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• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:03:47 -0800
  I's try to adjust the slider - it has to be close to the throttle lever as possible
• Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:30:26 -0500
  Help! It's totally disconnected,including the fastening screws, but I can't budge it. Any sugfestions? Thanks John
• Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:52:49 -0700
  RE: Cruise Attachement I'll take a look tomorrow and snap a couple of pictures....
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:37:10 -0600
  My 83.5 has both switches. My neighbors 85 has neither. Is this normal??
• Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:56:48 -0400
  Automatics have lots more places between pedal and throttle valve to get stuck.
• Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:12:52 -0800
  ...be adjusted lower... *things done:* - clean and check throttle body - replace and adjust the TPS (throttle body switch) - replace the temp2 sensor - replace oxygen...
• Re: Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
  ...The real problem is that the idle is too high, probably because of a broken aux air regulator, throttle valve, or an intake leak...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 21:23:48 -0400
  ...And they call the throttle body the throttle valve body. Well, well. Pleh. > Maybe I'm still misunderstanding things. Seems to me the ECU...
• 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: Throttle valve positioner
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 09:28:21 -0700 (MST)
  ...This thing controls how fast the throttle closes. The other side of the control unit goes to a port on the intake manifold. Hope...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:36:27 EDT
  The throttle cable is new and the operation of the pedal and linkage on top of the throttle body is unobstructed. In addition, i...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome/AFM Mounting Orientation?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Feb 2020 10:25:18 -0800
  ...unlike Motronic, Digifant is not able to compensate for things like minor vacuum leaks due to normal wear at throttle body. e.g. Motronic...
• Re: ABA into 1.9 Vanagon was coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 13 May 2013 10:49:29 -0500
  ...Howard >Throttle cable. I spend 3 hours searching the Internet looking for throttle >cable material
• Re: Extreme high idle
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:42:32 -0500
  Sounds like water in the annulus of the throttle cable and its sleeve. It'll eventually rust too and make it stick worse. > I...
• Geo Metro - AC switch?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 22:52:53 -0800
  ...break the lead to the AC clutch - full throttle=low vacuum=connection broken; less throttle='some' vacuum=connection made, allowing AC to work? Austin
• Re: Geo Metro - AC switch?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 08:07:42 -0700
  ...break the lead to the AC clutch - full >throttle=low vacuum=connection broken; less throttle='some' >vacuum=connection made, allowing AC to work? Gee...
• Re: Find the gremlin in my 2.1L engine, and get a cash prize
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 May 2003 07:49:28 -0700
  ...This has an indicator LED for the throttle switch and makes it obvious when the switch is faulty in some way. Mark Hahn Rossman...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
  ...If i turn the rod on the throttle body in too far, it begins to open up the idle on the throttle body.....I...
• Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 19 May 2002 12:57:07 -0400
  ...I routed the throttle control cable and a new vacuum line from the servo assembly, over the transmission and to the firewall. The throttle...
• RE:Engine Surges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  14 Jan 95 21:32:24 EST
  ...First, i would check the throttle valve switch. The location of the switches varied slightly from year to year but all are located somewhere...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2007 08:24:01 -0400
  Are you sure the vacuum advance/retard is working properly? The design is to reduce timing advance under part throttle operation and full advance...
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...once warmed up ( takes about 8 minutes ) there is almost no throttle repsonse from idle, but if I shut it off and start it...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...Test the throttle-closed switch. It should be closed when the throttle is closed, but open with just the slightest bit of throttle. 8...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:03:01 -0700
  ...I may add another spring to help the throttle return more firmly. Anyone on the list with advice on how to get the throttle...
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 19:43:50 -0400
  ...At this point I really suspect the throttle position switch. I ordered one from your shop in case this is the culprit. (if not...
• 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: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:21:37 -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: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:35:53 -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: 2.1 engine tuning?? Better subject
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:44:49 -0500
  ...worn throttle body Throttle Position Switch stuck or mis adjusted intake air getting sucked in after the AFM John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan...
• Re: Running rich.....me too
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:35:11 -0700
  I thought the switch clicks when the throttle is nearly fully opened and causes the injectors to go into a max mode, which dumps...
• 1.9l vs 2.1l throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:19:45 -0500
  What are the differences in dimensions please? External diameter and bore if possible. Thanks, David
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:49:36 -0500
  Wide Open Throttle--- I like WFO better. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva)
• Re: Update on AFM testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:53:28 -1000
  ( opinion and thoughts appreciated here ) Speaking of Throttle Position Sensors....... I've never had to replace or even be concerned about Throttle Position Switches...
