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Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
...the engine is >> >running, the idle immediately settles right down to 850 RPM. If I put >the >> >plug back in, the idle speed stays...
Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 18:46:22 -0500
...Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal > > >>Well I believe some linkage broke between the accelerator pedal and the >engine...it races at >>top speed...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:56:48 -0600
...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. > > Dennis > > > > > -----Original...
Is Digi-jet Bosch?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 5 Jul 1997 15:38:06 -0400 (EDT)
...The idle adjustment screw does nothing to increase the rpms. If I close it all the way it will stall the engine. But to...
Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 16 May 2008 23:38:43 -0700
...Regarding idle speed - There's nothing that can be hurt by turning the big screw out on the throttle body to increase idle speed...
Re: Failed emissions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:16:34 -0400
...IDLE 2500 > HC 53 241 (limit 125) > CO% 0.18 0.53 (limit 1.0) > > So, HC is too high at speed. Engine runs...
Re: Gastester(schon wieder!)
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Mon, 15 May 95 01:18:08 EDT
...Does this match the experience of others -- that CIS system is rich at idle in order to be neither rich nor lean at speed...
Re: Failed emission test
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:33:36 -0700
...air bypass screw on the throttle body ??? that is the basic idle speed adjustment. It's *not in the parts* always !!! It's in...
Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:55:44 -0700
...the idle a bit higher -- it even passed California smog this way. This bus is a Syncro Kombi, though, with no engine-dirven stuff...
Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:09:13 -0700
...Octane Idle 950 rpm Timing 3 BTDC at idle, 28 BTDC at 4500 RPM Injection CIS Compression Ratio 10:1 Engine speed 110 to...
Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:57:03 -0500
...fuel at 1500 rpm and turn it back on again at idle speed. Which of course is why it bucks if the switch doesn...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:50:50 -0500
...speed) I've wondered about the seemingly > >>> pretty > >>> high cold oil and engine oil pressure... > >>> > >>> After hard use on a hot day, my idle...
Re: Broke down in Omaha
Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:52:17 -0400
...I imagine that could conceivably cause a lean running condition at idle. I notice that it can maintain nearly the same speed with the...
Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:55:30 -0700
...what engine? >>>> >>>> Jim >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 2:03 PM Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> > Thicker oil...faster idle speed...black...
I'm stumped! (misfire)
Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
Sat, 23 May 1998 05:23:33 -0700
...and you can hear it when you listen to the engine both at idle and at speed.[it's hard to hear when I...
Low oil pressure @ 300 miles
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 13:38:13 -0400
...you would have the oil light on at an warm idle. New engines run hotter and often the rebuilder uses a thinner oil for...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:52:25 -0400
...I also noticed the moving dot disappears for a second or two as the idle position sensor is activated. A bad ground between engine...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:00:03 -0600
...the engine is > >> >running, the idle immediately settles right down to 850 RPM. If I put > >the > >> >plug back in, the idle speed stays...
Re: HELP! Van trouble on the road near Philly
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 7 Aug 2005 15:08:40 -0400
Sounds like you are not getting good flow through the radiator at idle speed. If the engine overheated to the point of stem, you...
Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:06:29 -0400
...in have very poor output at lower engine speeds and are almost useless for low speed/idle battery charging or even extended in traffic...
Re: Limited high coolant temps
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 23:16:56 -0400
...At highway speeds, the needle is just to the right of the > LED, or bit more. If the van is allowed to idle too...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:43 -0500
...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. > Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > -----Original...
Hoses and Stuff
Historical mailing list - John Houser
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:36:41 EDT
...I found that if i sucked on it the engine idle speed would drop. Does anyone know where this hose goes or what I...
Cold idle/running prob 1988 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:24:49 -0400
...This continues for ~5 minutes - basically until the engine warms up a little, then it's fine. In the 'no power' mode, I can...
Re: Tips on passing emissions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:41:19 -0400
...If you over advance the ignition timing the usual response is to lower the idle speed by closing the throttle bypass or the throttle...
Re: 1.9 running rich
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:53:05 -0500
...The O2 sensor is showing about 1/2 a volt when idling and moves around when the speed of the engine is varied. If...
Wet Running Issues.....again :(
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 11:37:16 -0400
...After some trying she finally started - ran like crap - stalled a few times - FInally got her to idle. She idled real rough. If you...
geek heater info for watercooleds
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 13 Feb 1995 12:42:04 CST6CDT
...Ambient temp -1 F (all F temps) Heater output temp on each speed 1=134 degrees 2=114 " 3=98 " Rear heater temps unknow...
Re: 84 Vanagon GL Intake Air sensor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:14:51 -0700
...i am also having some cold start idle problems that dissipate once the engine has warmed up nicely...the guy i just bought the...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:52:42 -0800
...What is the idle speed with the idle valve unplugged? This > should be about 800 on a warm engine. The idle valve needs to...
Re: Fuel system...follow up
Historical mailing list - Ryan Dawson
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:10:49 -0400
...Set your idle speed correctly. Warm the engine, shut it > off, disconnect the Idle Stabilizer Valve, Start the engine, turn the > big flat common...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:46:03 -0400
Tyler, You didn't mention the idle/WOT switch at the throttle body. Is it known to be working properly? I would try driving...
