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Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 17:51:37 -0500
...Something like throttle switch will get you more than including the word adjustment with the other two. I've had little success in using...
Re: Engine Gas Lines/injectors Done, Still Stuttering!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:13:52 -0400
I suspect your throttle switch adjustment.How many miles on the vanagon?
Re: TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:04:00 -0700
...momentum to nudge the switch closed. > > Edward > The Splittie VW technique, maybe? My old 57 bus has a 'lazy' throttle, especially during Wyoming winters...
Play in throttle shaft
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 7 Jan 2007 10:50:34 -0500
I was checking my throttle position switch for idle, and found it was not clicking when the throttle was allowed to close, but if...
Re: Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:32:59 -0400
...Throttle Valve Switch > > Hmmm... Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The > text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can...
Re: Fast Idle?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 4 Nov 2003 11:26:00 -0500
...There are two adjustment procedures in the Bentley manual that apply to this. See "Throttle valve, basic adjustment", and "Throttle Valve Switch, checking and...
One more maintenance item to keep a check on...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:42:26 EST
...I have found that my throttle switch on my 2.1L has tended to go out of adjustment about every 5 to 6 months...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:14:36 EDT
In a message dated 10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: << Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a...
Re: hi/low idling on '87 2.1L
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 18:51:54 -0500
...mine out of adjustment? what does >this throttle valve swich do anyway? This switch signals closed-throttle and wide-open-throttle to the ECU...
Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:43 -0400
...But when the throttle body is worn you often have to make the adjustment with the engine running. Either way the two-switch people...
Re: 85 Vanagon throttle valve switch -- update
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:57:59 -0400
...switch from above (it's buried beneath the plate at the bottom of the throttle body), but you can get at the adjustment screws...
Throttle adjustments help wanted
Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
Thu, 13 May 1999 17:39:09 +0100
...The idle position of the throttle, and its relation to: 2. The idle position switch. I have serious bucking/ jumping when coasting at very...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 24 May 2006 17:21:58 -0400
...throttle body can do to the switch gaps. Tim At 11:54 AM 5/24/2006 -0700, Robert Keezer wrote: >David, the switch adjustment...
Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
Tue, 7 Feb 2006 01:22:30 -0600
...The early WBX throttle body has no adjustment screw on the throttle stop. Only an adjustment screw for the decell switch.Anybody know if...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:06:34 -0500
George Goff wrote: >In a message dated 10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: > ><< Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need...
Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:56:00 -0700
...The switch just pushes onto the throttle body in an > > obvious way.Check to see if an adjustment can still provide for a clicking...
Re: bucking in parking lots
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:34:14 -0400
Sounds to me like your throttle position switche(s) need adjustment. The procedure for adjusting it (or them) are in the Bentley and I...
is big throttle spring needed 1.9
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:48:40 -0500
...back the throttle switch (s)? Is a new one needed to stop the jumpy start? Is the long throttle cable spring needing adjustment? Spencer
throttle position sensor was-bucking in parking lots
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:01:14 -0500
...bucking in parking lots Sounds to me like your throttle position switche(s) need adjustment. The procedure for adjusting it (or them) are in...
Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:51:07 -0700
...the throttle body and/or switch can be too worn to work really correctly. Be nice if it was just that simple adjustment for...
Re: got to get ready for emission testing
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:53:25 -0800
...This causes a throttle switch > adjustment of .002-004 only sometimes to work. Maybe a throttle switch > adjustment of .006-.008 will allow for...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:47:43 -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: 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: question: idle fluctuation problem on deceleration? (1.9L wbx)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 13 May 2007 18:37:10 -0700
...My problem is most apparent when the throttle position switch is slightly out of adjustment. A tiny bit one way or the other will...
Re: '87 low RPM/idle problems.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Feb 1997 12:33:25 -0800
...pedal, this all sounds like your throttle switch is out of adjustment. See below. If your throttle switch does not click (take the engine...
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: 1.9 idle woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 18 Mar 2000 11:26:39 -0500
...Switch should close at closed throttle and full throttle (if there are two switches, one closes at idle and the other at full, but...
Re: Idle at 1900 rpm
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:32:08 EST
...If the switch is working properly then I would check the adjustment of your idle air screw (on throttle body) and then vacuum lines...
Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:27:51 -0800
...Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues > Looked in the archives under "throttle switch adjustment" and got 5 hits > in > 11...
Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (update)
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:15:57 -0800
...Ran through the > tests, checks and adjustments to find my Throttle Position Switch not > closing when the throttle closed. First checked via human ear...
Re: Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 07:03:38 EST
I just adjusted my throttle switch and the REASON it gets out of adjustment is that the PLASTIC cam on the end of the...
