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• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:58:11 -0800
  ...open at idle, which makes the idle > engine speed up and run rich. > > The easy diagnostic is to start the engine and immediately touch...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:54:34 -0500
  ...I reinstalled engine transmission It fired right up.. idles great / runs strong for first 2 minutes or so.. then Idle drops....real low no...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:44:46 -0600
  ...If I am not mistaken, Bentley says to set the idle speed with the ISCV disconnected, which implies that it should idle correctly without...
• <<**HELP! 84 Vanagon Stalls**>>
  Historical mailing list - Mark Witkowski
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:07:01 EST
  ...left idling, but have occasionally noticed erratic idle speed, which may or may not be related. Engine can be restarted after letting it sit...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia - where does this go?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:15:40 -0700
  ...Plugs 5, power steering pressure switch to idle speedup circuit. Yellow wire, oil pressure switch, higher pressure switch of 2 switches. Mark Chris S...
• clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 14 May 2010 08:12:14 -0400
  ...IACV buzzes (as I understand it should) when the key is on, engine not running. Yesterday, out of idle curiosity (no pun intended), I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:11 -0600
  ...it works >> quite well as a form of manual idle speed adjustment. Once the engine is >> warmed somewhat I shut it off. >> >> As I...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:16:19 -0600
  ...engine pushes hard against the brake and the idle holds at about 1100 rpm. The pedal requires above-average pressure to hold speed while...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...properly functioning engine and IS system, if one measured >>> current draw at the ISV, loads on and off, at idle, cruising speed and >>> WOT...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:25:12 -0800
  ...Van would not start without a bit of throttle either, first thing >> this >> morning...The cycling of the idle speed was this evening..and...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Sun, 4 May 2014 17:16:53 -0400
  ...the base idle down to the specified idle speed using the big plug in the side of the throttle body. Engine should be fully...
• Re: Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:30:20 -0800
  ...Hall Sender checked out fine. > Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. > Action taken: > Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit > > After driving...
• Bucking questions
  Historical mailing list - Helga Wasserboxer
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 00:21:41 -0500
  ...This doesn't change, as far as we can tell, with weather or engine temp, etc. Hiway speeds with tach above 3800 are a...
• Re: Checking engine vaccum
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:57:21 -0800
  ...then connects vacuum gauge to the Tee, will that give a > good measure of engine vacuum at idle speed and say 2000 rpm? > > John
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:48:09 -0500
  ...Number 2 problem you run into a higher > > idle > > than desirable made worse by the fact that the engine speed screw will > > bottom out...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  ...engine and let it idle normally. A/C OFF Next jump 12v to the white/green wire and make sure the idle speeds up...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 11:06:52 -0500
  ...More air and gas is being consumed at the higher idle speed. The engine runs faster, and thus doesn't stall when cold. The...
• 1.9L-still no cold idle-looking for ideas-long
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 10:54:40 -0800
  ...here is what happens with the van- start it up, cranks easily, fires up to idle speed, then dies suddenly. crank it again, and...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:49:59 -0700
  ...Need some help or suggestions to fix an idle problem on my 85 1.9 > > auto trans westy. Engine idles ok at start-up...
• '88 Vanagon Emmissions fix
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:16:10 -0800
  ...3-speed Automatic Transaxle Mileage: 140,000 mi Emissions: Federal VIN: WV2YB025XJH Symptoms: Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality Occurs: Hot, Idle _______________________ CLOSED W/FIX...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 11:54:00 EDT
  ...More air and gas is being consumed at the higher > idle speed. The engine runs faster, and thus doesn't stall when cold. Absolutely...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:33:47 -0800
  ...Lots of options here. > > > > > > > > What we're still looking for: > > > > What happens above idle speed? Does the idle air flow shut down, or stay...
• A question for the tranny experts...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 18:54:29 -0700
  ...maybe two or four cycles a second at idle. Sounds like its coming from where the engine meets the bellhousing. Fairly loud, can easily...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 8 Jan 2004 11:22:14 -0800
  ...Key on, engine off: oil light ON At idle when cold : oil light OFF At idle when warm : oil light ON At 3500 RPM...
• replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 00:12:42 +0100
  Mine now tends to 'stick' - keping the pump lever off of idle and engine rpm up too high with result that engin espeed flares...
• Re: Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:46:22 -0400
  ...up) I have rough idle. When stepping on the gas to move the engine > stumbles and slowly gains speed. It feels like a miss...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:26:02 -0700
  ...was >> running >> the idle speed of the engine would drop from around 900-950 to about >> 600-650. The engine did not stall but...
• Re: AFM Video
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 18:34:35 -0400
  ...is quick enough to couple into the intake tract pulsations at idle speed. In case it may be any help thinking about it, here...
• Re: [WetWesties] Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:24:39 -0700
  ...bleed. > > Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. > > Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes ... no problem. > > Back to the shop .... idled another...
• Erratic idle solved with rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:56:02 -0500
  For the past year or so, I've written a few times to get help with an erratic idle problem. The car might stick...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 18:05:52 +0000
  ...The idle controller looks at engine speed, temperature, and those other inputs and then modulates the valve to get to the desired speed. The...
