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• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:06:28 -0700
  ...switch RED/WHT - power from fuel pump relay WHT/YEL - power steering high pressure switch BRN - ground GRY - coolant temp sensor RED/BLU - throttle...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:07:48 -0800
  ...Again) < > >>> kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Check, throttle position switch adjustment. Test switch electrical > >>>>> operation. If the switch is good, then most likely the idle...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 15:05:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Some "gain" adjustments are done with a screw, while other manufacturers use banks of switches that you set in various combinations for more powerful...
• Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 13:11:32 -0400
  ...The throttle postion switch works and seems to be adjusted properly. The customer swears up and down that the van ran perfectly smooth at...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...Last year I dealt with stalling issues and eventually found that the throttle switch was worn out. I replaced the throttle body with the...
• Re: High Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 01:14:57 -0800
  ...steering switch is on, and is trying to bump up the idle accordingly. The other interesting thing is turning the idle adjustment screw has...
• Re: bucking on deceleration...one problem after another
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 10:57:06 -0400
  This is caused by the throttle position switch out of adjustment. I've found it almost impossible to get these within spec..... good luck...
• Engine Misses
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 07:19:36 -0800
  ...This is really a CO adjustment, throttle switch adjustment, idle compensation type of fault. Verify the mixture at warm idle with the O2 disconnected...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are fine then...
• Re: Idle running up and down
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 24 May 2009 16:45:08 -0400
  ...And ICU was tried w/o affect. > > > > > > > >We have been given the following recommendation by 2 highly qualified > >Vanagon owners/ mechanics. > > > > > > > > > > > >throttle postioning switch...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:01:03 -0500
  ...pump, and metal particles in the >fuel filter. > >Timing curve ? >Throttle switch adjustment ? > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Clutch makes Vanagon die
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:27:59 -0500
  ...Either the switch is out of adjustment (doubtful), the basic idle speed is too low, (could be since it got worse as weather got...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -0400
  ...Last year I dealt with stalling issues and eventually found that the throttle switch was worn out. I replaced the throttle body with the...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
  ...Since it was already > adjusted to the limit of its range, I had to remove the throttle body to > bend the switch arm for...
• Re: Digifant Operating Specs
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 19:43:09 -0600
  ...When the full throttle switch is closed our vans run at or near a max power mixture. The ecu constantly adjusts the mixture when...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -0400
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are > fine then...
• RE:'87 High/wandering Idle-a solution???
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 01:47:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...sensor, good/working/not 'lazy' thermostat, operating throttle switch, mixture setting, especially make sure the Air Bypass Valve is clean and free (see recent...
• Re: '85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 22:23:41 EST
  ...I'm going to check the tolerance on the throttle position switch as well -- seems it might cause problems if it was staying open...
• Re: Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:56:59 -0500
  ...The ECU relieves information from the temperature sensor, oxygen sensor, air flow sensor, coil and throttle switches. I am not familiar with all the...
• Emissions Testing, passed! (third time's a charm)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 19:44:08 EDT
  ...D> Switched to Platinum plugs. Reasoning here was better firing if #4 was oil fouling. E> Set idle stop as per Bentley. E(1...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are > fine then...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -0400
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are > fine then...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:49:04 -0500
  ...Again) < >>> kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Check, throttle position switch adjustment. Test switch electrical >>>>> operation. If the switch is good, then most likely the idle...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 May 2016 22:49:49 -0400
  ...Then there is the radiator temperature switch, the speed resister, and of course the motor. For high speed radiator cooling there is another relay...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:18:15 -0800
  ...Thus we can influence the mixture adjustment gaining more > power, > >enhancing the efficiency of combustion and saving fuel. This add-on > >simulator device delivers...
• Re: Aftermarket Cruise questions . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:24:00 -0400
  ...The surging is an adjustment that is done by locating the two potentiometers on the side of the "box" My box was a funky...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:31:00 -1000
  ...the intermitent "pauses" in power at highway full > throttle... could also be the idle switch, but I had the same thing > happening with my...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:58:01 -0800
  ...on some ..the switch can't reach adjustment anymore ....but that can be fixed sometimes.. or the switch is just too corroded to adjust...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:39 -0400
  ...Last year I dealt with stalling issues and eventually found that the throttle switch was worn out. I replaced the throttle body with the...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:14:13 -0400
  ...For the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:34:00 -0400
  ...gmail.com> > wrote: > > > I say check your Throttle Position Switch (TPS)...you may need an > > adjustment... > > > > Check your plug wires, too... > > > > Jimmy > > Wilmington, NC...
