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• Re: Doing a 1.9l to 2.1l swap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 4 May 2000 08:46:43 -0700
  ...into the same problem and I used the larger throttle body with the > single switch. I cut the plug off the old harness from...
• idle problem
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 05:51:55 -0800
  ...I have replaced the temp 2 sensor, cleaned and moved the track of the AFM and adjusted the throttle switch according to the Bentley...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:19:50 -0500
  ...so fuel > is being > > injected. > > More likely "idle" position on the throttle switch changes fuel > curve to an > > "idle" situation and puts lower emphasis...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:37:08 -0400
  ...and ISCV. > > > I took the throttle body apart cleaned, replaced the seals and Set the gap > on the switch. I put on a used...
• Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:38:50 -0400
  ...On the '85, you would be surprised how many I find with the plug for the AAR and throttle switch reversed. Luckily, the throttle...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:27:03 -0400
  ...That switch has to make just as the throttle is closing and open as soon as it starts to open. I believe the Bentley...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:32:53 -0700
  ...Anyways, Ill save those questions till after i get the new throttle body and switch in, mostly curious about the module and valve effects...
• throttle switch & heater cable
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 22:23:51 -0900 (AKST)
  ...According to them, it is running rich at start-up, due to a failing throttle switch. This is causing premature wear of the distributor...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:36:50 +0000
  Definitely check the switch to be sure it is functioning as Stuart says. If not replace and readjust. Also, pulling the entire intake system...
• ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
  ...Oxygen sensor * Ignition coil * Hall sender * Coolant temperature sensor * Fuel injectors * Throttle switch/ idle stabilizer valve/ idle stabilizer control unit * Air flow sensor/ Air...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:39:44 -0500
  ...any feeler gauges to adjust the throttle switch. > > your goal is .. > it closes as close to zero throttle as you can get it, > and...
• Off idle Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 15:14:41 -0600
  ...I'm thinking that either the throttle switch is out of wack, or the potentiometer on the AFM is messed up. The van has...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:55:12 -0700
  ...Seems I"m not entirely crazy (connecting an LED to throttle valve switch prooved useful). Dennis: I'll check the evap valve operation. Engine...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:43:03 -0800
  ...check the throttle shaft for wear. > > And the old answer has to be put in here, check adjustment of throttle > position switch. > > alistair > > > > > On...
• Re: Bypassed DIS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 20 May 2010 12:01:57 -0700
  ...Bypassed DIS > Check if your idle switch is working at all. It should click when you > move > the throttle arm and switch off as...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
  ...I mounted the vacuum servo under the van (under the driver's side rear seat) and ran the throttle actuating cable over the transmission...
• Re: Still trying to diagnose an off idle stumble.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 14:00:00 -0500
  ...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: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:31:40 -0500
  ...The tps switch should click when you open/close the throttle, and then again when it's all the way open, right? -p On...
• Re: '89 Auto 2.1 Digijet stalling when pulling away (sometimes).
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:03:22 -0400
  ...Check the throttle position switch adjustment. Also check the Temp II sensor and fuel pressure regulator. My '85 suffered a serious stumbling when accelerating...
• Re: 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:48:59 -0500
  ...the throttle body from a 86 2.1L it has a little bigger bore and a nice rubber boot around the switch. I'm...
• Re: Robert Lilley White Power?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:45:34 -0700
  ...Woops...now where did that go? Most likely it goes under the throttle switch plate. It snaps on. You might have to tie it...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:09:42 -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...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:37:35 +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...
• hiccups/hesitations
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:10:42 -0800
  ...off throttle, 1st gear or at idle. Possible areas- let me know what you people think: fuel pump relay fuel pump ignition switch distributor...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:02:55 -0700
  it's a standard service procedure, in my world anyway, to undo the front of the throttle cable under the front floor.......... and remove...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:08:50 -0800
  ...Going down a large hill my > throttle cable was frozen with ice at part throttle. I was able to leave it > in gear and...
• Orphan Wire Needs Help
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:07:31 -0600
  ...Based upon location, it seems to me that it may belong to the throttle valve switch. I cannot see any place for it to...
• Re: MPG and HEADS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:51:18 EST
  ...As far as your rich idle goes, I would check your idle switch on the throttle body. Be sure it is there and working...
• Idle Gremlins & Radiator Frogs
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:54:41 EST
  ...when advancing the throttle body when the van is off....you know, so you can set the throttle valve switch with a feeler gauge...
• Re: 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 18:20:30 -0400
  ...I suspect that this means that I have a problem with >the Idle Control Module or perhaps the throttle position switch. > > I had this...
• HOW DO I CHANGE TPS?
