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• Re: Engine cut out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:55:37 -0700
  ...the vacuum advance and fuel pressure regulator ..she was fine after that. I find that I just have to consider everything.. throttle switch making...
• Re: Continuing saga of symptoms imitating vanagon syndrome--85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 10:38:39 -0700
  ...swapped hall > control,wiggeled wires,wiggeled ignition > switch,checked all over for vacuumn leaks, > gapped throttel switch,put a new return spring > on the...
• Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:09:28 -0600
  ...despite the PO recently replacing the thermo switch. The cruise control is dead too, but the vacuum pump seems fine. Finally, the little electronic...
• Inverter Questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:46:52 -0600
  ...1986 Syncro Westy - Hummingbird PS Now have the radiator fan working, the vacuum booster from thew old CC removed, another seemingly futile piece of...
• Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo...
  Historical mailing list - brent taylor
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:42:01 +0900
  ...Also check that the vacuum hose that connects from the intake manifold to the injection pump is connected. If you can get a pressure...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 19:07:51 -0400
  ...Checked throttle position switch and this is ok. Idle stabilizer is working. I then checked for vacuum leaks and replaced vacuum line from fuel...
• Vanagon Syndrome Solved, finally!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 18:04:28 -0700
  ...Checked for vacuum leaks and wire meltdowns, etc.... Nothing but a surging, bucking, gas-guzzling WBX'r. Then I removed the throttle body to...
• Re: Name That Part - Bonus Round
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:36:17 -0400
  ...some kind. > Now, from the Bentley, this may be a theromtime switch. If so, does > it just have an electrical coonector, or something else...
• Great Engine test stand event.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 01:20:30 -0600
  ...Included in the control station are a main power switch, fuel pump switch, starter bottom and a vacuum gauge. I didn't run out...
• Diff. Lock 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 12:29:00 CDT
  ...The trans company tested to be sure there is adaquate vacuum pressure - it tested OK, they also checked the wires and they seemed alright...
• Clutch makes Vanagon die
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:38:44 EST
  ...New ignition coil/cables/cap/rotor/plugs Idle switch operation ok No vacuum leaks New few filter, I try to only burn good gas...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:29:09 -0500
  ...91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs Have you check the fuel pump Fuel filter- clogged Fuel pressure- is there enough pressure Is the vacuume...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:05:21 -0400
  ...You can have a bad injector, vacuum leak, or an engine problem. Intake valve issues are very common. You can discount the O2 sensor...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:19:21 -0500
  ...I also looked at the audiovox instructions and wondered if I could eliminate some factors by switching it to just use the tach signal...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:41:44 -0800
  ...no > effect > on the cutout problem) > > Throttle Plate Switch - installed new cam, adjusted correctly, switch > tested ok > > Temp Sensors - resistance measures within limits per...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 16:52:07 -0800
  ...Replaced vacuum line to pressure regulator since it was an original and of debatable quality. While idling, no vacuum build up in tank, no...
• What about us?: H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:29:21 -0500
  ...The top switch is normally open and the bottom switch is normally closed. The two foils are shorted together below the bottom resistor/switch...
• 82 AC Westy running troubles (longish)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:35:56 -0500
  ...All vacuum lines are replaced and the AFM/throttle body boot is tight. I have three ideas. #1. When the motor is cold the...
• Re: AC Part II
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:27:55 -0400
  ...Have a competant shop evacuate the system, replace the RD, and pull a vacuum on the whole system for 30-60 minutes to dry...
• Tuning by O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 10:23:32 -0500
  ...The WOT switch does work! It goes to 0.9VDC when you floor it--with or without the O2 sensor connected. My conclusion is...
• Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
  ...There is no TPS switch - not a two switch or single switch (?). Is this an outlier? Primary coil resistance is 1 ohm (a little...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:42:22 -0400
  ...Took apart the throttle body and cleaned and > lubricated everything....set the switch up...but i am having a vacuum > leak now...it seems...
• Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 16:19:03 PST
  ...ve had at work with synthetic oil in vacuum pumps. Here's the story: We switched to synthetic because it was less affected by...
• Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:26:47 EDT
  ...As the vacuum decreases under the increased load, the fuel pressure increases giving the engine more fuel. Since he DF FI is designed to...
• Re: Need Viscous Coupling Refresher Course - '91 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 May 2005 22:04:27 -0400
  ...The differential lock is activiated by a vacuum switch, so if you have a leak in the vacuum line it is possible that you...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:30:32 -0800
  ...The real problem turned out to be an intermitent brake cutoff switch. It was passing that tests sometimes and sometimes not. I tested it...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:08:50 -0400
  ...1.) Installing the dash controlled vacuum locking diff, a la syncro. 2.) Installing a racheting locking diff that has no on-off control. From...
• Idle Gremlins & Radiator Frogs
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:54:41 EST
  ...I just did my spring tune up (first one with this van) and low and behold, I found two nicely split vacuum lines on...
