16v AC removal = high idle?

[amalventano1@comcast.net (Allyn)]

all i can say is that i agree with you on the a/c theory. i've had sciroccos
where the a/c was empty. when the a/c was switched on, the ecu compensated, but
without the compressor load the engine went to ~2000 rpm.
Al

----- Original Message -----
From: "Benjamin Harder" <vwtype53@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 11:38 AM
Subject: 16v AC removal = high idle?


>   Ever since I installed the 16v engine into my mk1 I have not been
> able to get the car to idle correctly.  I did the complete wiring harness
> swap (the *entire* car wirirng harness), but obviously I chose to leave out
> the AC system... so the AC wiring is just kinda "tucked away" throughout
> the car.
>   If I set the ignition timing to the prefered 6-8 degrees advance and turn
the
> idle screw all the way in, the engine will idle at 2k rpm or higher.  The only
> way that I have been able to set the idle is to back off the timing to like
> only 2-4 degrees, and then the idle screw will allow the idle to stay at a
> consistent 1100-1200 rpm.
> (I verified that my idle stabilizer valve is working too...)
>
>
> ** I am wondering if the car *thinks* the AC compressor is operating and thus
> causes the engine to go to a higher idle as if the engine was under increased
> load?
>
> To all the 16v owners who have removed their AC completely, is this a problem
> that you have experienced?
>
> Just a thought... any help on this one would be great!
>
> PS..I believe Cathy is experiencing a similar issue...?
>
>
> =====
> Benjamin Harder
> 86 Scirocco 16v
> 80 Scirocco 16v
> 93 Passat GLX
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