volkswagen Workshop Repair Guides

Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Checking and adjusting choke valve gap > < Checking and adjusting cold idling speed
34 PICT, Keihin carburettor and ignition system
Servicing 34 PICT carburettor
Checking function of pull-down unit
  • ‒ Remove air cleaner.
  • ‒ Set adjusting screw for cold idling speed to max. fast idle cam setting.
  • ‒ Start engine without pressing accelerator pedal let it idle.
  • ‒ Close choke valve by hand.
    • ‒ If the choke valve can be easily closed to a gap of approx. 4mm and increased resistance is then felt, the pull-down unit is functioning property.
    • ‒ If the choke valve can be completely shut without resistance being felt, either the diaphragm has cracked or there is a leak in the vacuum system.

Checking and adjusting choke valve gap > < Checking and adjusting cold idling speed