• Re: [Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 21:29:54 -1000
  ...Until >now, I have decided that a worn throttle body, and poor throttle switch >adjustments cause my hesitation. Hope this helps. > >R.Feuerriegel >88...
• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:17:54 -0800
  ...My problem was w/ my throttle positioning switch, > located at the > bottom of the throttle body. There are 2 allen headed > adjustment screws, one...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:33:44 -0500
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch >> first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are >> fine then...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:42:22 -0700
  ...Throttle switch makes contact at idle for sure. Air idle screw is working on the throttle body and nit at either extreme in or...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:28 -0400
  ...the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector cut...
• Re: Emissions Testing, passed! (third time's a charm)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 23:01:23 -0400
  ...Made up the balance of idle air > with the Air Bypass Valve(aka idle stabilizer valve) > adjustment.** > F(1)Test ABVs current as per...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 2 Jun 2022 10:11:58 -0400
  ...Last year I dealt with stalling issues and eventually found that the throttle switch was worn out. I replaced the throttle body with the...
• Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:25:47 -0800
  ...I checked the throttle switch and it was out of adjustment at idle. It ran fine after being tweaked. It handled the sand, dirt...
• Re: HELP! Super high idle!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:25:03 -0600
  ...My first > thought was that > the throttle cable or switch was stuck. I checked, and that wasn't > the case. > Where do I go...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:25:32 -0400
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are > fine then...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question? NOW What's next?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:14 -0400
  On the valve adjustment, it is normal and neccasary for the push rods to not be under compression when the cyelinder is at top...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:16:27 -0400
  ...The adjustment on the trans is for the second gear band. Not difficult nor expensive to do. The major differences between the years of...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency - long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:53:23 -0800
  ...you know, if the throttle switch isn't making contact at idle......which I find all the time, no amount of throwing an air...
• Re: Engine missing, wont start, now seems fine???
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:21:33 -0700
  ...Does the issue happen engine warmed up or cold? If the throttle valve switch is out of adjustment or toast, I doubt it would...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:30:36 -0700
  ...switch > RED/WHT - power from fuel pump relay > WHT/YEL - power steering high pressure switch > BRN - ground > GRY - coolant temp sensor > RED/BLU - throttle...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:41:06 -0700
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: >> >>> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >>> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >>> I find...
• Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:06:56 -0700
  ...injector resistances, throttle closed & open switches, ground Ohms, etc. Note: At one point, the "left relay" test did not appear to have 12v when...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:42:00 -0700
  The symptoms clearing after cycling the ignition switch is classic of a problem with the O2 sensor or circuit. Sensors do get intermittent and...
• Re: My Vanagon's Inspection Report
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:31 PDT
  ...needs updated throttle > switch. >3 Battery charging system OK; Alternator charging @ 14/80 > Amps. (Is this OK?) >4 Front & rear shocks leaking >5 Needs...
• Re: hydraulic lifter article
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 09:06:05 -0500
  ...have you checked the throttle switch and disconnected the oxy sensor Bob Boston Engine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU...
• Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:34:38 -0500
  ...Next step is to check the idle switches. John On Sat, 2011-12-10 at 00:09 -0800, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > throttle switch...
• 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
  ...your grounds and the throttle position switch >> first to see if these could be bad or out of adjustment. If they are >> fine then...
• Re: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:10:37 -0500
  ...maybe the throttle switch is a bit out a wack? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: No cold start and the shaft from the shop (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 07:51:41 -0500
  ...I ran the pin test on the ECU harness, checked timing, tightened all clamps for vacuum leaks and, checked the throttle positioning switches. Still...
• Re: End of saga? -- Back home with '84 with rebuilt head
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:09:46 -0800
  throttle switch making contact at idle. my what I see .. about 70 % of vanagons have that feature not working.. at least half of the...
• Re: 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:33 -0700
  ...lube the throttle shaft bushings. lube the throttle switch cam and microswitch contact arm. etc. if it moves, lube it. if it's rusty...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:14:26 -0400
  ...LS - Throttle switch. Tested OK: grounded at idle and max throttle, open otherwise. T - Engine coolant temperature sensor. With the engine warm, there was...
• Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:21:50 -0800
  ...I'm quite big on checking the throttle switch for adjustment and continuity. They are over looked quite often. Also........air intake leaks. If...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - jonathan waters
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:14:32 -0700
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: >>> >>> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >>>> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >>>> I find...