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Reply #15July 19, 2013, 12:28:54 pm

Brianshayne

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Re: 1.6 TD idles poorly with AC
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2013, 12:28:54 pm »
So. What I got out of this is to up my idle.

Cold start advance idle speed is what I'd like my standard idle to be. It's not too high, it's stable and it's still nice and quiet.

1990 Tornado Red Jetta 1.6TD

Reply #16July 19, 2013, 03:35:40 pm

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Re: 1.6 TD idles poorly with AC
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2013, 03:35:40 pm »
Yep, wrench, twist up the idle screw, wrench down the locknut and drive on. 

Reply #17July 19, 2013, 07:02:10 pm

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« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2013, 07:02:10 pm »
Your belts and TB sprocket will thank you too.  ;D

Reply #18July 22, 2013, 10:56:39 am

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« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2013, 10:56:39 am »
Thanks all.

1990 Tornado Red Jetta 1.6TD