• Re: Oil Light on at idle only when hot
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 07:29:05 -0400
  ...I have not > > tached it yet to see what the idle rpm is.) Engine > > has 150k and runs well (70+ on the interstate with...
• Re: Funky coolant behavior - revisited
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 09:05:50 -0400
  ...to let the engine idle for a minute or two before shutting it off, if you have been doing high speed driving. This is...
• Re: AFM and idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 24 Sep 2023 08:09:56 -0700
  ...Have not determined source of vacuum leak > (if that is the cause of the “searching idle” - variable rpms at idle). At > speed the engine...
• Stalling problem, only on the hwy?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 14:02:22 -0700
  ...an engine with new gaskets and what not .. did some exhaust work .. and testing it out .. . when i start it . it idles fine for...
• Re: Weird hesitation / power loss in '85
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 20:01:27 -0700
  ...with the pedal all the way down, the van starts losing speed as if >the engine is losing power altogether, and perhaps in a...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:23:02 -0500
  ...Lots of options here. > > > > What we're still looking for: > > What happens above idle speed? Does the idle air flow shut down, or stay...
• Re: 85 with uneven idle
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:59:09 -0500
  ...85 with uneven idle > >every 5 seconds or so the idle speed drops, the engine stumbles slightly, > and then it comes back to normal...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:14:26 -0500
  ...Assuming a properly functioning engine and IS system, if one measured current draw at the ISV, loads on and off, at idle, cruising speed...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:30:37 -0500
  ...plugs from the idle stabilizer and plugging them together then starting the engine and adjusting the idle for the proper speed, using the BIG...
• Re: Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:55:08 -0600
  ...cold start/idle problem with my '84 1.9. Cold >starts hard, with RPM dropping to very low or zero and engine stalling if...
• Re: Cigarette lighter Outlet voltage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 07:11:56 -0500
  ...I assume you measured it with the engine running at idle speed. Seems like Scott would have asked you to be more specific. :-) If...
• Help with deceleration making a bucking VAN
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 07:38:28 -0600
  ...speed and decelerate a small amount the engine will buck and kick the Van around. I can accelerate and it will run smooth again...
• temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 13:53:05 -0400
  ...are supposed to get the engine to an idle, after instaling equipment, then disconnect the tII sensor, bring engine to 2000-2500 rpm then...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 00:19:10 EDT
  ...If the engine idles very > long at all with the AC turned on, the high speed cooling fan turns on > then cycles back off...
• Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:33 -0400
  ...However, the engine speed, once warm, doesn't kick down when I pull up to a stop. A swift punch of the accelerator brings...
• Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:22:09 -0500
  ...cause massive bogging, because the engine just couldn't take having the secondary barrel open at that speed. Most of these problems could probably...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:15:50 -0400
  ...I swapped out the idle computer. No change. >>> My temporary fix: Unplug the idle air bypass solenoid. Engine >>> runs great otherwise. >>> >>> >>> Larry's AC...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 19:55:24 -0700
  ...Number 2 problem you run into a higher >>> idle >>> than desirable made worse by the fact that the engine speed screw >>> will >>> bottom out...
• 90 Syncro engine power probs
  Historical mailing list - Liberte, Joel
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 03:19:06 +0000
  ...the engine at all, rpm at idle no matter where the gas. Dropped to 3rd and was able to keep up the speed with...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:37:44 -0400
  ...the engine is running, the idle immediately settles right down to 850 RPM. If I put the plug back in, the idle speed stays...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger...
• Re: Overheating at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:45:45 -0500
  ...The engine did seem to overheat at low speeds and run OK above 35. Something I never figured out, I guess having to do...
• '85 Westy 1.9l Cold Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 10:46:50 -0500
  ...I reset it and adjusted the idle speed. I had to back out the idle screw several turns to bring the idle back up...
• Re: Failed emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:43:33 -0400
  ...IDLE 2500 HC 53 241 (limit 125) CO% 0.18 0.53 (limit 1.0) So, HC is too high at speed. Engine runs...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 06:54:51 -0800
  ...Mark Douglas Miller wrote: > > Could the idle speed adjusting screw/throttle valve housing be my > problem? Is a 1.9 throttle housing interchangeable with...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:53:42 +0000
  ...necessary to make the engine run just to simplify things.  I have noticed that without the idle stabilizer, the idle dips more and also...
• Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 May 2005 16:36:33 -0500
  ...The engine revs up >to 3k and then returns to a normal idle speed (1k or so). This trick >works 60 percent of the...
• Update on Engine Overheating Concern
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 11:09:00 -0600
  ...my Engine Overheating Concern. Yesterday's Shop Saga: Everything appeared normal at idle. Radiator and hoses are hot. Fan comes on low speed as...
• digitool: normal readings?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:27:12 -0700
  ...Temp 2 [engine temp]: (reading seems to vary inversely with engine temperature) .11 at 1000 rpm idle, 80 deg F air temp (sitting in...