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• Re: AFM Video
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 21:17:40 -0700
  ...is quick enough to couple into the intake tract pulsations at idle > speed. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: I've lost my fast idle...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:20:35 -0500
  ...and still no fast idle at startup. So I just tap the gas pedal to speed up the engine, everything is fine, and away...
• Re: Not quite a backfire . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:34:45 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > Idle's one thing -- that's the responsibility of the idle speed controller > dingus, pretty much. > > But when the engine is being...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:21:30 -0700
  ...A blocked air cleaner will restrict air flow to the engine, and could cause a lack of idle. If the engine is allowed to...
• loss of power, stumped
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 01:02:37 -0500
  ...We changed the AFM, and it idled fine, and I could take off immediately at highway speed, once, then it would lose power. Also...
• Re: quick and dirty head replacement - update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:42:18 -0700
  ...It doesn't idle perfectly, sometimes has a slight hiccup, or speed variation. The closest i can come to describing it is... you know...
• running rich/low power
  Historical mailing list - Aaron McKay
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:15:47 -0800
  ...Another thing, with the van parked, I can bring the engine up to an idle speed of anything, lets use 3000, and then with...
• Re: emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 20:56:22 -0400
  ...Makes sure the timing is > properly set, not over-advanced and set the idle speed to 950-1,000 rpm. > Yes this is above...
• Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:19:31 -0500
  ...engine up, or > something. What is the cold idle speed supposed to be on a Vanagon? > > Once warm: Idles around 900-1000 RPMs, idle...
• Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:37:25 -0400
  ...Verify that it is working by listening for a barely audible 'click' when the throttle returns to the idle position (engine off) or by...
• Re: I've lost my fast idle...
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:37:39 -0500
  ...and still no fast idle at startup. > >So I just tap the gas pedal to speed up the engine, everything >is fine, and >away...
• Re: temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:15:53 -0400
  ...well, according to bentely > you are supposed to get the engine to an idle, after instaling > equipment, then disconnect the tII sensor, bring engine...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:32:18 -0600
  ...The engine idles fine, even when very hot outside (+32 C here today). when you try to accelerate from a stop the engine bogs...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:12:11 -0800
  ...After engine is warmed up, ECU > doesn't like high idle speeds, so it kills the fuel. Idle speed drops, > and fuel starts again...
• Re: Not running right
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:04:44 -0400
  ...it would have an idle speed of >about 1500 until you shut the engine off then it would idle at 700 until you >drove...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 11 May 2007 15:19:47 -0400
  ...Fri, 11 May 2007 13:25:28 -0400 >> >>This switch is only there to increse the idle when the PS drags the >>engine speed...
• Re: Probable Area for vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 03:07:03 -0700
  ...Do not feel inferior, I use ether for locating the vaccum leaks and still have my eyebrows and intact fiberglass engine lid. Idle speed...
• Re: HELP! [check Temp 2]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:01:31 -0500
  ...Hall Sender checked out fine. >> Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. >> Action taken: >> Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit >> >> After driving...
• Re: Idle speed, racing engine
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 14:21:23 -0600
  Ben, you just basically put access to the entire Vanagon CD Manual digifant info. in your last post? I'm grateful, Have saved it...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:37:40 -0600
  ...and so the engine won't stall at idle > speeds such as at stop lights, etc. That increase in idle rpm needs > additional cooling...
• Re: Instant power loss
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 07:20:45 -0500
  ...I have been running it about a constant 45 MPH. ?!???! ...It may recover on it's own at idle speed, but I havn't...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:23:37 -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...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 19:40:01 -0700
  ...For example -- the little >>electronic idle stabilizer box on the left side of the engine. I know >>what it does for a living, but...
• Re: 90 Syncro engine power probs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 09:56:51 -0400
  ...the engine at all, rpm at idle no matter where the gas. Dropped to 3rd and was able to keep up the speed with...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Sat, 25 May 2002 18:05:09 -0500
  ...re routed it and ground it to engine block and it ran just fine.. no more black sooty rich exhaust, idle smoothly ran great...
• Re: Stalls when hot. won't restart. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:00:04 -0600
  ...trip the two speeds to test function and ID the speed? > > Is the bogging down related to very high engine temps? It's bogging...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:44:54 -0600
  ...At idle, flickering light, turn the engine off, then restart, the light no longer flickers. It might, or it might not, flicker at the...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 16 May 2006 12:09:48 -0700
  ...Also has trouble keeping the idle speed up when in gear (auto tranny). Most of the FI system is new/rebuilt: Distributor, wires, cap...
• Spark Coil Failure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 12:54:55 -0500
  ...Engine *just had the feeling* that it was working too hard for the speed and rpm. I had tachometer needle bounce that didn't...
