Ok, it's for 'fast idle'. Cold weather and A/C.
I still don't know what the limit switch on the throttle plate is for.
It's been suggested to me to swap the pump for one with the LDA anyways.
I'm going to rebuild this engine. What other swap parts will I need? TDI crank and pulley? Where can I buy a set of good pistons and rods? What turbo can I upgrade to?