Throttle switch test

[matt@onlychargeddubs]

The mount the idle switch is fixed to is common for moving on G60 throttles so I'd imagine others are doing the same thing.

One of my first checks is this, it is easier to take the throttle off, loosen the screws and adjust the idle switch so it's just clicking against the cable mech when it's fully closed

[gazareth]

if the bolts are rounded try tapping in a torx bit or a 12 point bit (like the 1 for the inner driveshaft bolts). much easier to check/adjust idle switch with t/b off. and you can give it good clean while its off.

[Sgt_Lemon]

Any suggestion on where I can buy a new switch when I do get round to getting the old one off?

[gazareth]

its unlikely that the switch is bad. it has probably just gone out of adjustment. if you take off the rubber intake pipe you will see 2 small torx screws holding the idle switch to underside of throttle body ( a mirror would be handy to see them clearly) when you find them try loosening them of slightly then pull idle switch out towards drivers side and retighten screws. you might just get enough adjustment to get the switch in contact with the throttle linkage that way.

[Sgt_Lemon]

Thanks. Will try that. If it works that's a relief.