• Re: Oil leak, dip stick seal?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Apr 2023 19:19:16 -0400
  ...It does seem to change idle speed a bit but that seems like a vanagon thing. It idles nice no interest in stalling, moves...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:32:40 -0800
  ...kick up the idle speed to 1500 of so when the AC is on.and the throttle is set for idle as in at...
• Re: low oil pressure at warm idle
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 08:28:14 -0500
  ...least 7 psi at idle and 18 psi at 3000 rpm and at highway speeds with a fully warmed engine (At least a 30...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia - where does this go?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:32:30 -0700
  ...A/C compressor-on signal to idle speedup circuit. > > Plugs 5, power steering pressure switch to idle speedup circuit. > > Yellow wire, oil pressure switch...
• Re: Hesitation & Slow Starts
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 22:06:37 -0500
  ...I also tested the idle > speed control and it seems okay---vibrates like the Haynes manual says it > should. So, what do I check...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:04:40 -0600
  ...It may do some wave shaping, but >that 's incidental to its true function which is to...wait for >it...stabilize the idle speed...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:06:18 -0600
  ...An engine running twice the rpms as another is very nearly equivalent to a twice as large engine running the same speed as the...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 May 2014 22:25:38 -0600
  ...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: Engine Cutting Out at Highway Speed
  Historical mailing list - John Philcox
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:33:20 -0400
  ...Engine speed or temp didn't matter, and it happened at idle too. Anyway, mine turned out to be a short in the wire...
• Wasserboxers, heads and Vanagon top speed.
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:54:51 -0600
  ...I also fried the idle stabilizer control unit, which also wasn't a big deal. The engine idles fine without it, I'll replace...
• Re: 88 Syncro / cold start surging
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 10:04:58 -0700
  ...few other problems, intermittent rough idle, occaisional >missing at speed under 100 km per hour, some roughness from engine when >downshifting, back pressure. Over...
• Re: Digifant de-evolution?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:59:38 -0500
  ...From my experience with my machine, I recommend that you begin by getting the idle speed set properly for starters. If it is not...
• Re: Overflow puking water
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 05:49:26 -0600
  ...You shold be able to watch fluctuations in the gage as conditions change in the engine, ie, idle vs running speed., warm vs cold...
• More Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 12:37:30 -0800
  ...When cold, idles very poorly, dies frequently, but would idle ok when warm (still rough, but not dying). At freeway speed, runs fine : can...
• Re: Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:03:00 -0600
  ...The jerking can be stopped either by stepping on the >clutch (engine goes into idle immediately, running smoothly, does not >stall) or by accelerating...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...Run engine at idle and observe reading. Basic idle value should be > 430 +/- 15 mA. If no: the go to Idle Speed/CO Content...
• Re: mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 08:44:23 -0800
  ...One cause of the hunting idle can be a sticking throttle switch. The throttle switch is supposed to sense two conditions: idle and wide...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:04:48 -0400
  ...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:53:46 -0800
  ...replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems My 84 engine will die when idling when cold. It's a puzzle. -- Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 20:11:15 -0700
  ...So, maybe the "add on" idle control systems were indeed an afterthought? i.e. why develop a totally new engine management system ECU or...
• Re: go to this link for pic- throttle spring adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 19:46:57 -0600
  ...the engine warm, I shut it down, disconnected the idle stabilized, started it up, adjusted the idle speed, shut it down, reconnected idle stabilizer...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:22:35 -0500
  ...A blocked air cleaner will restrict air flow to the engine, and could cause a lack of idle. If the engine is allowed to...
• Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:13:15 -0600
  ...lifted from accelerator, downshifting for curves rather >> than braking so that engine rpm stay road speed high (rather than >> idle) if so - sounds fun > >
• Re: Running rich
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Wed, 9 May 2001 02:02:21 -0700
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed (with vac. connected...
• Re: Iow idle problem follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 11:27:28 -0500
  ...Iow idle problem follow-up 84 VANAGON manual trans inline motor/Digifant engine management. Recently I have had an issue with my idle sometimes...
• Re: horrible cold start idle, running rich
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:38:47 -0500
  ...A new part solved the problem and as an added benefit, the engine idle is now stable at 950 rpm. Previously, the idle speed...
• Re: Headlight oddity
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 17:43:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...flux lines and the alternator has no trouble making 14V at a low idle speed. Cheers, SStones, Toronto Ont. (EL/('85GL)) <sstones@io.org>
• Re: Inside the Air Flow Meter / AFM
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:37:13 -0500
  About the rough idle: I struggled with this for years on my 1.9. In the end it wasn't one silver bullet that...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:22:53 -0500
  ...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: Van dying once warmed up; FI motor
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:05:32 -0500
  ...The net result is that the idle speed is higher when the engine is cold. The auxiliary air valve should close off, however, once...
• Re: idle before shut down [was wasserbox]
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:31:33 -0500
  I think the idle-down period is necessary after extended high-speed (75 MPH +) heats up the heads. Higher revs = more frequent combustion = higher...