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• Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:10:03 -0500
  ...The switch cam adjustment point was boogered so I opted for a new one. Adjusting the switch was a bit of a mystery to...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:54:03 -0400
  ...It is entirely capable both of causing and of concealing problems. >So apparently, this takes me to the throttle switch - I think. But this...
• Re: starting but running
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:02:52 -0600
  ...While you are at it clean the throttle body and the bypass air regulator and make certain that the throttle switches are adjusted according...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:05:05 -0400
  ...Say more about "that annoying idle surge"? If your closed-throttle switch doesn't open properly on a 1.9l the engine will stop...
• Re: Throttle body lubrication
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:55:37 -0400
  At 08:39 PM 3/24/2011, John Goubeaux wrote: >Well its off a 90 Vanagon , is that a Two switch ? That's a...
• Re: Need ECU for 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 01:52:21 -0400
  ...Check the throttle switch, then the air flow meter, and make sure the vacuum advance and retard is working properly. On the 1.9L...
• wasserboxer tune-up report, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 08:56:44 CST6CDT
  ...switch from NGK to Bosch 3-prong W7DTC remove and clean throttle body of carbon scrub up throttle switches of grime reset basic throttle...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:29:21 -0400
  At 12:13 AM 3/11/2013, Don Hanson wrote: >vehicle...Today I reversed some of the route I just drove...and without the...
• Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:24:11 -0500
  ...mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> I think that your Throttle Position switch is wet. I had this happen to me. For some reason the...
• still cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Sat, 13 May 2000 15:29:32 -0700
  ...Checked and adjusted the two throttle position switches. Then - DISASTER - the airflow meter died. That was a very expensive failure. We'll be eating...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 4 May 2014 20:45:11 -1000
  does the idle switch make contact at idle ? does it click when you just barely open the throttle by hand, at the engine, ( engine...
• black smoke + more
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 14:27:33 -0600
  ...to find one) and idle switch (the little switch on the throttle body). I've checked this switch and it seems ok, but I...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Mon, 5 May 2014 06:00:03 -0400
  ...Are all 2.1 engines digifant? does the idle switch make contact at idle ? does it click when you just barely open the throttle...
• Re: Loss of power at low revs
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:43:12 -0500
  ...as for the throttle response, it could be a lot of things, but I'd check the throttle position switch first. Most years have...
• 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - K G Gilbert
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 23:48:06 EDT
  ...How do I know my ignition switch is bad? My 84 experiences intermittent slow or no-start, usually in warmer weather. It seems I...
• Re: 91 Carat - Rpm hunting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 18:27:19 -0400
  ...Note that the spec depends on letting the throttle close slowly, and re-read my previous message about switch-cleaning, throttle-bore wear etc...
• Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Mon, 15 May 2000 12:21:36 -0700
  ...pickup replaced a couple of suspicious hoses very carefully adjusted the throttle switches cleaned all the ground straps to the engine swapped computers replaced...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Solved, finally!
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:36:38 -0500
  I found, after many hours over several months, that my zero throttle/fullthrottle switch had fallen off of the bottom of the throttle body...
• Re: low torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:28 -0400
  ...As for the vacuum retard as soon as the throttle is opened the timing should quickly advance if all is well. If the throttle...
• Re: Jake brakes, Engine overrun fuel consumtion, was: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 13:48:10 -0400
  ...the ignition (leave the key in), and >open the throttle completely. then turn the switch on & off while in tunnels... great backFires... I blew...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:14:41 -0500
  ...My chassis number is 053314? It has the late throttle switch design and vacuum hose layout? Is this the correct airbox for a 2...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:38:16 EDT
  ...in accelerator. >> Before you do anything else, make sure the throttle positon switches are set dead on the nuts. Of course, you should have...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:59:51 -0400
  ...loop operation is based on coolant >temparature, time engine running, and throttle switch/engine rpm. Ah so, thank you. d -- David Beierl - Providence RI...
• Re: Vanagon won't start help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:50:49 -0400
  ...The throttle switches should emit audible clicks just prior to full WOT and just before throttle at idle. If these are dirty then you...
• Re: leaking fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:45:19 -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...
• Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:11:02 EDT
  ...Throttle switch: -When throttle is closed it turns control of the idle over to the idle control module from the ECU. O2 Sensor: -gives...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 18:05:37 -0600
  The Stumble It did When You Gave It Throttle made Me think > Idle Switch (Probably should call that Throttle Position Switch) Out Of Adjustment...
• Re: throttle responce question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:49:53 -0500
  ...It has larger intake runners, a nifty full throttle switch and you can also find them in dual Webber configurations. (I've got an...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:25:34 -0600
  ...Could this be a >> problem with the throttle body switch? I put in a new throttle body >> switch about six months ago. Any suggestions...
• Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 18:32:02 -0400
  Hello Everyone, When i was swapping out my throttle position switch...i noticed that my idle stabilizer valve was not humming....so i checked...
