Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (1987)
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Screw protractor 3084 to top of the throttle shaft (remove fastening nut for throttle lever, if necessary).
Note: If the throttle switches are misadjusted, the engine may surge at idle or cut out during steady driving or light throttle application
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Attach pointer for protractor 3084 at throttle cable mounting bracket.
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Using a screwdriver, open throttle lever completely to the full throttle stop and set protractor 3084 to zero.
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Close throttle approximately 200.
Multimeter reads (OL on US 1119), then push slowly in direction of full throttle stop (arrow) until full throttle switch closes and multimeter returns to
0 ohms.
Full throttle switch must close at 10° ± 20° before full throttle stop.
Adjusting:
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Loosen the full throttle switch and move until specification is obtained.
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Re-tighten the switch screw.
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Re-check the closing point of switch with protractor 3084.
Using The Accelerator Pedal:
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Press the accelerator pedal fully to floor.
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Check that the throttle valve is fully open.
If the throttle valve does not open fully,
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Adjust the accelerator cable.
Checking Voltage Supply
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Disconnect throttle switch connector.