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• Re: low power, no throttle response
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:29:17 -0500
  ...On Fri, 16 Aug 2002, Scott Wilson wrote: > Stopped at a > > stoplight, and the van > > almost died when I pressed the throttle. Very > > little...
• Re: Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:48:04 -0500
  ...Light on at idle, light on at full throttle, light off in between. I can get the full throttle light to work properly. It...
• Re: Why doesn't fuel shut off?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:23:17 -0700
  ...The only way the ECU knows > if you are at close throttle or full throttle is AFM and engine speed. If > you are running...
• Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:37:25 -0400
  ...there is a microswitch on the bottom of the throttle body that must close a circuit for the idle stabilizer to operate. Verify that...
• Re: Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 10:56:06 -0400
  ...What you do however in the privacy of your own back yard with your throttle body is your own business. > > Two days until I...
• '83-'85 hunting idle
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 4 Feb 97 08:56:48 -0600
  ...the basic throttle plate setting, the idle screw setting, the idle mixture setting, the actions of the black box idle stabilizer (which regulates speed...
• Re: low power, no throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:32:40 -0400
  ...Stopped at a stoplight, and > the van > almost died when I pressed the throttle. Very little power, and had > to > "nurse" the throttle to...
• Throttle return spring.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:12:44 -0600
  I have to replace the throttle return spring on my 84' cause the gas pedal is deciding to stick to the floor after a...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:05:24 -0700
  ...any throttled engine consumes power just running itself by > virtue of the effort required to "suck" air past a partially closed > throttle. Called pumping...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:26:41 -0800
  ...If this is on your Vanagon with an inline-4 VW engine, you might want to check how the throttle is connected to the...
• Re: '89 new to list--question regarding throttle delay off idle.
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Thu, 5 May 2005 00:30:48 -0400
  I do not see a differnce between a delayed throttle response and a hesitation. I have a 1989 GL Westy camper with a 2...
• Completed coolant hose repair, now throttle switch needs replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:07:20 -0700
  ...I’ve had problems with the throttle switch in the past but always an adjustment issue, never a bad switch like this. -Mark 87...
• Re: 2.1l throttle plate question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:01:48 -0400
  ...The ones I have been using, are manufactured just for the sole purpose of re-bushing throttle shafts. Not sure about digging up clams...
• Re: 87 GL surges. . .
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Long
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 01:03:56 -0400
  ...That problem turned out to be a loose throttle body caused by one missing bolt/nut and the remaining bolt or nut loose to...
• Re: Sticky Throttle...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 21:15:08 EDT
  ...Sticky Throttle... Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:53:26 -0400 Can any listees give me advice on how to smooth out my throttle...
• Re: A throttle puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:17:32 -0400
  ...I'm trying to find an elegant way to attach the servo > ball-chain cable to the throttle. > > Jason Simpson seemed to have installed...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 10:04:05 -0700
  Does your throttle shaft have an arm with a ball on it now? It might not, since it is an older model but if...
• Re: 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:48:59 -0500
  ...The throttle body is worn as you describe yours, I have just recently installed the throttle body from a 86 2.1L it has...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (update)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:15:57 -0800
  It is good to have a working throttle switch but I doubt it will fully solve your symptoms. It primarily is needed to tell...
• Re: Throttle cable on inline-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 18:38:12 -0800
  ...The air craft cable goes between the pedal asm and the throttle valve and the brake cable cover goes in the engine bay to...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:36:27 -0700
  ...I've opened the older AFM and it looks fine. > Ignition module? Don't think so because it was acting bad (no throttle response...
• Re: 1982 throttle body gasket PN?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 May 2007 15:42:36 -0700
  ...1982 throttle body gasket PN? > > > Hello, > > Can anyone tell me the PN for the throttle body gasket on an air cooled > 1982 > Westy? This...
• Re: Throttle valve positioner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 12:26:15 -0500
  >It's supposed to hold the throttle open when deceleration, and has two hose >connections to it. One is bigger, I think that this...
• Re: Sticky Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 06 Jan 95 22:15:44 CST
  On Fri, 6 Jan 95 19:14:16 CST Mike Plickys said: >Does anyone know of a way to grease a throttle cable without...
• TIICO: Throttle Cable - Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:06:48 -0400
  If there is anyone who has done a TIICO conversion with an automatic trans, I'd like to know how the throttle cable should...
• Re: Throttle cable for 1.9 auto 85 with Mcquiver story bonus
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:55:25 -0800
  > and well I just check the usually on line guys no one lists the cable where > do you get a throttle cable for auto...
• leaking fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - William
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:59:56 -0600
  ...Why does the engine RPM change rapidly when the idle switch sticks and the throttle is opened? The symptom of RPM changing had me...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:56:35 -0400
  ...mechanic thinks it is coming from > the throttle body itself, all hoses intact. > > I am going to get: idle control valve, new throttle body...
• Re: Repost on Smog
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 21:43:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...On the other hand, on the same page it says that if you "operate the throttle valve swtich by hand [sic engine warm (140F...
