C24FUN

I believe the idle contact switch that the ScanTool is referring to is a black micro-switch located at the termination of the throttle cable on in the engine compartment. It closes when the accelerator peddle is at rest (not being pressed).

The arrow in picture shows its location to the left of the return spring. You can't actually see it in the pic but if you look in the engine compartment and operate the throttle from there it is easy to spot.

Cheers!

Jim G.

C24FUN

LouZ, you beat me by a keystroke!!!

Jim

Vandit

Y'all keep fighting for 2nd place, lol

jorijori

Thank you to all of you guys, have a good evening. I will check it out.

cossie

I have the exact problem. Upon checking the throttle does not rest on the idle switch - it has a gap of around 2mm. How do I adjust it?

Vandit

Can you tell if the throttle is still open (i.e. there's still tension on the throttle cable keeping the throttle body ajar), or is it the position of the switch in relation to the closed throttle that is out of adjustment?

Answering that would determine what you need to adjust.

cossie

Upon checking just now, I think the throttle is a bit open caused by the stopper screw (screwed in too much) located underneath the throttle mechanism. I am quite certain that if I unscrew it out a bit the throttle will eventually rest on the idle switch. Problem is it's too tight and I can't even see the other end of that screw. Any suggestions on how to get to it?

jorijori

Hi Cossie,

I just adjusted mine today. In order to get to it, you need to remove the hot air blower first.
I will post pictures & instructions from factory manual tomorrow. Caution: I was unable to re-connect the air duct on engine shroud back to the hot air blower sleeve/duct. Just make sure you mark everything before removing anything. Hope you are okay in Manila from the typhon.

Hi Vandit, should I be concerned with this? now there is air escaping from the engine shroud so it may affect engine cooling.

jorijori

Hi Cossie,

Here is the instruction from factory workshop manual:


Beware of this:

cossie

Thanks for the instructions Jorijori... I'll try to work on it over the weekend.

Thanks too for the thought and concern re: the typhoon that hit our country. Everyone in Manila are okay, but we are emotionally affected with what we see has happened in the affected areas.

Ale_72

Hi @jorijori if you could upload once more pics, it would be amazing. Many thanks!