Re: Repost on Smog
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 21:43:30 -0600 (CST)
...in the BGB) Correct adjustment: " Throttle valve closed -- adjust screw 2 (the one on the throttle arm) so that switch just closes -- from this...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:19:21 -0400
...12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: > > > ><< Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a very thin feeler gauge >> > > > >Not...
Closed Idle Switch / Fuel Line Warning (again)
Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
Sat, 3 Feb 2001 21:36:36 -0800
...throttle all the way but when the throttle closes the closed throttle switch does not seem to click. I have seen where the adjustment...
FW: Idle Control Issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:48:27 -0400
...Turned out to be the throttle position switch was out of adjustment and wasn't indicating closed throttle. When I'd tap the pedal...
ARRGHHH ... not the Throttle Postion Switch after all !
Historical mailing list - MMunn
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 14:57:11 -0800
...I then received lots of helpful info regarding removal and adjustment of the throttle position switch assembly. After removing, cleaning, testing, adjusting and replacing...
Re: Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:14:12 +0200
...I put a meter on the wires coming from the switch and it was only operating at full throttle and not at closed throttle...
Re: '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:27:21 -0600
Mathew, Check the adjustment of your throttle position switch. If your engine is an early '85 you may have two switches -- one for idle...
Re: cold start skipping
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:22:18 -0500
...I picked up another Throttle Position Switch, cleaned out the throttle body, installed the new-to-me TPS and the bogging issue was resolved...
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...
2.l idle issues continued
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:51:12 -0500
...vac leaks none present Switched on A/c car died. When i turn the idle adjustment screw on the throttle body NOTHING happens..whether...
Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:09:28 -0700
Have you checked the throttle position switch adjustment? Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Oct 16, 2015, at 4:42 PM, Steven...
Re: Gas in the Oil
Historical mailing list - Jim & Lisa Arnott
Sat, 29 Nov 1997 21:43:15 -0700
...a failed "full throttle switch." Mileage went to about 5 mpg. You might want to check it out for adjustment and function. Jim Arnott...
Re: throttle position sensor was-bucking in parking lots
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:38:34 -0500
...bucking in parking lots Sounds to me like your throttle position switche(s) need adjustment. The procedure for adjusting it (or them) are in...
Re: still high idle and rough running at star-up
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:59:29 -0500
> Ed,> That idle position switch is a touchy adjustment. Can you hear it clicking > when you open and close the throttle?> Ken Lewis> http...
Re: throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:13:06 -0700
...It appears to be well constructed with a new throttle plate, linkage, spring, and mounting plate for the switch. The remaining pieces, including the...
'88 Throttle Body/Switch cleanup
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Mon, 25 Mar 1996 12:54:38 PDT
...cleaning out all the gunk from throttle body, I re-installed. Amazingly, the switch required no adjustment - I could hear it click open just...
Re: New Engine + New Oxy Sensor = Off Idle Stumble Problem??
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:33:36 -0400
...associated with the throttle body that are outlined in the Bentley. Pay careful attention to the idle position switch adjustment. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:00:13 -0700
I want to toss in that not having the full throttle switch function working will not cause stumbling/ stalling / running rich or whatever the...
Re: Jerks/surges when going from coasting to acceleration
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:26:26 -0700
The throttle switch is part of what tells the ECU to cutoff fuel to the engine during coasting. When you are driving and you...
Re: sluggish on take off
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:12:45 -0500
...Adjusting Deceleration Switch NOTE; Correct adjustment is very important,if switch is mis adjusted, engine may surge, or cut out during driving. Then on...
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
...drivability issue related to a correctly adjusted throttle valve switch? Once again, these are preliminary adjustments to determin the needed solution.I will nail...
Re: One more maintenance item to keep a check on...
Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 15:40:12 -0500
...two switches on the Digijet. > >I have found that my throttle switch on my 2.1L has tended to go out of >adjustment about...
Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Nov 94 16:01:57 PST
>> >>The idle switch is more critical for idle/low speed smoothness. >>Don't blow this one off in the adjustments/tune-up. >> The idle...
Re: 2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:28:42 -0500
...directly to removing the throttle body instead of attempting the fix with the provided adjustment screws located above the switch? Thanks, Ken Lewis http...
Re: cold start skipping
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:25:26 -0800
throttle switch. I'm finding *many* vanagon throttle switches not making contact at idle. I'm finding the later type switches ( where it's...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -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: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 14 Mar 2015 15:44:57 -0400
...Second, on the 2.1l the closed-throttle switch has to be behaving properly (and on a worn TB the adjustment changes with the...
Re: Help with van bucking and spitting - FIXED
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:21:50 -0700
...the throttle body and/or switch can be too worn to work really correctly. Be nice if it was just that simple adjustment for...
Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:31:03 -0700
...Turned out to be the throttle position switch was > out of adjustment and wasn't indicating closed throttle. When I'd tap the > pedal...