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• 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...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
  ...It has the two throttle switches. If you are going to keep the van, plan on replacing everything that is involved with fuel, air...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:29 -0400
  ...Make sure it is open with the > throttle open. Also test the circuitry. You should see ~ 5 volts across the > switch when it is...
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
  ...High idle indicates a failure of the valve (not closing) or the throttle is not closing or basic settings so far off low idle...
• Re: One more maintenance item to keep a check on...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:40:12 -0500
  ...Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:42:26 EST > >The throttle switch with the Digifant and the two switches on the Digijet. > >I have found...
• bearly runs w/ water on road pt2
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 10:59:08 -0600
  ...Blackish smoke did come out the exhaust with the throttle open, but idle didn't increase, it just rumbled. The engine has less than...
• Re: High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:34:20 -0700
  ...generously lube the rear half of the throttle cable , then shoot lube into the white plastic tube as you feed the throttle cable back...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 12:30:44 -0400
  ...RC also suggested I adjust my throttle position switches. On the '83 digijet there are two idle position switches. I definitely know that one...
• Got our new Throttle Body- going to the mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:16:55 -0400
  We put in our new ( rebuilt) throttle body today-- van still runs super rich. We're going to tinker with it a little bit...
• Re: Fire Systems/performance parts
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:35:42 -0800
  ...depicts your air/fuel ratio under any conditions (idle, >part throttle, full throttle, etc.). There are three different >versions ranging from $99 to $169...
• Subtle changes in 85GLs with in 5 month production dates
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 08:15:43 -0800
  My 85GL produced in 9/84 has the two switches on the throttle body and no ground to the bottom starter bolt. My 85GL...
• Throttle Switch Adjustment Screw
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:17:18 -0700
  ...I bought a new Throttle Switch, but of course it didn't come with the adjustment screw. Does anyone know where I can get...
• Re: throttle lube
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 06:27:01 -0700
  ...BOEING.COM> > > Is there somet lubricant that is used on the throttle? Seems that mine is > sticking not in the closed position but a...
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 14:52:59 -0400
  ...Instead of one fuel injector for every cylinder, there is one injector placed in a throttle body (it looks like a carb, with throttle...
• Re: erratic running - Help requested
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 12:48:41 -0400
  ...Sounds like a stuck idle switch on the throttle body. Up to '84s have two switches in plain sight, later ones have one switch...
• Re: Fuel rail spewing gas
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 02:33:19 -0400
  ...I had to work at it quite a bit, but my throttle body isn't touching the fuel rail. When installing the fuel rail...
• [SVXVanagon] Re: SVX into Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:50:22 +1200
  >Seems like the throttle body clearance is a major problem. About the >only way to get around the physical space restraints that I can...
• Disconnecting the Oxygen Sensor
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:38:33 -0400
  ...pretty fast, except at full throttle. So not knowing enough to disconnect the oxy sensor, we did the drive at full throttle or coasing...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:25:55 -0700
  ...It can't tell the difference between the idle switch and the full throttle switch. They are wired in parallel and either one will...
• Re: Sticky Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 08:19:39 -0500
  ...Sticky Throttle Cable > >Does anyone know of a way to grease a throttle cable without removing it.? My >cable in my 1987 Syncro is...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:35:46 -0700
  ...Sure would be nice if you had another throttle body or two to try. One of my vans did that whistle thing. It was...
• Re: Throttle cable replacement- from which end?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:10:03 -0700
  ...Lastly, check that it gets full throttle at the throttle plate on the engine. Engine off of course. Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message...
• Re: Need ECU for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:52:21 -0400
  ...On the 1.9L it is imperative for the timing to advance as soon as the throttle begins to open. If the throttle stop...
• Re: Parts search
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:06:52 -0600
  My diesel seems to have a ball socket end that attaches to the ball on the end of throttle arm on injection pump. Did...
• Re: Engine almost dying when first starting...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:06:27 -0700
  If I recall your dig infant has 2 throttle switches (like digijet?) I'd look at switch adjustment, wires, to them etc. first. On...
• Re: 90 Westy Skipping
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 1996 12:06:17 -0400
  ...Check the operation of the throttle position switch. It's supposed to close at idle and near full throttle. If it doesn't close...
• throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 23:13:20 -0700
  ...Just removed my throttle valve switch on my 87 Vanagon with 2.1 engine. My question is relatively simple but i was wondering how...
• Re: Frozen throttle cable! (friday)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 16:57:55 -0600
  Fresh is always better than frozen.
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Sun, 4 May 2014 17:16:53 -0400
  ...If the throttle cable (or rod on auto-trans) is too tight the throttle plate may not be reaching the idle stop. If the...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
  ...as long as idle switch is actually making contact, and actually telling the ecu throttle is at idle ... ( if need be, check wires all...
