Author Topic: Idle throttle switch  (Read 2425 times)

450sl

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Idle throttle switch
« on: April 20, 2013, 17:38:31 »
After removing of all the Emissions stuff on my 280-1970-manual i have a Question :

Is there any use for my Idle-throttleswitch left ?

thanks
Mark

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Re: Idle throttle switch
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2013, 17:51:15 »
Afaik it is necessary for regulating the automatics, not aware of a function for manual transmission cars like yours.
Cees Klumper
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Re: Idle throttle switch
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2013, 19:34:31 »
On the later automatic cars, the switch (the one on the manifold - correct?, the round device with the small plunger at one end?) is in place but not connected (which is the case on my 280 SL). It is used to regulate idle with an A/C installed.
Jonny B
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