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• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:56:52 -0700
  ...little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right? >> >> I...
• Re: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 08:08:10 -0500
  ...The digifant system will go out of closed loop when at full throttle or the full throttle switch is transferred. Listee Kay Fremgen from...
• Re: Digijet Diagnostic Aide
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:46:52 -0800
  ...throttle switch (idle > position), O2 sensor output and possibly Temp II sender. Any others more > important? I could add the WOT switch. An extra...
• Herky-jerky slowdown -- '87 Wolfs
  Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:00:24 -1000
  ...I have adjusted the idle switch "by ear" and it appears to be working (the switch near the throttle cable/air flow meter). There...
• Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:06:02 -0800
  ...I lubed and > cleaned the throttle body but it didn't help. So I adjusted the switch > position so that when the throttle closed...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...Shorted throttle switch should give rich mixture above some rpm/throttle combination, severe surging below that but above 1500 rpm. Open throttle switch will...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:57:24 -0700
  ...But the throttle switch. What a little bastard that is. I did rebuild the tb early on, rebushed, made new throttle plate, bored throat...
• Hi idle, No deceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:41:00 -0700
  ...Tested the throttle valve switch. It tested bad. Replaced it with a known good one.� Same problem, only it is constant now. Any ideas...
• Rough Cold Start
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 19:38:18 -0800
  ...I did install a new throttle switch and wonder if it needs to adjusted more accurately. Could not find anything in the Bentley or...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:28:29 -0800
  ...re any side-to-side movement in throttle pushrod > causes engine idle to drop off. if you are saying wiggling the throttle shaft or...
• sluggish on take off Sorta better
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:55:30 -0400
  ...the switch is either open or closed >with a helper. im not sure what TPS is can you elaborate? ( throttle >possition >switch?) also i...
• Re: throttle body rebuild1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 21:37:52 -0400
  If you're going to spend some hard earned money for a throttle body, you at least want a real long term solution if...
• accelerator stuck
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 21:03:47 -0400
  ...The throttle was definitely not in idle position, not even close to the idle switch. Tried to gently pull it back, but it wouldn...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle position switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. Misadjusted closed switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:45:09 -0700
  ...My understand of that is, ECU cuts signal to injectors when throttle switch is closed and engine rpm is above whatever the threadhold rpm...
• Re: Is there Throttle body how to?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 06:54:10 -0700
  ...Terry K has most of the hard to find parts needed to rebuild or replace the switch. I only rebuild 2.1 bodies. I...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:35:12 -0700
  Should actually be TPS or Throttle Position Switch. Hope that helps. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 15:46:42 -0700
  ...If your cruise is not fully functional on your car's open throttle vacuum, your cruise control will not work in that car unless...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 06:54:28 -0800
  I would check the throttle switch for reliable operation at idle position. You might want to run a wire and LED up to the...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:53:35 -0700
  ...little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right? >> >> I...
• Re: ECU and Throttle Question
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 14:46:36 -0600
  ...ECU and Throttle Question > At 06:24 8/4/2004, you wrote: > >I would agree up until you activate the full throttle position switch...
• Re: Engine Twitch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 21:19:51 -0500
  mis-adjusted closed throttle switch or dirty AFM tracks? >From: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> >Reply-To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET...
• Re: 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:22:19 -0600
  ...from AFM to throttle body, it is fine(actually took it off) > ;ooked for other vac leaks none present > > Switched on A/c car...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:56:24 +0000
  ...switches at the >driver's postion to activate it! (and no signs that any such controls have >been removed) Yup! Cruise control throttle actuator...
• '85 engine number
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Kiermaier
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:25:17 -0800
  ...The reason I need the number is because i need to order a new idle/full throttle switch from the dealer and there are...
• Re: throttle switch & heater cable
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:49:34 PDT
  > According to them, it is running rich at start-up, due to a failing > throttle switch. This is causing premature wear of the distributor...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:56:39 EST
  ...PM, Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM writes: > > << Is it better to have the throttle switch adjusted to the smaller or > larger range of the allowed adjustment...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 May 2012 09:38:39 -0700
  ...rev higher if you open throttle quickly and get it above 3k or so. >> Idles fine. >> > > Throttle position switch stuck closed/shorted. You're...
• Re: 10 Year Anniversary; A Vanagon Love Affair
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 11:04:44 -0800
  ...Would you believe that the closed throttle position switch was about five turns out of adjustment right out of the factory? (This vintage van...
• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:28:31 -0700
  A good used throttle body with switch is one option. I have a few good ones for sale. I think we are talking about...
• Re: Throttle Switch and Failure to Start.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:03:24 -0400
  ...Throttle Switch and > Failure to Start. > After 5 days of torrential rain, I went to start my 2.1L WBX and it was no...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:45:38 EST
  ...I checked with a local parts guy and he has the throttle valve switch. I'll pick it up today and may have a...
• Re: Trip report
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:23:07 -0500
  ...On long downgrades the watercooled WBX engines will (if their closed-throttle switch is operating properly) be completely shut down, no fuel entering the...
• Re: O2 sensor stuff
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 11:22:48 EST
  >That twitchy foot feeling might be attributable to a poorly adjusted throttle position switch. Karl Wolz< I agree, Karl. Except, I did a very...
• Re: Timing how to.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 08:47:40 -0800
  Don't forget to check that the throttle position switch is closing at idle. This sends a signal to the ECU, and if rpms...
• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:19:56 -0400
  ...Clogged fuel filter.Low fuel pressure.Vacuum hose disconected.Dirty air filter?Throttle switch in need of adjustment?
• mail order parts source?
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 01:04:50 -0800
  whats my best mail order parts source for an 84 Vanagon? I need a Temp II sensor, O2 sensor, and throttle control switch... and...
• 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: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:24:56 -0800
  ...The microcontroller keeps doing that until the throttle valve switch indicates that the throttle is no longer closed, whereupon the PWM duty cycle reverts...
• cabinet reno & thanks
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 09:23:46 -0700
  ...Looks like it was the ignition switch but not yet confirmed. Am also still suspicious of the throttle position switches. Am now unsubscribing to...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:32:40 -0700
  ...power loss and surging issue, >>> I thought to look toward the throttle switches. >>> Here's what we found: >>> >>> do you see it? Image >>> >>> http...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:16:02 -0500
  ...The plug for the throttle switch was reversed with the plug for the aux. air regulater. They are the same color, same amount of...
• Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:36:39 -0600
  ...wheels are pushing.I adjusted my throttle valve switch to make the fuel shut off when the throttle was closed which brought the idle...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:41:22 -0400
  ...Connect the leads firmly to the wires from the idle switch and move the throttle away from the idle position and back. The switch...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:48:52 -0700
  ...Throttle body question > > The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is > covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -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...
• minor idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 18:25:44 -0400
  ...finally got a chance to pull my throttle housing and clean it and the throttle switch up. I've had an ongoing coldstart stalling...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:21:43 -0400
  ...The throttle switch should be closed when the throttle is closed or at full throttle, not in between. With the O2 sensor disconnected from...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:34:33 -0400
  ...If the throttle switches are working correctly full throttle turns off O2 sensor control. If you get full power at full throttle and then...
• Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 18:32:50 -0400
  ...From the archives, I am aware that the throttle switch has on occasion shorted out while the actual throttle position was in a cruise...
• Re: Porsche 6 in late bus
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 16:01:02 EST
  ...a throttle sensor on Porsche 911 CIS. Not sure I know what you mean, but: 78 and later CIS has a switch that opens...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:15:42 -0700
  ...and increases idle >> speed a bit when the throttle is closed (assuming the throttle position >> switch is actually closed). > > I think the ISCU just...
• Re: quick question - running rough after 2 minutes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:02:52 EDT
  ...Check the function and set point of the off-idle throttle position switch. George
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:52:30 -0700
  ...little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right? >>>> >>>> I...
• Won't accelerate
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 12:13:40 -0700
  ...One thing I noticed, the idle switch is clicking off a little late, (the one under the Throttle Valve) I have no idea what...
• Re: Hi idle, No deceleration
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:16:14 -0400
  ...Make sure the switch actuates every time. Wear inside the throttle body will prevent it from closing. With the engine off you can hear...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Multivan rebuilt motor hiccoughs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 12:22:43 -0500
  ...Ohms test, spray test, fuel dripping Fuel lines for restrictions Operation of throttle switch AFM working correctly, checked to see if track is worn...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:28:45 -0600
  > We know that the ECU > decides that a low Pin 4 + rpm < 1500 means kill the fuel. Mike: Is this a typo or do...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 16:37:11 -0700
  Really? You think in this application the throttle shaft will be worn away? Geez, I better tell the guy who bought the 600 buck...