Re: [T3] running rough

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 13 Aug 2003 at 15:16, Rustad, James R wrote:

> its idling ok now, but drives quite rough with a lot of what
> I perceive as "hesitation".  The feeling is a little
> like you would get from a chattery clutch, but not nearly so
> extreme, I feel a kind of a "jerky" motion, going on constantly
> while driving along.  It seems to feel a bit better during
> acceleration. The power seems normal to me.  The car also occasionally
> backfires loudly.

Check your charging system regulating voltage. With the engine warmed 
up after a drive and at medium rpm, measure the voltage across the 
battery. It should be 14.1-14.4V. If it is less than 13.5V replace 
the voltage regulator with a Bosch 30-019.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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