Re: [mk2-16v] Idle evens out once warm. Motronic

2015-04-14 Thread Chad Rebuck
You can try a local vw dealer for the connector parts (or http://www.germanautoparts.com/ - that is who I use most of the time for vw stuff). Also, the metal contacts can be removed from the connector if you release them properly. Ifyou are able to remove them to squeeze them tighter or replace w

Re: [mk2-16v] Idle evens out once warm. Motronic

2015-04-14 Thread Holland Phillips
That's what I used to do. At some point, I acquired an assortment of the various types of individual contacts for the electrical connectors on my '92. I had the proper extraction tools for the various types as well. The connectors which VW used on the Mk1& 2 cars were really problematic. With the a

Re: [mk2-16v] Idle evens out once warm. Motronic

2015-04-14 Thread Nickmack
I wiggled the connector again while warming up and nothing. Still idled rough at 800 rpm then shot to 1000 rpm then drove and idled fine. The voltage regulator was replaced less than two months ago. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MK2-16v" group. T

Re: [mk2-16v] Idle evens out once warm. Motronic

2015-04-14 Thread Holland Phillips
It's possible that the connection to the DPR has finally degraded to the point where wiggling it no longer affects its operation. At one point when I was having charging issues, I ended up swapping the regulator for a new one which didn't solve the problem, so I swapped it again for a old spare I h