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Title: Another MkII gas/diesel conversion question
Post by: Lovechick on June 22, 2006, 08:39:38 pm

Newbie question here. Nice site, by the way. What are the purpose of the electrical connectors wired to the switch beneath the accelerator on my '85na Golf? I'd appreciate a hint before I start pulling the carpet. Thanks.

Title: Another MkII gas/diesel conversion question
Post by: zyewdall on June 26, 2006, 04:27:38 pm

No clue.  The only thing I can think of is a kickdown switch for an auto tranny to drop it a gear when you floor it.   Mine doesn't have it (manual trans)

Title: Another MkII gas/diesel conversion question
Post by: BlackTieTD on June 27, 2006, 05:41:42 am

perhaps you mean the brake light switch?

Title: Another MkII gas/diesel conversion question
Post by: Lovechick on June 27, 2006, 07:33:00 pm

Thanks for the replies. No, it's not the brake light switch, but I suppose it could be some kind of kickdown switch. Perhaps I didn't describe the thing too well. It's posted to the "stopper" on the floorboard beneath the accelerator pedal. The switch would be activated when the pedal is floored. I followed the wiring, it's marked with VW labels. My car's a manual, but I guess the switch and wiring could still be there.

Title: Another MkII gas/diesel conversion question
Post by: QuickTD on June 27, 2006, 07:37:51 pm

It's the AC compressor cutout switch. Turns off the ac compressor clutch to free up some ponies when you floor it.

Title: Another MkII gas/diesel conversion question
Post by: Lovechick on July 01, 2006, 09:48:15 am

Thanks Quick TD. Bought the car in 2002 to replace the dearly departed '86 Golf Diesel. A/C worked nice but is a power robber, so it's windows for me. Anyhow, thanks for the response.