very rough through 1st and 2nd > gear, there is a lot of hesitation etc. I tried it several times to make > sure this was it. I connected it drove then disconnected. Tried it with > the engine cold, engine hot etc. It is the only thing (so far :) that > makes a difference. > I have checked with the bentley and this is the air temp sensor, right > behind the throttle valve switch mounted on the Air Intake Dist and in > front of the intake manifold. I have checked that the wires are not > switched with my cold start valve. > One curious thing, I know someone mentioned this could be a common mistake > (switching the wires) but mine are not the same length I have tried to > switch them but they will not reach, they do not seem tampered with? This > was just a possiblity I was working with. > Anyway, I checked all the wiring in the engine compartment and all seems > connected. Before I found the problem in the trigger contacts I checked > all the connections etc. > > Thanks, > Jason Smith > '72 Fastback FI AT > '97 Jetta > http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm > <http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm> > ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe