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• Re: Hunting and radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:19:54 -0400
  ...On my truck, they are more noticeable while cruising slowly in first gear at idle speed and barely detectable just sitting at the light...
• FOR SALE: Whole bunch of Vangon and other parts
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:38:37 -0800
  ...complete 2.1L wbx harness with ECU, relay box, coil and idle stabilizer relay – left overs from an engine conversion – everything works...
• Weird hesitation / power loss in '85
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey T Cross
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 22:46:25 -0400
  ...After that point, there are three possible symptoms depending on what speed we're running. (1) At idle, the idle is rough. Holds 800...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:06:36 +1100
  ...The idle speed controller and ECU both use the temp 22 sensor. Both > go to one side of the sensor and the sensor sinks...
• Re: 85 with uneven idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 04:32:41 CST
  ...85 with uneven idle > > > > >every 5 seconds or so the idle speed drops, the engine stumbles >slightly, > > and then it comes back to normal...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:35:22 -0800
  ...Van would not start without a bit of throttle either, first thing >> this >> morning...The cycling of the idle speed was this evening..and...
• Re: Fw: Power Assisted Steering.....What exactley is it?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 18:58:25 -0400
  ...idle speed when either one is putting a heavy load on the system. Only adverse effect of not having them is that the engine...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:08:51 -0700
  ...2 wbxr engine.. reads the actual air .. which is whatit really wants to read , about determining if the throttleis at idle position or not...
• Re: Slow throttle response on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:10:03 -0600
  ...Vacuum leaks make themselves known primarily at low speeds or at take-off (not at idle). A more severe leak will cause it to...
• AC & Idle Stabilizer (Joys and Woes)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 01:38:25 -0500
  ...When the a/c is not used (at any time after the engine has been turned on), the idle is just fine at 1000...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:18:58 -0400
  ...and so the engine won't stall at idle > speeds such as at stop lights, etc. That increase in idle rpm needs > additional cooling...
• Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:44:56 -0600
  ...can test both idle stabilizer systems by simply >starting the engine. If the idle stabilizer system is working, the idle >should rise to 1500...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:04:06 -0400
  ...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 12:12:00 -0700
  ...from about 63psi at highway speeds when hot to about 60psi over the past few years, and the idle pressure has declined from 23...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:17:37 -0400
  ...For either engine set up the warm engine should be able to idle with the valve unplugged and as an additional test close off...
• Digijet Euro ECU Tuning
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:39:24 -0500
  ...I would have guessed the other way around, hence my question about the AFM's role at idle speed. Maybe it moves a little...
• strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:13:38 -0700
  ...speed vanagon.� Looked over the engine for any smoking parts, thought maybe something might have been rubbing on something.� Nothing at an idle.� Not...
• Re: [DIESEL] High Idle Problem Fixed! (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:08:42 -0400
  Diesels have more blowby at idle than at speed. Rev it up a little and you'll see. It's the time it takes...
• Re: Oil temp's up again
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 16:24:37 -0700
  ...higher. Speed shops sell a "universal" equivelant. I think others are amazingly forgiving for being told that you shouldn't let it idle too...
• Re: radiator fan and A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:57:31 -0700
  ...If the engine case is damaged from a > past water pump collision you may also have insufficient flow at idle for > the radiator fan...
• Re: '90 GL fuel/throttle problems?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Fri, 19 May 2000 10:28:55 -0400
  ...Only happens on mine after extended high speed travel. With low load on the engine (down hill, etc) the engine cuts out. More throttle...
• 85 1.9 w/AC Overheat at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Orbon
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:44:56 -0800
  ...I pulled the connector loose and jumped it out and both speeds worked that way. I plugged it back in and ran at idle...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:17:48 -0400
  ...the AC off when stopping for a light (idle stabilizer > doesn't work so engine would stall otherwise) and when I turned it back...
• Re: low oil pressure at warm idle
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 10:08:59 -0400
  ...least 7 psi at idle and 18 psi at 3000 rpm and at > highway speeds with a fully warmed engine (At least a 30...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
  ...engine, disconnect the temp 2 sensor while it is running and then set >> > the > >> timing. After reconnecting the sensor, set the idle speed slightly...
• Loss of Power Problem - Ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:51:21 -0800
  ...Engine drops to a very low idle speed, barely enough to keep going. Immediately reponds to cycling ignition switch, that is, if you turn...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:38:39 -0800
  ...setting because it has to trigger off at idle speed even with a hot engine when the oil is thinner. In the dynamic system...
• Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:42:33 -0400
  ...The car would still idle normally, but would choke as soon as I opened the throttle. By reving the engine and use of the...
• My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 14:16:02 +0000
  ...Idle speed and timming are set to stock RV engine specs. I am wondering if it might be running too lean causing the NOx...
• Re: Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. nonEurospec
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 23:47:38 EST
  ...It's been very smooth, although it sometimes "wanders" a bit looking for a steady idle speed. A kick down will usually cure it...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:22:44 -0800
  ...Wear limit is 28psi @ 4000 rpm in hot engine, 8 psi at idle. My worn 1.9 starts at 60 psi cold idle, drops...
