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• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:26:45 -0500
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > > Anyone have any ideas about this? > > Thanks, > > John
• Re: ATF leaking into differential
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:24:41 -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: 1.9L white smoke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 23:15:39 -0600
  ...Note, both times it's done this, I was full-throttle (ie, enrichment > switch was closed). > > Any ideas? > > Bradley Flubacher > State College, PA
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:08:13 -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...
• 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
  ...is there any other componant that I should be looking at, besides perhaps the throttle switch, which would be responsible for pushing the idle...
• Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:18:37 -0800
  ...within spec - the AFM gives a nice steady reading, switches to the throttle valve work. I have swapped every component in the system with...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:46:04 -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: Cruise Control not working
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:13:43 -0800
  ...the lines and vent valves by unhooking the line on the vacuum pump, collapsing the servo diaphram at the throttle cable, then pluggin the...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Wed, 17 May 2006 07:37:17 -0400
  ...i have replced the idle contol >>unit, >>stabilizer, and i have tinkered with all grounds and throttle switch, >>nothing has worked. when my idle...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:21:48 -0600
  ...All injectors appear to be functioning good. >> AFM is good >> throttle switch is adjusted good >> idle control valve and module are both good >> ECU...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...the throttle >>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or >>> not). >>> >> >> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:59:24 -0400
  ...including the power steering pressure switch. You need to take air from after the AFM and before the throttle (easiest way probably to use...
• Re: Chasing Surge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 5 May 2002 17:50:08 -0500
  ...on in the back. > > I've checked the timing, reset the throttle switch per Sir Bentley, made sure my ISV rattles and hums, fiddled...
• Re: High Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 01:14:57 -0800
  ...I cleaned out my valve and it is also buzzing away. If I use my old (bad) idle stabilization unit, it idles correctly. Interestingly...
• Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:15:50 -0700
  ...What is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine) Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:24:21 -0700
  ...I like a NOID light for fuel injection, and always mandatory ..a remote starter switch. and I havea few tricks with a timing light...
• Re: 84 Vanagon misfiring after overnights
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:39:43 EDT
  ...I manually open and close the throttle valve and listen for the clicking of the idle position switch. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:18:56 -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: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:10:04 -0600
  ...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: low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 21:15:37 +0000
  ...Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:49:05 -0800 > >put a new throttle switch in yesterday, van runs much >better, but still dies after about...
• Re: Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:36:57 -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...
• Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 09:56:58 -0400
  ...Checked carefully that throttle switch is making contact at idle and WOT ..tested that clear to the ECU pins in the main harness. igniton...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:33:50 -0700
  Perhaps people are more afraid of fire than is actually warranted. fwiw, in my car repair career I have been around engine fires about...
• Fwd: Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 15 May 2003 01:34:05 -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: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:57:01 -0400
  ...pump unit?) Now how does one set the for the throttle position switch setting and Intake air sensor in the AFM? Is there anything...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:05:21 -0400
  ...Stabilizer Module.. > > I know that I need to adjust the throttle body micro switch. I've just been > lazy.. > > Anything else I should be...
• Re: digijet EFI on digifant engine - throttle switch in particular
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 16:23:17 -0700
  ...I would say 10% more gas=10% more hp. > You certainly wouldn't > need the WOT switch with the Euro! It goes full > rich...
• Re: ATF leaking into differential
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:53:59 EDT
  ...been able to fix - the idle - I think > its my throttle valve switch...) - so my question is - how dangerous is it to > keep driving...
• I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
  Sat, 23 May 1998 05:23:33 -0700
  ...Set Full throttle enrichment switch. 10. New cylinder head temp sender. 11. Checked for vacuum leaks. Replaced a few hoses. still might be a...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:23:50 -0700
  ...full throttle or on extended downhill engine braking. > I've done the head once, when I built this motor it got valve guide > seals...
• Two possibly related symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:28:23 -0700
  ...From what I read, the idle switch on the throttle valve is meant to tell the ECU that I am not stepping on the...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:34:07 -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...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 20:47:06 -0500
  ...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: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 May 2012 08:58:36 -0700
  ...Be sure the wiring is not switched with the cold >> start >> valve or thermal time switch. This device was used on a lot of...
• Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:29:32 -0800
  ...I checked the throttle switch, found it wasn't closing on idle, so spent quite some time getting it adjusted right on the money...
• Re: no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:07:57 +0000
  ...Cold start valve is have one terminal connected to the 50 side of the starter. I dont remember which side ot the thermotime switch...
• Westfalia Parts $350
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:39 -0400
  ...One throttle body One Idle control unit PN 251907393D One idle control valve PN 025906457A One air flow meter PN025906301C One new water tank...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:32:31 -0500
  ...Doesn't do it with the AC switched off. I usually just blip the >> throttle and it settles down again, but this is getting...
• bosch info: type 2's 1974-79
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:11 CDT
  ...Start Valve 0 280 170 026 0 280 170 026 Combi-Relay 0 332 514 120 0 332 514 125 Thermo-Time Switch 0...
• Re: Just in Case: where to get a wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:02:03 -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...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:17:49 -0400
  ...Cleaned and tested the auxiliary air valve last month. New throttle body gasket last month. New fuel filters last month. New fuel tank two...
• AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:28:06 -0700
  ...I used to get inconsistent part/trailing throttle smoothness which I had put down to bad throttle position switch and or setting. I’ve...
• Re: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 12:00:25 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: Trip.
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:46:12 -0500
  ...Also my idle has now > began to sometimes be too low...either the Idle control valve or the > throttle switch. Anyone have any simple...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- I give up
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 11 May 2002 16:10:28 -0700
  ...Here's what I tried: > checked and adjusted, and checked again, throttle switch > replaced 02 sensor > replaced temp 2 sensor > replaced air bypass valve...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:40:32 +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: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:00:13 -0800
  ...down hill with >> your foot off the gas, assuming your throttle position switch is >> working. >> >> Mark >> >> Scott Daniel wrote: >>> minor correction ...waterboxer injectors don...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 16:59:47 -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...
• rich bad mileage syndrome miss stall
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 01:29:54 -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...
• Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:31:53 -0800
  ...Adjusted Throttle Valve Switch at 201,643 miles. 5. Performed all recommended service at recommended intervals for 13 years.
• Re: DM: Dead Dynos III
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:46:07 -0800
  ...Bring the throttle up to induce load to the margin of prior pinking. Still there. Well, it does get 55 mpg. It'll take...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 May 2012 06:11:01 -0400
  ...Be sure the wiring is not switched with the cold start valve or thermal time switch. This device was used on a lot of...
• Re: One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:23:55 -0600
  ...s been done- replaced temp II sensor, checked and adjusted > throttle body and switch, tried two other AFMs, tried one other idle control > unit...
• Re: Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:17:26 -1000
  ...don't do ANYTHING else until you confirm throttle switch is making contact at idle. If I had $ 5 or every one of those...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:59:41 -0500
  ...What > is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) > Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine) > Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to...
• Hesitation, bucking, rough idle then died. The paranoia begins...
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:53:08 -0500
  ...Gave it more gas (about half throttle) at which it continued to bog down and then died. My first thought was that I remembered...
• Re: rich running condition-still searching for problem
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:01:32 -0400
  ...I �am going to check the throttle switch > to see if any problems are evident here �tomorrow. I also am going to use > probe...
• 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: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -0800
  ...the throttle > >>> is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or > >>> not). > >>> > >> > >> Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
• Re: 2.1L harness question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 11:11:16 -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...