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• Re: Rebuilt Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:46:53 -0700
  ...What am I missing ? >> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1131_1443/rebuilt-throttle-body.html >
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:39:30 -0600
  ...power loss and surging issue, > >>> I thought to look toward the throttle switches. > >>> Here's what we found: > >>> > >>> do you see it? Image > >>> > >>> http...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:06:08 -0700
  ...I have a spare new O2 > sensor that should go in anyhow and some adjusting of the throttle switch > is probably also due...as...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:26:57 -0600
  ...Ran through the > > tests, checks and adjustments to find my Throttle Position Switch not > > closing when the throttle closed. First checked via human ear...
• weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 12:51:36 -0500 (EST)
  Soon after replacing my plug & wires and throttle switch due to hesitations, my gas mileage went through the floor. One tank would take me...
• WTB: 2.1L throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:10:02 -0500
  ...plenum and they busted up the lower cover for the throttle position sensor switch. When I moved the FI and cooling to the replacement...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 20:48:18 -0400
  ...Seems that there is some problem > with throttle position switches when you put the '87 throttle body in and try > to hook it up...
• Fuel in intake boot?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 01:13:06 EST
  ...I decided to replace the switch. So, upon removal of the intake boot I discovered gasoline in the intake boot, and in the throttle...
• 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:32:06 -0500
  ...I also checked the throttle body switches and the idle switch engages perfectly. I am not able to detect a click at full throttle...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 06:15:34 -0400
  ...Shorted throttle switch should give rich mixture above some > rpm/throttle combination, severe surging below that but above 1500 > rpm. Open throttle switch will...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:48:42 -0700
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. "I was a lowly mechanic at a VW shop in Leucadia, CA." There was...
• Re: vanagon symptom
  Historical mailing list - WDean Balmer
  Fri, 12 May 2017 19:38:03 -0600
  ...We check the throttle body switch, check for > vacuum leak.. but it still has the hiccups... > > what else to checK? > > thanks > > dan
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 10:54:48 -0500
  Thank you Klingons, Romulons,and other bio-galictica. Life form consensus is to disconnect the 02 sensor and drive.I have heard or this...
• Re: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 18:21:01 EST
  ...Now the point about the O2 sensor being switched off at full throttle is interesting. .basically the black box must be nothing more than...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 20 May 1997 20:58:19 -0500
  ...Deiter determined Throttle Position Switch bad, replaced and all is well (less $75 TPS plus $130.00 labor diagnosis/repair). Regards Mark B. Magee...
• Vanagon puzzlier
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Fri, 06 Jun 1997 13:07:48 -0500
  ...Have 2 batteries with selector switch. When cold, starts normally on battery #1. When hot it will crank, but not start. After a number...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:06:01 -0800
  ...mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> > > > I think that your Throttle Position switch is wet. I had this happen to me. > For some reason the...
• Re: On being well grounded
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 01:19:03 -0500
  ...I believe that cleaning > the grounds really well and fine tuning the throttle switch did the trick. > I took a flat file and removed...
• Re: Air Flow Meter and Idle/Mixture Adjustmentsn
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 12:27:18 EDT
  ...is there anyone who can convince me that the full throttle switch actually does something? DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University...
• New Starter...Solenoid Hanging Up
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 20:07:51 -0400
  ...I can get the starter to disengage when I start by blipping the throttle and switching the ignition on and off quickly. Jumped the...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:01:33 -0700
  ...Our stock injection set-up has an "idle > switch" that tells the ECU that the throttle is > closed, and will not inject more than...
• Need help my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 22:22:25 -0700
  ...I have floored the throttle. I checked the switches on the throttle. I tried to check the Temp II sensor but don't know...
• Re: WTB: 2.1L throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:51:14 -0800
  ...plenum and they busted up the lower cover for the throttle position > sensor switch. > > When I moved the FI and cooling to the replacement...
• Re: Help!! sputtering on deceleration
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:45:53 -0700
  In addition to the Throttle Position Switch working, it must be adjusted properly. It needs to click at the slightest movement of the accelerator...
• Re: Running issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 17:34:31 -0400
  ...To confirm either floor the throttle (full throttle switch O2 sensor ignored) or cycle the ignition switch. If it clears for a short while...
• Re: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 13:43:23 EDT
  ...hesitation Stephan, I'll bet a quart of oil, that your hesitation problem is directly related to your throttle positioning switch, being out of...
