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• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:20:37 -0600
  ...I suspect not on Difijet and Digifant. > One some systems ....say early volvo EFI ...there's a a fairly > sophisticate throttle position switch ( and...
• Re: Fuel Injectors/Oil Cooler Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:37:29 -0500
  ...to > buying completely rebuilt ones?? I was reading about the throttle > valve switch being out of adjustment and possibly just bad, could this > be...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:16:27 -0400
  ...The valve body determins when shifting occurs, and the valve body varys as to different engines. Aircooled-1.9-2.1. Diesel Vanagon is...
• 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
  ...Systems - Digifant > > TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES > > Poor Idle: > a) At operating temperature > 1) Throttle Switch > 2) Idle stabilizer system > 3) Evaporative Emissions System > > *2) page 115...
• Re: Running Without O2 Sensor Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:55:12 -0400
  ...There is also a fear of it going lean which can melt valves and pistons. When the full throttle switch is activated the mixture...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:48:31 -0500
  ...The big air valve in the throttle body provides the seal > >when pressure is taken off the gas pedal. Dunno what might be the...
• Re: click click
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:37:25 -0500
  ...switch and solenoid. >Problem II. The engine does not feel as powerful as before (we did a minor >rebuild, new pushrod tubes, adjusted valves...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:34:37 -0700
  ...Upon return of that part, owner took > time to demo his Snap On Vantage (graphing meter) on my van. (Throttle > switch test showed a...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:24:37 -0300
  ...I would look to see if the Temp 2 sensor is working and connected (wiring check), throttle position switch setting and Intake air sensor...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:49:04 -0500
  ...I have a >>>>> nice video on YouTube about the throttle position switch. Search >>>>> for that >>> and >>>>> you will see it. >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Nov 13...
• Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:35:39 -0400
  ...When last we talked, I'd discovered that my brand new Throttle Valve Switch had been murdered. The prime suspect: the electrical connection, believed...
• 1985 FAST idle
  Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:16:05 -0500
  ...Throttle valve switch adusted as per Bentley (design with one switch) New electrical connector to the AFM No vaccuum leaks Idle srew all the...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:54:04 -0500
  ...Checked throttle switch per Bentley and found it to be ok. I have a nicely >humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:53:50 -0800
  ...So, I checked a few things. > -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture > -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. > -throttle valve switch...
• Re: '91 Westy Coolant/Fan
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 01:00:11 +0100
  ...No leaks or coolant loss. > While continuing to "mess" with the idle (it's high-1200-1400) and > cleaning > the throttle valve switch and...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:44:46 -0600
  ...Idle stabilizer question... > > > > Hello Everyone, > > When i was swapping out my throttle position switch...i noticed that my > > idle stabilizer valve was not humming...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:22:53 -0500
  ...with the idle air valve on the top of the engine. I would start by > checking your throttle position switch to be sure that...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:08:28 -0400
  ...The throttle position switch (located on the throttle valve). If you need a Bently Manual <http://www.vanagain.com/search.asp> in order to...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:30:57 -0400
  ...ISV, the engine was idling fine. > >I have checked the gas throttle switch and it seems to be OK. Next step, I >am going...
• Re: Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:43:17 -0400
  ...no effect Installed new Temp II sensor - no effect Checked Throttle Position Switch - Not working, fixed it, no effect Checked output of oxygen sensor...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:30:04 -0800
  The throttle switch is only closed at idle or full throttle. So, sure, it could be that, but it's not probable. A quick...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 13:27:55 -0400
  ...I am guessing it may be a faulty > throttle switch that sometimes goes to 'full rich' for whatever reason. By > intermittent I mean....When...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:44:10 -0600
  ...valve unplugged and as an additional test close off/block one of the hoses so that the idle air is supplied by the throttle...
• Re: Choked starting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:23:11 -0700
  ...make sure throttle switch is making contact at idle. I would guestimate that about 60 % of 2.1 throttle body switches do not these...
• Re: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 07:32:34 EST
  ...I have not had time yet to do a full check of the throttle body switch, the idle stbilizer valve, the idle stablizer control...
• Re: Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 08:26:43 -0500
  ...2) Stuck Cold Start Valve 3) By Passed full throttle switch 4) Bad timing, point setting, wrong dwell, wrong spark coil wire, bad rotor...
• ATF leaking into differential
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:18:29 -0400
  ...been able to fix - the idle - I think its my throttle valve switch...) - so my question is - how dangerous is it to keep driving...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 14:18:10 -0800
  ...the throttle switch input. But then, there may be driveability issues with > that approach; there may need to be some baseline idle valve air...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 08:13:00 -0700
  ...connector. > > RECENT WORK > Properly adjusted Throttle Position Switch > Cleaned and lubed Throttle body > Checked and cleaned Idle Stabilizer valve. > Checked for corrosion at Idle...
