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• Hunting and radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:55:41 -0700
  ...My van has been hunting (change in idle speed) at idle for a while now and I have not had time to address it...
• Re: alternator--voltage vs amps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:37:23 -0500
  ...The choice of drive pulleys determines how much output you get at idle speed. >The good news for me is that I'm pretty...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:26:59 -0500
  ...the brake and the idle >holds at about 1100 rpm. > >The pedal requires above-average pressure to hold speed while highway >cruising but does...
• 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 3 Sep 2011 20:55:44 -0400
  ...now finding that the oil light comes on and off at Idle once the engine is fully warmed up. What's the best proceedure...
• Re: Hi Speed Vanagoning
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 08 Jun 1997 11:07:10 -0700
  ...Just out of idle curiosity, exactly where IS the naked highway. Might be time for a road trip. Bill (Bill@freeholder.com) ---------------------------------------------------------- 90% of...
• Re: Help! loosing idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:00:40 -0700
  In <3E4D9BDD.932AB3FB@adelphia.net>, on 02/14/03 at 08:46 PM, Marc Perdue <marcperdue@ADELPHIA.NET> said: >Drill a hole? There's...
• Re: Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 16 May 2000 21:35:25 -0400
  ...Engine breather tube > Idle control valve rubber intake tube > > Valves too tight: > This causes a leak and decreases vacuum at idle and low speeds.
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:21:44 -0700
  ...would not work) properly, it stays open at idle, which makes the idle engine speed up and run rich. The easy diagnostic is to...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:07:58 -0600
  ...When I come off of road speeds to a stop, the > idle is very rough and it idles pooly, I (sometimes) loose all > throttle...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:06 -0400
  I recently replaced the ISV because when plugged in it would cause my idle to rise by about 200 RPM. It seems that its...
• AFM action test
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 18:13:54 +0000
  ...Now everything is ok and idle does drop I moved the screw bracket so the arm would be at a good spot with no...
• Re: No cold start ability at all?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:17:24 -0500
  The 2.1 use an electrically controlled idle speed stabilizer. There is no auxiliary air regulator. There appears to be multiple problems. First is...
• Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 05:41:43 -0400
  ...that, at idle, the engine will die if the air conditioner is on. If I keep the air conditioner's fan speed low (1...
• power drop on freeway at 1/8 throttle
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:24:28 -0700
  ...is only noticeable at higher speeds. Any good leads before it dive in in this order. 1. idle switch 2 Fuel Filter (recently replaced...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 22 May 2018 14:28:11 -0700
  ...Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to operate it. Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a...
• Re: '87 goofy idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 19:58:14 -0600 (CST)
  ...As you all probably know, the dealer >would love to see me walk in asking for one of these boxes! > > The idle speed valve...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:05:17 -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: cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:29:48 -0500
  ...CW lowers idle. Also affected is how fast rpms drop to idle speed. Good Luck. > I have 2 idle control valves. One put the...
• Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 22:20:52 -0500
  ...My 87 Westy is running great, smooth, even idle, normal power. I am cruising along at highway speeds (65-70) and I notice on...
• adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:02:32 -0700
  ...how do i make it right again? should the idle be adjusted by using the screw slat on the end of the linkage for...
• Re: Failed Emissions - High HC at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 01:09:55 -0600
  According to a 2002 Impreza ServiceManual that I have ~ Idle speed at Park/Neutral position (A/C OFF) 650(MT) 700(AT) 650 is...
• Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:46:51 -0800
  ...Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. Action taken: Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit After driving van for 1 hour and...
• 84 vanagon hunting
  Historical mailing list - Green, Ronald CPO
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 14:16:25 -0500
  ...i have cleaned grounds, fixed vacuum leaks, had idle speed and co adjustments all over the place, nothing truly helps. oh yes the tune...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:26:46 -0500
  ...extended idling with a diesel? Just that I think the idle speed should be above 800 RPM for extended idling. I have a stick...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:21:39 -0700
  Just that I think the idle speed should be above 800 RPM for extended idling. I have a stick in the van for this...
• test for radiator fan working?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 07:34:07 -0700
  ...That would probably explain the high-side temps at idle and low speed. What's a good way to test to see if it...
• 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: '85 timing question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:07:41 EST
  ...Set the timing by turning the distributor (align white mark on pulley and case halves line) and set the idle speed to around 850...
• Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Turner
  Tue, 3 May 2005 14:01:47 -0400
  ...The engine revs up to 3k and then returns to a normal idle speed (1k or so). This trick works 60 percent of the...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:30:59 -0500
  ...is cut off if the idle switch is closed and the RPM's are above the idle speed. So as soon as you step...