• Re: ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 11:08:38 -0500
  Make sure the idle switch on the throttle body is working. It should open just as the throttle is moved off idle. The Bentley...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:23:45 -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...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:36:27 -0700
  ...I've opened the older AFM and it looks fine. > Ignition module? Don't think so because it was acting bad (no throttle response...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:32:46 -0700
  hi john, first, with engine off, open the throttle with your hand.....you should hear a click. If you do not, the throttle switch...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:27 -0700
  ...drive train > that pulls on the accelerator cable, causing the throttle valve switch to > open when decelerating. I have purposely left a little slack...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:36:36 -0400
  At 10:26 PM 3/16/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >that the throttle switch makes contact at idle is a very important input...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:56:35 -0400
  ...idle control valve, new throttle body gasket, > operating cam and clip for the throttle switch, a new fuel filter, and > the 22 microfarad capacitor...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:14:40 -0700
  ...My current engine is having issue with a worn out throttle body,the switch on it, and the afm is flaky. I wish I...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Aug 2013 (#2013-375)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:26:21 -0600
  Dennis wrote: > If you're going to spend some hard earned money for a throttle body, you at > least want a real long term...
• Idle stabilizer system
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 15:29:43 -0400
  ...only because other adjustments have been misadjusted, i.e.- AFM, basic throttle setting, bypass air screw, closed throttle switch, ign timing etc. Regards, John
• Re: TIICO Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:54:50 -0500
  ...Due to limited travel of the throttle cable, full throttle also engages the tranny kick down switch, which is not ideal but easy to...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:13:08 -0700
  keep in mind there are two styles of 1.9 throttle body .. depending on which switch arrangement it has. it Susie's has a...
• Re: Won't accelerate
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 13:17:16 -0700
  ...One thing I noticed, the idle switch is clicking off a little late, (the >> one under the Throttle Valve) >> >> I have no idea what...
• 100 Mile House: Hesitation & more(longish)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 22:24:21 -0800
  ...If while cruising I just accelerated and not back off the throttle first, all was fine. So I concluded that maybe the throttle switch...
• 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:32:51 +0000
  ...New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position SwitchPer Bentley 24.55, the Fuel Pressure Regulator works correctly.But....The...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:58 EST
  ...After that I would go looking at the setting of the throttle body idle control switch, the operation of the ICV (idle control valve...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:58:02 -0600
  ...Not sure about the throttle shaft/bearing as there is relatively low loading on the bearing. The factory seals are more compliant. Jon On...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:39:20 -0500
  ...S boot, throttle body, plenum and runners. I kept the 1.9 exhaust and cooling system for now. I'll probably switch to a...
• Re: Vanagon Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 17:07:41 -0400
  ...idle portion of the switch that you are talking about. If that sticks and stays closed when the throttle is opened, the engine will...
• Idle problem solved/coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 10:48:46 -0700
  ...It took a throttle position switch, O2 sensor, and airflow meter to do it. It took a new cat to pass smog. I need...
• Re: Question about Transmission Stutter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:52:09 +0000
  $10 says you reversed the connectors for the auxiliary air regulator and throttle switch. Easy way to check: Key on, engine off, remove both...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:35:59 -0400
  ...I can't induce the > behavior by wiggling wires or flicking the throttle switch or blipping the > throttle or anything. > > Now I recall that...
• Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:25:11 -0700
  ...lead to TVS + , LED goes on, throttle at rest, throttle valve > switch closed, and goes off, throttle opened TVS open. Most importantly, > for my...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:54:09 -0700
  ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEGAgefVyQY ) affecting ability > to > > get an accurate throttle valve switch setting, but the way I have the > > switch...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:36:27 EDT
  ...In addition, i checked the throttle position switch under the throttle body with a VOM and the switch operates as it should per the...
• Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:50:15 -0400
  ...I diagnosed it to the throttle switch, either the switch or the linkage is too gunky and sticky to allow the switch to drop...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 May 2014 14:16:44 -0400
  ...If the throttle switch isn't closing at idle the idle will never settle down below 1,000 rpm the way it's supposed...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 18 May 2001 19:47:47 -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: '85 Engine hesitation help
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Kitts
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:39:29 -0700
  ...attaches to the throttle body. > > Yes ... a bad ignition switch will allow cranking without supplying > spark or fuel. > > The ignition switch has multiple contacts...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:31:44 -0800
  ...throttle switch > I'm not saying this is a common issue but I've heard that corrosion > (maybe mostly salt belt areas?) can adversely...
• Re: BUcking List ...
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:02:05 -0600
  How about the throttle switch? Hall sender? My best -Dave 2 Harbors MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Replacing Accelerator Cable on an 87 syncro, manual
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:27:55 -0700
  ...lube the throttle body too. check that throttle switch is making contact at idle ( a huge portion of them are not anymore ..a bad...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:06:31 -0400
  One possible difference might be the switches on the throttle body. The 84s used two switches while the 85s used one. John On Mon...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 11:55:06 +0200
  ...Very important is check the throttle position switch. Test it for continuity with throttle fully closed and fully open. Quick check is to listen...