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Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:49:10 -0700
...Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> >> I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:36:14 -0500
...besides electrical wiring, there are > vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering column, > vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:00:27 -0700
Take a gander at GW's vacuum operated switch. Mine works quite well. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun 13, 2014...
Diff lock in a 2wd
Historical mailing list - Jeff K
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:00:19 -0700
...A total of 6 feet of vacuum line, instead of 25. The vacuum servos are actuated electrically via a switch on the dash (a...
Re: Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:58:42 -0500
...I tried the easy fix of the vacuum brake cutoff switch replacement but that didn't help. Vacuum solenoid appears to hold vacuum and...
Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:03:50 -0500
...However the diff lock actuator is controlled via vacuum switch. And yes, those switches on a Syncro are vacuum switches, with corresponding lines going...
Re: Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:43:20 +0000
...com On Oct 27, 2011, at 07:12 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > Short story is: > TB switch > Vacuums > Idle staibalizer > Timming > >
Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:12:25 -0700
...the vacuum source, which was leftover from my old cruise control. Also, the Black Jumper next to Switch #1 is removed.) Switch 1 ON...
Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:26:36 -0500
...I have tested the vacuum switches and vacuum throttle actuator and all are fine. The system will hold vacuum for hours. That said, is...
Re: scary cruise control
Historical mailing list
Sun, 11 May 1997 19:57:42 -0400
...So if you can and have a brake mounted vacuum dump and kill switch that uses a bead chain or cable terminated to the...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Brake vacuum weirdness--stump the band.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:36:58 -0800
if it's not lines or hoses, vacuum pump, brake booster, worn engine. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Felder To: Vanagon mailing list ; diesel-vanagon...
Re: cruise control
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 07:30:42 -0800
The only problem I've ever had with VW cruise is the vacuum switches on the brake/clutch pedals. If you have a Mityvac...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:56:40 -0700
...Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >> >> I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling...
VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:46:41 -0500
...Now if I can just get a toggle switch to make the vacuum gauge read volts(yes, I'm taking that too far). thanks...
Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
Historical mailing list - boroko
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:42:53 -0500
...The controls on the turn signal stalk, a control module behind the glove box, Vacuum switches on the pedals, the speed sensor in the...
anybody have vacuum restrictor plug?
Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 11:09:53 -0400
...Forward right corner of engine compartment is a vacuum switch for the charcoal cannister. Has three hoses coming off it. One of these contains...
Re: Nice WBX....
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:37:16 -0700
...Mark Todd Last wrote: > He is also offering a vacuum controlled throttle switch to replace the factor mechanical/electric one. > > Todd > >
Re: Syncro diff problem
Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 20:49:02 +0100
...First stage is a flashing LED which is operated by a vacuum switch near the operating knob as soon as the knob is pulled...
Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 22:47:07 -0500
...interesting project, but I need the dash mounted switch, > vacuum tubing, and the transaxle mounted vacuum canister from the a synchro > to do it...
Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:25:08 -0800
Replaced mine with GoWesty's vacuum actuated switch with very satisfactory results. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Feb 14, 2014, at...
Re: Cruise Control Question
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:36:41 -0800
...I haven't had a chance to fix it yet, but I think it is a vacuum break sort of switch at the brake...
Re: power locks: + mode, - mode or vacuum?? wireless entry system install
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:01:39 -0700
RE: A+ vs A- General rule: Switch the ground side of the load. Downside is wiring to the device is hot
idle problems
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:01:12 -0400
...time. switch ok and working. all idle booster and cold start valves have the vacuum blocked at the manifold<makes no difference>. vacuum advance...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 17:11:27 -0500
...The pressure gauge on the left reads oil pressure on >> one side of the switch and fuel pressure on the other. The Vacuum >> gauge...
Re: Brake lights won't turn off
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sat, 25 May 2013 18:49:32 -0400
It mibht be the MC itself, or a vacuum problem. I had a similar problem in my van with the brake lights, but it...
Fwd: Re: [Syncro] Diff Lock Air Switch Importation (& other special syncro parts)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:02:00 -0400
...This mounts the switch >mount to the plastic face plate. Also needed is the hard plastic vacuum line >down to the vacuum box on...
Re: Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:55:22 -0700
...com > > > On Oct 27, 2011, at 07:12 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> >> >> Short story is: >> TB switch >> Vacuums >> Idle staibalizer >> Timming >> >>
Re: idle problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:11:30 -0400
...time. switch ok and working. all idle booster and cold start valves have the vacuum blocked at the manifold<makes no difference>. vacuum advance...
Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Apr 1997 19:44:14 +0000
...throttle switches to just one, then my late '85 is switchless period. Change the throttle body, and ask about where the vacuum lines should...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 13:00:26 -0700
...besides electrical wiring, there are vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering column, vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
Re: Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:06:55 -0700
...Out of the bottom of these two switches is a "Y" > shaped hose that connects these two switches to a single vacuum hose. The...