• Re: Vanagon is jerky, Clutch maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:32:01 -0700
  ...the throttle switch failing to break contact with throttle above idle would cause you symptom.. as mentioned.. that's very rare IMO - I've...
• Re: Can you run without coolant...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:42:23 -0800
  ...The 2.1 has a larger throttle plate and does not have the fitting for the distributor vacuum retard. The earlier 1.9 also...
• Re: Throttle return spring.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 21:09:00 EST
  ...I purchased a variety pack of throttle type return springs for a couple bucks. Each spring had the coil portion in the middle with...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:25:07 -0400
  ...Instead of two switches on > top of the throttle body there is now a single switch activated by a cam > hiding under the TB...
• Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:06:15 -0500
  ...Use vacuum gauge to insure retard port is seeing full vacuum with throttle closed. 5) Test advance operation. Should advance rapidly when throttle is...
• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:48:10 -0400
  ...throttle valve cable spring installation > > >> Sounds like you got an automatic transmission. >> Sounds like to PO put the wrong spring back on. >> They aren...
• RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:00:35 -0400
  So, some of you have helped me as I redid my Throttle Body, Air Plenum and Intake Runners. I buttoned everything up being very...
• I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:34:39 -0800
  ...cap and rotor - NGK BP6ET are recent. - Throttle body switch checked fine - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
• Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:39:13 -0400
  ...done this before? thanks everyone, jesse 89 carat...with a clean throttle body and freshly adjusted throttle switch.....and finally a good idle...yeah!!
• Re: still high idle and rough running at star-up
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:59:29 -0500
  ...Can you hear it clicking > when you open and close the throttle?> Ken Lewis> http://neksiwel.20m.com/ Yup, the idle position switch seems...
• Re: alternator vs. generator for 71 camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 96 17:53 CDT
  ...On the 34 PICT-3, you'll have to bend the throttle linkage a little or else it will bind against the alternator and...
• Re: Engine Cutting Out at Highway Speed
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 16:13:48 EDT
  ...As soon as I backed off the throttle all was well. I could replicate this behavior at will by stopping on the throttle, but...
• Re: adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:07:54 -0700
  ...yay. > > took the throttle body loose, now it's all outta > whack. > > how do i make it right again? > > should the idle be adjusted...
• Re: Second Request for Help - Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 22:19:25 -0600
  ...Just to clarify, the "socket" is the connector for a two wire circuit from the throttle switch and is permanently mounted to the top...
• Re: "poof!" when decelerating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:05:17 -0400
  Bradley, Check your throttle switches. I'm not sure if the '84 Digijet does the same thing, but the Digifant turns off fuel injection...
• 2.1L Vanagon engine still possessed by demons
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:27:50 -0400
  ...Won't respond to throttle, backfires, sputters. Idles very well, and runs pretty good at highway cruise. O2 sender shows it gets very lean...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:21:32 -0700
  ...Idle, full throttle, up and down, pump the gas... can't get any fueling misbehaving anywhere. I think I will swap the fuel pump...
• Re: Still need help/ball and socket joint end of throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:44:53 -0700
  ...This stubby cylinder has a threaded hole drilled into its top which receives a small bolt which holds the throttle cable in place. This...
• Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:45:51 -0700
  ...Turned out to be the throttle position switch was > out of adjustment and wasn't indicating closed throttle. > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:30:18 -0800
  ...On 12/7/16 8:46 AM, Dan N wrote: >> also...it could be a worn throttle body or a faulty throttle body switch
• Help:No start AFTER ENG WASH
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 15:20:14 -0400
  ...Seems there is a gizmo, TPC or throttle closed cut out, beneath the throttle body, I'll need to remove the body to get...
• Re: High-Speed Miss
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 08:35:37 EST
  ...My AFM is bad and also my throttle plate is sticking open and not allowing the throttle position switch to close after the motor...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:18:15 -0600
  Neil, Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any reason I shouldn't attempt it? On Mon, Jan 12, 2015...
• Vacum noise at inrection plenum
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 06:50:09 -0800
  Hi, Is it normal to hear vacum noise around throttle body near injection plenum? Thanks,Kirk 84 GL
• 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 23 May 2012 20:19:39 -0700
  Ok..Here is one I have never seen before..Dennis ? Mark ? Hold throttle at about 2000 rpm ( out of gear) and it cuts out...
• Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:12:12 -0700
  ...Use a brick or a stick to hold the throttle pedal for 3000 rpm. Alternatively use a cloths peg at the throttle cable connection...
• 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:51:12 -0500
  ...I checked rubber boot from AFM to throttle body, it is fine(actually took it off) ;ooked for other vac leaks none present Switched...