Re: Throttle Switch Location

["Ron Jordan" <ron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So based on what you say, if I disconnect the ICV, the car should start and
idle at 3000 RPM?

Since i am getting power the the middle prong and the ICV is not clicking,
and the throttle switch seem to work, I am wondering what else would be the
cause of this.

Looking at all the possibilites.  Like i said, I dont want to buy a new ICV
if I dont have to

Ron Jordan

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Carl Runion
  To: Ron Jordan
  Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 3:34 PM
  Subject: RE: Throttle Switch Location


  Ron,

  I recently replaced my ICV because I thought it was faulty.  As I remember
  the idle is supposed to go up to 2000-3000 rpm when the engine is running
  and the ICV is disconnected and there is supposed to be a slight buzzing
  sound with the ignition on and with the car not running  Mine had the
  buzzing but no increase in RPM's  so I replaced it and the new one does
the
  same thing.  I could have a problem in the electronics with the signal
that
  goes to the ICV.

  I'm guessing it's not your ICV but I could be wrong.  I cleaned mine out a
  couple times with carb cleaner and it seemed to improve a problem I had
with
  acceleration.

  Good Luck

  Carl Runion



  -----Original Message-----
  From: Ron Jordan [mailto:ron@domain.elided]
  Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 3:25 PM
  To: Carl Runion; E28 Group; BMW
  Subject: Re: Throttle Switch Location


  Ok, Thanks,

  I thought thats where it might be,  When I move the throttle linkage even
  slightly, I can hear the throttle switch click.  So I think its working
  fine.  Its the ICV thats not clicking thats making me wonder about it.


  Ron Jordan

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Carl Runion
    To: ron@domain.elided
    Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 3:05 PM
    Subject: Throttle Switch Location


    Ron,

    The throttle switch is near the intake manifold.  It is mounted on the
    rubber air intake pipe directly opposite the throttle linkage (towards
the
    front of the car).

    There are a couple of screws that allow you to position the switch and
    change the point at which contact is made.  You might try adjusting it.

    Good Luck,

    Carl Runion
    '86 535i
    Knoxville, TN

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