Re: Help Doctor's, My baby is sick!
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:57:40 -0800
...Next assure that the closed throttle and full throttle switches are functional. Finally look for flakey vacuum lines. Good luck Jim
Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 14:12:44 -0700
...to the vacuum pump. I took the van for a test drive, assuming that I risked the cruise control not switching off if I...
Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:06:30 -0700
...The controls on the turn signal stalk, a control module behind the glove box, Vacuum switches on the pedals, the speed sensor in the...
Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:06 -0400
...Also, when revving the engine I could still feel vacuum getting by, which means even with idle switch off, it bypassed some vacuum. 2009...
Re: sluggish on take off
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:30:41 -0400
...im not sure what TPS is can you elaborate? ( throttle possition switch?) also i dont know how to check vacuum readings what does this...
Re: stereo power comsumption
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 24 May 2009 00:01:38 -0700
'vacuum florescent' ? - new one on me. what I like to do is get an old heated rear wiper switch, or whatever, and install it...
Re: High idle at stops
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:03:01 -0700
I would check the throttle body switch, the throttle body gasket and all the vacuum lines... also the idle control unit (behind the passenger...
FS: inst. cluster w/ tach/digi clock, & factory Cruise Control setup
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 May 2005 12:02:55 EDT
...cruise switch, dash wiring harness, cruise control programmer unit and mount plate.. pedal switches, rubber vacuum line, vacuum pump by engine, etc. the only...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 14 Jun 2014 00:45:20 -0700
...I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling as I don't plan keeping...
Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:01:06 -0700
...throttle switch device. 'a sensitive electronic absolute-pressure sensor and control circuit." senses vacuum, is powered by 12 volts, has a vacuum nose that...
Re: cruise control - please help
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:10:33 -0700
Check the vacuum switches at the pedals. Those tend to degrade as well. Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 8:54...
Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:32:00 -0400
...the vacuum source, which was leftover from my old >cruise control. Also, the Black Jumper next to Switch #1 is removed.) > >Switch 1 ON...
Re: Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 25 Sep 2005 09:29:00 -0500
I would look closely for a vacuum leak. When my 88 GL behaved similary, I discoverd the hose from the crankcase vent tower to...
'87 low RPM/idle - (mostly) fixed, THANKS!
Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
Fri, 7 Feb 1997 09:17:42 -1000
...I checked out my throttle switch and it was not switching at all in the idle position. I've readjusted it by eye/sound...
Re: Mystery Switch
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:29:49 EDT
...It has one elctrical connection n one end, and it appears to have a vacuum hose attached to it as well. cruise control switch..
Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 16:15:45 +0100
...The locking diff knob is >used on a vacuum driven switch. It may be possible that the vacuum >lines have been switched on the...
Re: WTB: Synchro Locking Differential Switch
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
Tue, 2 Nov 1999 07:24:10 -0800
...interesting project, but I need the dash mounted switch, >> vacuum tubing, and the transaxle mounted vacuum canister from the a synchro >> to do it...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:36:50 +0000
Definitely check the switch to be sure it is functioning as Stuart says. If not replace and readjust. Also, pulling the entire intake system...
Cruise Control troubleshooting: continued
Historical mailing list - boroko
Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0500
...Any break in the vacuum releases the diaphragm and stops the cruise. The connections to the hydraulic brake light switches probably works as a...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 14:14:57 -0700
...besides electrical wiring, there are > > > vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering > column, > > > vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
Diff Lock - Syncro
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 11:24:53 +1000
...I do not know what you mean when you say "pulling the switch in"? Mine was back to front because the vacuum lines had...
Re: Mystery module. what the heck is it? '72
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
20 Sep 96 09:54:11 EDT
...It is in regards to the vacuum advance cutoff switch mounted above the engine with the heater blower on 1972, 73 and auto trans...
Vacuum operated idle switch
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 06:35:21 -0400
This piqued my interest: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=23873&category_id=&category_parent_id= Has anyone tried this yet...
Re: help! power doorlock problem (2nd try, try again)
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:00:23 EST
...If the wire or the switch is bad, the central locks will still function normally from any other switch because the vacuum pump still...
Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 4 Feb 2006 16:03:44 -0500
...Little change,once again.When I installed the new throttle switch, it was right on the money,but I got bucking.ECU? AFM? Vacuum...
Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 May 2016 19:43:57 -0400
...I have the 1.9 with the two switches on >throttle body and they both are set correctly. The vacuum advance >works fine but...
Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 16:06:02 -0700
...Now if I can just get a toggle > switch to make the vacuum gauge read volts(yes, I'm taking that too far). > > thanks...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:12:49 -0500
...besides electrical wiring, there are >> >>> vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering >> column, >> >>> vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
Re: Mystery Switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:47:46 -0700
cruise control switch. there are brake and clutch pedal ( if manual trans ) switches for the cruise control system , with vacuum lines on them, I...