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• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 15:24:35 -0500
  ...Do you have an early 85 or a late 85? The difference is a low speed switch, and a high speed switch, or just...
• digifant/ digijet? little vanagon content me thinks
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:55:46 EST
  ...My problem is a rough idle on the Fox. But the engine performs great at speed, just passed smog, gets great gas mileage-- runs...
• Re: Skipping and Stumbling when wet???
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 13:31:38 -0500
  ...Now today is pretty dry and now once it gets warmed up its dead it will idle but as soon as a touch the...
• "They can not be leaking, they are new" Leaking fuel Injectors caused problems..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:47:34 EST
  ...the default setting and then the idle went to 900 with no higher than normal idle speed. Went out for a test drive down...
• Longest lived clutch, was: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:06:20 -0400
  ...I always let is idle in neutral, and never accelerate hard until the clutch is fully engaged...or is it DIS-engaged??? Either way...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:07:45 -0800
  ...Number 2 problem you run into a higher > idle > than desirable made worse by the fact that the engine speed screw will > bottom out...
• Another hesitation question....
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:57:08 -0400
  Where is the idle speed control valve? I can't seem to find it on my '85GL. I've experienced intermittent hesitations during acceleration...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 20:12:35 -0700
  Entity Bradley Flubacher spoke thus: > Proper idle setting is over 800 RPM.. 850 I think? Well, I don't know what the "proper" setting...
• 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...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 07:45:56 -0800
  ...Third, given all other factors that > seem to affect idle speed, I am not sure that I have solved any real > problems with a...
• how do you know when....
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 15:59:18 -0500
  ...right? would it effect intial start up idle? would it effect traveling at a constant speed smoothly? what about ecu how can you tell...
• Idle stablilizer system testing
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:34:57 -0500
  ...cause the module to > > cycle the stabilizer > > valve and upset the idle speed causing your symptom. > > Also make certain > > there are NO intake air...
• 82 Westy diesel - idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Wed, 23 May 2001 06:25:20 -0700
  ...Runs fine at speed too. Let it idle for more than a minute and it will start to stumble then die. It will start...
• A question for the tranny experts...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 18:54:29 -0700
  ...at idle. Clutch operates smoothly, the sound goes away when you press the clutch in. with the clutch out, the rhythm speeds up with...
• Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:04:07 -0700
  ...no problem. > > Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes ... no problem. > > Back to the shop .... idled another 10-15 minutes ..... started boiling > over...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:18:14 -0700
  ...The airflow volume is too low at normal engine idle speeds to accurately measure using this method, so they don't try. That's...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:28:29 -0800
  ...about current situation is that engine speed too low even at > two turns CCW on the idle screw. Started looking at throttle pushrod. > Loosened...
• Re: Probable Area for vacuum leak
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 03:07:03 -0700
  ...Idle speed defintely jumps when you spray the leaky spot. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel -----Original Message----- From: David Beierl <dbeierl@IBM.NET> To...
• Not idling up when AC turned on
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:48:46 -0500
  ...better (in addition to the low speed fan coming on which still does). This summer, the idle is NOT increasing and accelerating from a...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 21:18:15 -0700
  ...idle control system knows when to speed up the idle for > >> A/C. > >> They may have simply overlooked that signal wire to the idle...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:19:54 -0700
  ...It is also used by the idle stabilizer to modify idle speed for starting and warm up operation. There are also inputs for the...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:47:15 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy John Rodgers wrote: > If you change out the ISV or the ISCU, be sure you set the idle speed > before hooking...
• Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:52:16 -0700
  On Sep 26, 2013, at 7:30 PM, Skip <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Should the ECU connector be that sensitive to touch? No. Disconnect...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:06:38 -0700
  ...ahead (power steering pump switch), that the idle control module should do nothing, assuming the idle speed has been set in the throttle body...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:25:48 -0700
  ...03 PM Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Thicker oil...faster idle speed...black tape >> > >> > >> > On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 2:42 PM...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:04:54 -0800
  ...engine speed jumping abruptly > "Jumping" ? do you mean idle? > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler > > >On Tue...
• 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
  ...Basic idle value should be > 430 +/- 15 mA. If no: the go to Idle Speed/CO Content - Checking and > Adjusting. > > ___ If you have a...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 17:07:37 -0400
  Actually, The idle speed should be somewhere between 850-850 without AC or power steering boost. The boost should be hardly noticeable, maybe 1...
• no power at slow speeds
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:33:40 EDT
  ...it for a few summers, always did idle rough though) once it gets up to speed but around town forget it a total nightmare...