• Re: Help! Van still dying
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 18:46:55 -0500
  ...throttle, > clicking on the throttle switches, fiddling with the spark plug wires, > banging on the AFM, playing with my keys and the ignition switch...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:02:33 -0600
  ...micro switches.... just "look and feel" mechanical stuff. > > My first ever van, a 36hp 1957 splitty, had ice issues with it's > throttle tube...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:53:15 -0800
  ...power loss and surging issue, > >> I thought to look toward the throttle switches. > >> Here's what we found: > >> > >> do you see it? Image > >> > >> http...
• Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 21:37:09 -0700
  ...He may have messed up the throttle body switch. Any thoughts on what to check? I will hook up a vacuum guage and look...
• Re: Looking for new TBS # 067906028 (was Idle Surge)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 7 Aug 2013 09:56:43 -0600
  ...himself TenCentLife or similar -- does throttle body rebuilds and also has developed a vacuum-based replacement for that switch. Chris Corkins, Tencentlife on Samba...
• Re: Throttle position switch location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 21:46:39 -0500
  Just making sure you were paying attention <g> d At 05:35 PM 2/22/2000 , Karl F. Bloss wrote: >That's Digijet, David...
• carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:11:45 -0600
  We all have so many problems with AFMs, ECUs, O2 sensors, Temp II sensors, throttle body switches, and so on, that I was wondering...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:39:05 -0400
  It "Could" be that your throttle position switch is right on the edge of proper adjustment. If my TPS doesn't make at idle...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:03:17 -0300
  ...In my opinion, the most likely culprit will be the throttle position sensor switch, it's a rather crude affair and any wear on...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:50:14 -0700
  ...helpful Alistair. > > I still may buy the gowesty vacuum operated TB switch for my '88 but > knowing that HDPE likely works (untested?) is really...
• 2 liter...By Jove i think i got it!
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:55:08 -0400
  ...Found that the little switch on top of the throttle body was bent not allowing it to engage for full throttle enrichment. Found crummy...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:21:39 -0700
  ...and increases idle speed a bit when the throttle is closed (assuming the throttle position switch is actually closed). When you step on the...
• Re: 89 backfires, sputters when warm. MYSTERY problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:12:08 -0400
  ...See if it is this sensor.Possiably your throttle switch is out of adjustment.How many miles on the engine accessories?Water temp 2...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 12:32:27 -1000
  ...lots of vans are running with non-working or not-adjusted-right throttle switches and they don't have intermittant loss of power. of...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 14:40:27 -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...
• loping idle fixed! (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:55:00 -0500
  ...strip on the throttle control valve had swung out of position and wasn't making contact with the tiny switch that tells the ECU...
• Re: Hesitation shuffle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 12:15:59 EST
  ...Also check the Temp II sender, and the idle switch under the throttle body per Bentley. I have new 2.1l AFMs for $120...
• ARRGHHH ... not the Throttle Postion Switch
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 20:37:26 -0800
  Matt, If it stumbles under breaking, especially at a stand-still, you could have a vacuum leak in the brake booster or booster hose...
• Re: Digifant stock timing = poor performance?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 2 May 2003 22:27:39 -0400
  ...If the Timing mark moves around as you attempt to do this than the throttle switch is not working correctly so the ECU does...
• Re: Woops...now where did that go?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 18:24:17 -0700
  Most likely it goes under the throttle switch plate. It snaps on. You might have to tie it on, BUT DO NOT SEAL it...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:18:49 -0400
  ...My > question now is what is "full throttle"? If the switch is defective or > misadjusted, would the switch out of adjustment cause this momentary...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:58:20 -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...
• Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:38:33 -0700
  ...12V LED, + lead to TVS + , LED goes on, throttle at rest, throttle valve switch closed, and goes off, throttle opened TVS open. Most importantly...
• Billy Bones Returns
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:22:56 -0500
  ...Does this sound like a throttle switch problem to anyone? Any ideas? Could I have washed sand or grit into the throttle switch area...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:51:06 -0700
  ...The control module mounts where the fan switch for the rear heater was previously located. <http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Switch...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:36:07 -0700
  ...The most obvious > thing that springs to mind is that some '85s used the new-type > closed-throttle/WOT single switch instead of the...
• Re: Doing a 1.9l to 2.1l swap
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 4 May 2000 08:24:40 -0700
  Ken, I ran into the same problem and I used the larger throttle body with the single switch. I cut the plug off the...
• Re: TPS wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:40:34 -0400
  ...the throttle body off to clean and check things and I wanted to be sure, especially if I have to change the switch, that...
• Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:06:06 -0700
  ...The problem turned out to be the throttle position switch. This switch is located on the underside of the throttle body, it tells the...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:13:25 -0700
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. On 6/27/2012 6:59 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > thanks, Jeff, for answering...