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• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:48:25 -0400
  But the aux air entry into the throttle body is before the butterfly valve. Wouldn't the butterfly valve control the air flow no...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:26:43 -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: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 21:02:12 -0400
  Thanks for all the suggestions - not sure, but I think I found a problem with my throttle valve switch. I followed the test on...
• Re: I'm Lazy. (Fast idle when cold, sometimes)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:54:38 -0700
  ...throttle switch and its associated wiring and connections are OK, the next step is probably the dang idle controller or idle air valve. Perhaps...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:12 +0200
  ...This worked wonderfully for me, even with air-con! FYI, the control unit controls the idle valve which allows air past the throttle body...
• Re: High idle at stops
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:03:01 -0700
  ...the throttle body gasket and all the vacuum lines... also the idle control unit (behind the passenger tail light), the idle control valve (it...
• Throttle valve housing question......
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 20:16:22 -0400
  As an attempt to remedy crap fuel mileage I took a look inside my throttle valve housing (I've done everything else I could...
• 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: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...You should never adjust the idle speed screw on the throttle body unless the idle speed stabilization is disabled by unplugging the control valve...
• throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:19:48 -0400
  ...Is the eccentric cam adjustment component of the Digifant throttle position switch a function of the switch body, or of the throttle valve body...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 1995 09:52:10 -0500
  > Does anyone have experience with making adjustment to the >throttle > valve switch on a 2.1 ? > I have checked the Bentley book. It seems...
• 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...
• Vacuum Line Routing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 13:30:35 -0500
  ...The two vacume inlets on intake air distributer and on the throttle valve housing and the connections on the fuel pressure regulator,deceleration valve...
• Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:12:52 -0800
  ...lines - new air filter - clean AFM - new throttle body gasket - clean and check throttle body valve - replace the ICU, idle control unit with a...
• Re: Throttle body issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:44:26 -0800
  Does anyone know if the throttle body or throttle valve switch was used on any other vehicle. I spent the day in a junckyard...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 15:44:57 -0400
  ...till after i get the new throttle body >and switch in, mostly curious about the module and valve effects on idle >(or lack there...
• FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
  ...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
• Re: Computer woes?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:29:32 EDT
  It is probably the throttle position switch. This is located beneath your throttle valve and controls when the computer goes into idle mode. The...
• RE: Aftermarket Cruise Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 07:35 -0600 (MDT)
  ...As it was explained to me, when the cruise control is operating, the throttle valve positioning is so exact that the Injection System's...
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:16:37 -0700
  ...the 2.1 throttle body is 50mm well my spare that I thought was a 2.1 style has butterfly valve that is 44mm...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:58:05 -0400
  ...The two throttle valve switches, question During the 85 model year the switch changed from a double switch on top where you can easily...
• Re: throttle body round thing underneath
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 May 2001 11:25:09 EDT
  I have these plastic "cams" for the throttle valve switch for $6. They are dealer only but I stock them. Thanks, Ken Wilford John...
• Re: Throttle valve housing question......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:45:34 -0400
  ...Throttle valve housing question...... As an attempt to remedy crap fuel mileage I took a look inside my throttle valve housing (I've done...
• Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:51:35 -0500
  ...Anyways, Ill save those questions till after i get the new throttle body and switch in, mostly curious about the module and valve effects...
• Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:11:29 -0400
  ...Is the Idle valve usually closed when the gas throttle is pushed? and reopened when the gas throttle is released? Germain
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:52:39 -0800
  ...is the Delphi ECU > normally used in an application(s) where *all* idle air is controlled by the > idle control valve and throttle angle...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:51:43 -0800
  ...Questions regarding throttle valve switch > You can get that switch anywhere, but it costs about $50.Gotta remove the > throttle though. The switch just...
• 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 May 2017 16:08:33 -0700
  ...all cylinders 120 PSI. (throttle valve switch was DIS-connected though. I smelled fuel. Maybe fuel washed down the cylinders?) Engine warm, bottom of...
• 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: Throttle Valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:29:33 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve switch Just got done installing new heads on my '85 1.9l and after start-up, I'm getting the surging idle...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:56:00 -0700
  ...Questions regarding throttle valve switch > > The throttle body, switch and all is sitting on the desk in front of me. I > already said the...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:23:09 -0700
  re Is it just a matter of adjusting the throttle valve? no, you adjust the throttle switch. On a 2.1 it can be...
