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High idle problem fixed, thanks! 200

posted by  burndupcrx on  Tue Jan 22 04:21 CST 2002
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My problem with the idle hovering at 1600 is now fixed, thanks for the help! The throttle closure switch wasn't getting "clicked" when the gas was let off, thereby "confusing" the constant idle speed system. Gleaned just enough info from the haynes manual in the store (I'm waiting to find a used one for around $4 before I buy it!) to visualize the adjustment and solve the problem.

The fix: Warm car up. (necessary?) Shut the engine off, but turn everything else back on. Connect neg. lead of voltmeter to ground, other to one of the contacts on throttle closure switch that has a voltage when switch is disengaged. Open the throttle and insert a 0.010" feeler gauge into throttle stop just enough to crack throttle only that far. Loosen screws that hold down switch, slide it down so it closes (opens?) and voltage goes to zero. Back off just until switch just barely disengages. (voltage back up) Remove feeler gauge and voltage should be zero again, just barely cracking the throttle by hand should disengage switch.

Car now purrs at ~800 RPM consistantly!

Thanks,
J
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'82 240 (mine!), '86 740 (GF's) wagons








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    High idle problem fixed, thanks! 200 1982

    posted by  Zvika on  Wed Jan 23 09:24 CST 2002
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    Which engine have you got, b23e, b23f, b21? ?

    I've got a 1982 b23e (244 GL). The car shakes a bit when idle, but I don't know if that's normal or abnormal.
    Should the car be smooth/still, or is it normal for b23e cars to shake a bit?







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      High idle problem fixed, thanks! 200 1982

      posted by  burndupcrx on  Thu Jan 24 05:45 CST 2002
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      Hey,

      I have a b21, b21 mpg I believe. Now that I'm idleing down around 700, which may be too low, I get a little shake too. But unless my MPG is suffering still, I'm going to live with it. Still waaaaay smoother than my '69 mustang 302 with the cam from hell!

      Hmmmm- anybody in the market for an old mustang? Cheap! 8^)

      Good luck,
      J
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      '82 240 (mine!), '86 740 (GF's) wagons







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