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• Strange idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:40:13 -0500
  ...I removed the Throttle Body, cleaned it out, as well as cleaning the Throttle Positioning Switch (TPS). The TPS was caked with dirt and...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:59:03 -0700
  ...I noticed that and wondered of it. (and throttle switch) So I should leave the ICU plugged in? Fuel pressure and delivery are fine...
• Re: Can you run without coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:42:23 -0800
  ...The earlier 1.9 also has two separate switches for closed and full throttle. Dennis" Jake On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 12:10...
• Warm Off Idle Stumble Part Two -- Some Improvement
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:57:13 EST
  ...4) Readjusted the throttle position switch -- I've got opening now right about .021". 5) Replaced the Idle Stabilizer Unit -- this is the second...
• idle microswitch
  Historical mailing list - William
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:24:01 -0700
  ...I have had prior problems with this switch not going into idle mode when the throttle closes. This caused a high rpm idle. It...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:22:02 -0700
  ...Ran through the<br> &gt; tests, checks and adjustments to find my Throttle Position Switch not<br> &gt; closing when the throttle closed. First...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:12:21 -0400
  ...and all 86 and up 2.1' have a larger throttle plate in their throttle body with the switch hidden on the bottom.* *the...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - GMac999
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:31:30 -0700
  ...My > question now is what is "full throttle"? If the switch is defective or > misadjusted, would the switch out of adjustment cause this momentary...
• 2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:50 -0400
  ...Throttle switch set correctly. Have checked for vacuum leaks with a microscope. There are none. Have tried adjusting AFM spring, doesn't seem to...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:29:53 -0700
  ...Easiest way to check with little effort is to drop the lower covering, unplug the ignition switch, and plug that into a new switch...
• Re: black smoke + more
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 16:07:55 -0500
  ...to find one) and idle switch (the little switch > on the throttle body). I've checked this switch and it seems ok, but I...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:33:56 -0500
  Try the smoking thing with one of those bee smoking devices that beekeepers use. That might work if adapted. John On 6/28/2012...
• Re: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 16:20:00 -0500
  ...Sometimes Don't forget to check the closed-throttle switch... david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful...
• Re: Vanagon is jerky, Clutch maybe?
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:18:03 -0700
  Don't chase down the throttle switch, that ain't it. It also isn't vanagon syndrome, not even close. Could be a worn...
• Re: Why doesn't fuel shut off?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:20:57 -0400
  ...throttle > idle position switch and rpm. > > But when going downhill in gear, foot off gas as indicated by dark LED, > and with the transmission...
• Re: '90 GL Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 02:41:20 EDT
  ...speed sensor, driver switches, etc and determines proper actuator position. Acutator - Typically a vacuum powered device that pulls open the throttle when more power...
• 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 May 2012 20:19:39 -0700
  ...Can hear the throttle switch click. Grounds are tight (not cleaned them yet) I am thinking distributor as it feels like either the fuel...
• Re: I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 14:18:27 -0600
  ...cap and rotor > - NGK BP6ET are recent. > - Throttle body switch checked fine > - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned > - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
• Re: 2.1 Upgrade for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 10:48:56 EST
  ...With your late 85 throttle switch setup you might try to find a 2.1l Vanagon Throttle body as well. These are actually larger...
• Re: 2.1L idles too high - I think I need a new throttle valve.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 07:14:04 -0400
  ...corrected the closed throttle switch not engaging, set the timing to stock >values, checked the TEMP II sender (OK). The throttle valve butterfly >itself...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 24 May 2003 09:31:07 -0700
  ...The throttle switch, AFM, fuel pump pressure, ISV system. I checked my compression about 8 months ago & the specs were, 140, 140, 150, 135...
• Re: Digifant stock timing = poor performance?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 7 May 2003 11:23:19 -0400
  ...If the Timing mark moves around as you attempt to do this than the throttle switch is not working correctly so the ECU does...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:34:56 -0800
  ...And the old answer has to be put in here, check adjustment of throttle position switch. alistair On 16-Nov-10, at 7:32...
• Re: Running without a cat...?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:49:38 -0400
  ...In my opinion, the most likely culprit will be > the throttle position sensor switch, it's a rather crude affair and any wear > on...
• Re: hydraulic lifter article
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:42:10 -0500
  ...When the engine warms up the injection system trys to go into closed loop this is when the throttle switch come into play the...
• a bit of an idling puzzle
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:18:51 -0400
  ...thank you PO) I checked the throttle switch per Bentley - it clicks when you move the throttle linkage - My guess is Coolant temp sensor...
• Re: 2.1L idles too high - I think I need a new throttle valve.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:11:37 -0700
  ...I corrected the closed throttle switch not engaging, set the timing to stock values, checked the TEMP II sender (OK). The throttle valve butterfly...
• Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 08:37:27 -0600
  ...q.com> wrote: > > > > I'd take a look at the throttle position switch adjustment. This is > critical for driveability. > > > > Karl Wolz > > Sent from my...
• Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:28:27 -0700
  ...So check that for sure - any throttle position switch that it might have, or even .........dragging throttle cable.......doesn't return fully to idle...