Re: Buying 88 Vanagon- Anything I should know 1st?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 23 Dec 1996 17:26:50 PST
...Drive it at interstate speeds for about forty minutes, pull off somewhere safe and let it continue to idle. Open engine access and watch...
Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not? - Long
Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
Sat, 23 Mar 2002 17:39:46 -0800
You forgot to mention the idle speed control solenoid and the crankshaft position sensor. Just kidding. The point I was trying to make is...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -0700
...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. > > Dennis > > > > > -----Original...
Re: 82 vanagon runs on when the key is off
Historical mailing list - Andrew
Tue, 2 Jul 2002 18:28:22 -0700
Engine running hot and or fast idle may cause dieseling, more common on carburated engines. Andrew 1984 Westy "Speed Bump" 1996 VW Jetta Trek...
Is it the fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - Ron McLean
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 19:12:59 -0700
...It runs terrible warming up and is set to idle at 1200 rpm, at which speed its able to smooth out (somewhat). Any ideas...
Re: your mail
Historical mailing list - David E Most
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 15:20:29 -0400
...On startup and until the engine is at operating temperature, the > rpms surge. It doesn't stall, but the idle dies down and then...
David Marshal. Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:42:22 EST
...there an adapter plate for TDI engine to mate up to an Audi Quattro 5000 5 speed trans. I'm assuming there is if...
Re: 87 Westy Trouble Starting in Cold
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 19:49:44 -0500
...Additionally, after warming the engine thoroughly, I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve, and adjusted the idle speed to 900 rpm. I also cleaned the...
Re: '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:12:07 -0700
...Aux Air valve can affect idle... >> It is basically a temp-controlled air valve that increases cold idle >> speed >> by routing air around the...
Re: Fwd: RE: VDO Oil Pressure sender specs
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 17:13:04 -0800
...idle. When mine dropped to 15-18 at speed the rod went >within a few hundred miles and destroyed the engine. > >Rebuild the engine...
Re: Read your manual: Oil pressure nonsense
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:07:46 -0400
...that my idle is typically 750 or so (not sure how accurate the tach is) when this occurs after highway speed... I am in...
Re: Wiring on power steering pump
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
Mon, 10 Feb 1997 20:14:29 -0800
...switch, which is connected to the idle stabilizer. To help prevent stalling when steering at low speeds for parking, I guess. On mine, the...
Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:53:42 -0400
...the idle a bit higher -- it even passed California smog this way. This bus > is a Syncro Kombi, though, with no engine-dirven stuff...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:05:05 -0400
...speed) I've wondered about > > the seemingly pretty high cold oil and engine oil pressure... > > > > After hard use on a hot day, my idle...
Re: Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:03:54 -0300
...cold WBX engine (without >>> dle controller) was from my observations on my ML430 SUV. When I start it >>> cold the idle speeds up to...
Re: Read your manual: Oil pressure nonsense
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:39:58 -0400
...speed travel, the > oil will stay coolest near the the lower mark to halfway. More is not > better. > > Also, the 1.9 liter engines...
Re: I need help, please
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 4 Dec 2022 14:28:42 -0800
...So I looked at the engine and >> scratched >> > my >> > > head... >> > > >> > > Then on impulse I disconnect the idle control valve (fat thing on on >> the...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 08:39:14 -0700
...after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing. > Reconnect the snsor to then set the idle speed. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > -----Original...
Re: VW Special Tools - Prices
Historical mailing list - John
Sat, 14 Oct 2000 15:53:55 -0400
...meter Check and adjust idle speed w/tach Check O2 sensor function w/voltmeter THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION OF ALL ENGINE WIRING!!! You could add...
Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:51:07 -0700
...I found perhaps a quarter inch of throttle cable travel ( checking it by hand at the engine ) before the idle contact switched off. So...
Overheating, smoking, rough running
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:57:13 -0500
...engine is good and hot, The car idles rough. Even when it's warmed up, the car runs a bit rough (with the engine...
Re: loss of power, stumped
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:55:27 -0500
...had idled for that long. > > We changed the AFM, and it idled fine, and I could take off > immediately at highway speed, once, then...
Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sat, 17 May 2008 12:56:22 -0400
...idle speed - > There's nothing that can be hurt by turning the big screw out on the > throttle body to increase idle speed. > It...
Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:41:00 -0600
...bleed. > >Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. > >Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes ... no problem. > >Back to the shop .... idled another...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 20:34:05 -0800
...the voltage drop and is just targeting the fast idle speed for cold engine running, but that's just a lot of thinking and...
cold run problems
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:59:45 -0500
...within specs tests / adjustment (per Bentley) on throttle valve switch, idle speed control valve, air flow meter, temp 2 sensor (my testing on all...
A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 10:00:37 -0600
...Particularly noticeable as a vibration at idle (but motor mount ok), but also noticeable at speed and as a rough sound when accelerating. I...
Re: Engine running badly
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:11:36 -0500
...The > car would still idle normally, but would choke as soon as I opened the > throttle. By reving the engine and use of the...