I just picked up an '89 VW Cabriolet. Ordered a service manual, but it hasn't arrived yet, and I need to get the car idling properly so I can get it emissions checked.
Here's the problem: Often, when I release the accelerator, for example when pushing in the clutch and coming to a stop, the idle will drop to about 200 RPM, then rev to about 1200 RPM, then drop again, then rev. Often it drops low enough to stall, but if it makes it through two cycles like this it usually settles to a nice, steady idle at about 800 RPM. I also don't seem to have much of a fast idle when the engine is cold, but I'm not sure if that's related.
I'm only passingly familiar with CIS. On an LH-Jet or Digifant car I'd suspect a gummed-up idle control motor, but I'm not sure if this car even has one. Anyone want to clue me in?