• Engine Surging
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 21:24:59 -0400
  ...You propably need to adjust the throttle switch. It is located just below the throttle housing. It can be adjusted by turning the two...
• Re: '85 GL Loss of Fuel Economy
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:28:27 -0700
  If yours has the full throttle enrichment switch, you might want to check its functioning. When the one on our '84 failed fuel usage...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA? [REPORT]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 16:03:45 -0700
  ...GTA, I shortened the transmission > throttle adjusting rod by about 1/2 inch to move the kick-down switch point closer to where my...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:21:50 -0800
  ...micro switches.... just "look and feel" mechanical stuff. >> >> My first ever van, a 36hp 1957 splitty, had ice issues with it's >> throttle tube...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:00:12 -0700
  ...amp;sdata=SKEpE1HvQvCrsWgmqlxtTc4zjLeWMPS1bcaMtg%2BSSYI%3D&amp;reserved=0 > Comments in Full Throttle Switch and Oxygen Sensor sections indicate to me > that the OXS relay...
• help help still bucking and kicking!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:49:54 -0600
  ...Rick 08-12-00 OK Checked the TPS switch and it works fine. adjusted it so it clicks just as the throttle starts to...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 21 Mar 2016 08:54:38 -0700
  ...as suggested the O2 sensor, the temp2 sensor, the throttle body switch all can give the syndrome... as for the AFM the things to...
• Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:58:06 -0600
  ...This branches off the harness on the section that goes to the idle and full throttle switches. Engine runs fine with it disconnected. Any...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:58:04 -0700
  On 6/27/2012 6:59 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > thanks, Jeff, for answering the question I had. My intuition was correct. mcneely > > ---- Jeff...
• Re: Rough Running 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 14:50:35 -0400
  ...The first >"switch" on the throttle (from idle) doesn't seem to work, but the full >throttle is okay. The symptoms they felt when...
• The cold start saga goes on....
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 19:24:39 -0500
  ...No change with the templl switch. So any hints? Throttle switch is working fine. thanks all, jesse 89 carat
• Re: idle surges
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 10:28:18 +0200
  I would check the Idle switch first, the metal on my one had worn away and it was only operating at full throttle and...
• Emissions Testing
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:49:14 +0000
  ...First, when I found that the throttle switch was worn out I replaced the entire throttle body with the GW housing and switch. At...
• Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 20:40:12 -0700
  ...I can't induce the behavior by wiggling wires or flicking the throttle switch or blipping the throttle or anything. Now I recall that...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:42 -0700
  ...I swapped the rubber elbo betweenthe afmand throttle.Oh, I adjusted the throttle switch,again. I went through the Bentley twice and all comoponents...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:18:14 -0700
  ...One, the throttle plate will not seal off the throat of the >throttle body properly, so you in effect have a HUGE vaccuum leak...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:58:30 +0000
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• Idle running up and down
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sat, 23 May 2009 21:05:39 -0700
  ...throttle postioning switch oxygen sensor fuel injectors can anyone add anything to this that might help us. Thanks, deek
• Re: full throttle switch boost - HOW TO?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:43:11 -0500
  Karl sez: >Subtle. The effect is subtle. Way to subtle for you and I to feel, but the >superior intellect residing within the ECU...
• Inputs to idle computer
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:18:01 -0400
  ...I've checked the contacts on the idle computer, checked the throttle switch, and the idle air bypass valve is operating smoothly. Does anyone...
• Re: Still won't start when warm
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:28:41 EST
  ...Nelson >> Ken, You may want to look into your throttle valve switch or switches depending on the year of your van. If the adjustment...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 15:43:38 -0400
  ...Check operation of throttle switch or switches. Adjust as needed. >Start engine, adjust timing to proper mark at idle speed. Check vacuum advance operation...
• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:28:16 -0400
  ...Remove the cover over the switch assembly. Now slightly bend the end of the throttle position switch finger so that it makes a slightly...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:41:31 -0500
  ...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: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:56:39 -0800
  ...The > microcontroller keeps doing that until the throttle valve switch indicates > that the throttle is no longer closed, whereupon the PWM duty cycle reverts...
• 87 GL: One Problem Solved - and a New One
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 20:53:50 -0500
  ...On the freeway, it will run better at full throttle. The middle half of the throttle is a virtual dead band with the power...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:57 -0700
  ...I swapped the rubber elbo betweenthe afmand throttle.Oh, I adjusted the throttle switch,again. I went through the Bentley twice and all comoponents...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:53:42 -0400
  ...LED in parallel complete the circuit so ECU thinks the > throttle valve switch was closed 100% of the time? Probably not. The ECU was...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:38:53 -0800
  ...that hooks the vacuum ball to the throttle come >unsnapped > Another thing to check are the switches at the top of the clutch and...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 11:07:53 -0500
  Just want to add that I did take that old switch apart.I wanted to fix it or salvage the gold circutry that must...
• Re: Houston, we have a problem.......!
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:08:25 -0500
  ...With engine off, I checked throttle operation and it is > > perfect. I can hear the switch clicking appropriately. Connections tight, > > no slipped throttle cable...