• Re: Subject: Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT*
  Historical mailing list - awolfoutwest69
  Thu, 25 May 2006 08:15:34 -0600
  ...Since you have to (at least it makes it much easier) take off the throttle body to install the new switch, take the time...
• Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:24:40 -0700
  ...check that TPS (throttle position switch)... either gump up and not working (need cleaning) - or defective (replace). https://gowesty.com/products/mechanical-throttle-position...
• Re: Possible Vanagon Syndrome...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:57:43 -0700
  The switch is located on the throttle body. Its purpose is to signal the ECU of two conditions: throttle closed and throttle wide open...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 15:18:31 -0500
  ...I aim for contact at >> closed throttle and it uncontacting 'just off' idle. >> > > It runs into two problems -- cam wear to some slight extent...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 08:48:13 -0800
  When at full throttle, with the throttle switch light on (digitool), I get a steady .75V O2 reading. Is this normal? I'm assuming...
• Re: Bouncing idle......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:38:42 -0500
  Check that the idle switch on the throttle body is operational. With engine turned off, you should hear an audible 'click' when moving the...
• Jerks/surges when going from coasting to acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:12:00 -0600
  ...I'm suspecting a combination of loose axial springs in the clutch and slightly sticky throttle. It is difficult to step gently enough on...
• Maximum engine power and Performane Chip Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:30:39 -0800
  ...At half throttle about .7 volts, and 1/4 throttle .3 volts and so on. Unforturnatly it's not advised to operate in this...
• Re: Timing/Distributer question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:59:57 -0400
  ...There is a port near the throttle but sometimes this does not work if the throttle bushings are worn. Tee it with the vacuum...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:12:43 -0700
  ...The idle > stabilizer vibrates with key on and prior to start up and the throttle body > "clicks" in the low throttle and higher throttle...
• Re: Homemade head temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 20:16:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...BTW how do you measure those throttle settings (12%, 17% etc)? Is it taken at the throttle valve, a potentiometer as in the Digifant...
• 85 Vanagon throttle valve switch -- update
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 19:51:41 -0400
  ...Half a can of brake cleaner, and a quarter can of carburetor cleaner later, we had a throttle body that was /much/ cleaner, and...
• Water in the oil update, again
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:42:10 -0500
  ...It doesn't seem to have as much power as it should at full throttle, but I think there's a problem with the...
• Re: Weird bucking
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:56:53 -0800
  According to the digitool which has a little LED showing when the throttle position switch (TPS) is activated, things are operating where they should...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:12:18 -0800
  > Neil, > > Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any reason > I shouldn't attempt it? Yes. No. Even if you...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments-Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:56:17 -0400
  ...Check throttle plate adjustment. Adjust stop screw so it does not stick closed. Idle air goes through bypass screw. Check operation of throttle switch...
• Re: WANTED: air plenum from '85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:45:23 -0700
  ...what is different in that area is the type of throttle switch used on the throttle body .. 'late' 85's use a 1.9...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:51:23 -0500
  ...When this timing is done correctly, I will readjust the air screw and throttle switch screw, a final time. The sensitive clutch issue is...
• Re: Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:35:14 -0400
  ...When I installed cruise in my 87 Syncro I routed the cable from the throttle forward & toward the passenger side so that it came...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:23:18 -0700
  ...Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman > But the aux air entry into the throttle body is before the butterfly > valve. > Wouldn't the...
• re: Burning Buses
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 10:24:52 PDT
  ...When cleaning up my '88 Westy throttle body, just after I had put it back together I turned the key breifly (didn't start...
• Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 12:12:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...the single switch is Underneath a plate located directly under the throttle body. The plate will have two small allen bolts: one to loosen...
• Twin carb puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 15:23:20 +0100
  ...The Haynes manual goes into detail of how only the left carb has an idling circuit and and gives the throttle gap for it...
• Thanks, Loping problem solved.
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 9 May 1999 22:52:17 -0400
  ...I replaced the gasket between the throttle body and the air plenum, fixed a broken wire to the temp sensor, and readjusted the throttle...
• Re: throttle to intake body tightness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:56:45 -0400
  At 08:09 PM 8/16/2001, Bradley Flubacher wrote: >How "tight" should the two phillips head screws be that hold the throttle >body...
• Hesitation/stall
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 4 May 2002 16:54:59 -0700
  ...When trying to drive at part throttle sometimes on giving it more throttle or less it hesitates as though it hadn't been running...
• Throttle Body Seal
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 30 May 2007 15:18:28 -0700
  For those on the lists who were inquiring a few weeks back about the non-availability of 74-later Throttle Body Seals, Airhead Parts...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 01:32:00 -0800
  throttle body switch?
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:17:46 -0800
  Have you checked the throttle position switch?
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:51:41 -0800
  ...When there is > partial throttle, keep the idle air flow at a moderate level to avoid > shutting down the engine if the throttle is...