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 08:37:44 -0400
  Dear list members, I believe I need to change the Throttle Position Switch in my 2.1....has 127K on engine. Thought it was...
• Throttle Body - High Idle - (Dare I say?) Issue Resolved! (85 1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 09:40:23 -0700
  ...Remove the set screw that is holding the switch in. Do this with the TB right side up and *hold the switch in place...
• Re: Engine hunting - Temp sensor suspected
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:39 -0700
  ...many 2.1 throttle body switches are corroded and won't adjust properly, that I find anyway. and eventually the throttle body itself gets...
• Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:13:42 -0700
  ...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: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...adjusted lower... > > *things done:* > - clean and check throttle body > - replace and adjust the TPS (throttle body switch) > - replace the temp2 sensor > - replace oxygen sensor...
• Re: My little Road Trip (Letting sleeping Dogs Lie)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 23:00:42 -0400
  ...Of course I did have to remove the throttle valve to >adjust the throttle switch (too much oily goo), but with all connected, gee...
• Re: WTB: 2.1L throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:38:43 -0700
  ...plenum and they busted up the lower cover for the throttle position > sensor switch. > > When I moved the FI and cooling to the replacement...
• 87 runs rich AFTER warm up...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 11:51:41 -0800
  ...Throttle switch is works. I recently had the Idle Stabilizer box replaced. Does anyone have any ideas about other things to check or what...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 5 May 2017 12:32:50 -0400
  ...Dave > On May 5, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Thanks Dennis. > > The Gowesty vacuum type throttle switch was...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...Throttle switch. Even Digifant should be doing a fuel cut off closed throttle @1800 rpm. Temp 2 sensor-connector, wiring. Shared by both ECU...
• More info on tencentlife's motors....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:59:55 +0000
  ...I am offering the exhaust systems, throttle bodies, oil cooler kits, and vacuum switch kits as separate items. The throttle bodies I'm investigating...
• Re: 87 GL: One Problem Solved - and a New One
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 21:54:00 -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...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:31:27 -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: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 19:43:57 -0400
  ...I have the 1.9 with the two switches on >throttle body and they both are set correctly. The vacuum advance >works fine but...
• Stalling, vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 11:57:14 -0400
  ...Seems like once it warms up a bit something switches off that kills the engine below say 1500 RPM, where the idle stabilizer likes...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:25:42 -0500
  ...Check the TPS (throttle position switch) - you must hear a click as soon as you move the accelerator. Check all small vacuum hoses. Check...
• Re: Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 19:23:41 EDT
  ...If your cruise is not fully functional on your car's open throttle vacuum, your cruise control will not work in that car unless...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 14:14:57 -0700
  ...besides electrical wiring, there are > > > vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering > column, > > > vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 May 2006 15:23:46 -0400
  ...Pretty sure the throttle closed switch is correctly adjusted, timing is good, etc. The latest thing that has me worried is a bizare "clunk...
• Was: CO..... Setting. Now: Engine Bucking Issue Solved?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:47 -0700
  ...Would a missing clip allow the accelerator cable to move back and forth in the bracket and negatively affect the throttle valve switch operation...
• Re: mystery parts again
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:07:14 -0700
  ...I operate the fan manually through a switch that I installed on my dash. The temperature switch on the radiator doesn't affect cold...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:22:00 -0700
  ...The throttle valve switch, as I'm learning, can be affected by a worn throttle body. This is mentioned in Bentley. What I experienced...
• MIllee's Sally, Chapter quite a few...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:12:10 -0400
  ...When Sally came to me she was idling around 1500 rpm, which worked because the closed-throttle switch wasn't working. It was also...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:43:42 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " is it making contact at idle or not ? it either is, or it isn't...
• Re: hydraulic lifter article
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:21:11 -0600
  ...When the engine warms up the injection system trys to go into > closed loop this is when the throttle switch come into play the...
• Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:16:58 -0800
  ...WOT characteristics of the shifting have to do with a valve that is controlled by the throttle/accelerator linkage directly. More can be found...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 15:55:13 CST
  On Mon, 21 Nov 94 15:13:17 CST David Carment said: >... I have tried plugging the EGR but have had the same >concern...
• Re: My 84 Surges,like a short in injection
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 16:47:53 -0800
  ...I would also check your throttle position > switch to be sure they are working. Checking Distributor cap, rotor, plugs > and wires has already been...
• Failed CA Smog
  Historical mailing list - wognacious
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 08:07:18 -0700
  ...12 the only thing I have noticed is that my throttle position switch has been acting up recently, but that is at low rpms...
• Re: lets talk about oil pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:05:31 -0500
  ...The correct switch is .9 bar (12.7 psi). Some books list the switch as 1.8 bar, this is incorrect. The switch is...