• Doing a 1.9l to 2.1l swap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 2000 22:19:59 EDT
  ...I don't see any way to use the double throttle position switches from the old throttle body (no way to mount them), but...
• Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 21:50:56 -0800
  ...I am pretty close to installing it with the exception of one problem - the throttle position sensor. Megasquirt (MS) uses a genuine throttle position...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:15:10 -0800
  ...I changed nothing with that system when I recently > 'revised' > my motor. > > When coming off 'no throttle' at slower speeds in traffic, it is...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:28:17 -0600
  ...The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is located under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as...
• Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 May 2005 14:33:08 -0400
  Among other causes, both problems *may* be caused by sticky or mis-adjusted throttle switches. There's a switch that signals the ECU that...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:54:49 -0800
  Cracking the throttle, at least enough to get the engine to feed fuel, is what I did this morning to see if I could...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:32:29 -0400
  ...With the throttle closed enough air goes through for the engine to run at idle. Over running the engine such as when costing will...
• 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:47:10 -0500
  ...Onto my injection pump "question"- The pump in my van has a decent angle on the throttle lever, whereas the throttle lever on the...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:10:52 -0400
  At 05:57 PM 10/16/2014, Dennis Haynes wrote: >Closed throttle if the engine >is being overrun such as coasting or slowing in...
• Re: Throttle valve housing question......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:45:34 -0400
  ...As an attempt to remedy crap fuel mileage I took a look inside my throttle valve housing (I've done everything else I could...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:05:14 -0500
  ...This switch is >> located >> under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as shown in the >> Bentley Manual. There are no switches on...
• Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 01:01:25 -0600
  ...If I keep tapping the throttle, it�s jump to about 2,500, then die. I can keep it running if I keep tapping...
• My first encounter with Digitool...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:01:53 EDT
  ...On my first weekend round trip on street/freeway with digitool sitting on the dashboard, I observed that the throttle position switch light went...
• Re: Bucking and Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Lorraine
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:26:35 -0400
  ...Listen closely as you turn the throttle by hand. A quick click and then a click at full throttle is supposed to happen.I...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 20 May 2003 07:00:05 -0700
  ...sensor > Throttle switch > Idle stabilizer system > > At Operating Temperature; > > Fuel system ( pressure, volume ) > Throttle switch > Ignition system > Idle stabilizer System > > At Full Throttle; > Fuel...
• Re: Curise control for Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 May 2003 20:06:22 -0400
  ...The diesel is a heavy vehicle for the amount of power it has, and needs large throttle changes to maintain speed. Also, the throttle...
• Re: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:22:06 -0800
  ...many modern cars have no mechanical linkage between the gas pedal and the throttle plate on the engine. You move the gas pedal ...sensors...
• Throttle Body Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:42:48 -0700
  ...Maybe there is no leak? I've heard that people change gaskets on the throttle body. What gaskets are there and where can I...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 16:03:44 -0500
  ...Should I disconnect the throttle switch? I did that yesterday. Little change,once again.When I installed the new throttle switch, it was right...
• Re: Weird bucking
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:27:40 -0700
  Sounds like a throttle position switch needs adjusting. It's more noticeable in lower gears due to the increased leverage. Karl Wolz > Subject: Weird...
• Re: Cold idle problem
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 17:45:21 -0400
  ...If I continue to pump the throttle for a couple of > minutes it > will settle into a 1,000 rpm idle and start OK...
• High Altitude Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:35:23 -0800
  ...When I get back to sea level it always starts right up without touching the throttle. Anybody know what would cause that to happen...
• Re: Throttle Body Problems
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 08:47:15 -0800
  ...About once every two >weeks someone calls needing a new throttle body for their van. 1.9l and >2.1l. They say their old...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:16:59 EST
  ...The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is located under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 18 May 2001 19:47:47 -0400
  ...The result is an inconsistent idle > and > problems setting the throttle position switch because the valve does > not > always return to the same position...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:49:25 -0800
  ...If throttle body is worn, throttle plate cannot >> close and you get high idle. >> >> John >> '84 7-passenger >> >> On Wed, 2009-12-16 at...
• Rebushing carb throttle shafts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 09:24:20 -0600 (CST)
  ...Carburetor throttle shaft rebushing kits. They list for Quadra-Jet and Holley for about $35 and then a 100 piece kit that has 10...
• '86 Vanagon fuel injection symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:46:24 -0500
  ...OR --After an extended deceleration with tranny in gear, engine coughs and sputters if you apply throttle to accelerate for a few seconds then...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 13:27:15 -0400
  Robert & list, Robert writes: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Lilley" <RClilleyjr@COX.NET> snip: > I took the throttle body apart cleaned, replaced the seals and...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:58:45 -0400
  ...otherwise > the magnets would detect a slight decrease in axle speed and increase > throttle -- then detect no increase in axle and increase throttle more...
• Re: Nice WBX....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:11:58 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=292773&highlight=throttle+body I have no affiliation with him. Just happened to remember seeing...