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• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:08:41 -0700
  ...Turns out that I had replaced the AFM with a rebuilt AFM a while ago, van ran fine until the valve on the rebuilt...
• Re: Engine cut out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:55:37 -0700
  ...throttle switch making contact , timing not too advanced, fuel pressure is good, all 4 injectors are decent, AFM is decent. distributors ...1.9 ones...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 05:40:16 -0400
  ...Idle stabilizer question... > > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > When i was swapping out my throttle position switch...i noticed that my > > > idle stabilizer valve was not humming...
• Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 13:11:32 -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: Woody's digitool / digijet running rich
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:50:26 -0600
  ...TS led indicates the throttle valve / butterfly is at idle or full throttle. Coil led indicates the coil is being pulsed by the distributor...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:00:03 -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: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -0400
  ...Of > course you need to check your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 23:42:04 -0600
  ...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: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:15:50 -0400
  ...Of >> course you need to check your grounds and the throttle position switch >> first to see if these could be bad or out of...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -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...
• strange idling behavior ? (long post with plenty of diagnostic hints)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:17:00 -0800
  ...I have never been able to find a 'throttle position switch' on this vehicle...but then the Bentley I have (for the Cabriolet motor...
• Re: Oil Filters and Such-and-Such
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 10:19:17 -0500
  ...To >him, the throttle was the on switch and the brake pedal the off switch. >Naturally, I grew up thinking that clicking hydraulic valve...
• Re: I'm rich, filthy stinking rich...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 07:28:14 -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: AFM failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:56:57 -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: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 May 1998 09:09:58 -0500
  ...Set Full throttle enrichment switch. >10. New cylinder head temp sender. >11. Checked for vacuum leaks. Replaced a few hoses. >still might be a...
• Fuel pressure checks out, what next?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:09:35 -0700
  ...Throttle switch contacts checked ok. I have not yet checked the hall sender as per B, but it *looks* ok, contacts clean. I was...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:07 -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: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:43:50 -0600
  ...valve many times and just replaced it with a brand new one Checked and adjusted throttle switch Replaced AFM (NOT new) Replaced throttle body...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 02:39:57 -0400
  ...go to 1. > >The throttle switch throws it into a "standby" condition, More importantly, it also puts the ECU in "standby" condition so it...
• 79 Bus -- running at last!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:37:28 -0700
  ...filter 7.95 dipstick boot 4.95 (was broken) valve gaskets 2.50 throttle cable 4.95 (original wasn't long enough) mt41 battery...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:24:04 -0500
  ...Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves...
• Re: engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:57 -0500
  ...have replaced cap, rotor, leads, 02 >sensor, cleaned and tested idle stabilizer, adjusted throttle switch, new >air and fuel filters, capacitor fix on air...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
  ...Of > course you need to check your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of...
• 2.1l Waterboxer For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:51:48 -0600
  ...idle/full throttle switch works property, Airbox has the add-on harness, CPU is in good shape, idle stabilizer controller and valve work great...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:19:56 -0500
  ...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: Aren't intermittant electrical problems fun!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 22:00:39 -0600
  ...We have swapped out the throttle body and throttle position > switch for another used one that looks good. A VW specialty mechanic has > done...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -0400
  ...Of > course you need to check your grounds and the throttle position switch > first to see if these could be bad or out of...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:28:30 -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: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 22:38:31 -0400
  ...The lift, timing including duration all have an effect o the air flow through the engine at various speeds, loads, and throttle positions. Valve...
• Re: Hesitation problem (Advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:10:37 -0500
  ...maybe the throttle switch is a bit out a wack? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: bucking on deceleration...one problem after another
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:40:08 -0500
  ...I'm wondering if > maybe it > has something to do with the throttle switch. Isn't it supposed to > lean out > the fuel mixture...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:41:00 -0700
  ...I don't use any feeler gauges to adjust the throttle switch. your goal is .. it closes as close to zero throttle as you...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:43:31 -0500
  ...Throttle > switch seems to conform to the Bentley, though I have so far only > check ed the mechanical, I have not run any electronic...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...Fuel Injection 1986 System System Cleaning and Intake on Valve Decarbonization Vanagon ALL 88-N09 Fuel Throttle Switch Adjustment Ti Vanagon ALL 30-89...