• Re: 2.1L harness question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 19:38:16 -0500
  ...inlet pipes, next to the AFM, that comes from the > throttle valve switch. > Zoltan > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Potts" <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA> > To: <vanagon...
• Re: ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:48:19 -0600
  ...idle setting, and checked > the throttle position switch. > > Update: When I pull the yellow idle stabilizer control valve connector (that > is located sort of...
• Re: Engine hesitation in the afternoon, No problem in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 09:37:15 -0400
  It sounds like the throttle position switch is just barely out of adjustment. I have had this problem before and couldn't figure it...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:23:40 -0400
  ...So apparently, this takes me to the throttle switch - I think. But this engine has only 114,000 miles and is clean, so I...
• hard accelerations and kick out the A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 17:56:19 -0400
  You could always use a wide open throttle type switch... except backwards to hook inline with your A/C pump line. (if this sounds...
• WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:25:53 -0700
  ...AFM plug, ground wire of temp II sensor, ground of throttle valve (enrichment) switch, pin 6 of ECU, and engine metal or frame correct...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:18:57 -0700
  ...So check that for sure - any throttle position switch that it might have, or even .........dragging throttle cable.......doesn't return fully to idle...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:29:10 -0700
  ...I took the throttle body apart cleaned, replaced the seals and Set the gap on the switch. I put on a used newly painted...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:33:44 -0700
  ...is a little different. > > So apparently, this takes me to the throttle switch - I think. But this > engine has only 114,000 miles and...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:54:21 -0800
  ...ones at the AAR. > Removed, cleaned throttle body, sealed at inlet, no light shines through > butterfly valve. Changed oil, used Marvel Mystery in hopes...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:46:29 +0200
  ...The Vanagon also shares the vacuum pump, the throttle control element, >> the brake/clutch valves. >> You can also use the control unit itself, although...
• Re: HELP! Super high idle!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:01:55 -0500
  ...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: Idle/mixture Screw
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 12:14:30 -0700
  ...Vacuum leaks Heavy deposits on valves or throttle body Poor throttle switch Sticky bypass valve Plugged breather Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Fouled...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:53:25 -0500
  ...idle control valve, new throttle body gasket, > operating cam and clip for the throttle switch, a new fuel filter, and > the 22 microfarad capacitor...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 15:05:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...A cruise control opens a valve to let vacuum into a plunger that opens the throttle. Perversely, when you open the throttle, you get...
• Re: Poor fuel consumption 81 aircooled- aux air reg bad?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 15:15:02 -0600
  ...Check all ground wires Set your valves to one turn down from the rocker arm just touching the valve stem. ------the idle screw has...
• extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:23:59 -0800
  ...Checked throttle switch per Bentley and found it to be ok. I have a nicely humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped...
• help with stumbling 89 GL 2.1 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 1997 19:43:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the voltage to the idle stabilizer valve and made sure it was humming, reset the throttle valve switch, replaced plugs, rotor, dist. cap. I...
• Re: Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:11:31 -0800
  ...I am in the process right now of elongating the 'eccentric hole' in the switch plate on an 85 vanagon throttle body ... I can...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:57:16 -0700
  ...I need to put more study into the relationship and wiring between the idle stabilization module, ECU, throttle switch etc. Something must be hinky...
• Re: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 13 May 2003 22:18:58 -0700
  ...The idle valve, >> full throttle enrichment >> switch, >> checked >> all the voltages and resistance per Bentley. All checked out good. >> Checked the ignition timing. Swapped...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:12:54 +0000
  ...fast idle > ECU contacts/wiring-OK > O2 sensor-OK (new) > throttle valve switch-OK but I do not have a feeler gauge that small...
• 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...
• Re: JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 16:27:32 -0800
  ...That rod activates the mechanical EGR valve on these models. Wasserboxers do not have an EGR valve, but use an *almost* identical Throttle Body...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
  ...control unit has connections to/from > - the fuel injectors > - power steering switch > - coolant temp sensor > - throttle position switch > - idle stab. valve > - air conditioning compressor...
• I'm rich, filthy stinking rich...
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:54:59 -0500
  ...Before I started, I was able to crank it up again, for about a minute, to get the valves pumped up, the couple of...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:22:20 -0800
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:02:28 -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: Iow idle problem follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:02:40 -0800
  ...Since adjusting the closed > throttle stop you should check to endure the throttle switch is still > working. > > Yes your fuel economy is higher than...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 00:52:52 +0000
  ...Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine The Stumble It did When You Gave It Throttle made Me think > Idle Switch (Probably should call...
• Re: Clicking noise (was Vanagon Puzzler)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Wed, 2 Jul 1997 01:08:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...switch and just never noticed it before? The best description I have for the sound: it sounds like the click of a butterfly valve...