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Posted by: LukeD Mar 31 2005, 04:57 PM

I finally got my 70 1.7 FI on the road w00t! When I come to a stop and press in the clutch the idle drops to almost dieing and then pops back up to 800. It has too be something simple. Do I need to clean a sensor or something? This also happened before I removed the engine.

Also, my throttle cable drags just a little. Before I pulled the engine I didn't have this problem. I have inspected the cable and it actually apears new, couldn't find any problems with it. If I un-hook it from the throttle body and mount point and have the wifey press the pedal it slides smoothly. Anyone have a picture of their engine compartment showing which side of the air cleaner bracket it routes through? I tried different ways but the only way it seems to reach is the way I have it. Come on show me those clean engine bays

Thanks

Luke D

Posted by: LukeD Mar 31 2005, 05:04 PM

Oh, I wanted to mention that the cars runs perfect except for that symptom. I have inspected and repaired any questionable spots on the harness while the engine was out. I have also made sure every wire is hooked up properly.

Luke D

Posted by: merrill Mar 31 2005, 05:11 PM

Shouldn't you show us yours first

Posted by: vsg914 Mar 31 2005, 06:24 PM

Luke, do you have an adjustment knob on your ECU? A pic of your cable route would be very helpful. I really don't wanna dismantle half my FI stuff to take a pic!!!!

Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 31 2005, 07:24 PM

Did you check to see if the cables were not wrapped around each other up near the pedal cluster?

--DD