• Re: Funny, but not funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 06:56:44 -0600
  ...Check/adjust the idle switch at the throttle plate. Put an oscilloscope on the signal from the Hall sensor at the distributor to check...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
  ...valve many times and just replaced it with a brand new > one > Checked and adjusted throttle switch > Replaced AFM (NOT new) > Replaced throttle body...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 18:15:36 EDT
  David; I would try the idle adjust screw on the throttle body. Make a mark on it so you know where you started in...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:39:27 UT
  ...Sometimes to the point that the could would not slow down when closing the throttle. As you fitted a non Vanagon engine in there...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:16:54 -0800
  ...Adjusted Throttle Valve Switch at 201,643 miles. > > 5. Performed all recommended service at recommended > intervals for 13 years. __________________________________________________ Get personalized email addresses from...
• Re: 82 won't crank
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 07:57:16 -0500
  ...From what I remember, this nut is the upper right, behind the throttle valve area, in the engine compartment. Just use an open-end...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:07 -0500
  ...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: Moral qestion--Case in point
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:18:41 -0500
  ...the ones >> at the AAR. >> Removed, cleaned throttle body, sealed at inlet, no light shines >> throughbutterfly valve. Changed oil, used Marvel Mystery in >> hopes...
• O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:03:54 -0400
  ...I started at the beginning by checking the throttle stop adjustment, adjusted the throttle position switch, checked and replaced vacuum lines, checked and replaced...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...Modern throttle position sensor (TPS)—replaces outdated NLA throttle on/off switch 3. Modern manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor—new feature for better fuel...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:25:56 -0600
  ...Hit the switch and the engine started right up. It ran > a bit rough - I expected that - it had been sitting a while. Valves...
• Re: EGR question
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 20:36:38 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 24 Nov 1994, Sami Dakhlia wrote: > >> Who can solve this mystery? Why would a tight valve cause the EGR filter > >> to fly...
• 90 Westy Skipping....Continued
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 11:10:51 -0400
  ...sensor, Idle stabilizer valve, O2 sensor and the throttle position switch. Unfortunately I have not had the time to trouble shoot the problem. This...
• Re: Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:56:59 -0500
  ...The ECU relieves information from the temperature sensor, oxygen sensor, air flow sensor, coil and throttle switches. I am not familiar with all the...
• Re: Won't accelerate
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:21:53 -0500
  ...thing I noticed, the idle switch is clicking off a little late, (the > one under the Throttle Valve) > > I have no idea what causes...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:58:01 -0800
  ...so can the throttle switch not making contact at idle. ..which is very common - I find those not making contact 'usually' ...like 8 out...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 05:46:20 -0500
  ...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: ?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 5 May 2014 05:44:47 -0400
  ...Are you sure that the throttle body switch is adjusted properly and working ? Also, check ALL the vacuum lines are attached, a leak could...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:33:44 -0500
  ...Of >> course you need to check your grounds and the throttle position switch >> first to see if these could be bad or out of...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 16 May 2022 14:15:28 -0400
  ...the off isle stumble make sure that the closed throttle switch opens immediately as throttle is opened. If not you go into injector cut...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:15:35 -0800
  ...Throttle > > switch seems to conform to the Bentley, though I have so far only > > check ed the mechanical, I have not run any electronic...
• Re: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:29:28 -0800
  ...pistons moving down draw air in through the open intake valves, through, and past, the throttle plate. Bascially ...it's drawing air in, and...
• Re: ECU Digital
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 17 May 2022 06:59:33 -0700
  ...The lift, timing including > duration all have an effect o the air flow through the engine at various > speeds, loads, and throttle positions. Valve...
• Re: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 11:13:33 -0500
  ...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: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:28:15 -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: 1st Most important specialized waterleaker measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:03:19 EDT
  ...To this tap, I connected a 1/8 inch pipe tee, ran one side to the gauge through an inline shutoff valve, and the...