• Re: Throttle switch--lazy sometimes, per digitool
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:39:16 -0700
  ...Got the "don't change, factory adjust only" > screw and the throttle switch exactly right per paper and feeler guage. > > Now the throttle switch...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:01:08 -0700
  ...One at idle position, one for > full throttle > enrichment > > '84 - one switch. Full throttle enrichment only > > '85 - no switches. > > What you're seeing is...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:03:32 -0600
  ...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: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 95 13:41:49 EST
  Is this the full throttle switch which sits atop the throttle andis connected to a small black box? If so there was a mini...
• Throttle Valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 20:40:51 -0400
  ...Took off the Throttle valve assy. and that little bugger of a micro switch is dead. Considering the cost, I would expect that thing...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:14:14 -0400
  ...The result is an inconsistent idle > > and > > problems setting the throttle position switch because the valve does > > not > > always return to the same position...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:28:56 -0400
  What does the cable across the top do? Cruise control?
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:48:13 -0500
  ...engine revving at idle > > > Thanks for all the suggestions - not sure, but I think I found a problem >> with my throttle valve switch. I...
• Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:04:41 -0400
  He thinks air is leaking past the throttle shaft. He wanted to know if blocking the metering hole in the throttle plate would compensate...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:11:56 -0400
  ...I've never found the full-throttle enrichment makes much difference, however.
• Re: Friday question.Re: Vacuum gauge NVC
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:37:58 -0600
  ...measures flow above the throttle plate. > > a vacuum gauge measures vacuum developed between the throttle > plate and intake valves. Yes, but.... With the plate...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:52:00 -0400
  ...repairs so it could be > that I am not knowledgeable enough to recognize it, but there is nothing > whatsoever electrical on my throttle valve.
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:50:50 -0500
  ...the hose from the valve connects > between the throttle body and the air flow meter: > downstream/after the metering of input air....>>> > > The air...
• Subject: purpose of throttle valve adj
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:03:27 +0000
  ...If I'm not mistaken the arm will pull the throttle valve closed, but will not push it open. As to gaping the micro...
• 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...
• 1980 vanagon EGR valve/cleaning???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 11:06:18 -0700
  How do I clean my EGR valve? It is really gummed up. I have some chem dip that I used for the throttle body...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:30:59 -0400
  ...It'a amazing how far open the throttle valve can be held by gunky buildup. At 11:41 AM 10/3/2006 -0400, Kenneth...
• Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:05:08 -0400
  Hey Everyone, I am having two problems...first is...my idle stabilizer is not working...the valve itself has continuity between the terminals...but...
• Re: Throttle Body Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:38:38 -0700
  ...when you start the engine ..vacuum from the throttle body opens the valve .. so the stored gas fumes are sucked into the engine and...
• throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Marlan Blair
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:53:21 -0400
  ...Now, I note that the throttle valve switch is missing. I believe that this is the model that only had one switch as I...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:00:39 -0400
  ...I followed the test on page 24.59 of the > Bentley "Throttle valve switch, checking and adjusting." > > I get continuity when I start the...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:04:20 -0800
  ...is getting 12v, it knows the throttle position switch is closing, and its connection to the valve is OK before buying another controller. -- John...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:06:38 -0700
  ...till after i get the new throttle body > and switch in, mostly curious about the module and valve effects on idle > (or lack there...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:52:19 -0700
  ...re Is it just a matter of adjusting the throttle valve? no, you adjust the throttle switch. On a 2.1 it can be...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:19:12 -0700
  ...Now, I note that the throttle valve switch is >missing. I believe that this is the model that only had one switch as I...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:27:42 -0700
  ...By "shunting", I meant connecting an LED in parallel at wires going to the TVS (Throttle Valve Switch) plug. Maybe I'm still misunderstanding...
• Re: Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 18:46:35 -0400
  ...Is the Idle valve usually closed when the gas throttle is pushed? and reopened when the gas throttle is released? > > Germain > >
• Re: Looking for Used Throttle Valve Unit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:01:38 EST
  ...Find some bushings that are the length and have a slight interference fit, press them in and ream the bushings to fit the throttle...