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Throttle Controls: Dashpot

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 Saab 9000 and 1990 Saab 900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Connect tachometer. Adjust idle speed to specification. See ADJUSTMENTS article.
  2. Increase engine speed to 3000 RPM. Release throttle, noting time between release of throttle and return to idle. Deceleration time should be 3-5 seconds from contact of plunger.