• Throttle-on running issue
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:07:00 -0400
  ...Lift throttle, returns to idle, sputters a bit like it’s missing, but then continues to idle fine at normal speed. Crack throttle open...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:03:17 -0500
  ...The idle bypass screw can help get the idle speed tuned if needed. I >usually just set it 2 turns open and a properly...
• Re: Oil Light on at idle only when hot
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 07:29:05 -0400
  ...I drive at freeway speeds on my way to work, > and no problems, as soon as I exit and put the clutch in and...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:48:14 -0800
  ...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: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 05:40:16 -0400
  ...If I am not > mistaken, Bentley says to set the idle speed with the ISCV disconnected, > which implies that it should idle correctly without...
• Re: O2 sensors brand quality difference?
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 23:17:37 -0400
  ...Since it is so far away from the engine it is needed especially for idle and low speed operation. It is used on many...
• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:58:11 -0800
  ...would not work) properly, it stays open at idle, which makes the idle > engine speed up and run rich. > > The easy diagnostic is to...
• Smog Check failed -- Can't Idle between 2250 and 2750 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Justin Gordon
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 12:44:10 -0700
  ...It will idle lower, and if it idles a bit quicker, something in the engine shuts down the idle speed after just a few...
• Re: AFM 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 13:23:11 -0500
  ...When I put a new AFM on my '85, I noticed I could smoothly increase the engine speed from idle to 3000rpm. With the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:19:24 -0500
  At 13:18 11/21/2016, Dennis Haynes wrote: >preset speed. I forgot which is which but one is 750 rpm and the >other...
• Intermittent Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 07:13:59 -0700
  ...The next day I go for a little drive to the store and I notice that at low RPM's the idle is surging...
• Re: Emissions again.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 20:10:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...change oil refuel with oxygenated gasoline partially block radiator with cardboard set idle speed high but within mfrs. specs. set timing retarded get it...
• 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: '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:27:21 -0600
  ...85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle > > My '85 Westy runs great when on the highway, or when driving as constant speed > in town. It also...
• Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
  ...ECU (because it got fried when alternator fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:19:58 -0500
  ...The idle controller > looks at engine speed, temperature, and those other inputs and then > modulates the valve to get to the desired speed. The...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Start engine and allow to idle, idle speed should be 880 +-50 rpm 6. If idle is still to high use adjusting screw on...
• ENGINE LOSING POWER....HELP
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 08:55:21 -0500
  My 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg w/4 speed started acting up yesterday after it warmed up. It lost a lot of power...I'd step...
• 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...
• Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 02:47:50 -0500
  ...Turning the idle adjusting screw makes no difference in idle speed. I have searched the archives and tried everything. 1. Does anyone have a...
• Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:45:58 -0600
  ...Then the Idle Stabilizer Valve is cut from the circuit and the engine idle speed will drop to normal idle. If you disconnect the...
• Re: 88 Syncro / cold start surging
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 10:04:58 -0700
  ...The Probst book details how to do this. > There are a few other problems, intermittent rough idle, occaisional >missing at speed under 100 km...
• 84 Ignition Wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Off White
  Fri, 8 May 1998 10:02:33 -0700
  ...It idles fine, but just a slight touch on the pedal causes the idle speed to fluctuate, up and down. Sounds like this might...
• Idle speed, racing engine
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:20:26 -0400
  ...This trouble went away when the AC was turned off and I just assumed the idle speed was just too low and the engine...
• 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:12:36 -0700
  ...speed but not very efficiently and cruising is fine...the gear change is smooth (its automatic). i am also having some cold start idle...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:03:50 -0400
  ...Cold idle speed is raised by a temperature-controlled air valve containing a heater. Its initial amount of opening is controlled by ambient temp...
• 2 matters, oil pressure, and axle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:33:57 -0500
  ...The oil pressure warning light blinked and flickered briefly when speed first dropped to idle, then stopped, without my slightly raising the rpm. What...
• 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: random high idle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 13:18:30 -0700
  ...wrote: > hey gang- > > my '86 Vanagon will randomly increase it's idle speed from time to time. it > likes to rest itself right around...
• Forsale
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Bates
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 08:23:07 -0500
  ...wires tune spidel.idle stablizer oil sencers thermostat runs good color is maroon out in side gray and black 4 speed has air Gl...
• Re: Gastester(schon wieder!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 12:43:23 EDT
  ...Does this > match the experience of others -- that CIS system is rich at idle in order > to be neither rich nor lean at speed...