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RE: [T3] rough idle


On 16 Aug 2004 at 7:34, Schlegel, Richard wrote:

> I am having the same problem. Starts right up! But then seems to foul
> the plugs a little. I rev it up to clear it out then it is fine. Seems
> to be way to rich at start up.

> 70 SquareBack MT FI

With a FI car, your problem is likely to be completely different. Things to 
check:

Make sure the charging system regulating voltage is correct. It should be above 
14V with a warm engine at medium RPM. Otherwise the FI will run rich.

Make sure the cold start valve is not running all the time. When you get in the 
car and turn the key ON you should hear a relay click and then hear a second 
click ~1 second later. If you don't hear BOTH clicks, you have 2 wires swapped 
on your starter. This is a problem mostly with 72s and it's mentioned in the 
Bentley manual.

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

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