• Re: Sudden drop in milage
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:36:06 +0100
  ...your speedometer cable & simply lights up when the required miles have elapsed .... Pete C -- Peter Cassidy, pcassidy@apple.com Test Dev. Engineer +353-21...
• Re: Getting closer to the high idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 00:17:47 -0400
  ...The engine >does not return to idle speed from higher RPM unless slowed down >by braking. The van will cruise at 30 MPH in...
• Re: Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:35:02 -0700
  ...When you get below 8 psi at hot idle and 20 at 3000, start saving for a new engine. Six psi at idle and...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:40:14 -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: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 22 May 2005 08:06:17 -0700
  ...pressure in a running engine, I would hesitate to go to the end of the driveway. 7psi at idle, particularly when cold, is definitely...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Sep 2006 to 12 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-765)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:31:28 -0400
  ...IDLE 2500 >>> HC 53 241 (limit > 125) >>> CO% 0.18 0.53 (limit 1.0) >>> >>> So, HC is too high at speed. Engine runs...
• Knocking?
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 08:58:15 -0700
  ...pp-pp-pph], about once per second at idle. At higher RPMS the sound speeds up. Doesn't appear to be an exhaust leak...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:21:32 -0400
  ...The engine idles fine, even when very hot outside (+32 C here today). >when you try to accelerate from a stop the engine bogs...
• replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:51:01 EST
  ...I also have a problem with the cruise control holding speed until the engine warms up. I have checked my connections to the temp...
• Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:52:32 -0700
  ...When I come off of road speeds to a stop, the > idle is very rough and it idles pooly, I (sometimes) loose all > throttle...
• Confessions of a Emissions Passer
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Tue, 22 May 2001 23:42:13 -0600
  ...I adjust the distributor housing to bring the reading to the case half mark and the engine drops in speed. The exhaust immediatly turns...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:52:28 -0700
  ...in the > original application(s), would the Delphi engine management normally > "transition" from idle to off idle by gradually adjusting the idle > valve. And...
• Re: AFM 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:39:42 -0800
  ...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: oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:05:40 -0500
  ...to test oil pressure on the engine stand. .3 bar is all you need at warm idle and as I said the VDO gauge...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzzes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 22:12:07 +1300
  ...If I drive in third gear and drop >my speed such that the engine's rpm's drop below 3,000 and then attempt...
• Re: Test for AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 14 May 2003 10:55:13 -0400
  ...raise the rpms from idle to >2500 and see if you can hold it steady at random engine speeds. > > > Jay > > > >This communication is for...
• Vanagon Idle Speed Problem
  Historical mailing list - James E. Piper
  06 Dec 95 08:46:24 EST
  ...At times when the engine was running properly, the idle bypass valve was humming and vibrating as the manual said it should. When the...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:39:25 +0000
  ...what engine? >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 2:03 PM Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> > Thicker oil...faster idle speed...black...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:42:01 -0300
  ...cold WBX engine >> (without dle controller) was from my observations on my ML430 >> SUV. When I start it cold the idle speeds up to...
• Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 07:47:17 EST
  ...Digfant ECU ('87) $75 Idle stabilizer valve from '87 $30 Speedometer, new, KPH (no electronics) $30 2.1L engine for parts (has good dry...
• Modified Engine Mileage Update...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:52:01 EST
  After replacing some bad FI parts (Replaced temp sensor II that was slightly out of spec, idle control module), readjusting the high fuel pressure...
• Re: Westie luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 18 May 2000 09:43:27 -0700
  ...I have VB3 all > around my engine compartment. I can barely hear my motor at idle and even > at highway speeds noise is damped...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:25:29 -0400
  ...not at hot idle or cruising speed. The con rods are the problem with the high mileage 2.1 engines. The big end of...
• Re: 90 Syncro engine power probs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 09:36:42 -0400
  ...the engine at all, rpm at idle no matter where the gas. Dropped to 3rd and was able to keep up the speed with...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:10:32 -0800
  ...steady > speeds really puzzles me. > > The high HC at idle is probably from the longer duration cam that Bob put > in. This engine has...
• Re: Failed Emissions - High HC at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 09:06:34 -0600
  ...that I have ~ > > Idle speed at Park/Neutral position (A/C OFF) > 650(MT) 700(AT) > > 650 is where mine idles most of the...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:21:48 -0700
  ...I think we got ~360K out of that car. > For either engine set up the warm engine should be able to idle with the...
• Re: running rich/low power
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 00:35:29 EST
  ...Another thing, with the van parked, I can bring the >engine up to an idle speed of anything, lets use 3000, and then with...
• RE:Engine Surges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  14 Jan 95 21:32:24 EST
  Jim Farmer from Iowa City wrote: >While bleeding air from my cooling system, I ran the engine at about 2000 >RPM by putting a...