• Re: Emissions testing 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 16:13:26 -0500
  ...Throttle position switch, Temp II switch, AFM, Oxy sensor, CAT, exhaust system leaks, air intake leaks, vacuum leaks, air filter, timing, cap & rotor, ignition...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:14:29 -0700
  ...Let your vacuum pump stay connected, but turn it > off. Watch the gauge for about an hour to see if you loose vacuum. Maybe...
• 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: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:21 -0600
  ...Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed) > > > > Does it run fine once you're up to speed? Possibly vacuum line to the > > distributor. Did you...
• Re: AFM symptom? Won't Start After Being Off for +1 min.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:53:09 -0500
  ...I did find a vacuum leak > which fixed the cold start symptom. Now If I start it up first thing in > the morning it...
• Re: flooding digifant
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 23:56:42 -0500
  ...Reset >the idle control switch. Paid special attention to the coolant temp. >switch. Left engine compartment open and will check again in the morning...
• Re: Cold Start Unsolved: Help
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:30:20 -0500
  ...As I mentioned >in last weeks post, I replaced the Temp 2 sensor and adjusted the throttle >switch properly, replaced plugs, distrib cap and...
• Re: VDO gauges
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:30:26 -0700
  ...If you really want to be clever, you could install a toggle switch and use the existing temp gauge to measure both oil and...
• Re: intermittant cross-cylinder miss on I4 GX engine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:30:29 -0800
  ...Cold-start, thermo-time switch are both working correctly, new rotor, cap, and wires, no vacuum leaks from manifolds or injector seals. It's...
• Re: 91 DoKa
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:23:14 -0700
  ...I started attacking every individual component and finally found the small vacuum leak that had been the root of all my issues. I was...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:09:04 -0700
  ...It was just a threaded hole, I mistakenly thought that there was supposed to be a oil pressure switch at the location I described...
• Re: 84 Vanagon--Won't start at 40 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Mar 2013 21:55:29 -0800
  ...is the throttle switch making contact at zero throttle ? you gotta check that. I find the later models off all the time. Try it...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:24:37 -0700
  ...the > starter connector as above and the other dangling from a vacuum hose > near the alternator. The boot covers the exposed end of the...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:40:32 +0200
  ...What type of Vanagon did you have? > > Mark > > > Raimund Feussner wrote: >> The Vanagon also shares the vacuum pump, the throttle control element, >> the brake...
• Re: Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:10:48 -0700
  are you sure the idle switch is closing at close to zero throttle ? I find those not making contact commonly. if a rare case...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
  ...New vacuum lines 12. New coolant hoses, or at a minimum replace the two short hoses on the engine that connect the thermostat housing...
• Re: Spoke too soon... (won't idle when warm)
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:58:48 -0600
  ...After work, I replaced all the vacuum hoses. There were a couple of them that were questionable. Drove it around for about 15 minutes...
• Re: Master Cylinder Replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 13:04:54 -0700
  ...pressure switches from beneath the cylinder. And remove the brake lines. 3. There will be 2 nuts mating it to the vacuum assist cylinder...
• Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:55:16 -0400
  ...The vacuum is still around 15 inHg, so I have some more work to do, but the van seems to run smoother. I also...
• Re: 86 intermittently cuts out -MN
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 21:13:28 -0500
  The next time it cats updo the on/off trick with the ignision switch. If it starts running good for the next few miles...
• Re: ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:48:19 -0600
  ...for vacuum > leaks, cleaned the grounds to the > left inside the engine compartment, adjusted the idle setting, and checked > the throttle position switch. > > Update...
• Re: '90 MV running lean at 2500rpm
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:55:14 -0500
  ...A very thorough check for vacuum leaks might also be a good idea. Good luck, Larry A. On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 7...
• article on A/C retrofit to R-134a (new freon)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Aug 94 00:09:25 CDT
  ...1988-93 all except below Receive-dryer~, high $150-190 plus $35 for pressure switch if high-pressure cutout needed switch 1988-92 Eagle...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:44:33 -0400
  ...I > wouldn't mess with > that until thoroughly checking/testing/adjusting the > switch on the throttle > body. Bentley 24.33-36 > > Larry A. > > > On...
• Re: One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:23:55 -0600
  Have you checked the valve that is operated by the idle control unit? Is the fuel pressure correct? Checked very carefully for vacuum leaks...
• Re: Idling / Oil Pressure Warning Light -'88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 15:52:06 -0700
  ...if not the throttle switch needs adjustment till you hear the clicking noise. - check all the vacuum hoses... - check the AFM connector... pull it...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
  ...I can not emphacize enough about air and vacuum ..those all have to be pretty right, including exhaust. One van 2.1 van I...
• Re: Syncro Diff Problem
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:01:43 +0100
  ...indicator to flash due to low vacuum, but it works if I suck the pipe to the switch. Wiring is very simple, there is...
• 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...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:51:49 -0700
  ...But another issue was a failing vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator; mine was probably original and no longer stiff enough to hold...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
  ...Will check further for any vacuum leaks. With the engine lid off, and driving, I can hear a brief whistle sound when throttle moves...
• Re: I didn't pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:17:21 -0600
  ...idle, make sure the throttle position switches are working correctly and check for leaks in the vacuum, intake and vent hoses. If you or...