• Thinking about the 5 speed tranny switch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:47:21 PST
  ...the five speed European tranny with a .70 Fifth gear Minimum RPMS @2000 to max @5600 First 0-20 (RPMS idle to 5600) Second...
• Re: Vanagon jerking
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:33:00 +0000
  ...Austin wrote: > At 11:26 AM 3/20/99 -0500, you wrote: > >Hello everyone, > > > >While driving at relatively low speeds (10 .. 30 Miles / hour...
• Re: Bucking vanagon again
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:34:05 -0800
  ...The AFM wiper should be fairly steady at higher the idle speeds. There can be a little fluttering at idle. You need a new...
• Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 7:46:36 PDT
  ...That is, when idling, the > > >RPMs will increase to about 2000 momentarily and then return to proper > > >idle speed. Really weird the first time...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:56:41 -0800
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted > acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally smoothing out at speed. > > Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:15:42 -0700
  ...Mark Richard A Jones wrote: >> The AC compressor engaging sends a signal to the ISCM and increases idle >> speed a bit when the throttle...
• Surging after two hours?
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 01:10:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...It bucks a little bit at highway speed. No problems when it is cold. Idle is normal. Any ideas? Could it be coolant temp...
• slight surge in idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Jarod Bishop
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:40:49 -0800
  I have an '87 Syncro that seems to go through a cycle when idling while stopped. It drops down every 3 seconds or so...
• 84 idling rough when warmed up...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:49:45 -0800
  ...Once it warms up it idles quite rough although runs well at driving speed. Should I be checking the O2 sensor? What else?
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 12:32:22 CST6CDT
  ...The idle switch is more critical for idle/low speed smoothness. Don't blow this one off in the adjustments/tune-up.
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:17 -0400
  ...is > not letting extra air in when cold for a faster idle speed. > it's conveniently mounted so it's a bit hard to...
• Re: HELP! Super high idle!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:01:55 -0500
  ...I checked, and that wasn't the case. > Where do I go next? I was looking at the section on setting idle speed in...
• Re: 1.9ltr vanagon timing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:43:56 -0400
  ...On the 1.9l the idle stab system works by advancing and retarding the timing to keep the idle at constant speed. Since it...
• Hesitation & Slow Starts
  Historical mailing list - Larry L Meyer
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:57:41 -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...
• buzzing noise
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:38:35 -0500
  ...It think it's most noticeable at an idle, especially if your sitting in the back seat. If I had to say, it seems...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:11:51 -0500
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted > acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally smoothing out at speed. > > Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:41:14 -0600
  If you change out the ISV or the ISCU, be sure you set the idle speed before hooking it all back up. Just warm...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:25:28 -0400
  This switch is only there to increse the idle when the PS drags the engine speed down. If you are not seeing this problem...
• Talking tachometer? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:09:34 -0400
  ...like a tachometer that talks when he adjusts carburetors and sets idle speeds. I have a talking tire gauge from Radio Shack and have...
• Re: Weird hesitation / power loss in '85
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 20:01:27 -0700
  > (1) At idle, the idle is rough. Holds 800 rpm+/-, but >noticeably rough. (2) Around town, you just can't count on how far...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:36:24 -0700
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted >>>>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally >>>>> smoothing out at speed. >>>>> >>>>> Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
  Historical mailing list - George Ciolfi
  Sat, 18 May 2002 19:43:10 EDT
  ...My understanding is that this and the idle stabilizer are the only things that set timing, based on engine speed as measured by the...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 May 2006 15:23:46 -0400
  ...Seems to run fine at speed, but at idle is behaving very weirdly. Been fiddling with the idle adjuster screw, and can't seem...
• Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 22:19:31 -0500
  ...What is the cold idle speed supposed to be on a Vanagon? > > Once warm: Idles around 900-1000 RPMs, idle smooths out, puts out...
• 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: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:54:31 +0100
  ...Here's what happened; when the engine heated up & I was stopped at the lights, the idle speed would creep up and up, usually...
• Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:58:07 EDT
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed (with vac. connected...
• New Vans at the Local Pick n' Pull
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:49:09 -0800
  ...I've already scavanged a few good pieces off the '86 (sliding door handle, idle speed motor and control unit) but there's quite...
• Low Top Speed - Help!
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 11:05:11 -0500
  ...At idle everything is fine. Even when I drive at low speeds there's no problem. In fact since I've been working on...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:21:10 -0400
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at >any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed >(with vac. connected...