so this is what i need to take off and clean right, and then when i put it back i'll have to turn it to get the right idle?
Yes correct. The torx screw holds it in the ‘correct’ position along the adjustment range..
Take a look at yours before pulling it and you’ll see the slot, maybe mark the position with some white out to reference the re install.
The harness connector is pretty obvious. Seems like I had to lift the tank.
Once you get it up on the bench, set it up so you’re looking at the rotating slot that connects to the throttle body when installed.
I’ve explained this to guys before, might be hard to visualize over the keyboard, but cycle the potentiometer with a small blade a few times to understand the movement, then what I did was spray some WD 40 into the casing, basically as I cycled the pot and it cleaned up.
Then re-installing it, get it as close to original position as you can. What I found was too far one way it wouldn’t idle, too far the other along the adjustment slot and it ran high.
I found the sweet spot with a little adjustment. Not too difficult of an evolution. Don’t freak out if it seems a struggle.... unless of course you’re on the side of the road out in the desert with nothing but a nail trimmer and a railroad tie ( if that’s the case, we want pictures).
If you’ve got an ohmeter and understand how to use it, connect the leads to the harness connector while it’s on your bench. Take readings while cycling the potentiometer before and after the cleaning... I saw a difference.
And it’s out in the lot here at work today... waiting for a nice cruise home over the best commute anyone could ever have.
Cheers!
