Pesky CIS Idle!!

[scirocco16vr32 at gmail.com (Chris Bennett)]

Wow I need the unabridged version of that book...

On 5/22/05, Brian McGarvey <bmcgarvey@gmail.com> wrote: 
> 
> We'll im not one for long conversation lately..
> There is a book .. How to keep your VW rabbit(or scirocco) alive for
> the Compleat Idiot.. Its great. pictures and everything..
> You'll need some special tools.. Im sure that it can be taken care of at 
> cincy..
> 
> 
> On 5/22/05, Tim McConnell <timjmcconnell@gmail.com> wrote:
> > How do I go about checking fuel pressure - where do I test it?
> >
> >
> > On 5/21/05, Brian McGarvey <bmcgarvey@gmail.com > wrote:
> > > Did you check your fuel pressure..
> > > Bunny (CIS-lambda) had horrible problems idling.. bad fuel pressure..
> > > Brian
> > >
> > >
> > > On 5/21/05, Tim McConnell <timjmcconnell@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > My car runs GREAT except for this weird varying idle that only 
> happens
> > > > sometimes.
> > > >
> > > > Before you start - I have checked and fixed all vacuum leaks - there 
> are
> > no
> > > > more. I have a freshly cleaned K&N Filter (not the cause) and have 
> just
> > > > removed the hot air return from the exhaust manifold. (also not the
> > cause).
> > > > I just cleaned out the airflow sensor bowl with a bunch of carb 
> cleaner.
> > Cam
> > > > timing is perfect. Ignition timing is about 8 or 10 degrees 
> advanced.
> > The
> > > > cap and rotor are new. The plugs are in nice shape (bosch 
> platniums).
> > > >
> > > > I checked the idle mixture (when hot) and had to lean it out just a 
> tad.
> > The
> > > > idle is set at 950 RPMS. Aux air valve is fine, and the idle boost
> > solenoid
> > > > works good.
> > > >
> > > > But - this is what happens - the idle will drop to like 650 - then 
> the
> > > > solenoid will open and it will go back. A second later - it goes 
> back
> > down
> > > > and clicks again. It only does this sometimes. Sometimes the car 
> starts
> > > > doing it when I hit the brake pedal - sometimes not.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone know about this kind of problem? The only thing I can think 
> of is
> > my
> > > > fuel filter - I've never changed that. My fuel pump relay is great
> > however.
> > > > (I had that problem before)
> > > >
> > > > --Timbo - early 1984 Scirocco 1.8 8v with CIS - No A/C and No PS and 
> a
> > 90A
> > > > Alternator.
> > > >
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