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vanagon stall 'n stumble resolved
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:22:49 -0400
...I switched the various FI components ( I have another van so I can do this ) Nothing changed so I suspected the throttle position switch...
Re: Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Thu, 18 Sep 2003 04:42:41 -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: Bliking coolant light and back firing?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 17:56:41 -0400
...If closed-throttle, throttle switch not closing or associated. Injection should shut off on deceleration above 1500 rpm. >2. Coolant temp light blinking. Coolant...
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Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
Sun, 4 May 2014 17:16:53 -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: 28.8 MPG
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
...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: 85 stalling probs...Where's the ARCHIVE!!!?!?!
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:30:03 -0500
...You should here a click as the throttle just opens. The switch is good 94.7% of the time you hear it click. You...
Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:20:30 -0400
Yes, Dennis,maybe you can remember my throttle switch and air regulator plugs were reversed. I blew a switch or two. This current problem...
Re: black smoke + more
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Sun, 2 Sep 2001 14:36:33 -0600
...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: Fuel consumption
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:22:32 -0700
...With the digitool, I can see the > >throttle > > > switch come on. That has to cut into the mileage a bit. > > > > > > When I am not...
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
...have any ideas? I am thinking throttle stop switch or maybe > fuel pump relay...or maybe ignition switch....Help? > Don Hanson > > -- > You received this...
Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:27 -0500
...Eric Caron > On Nov 13, 2023, at 8:33 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Check, throttle position switch adjustment. Test...
Re: bogging/stumblin after long descents
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:39 -0700
You might check the idle switch on the throttle - it should give either infinite resistance or 0 (I can't remember which right now...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Fri, 13 May 2016 11:47:26 -0400
...Stabilizer Module.. > > I know that I need to adjust the throttle body micro switch. I've just been > lazy.. > > Anything else I should be...
scary cruise control
Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
Sun, 11 May 1997 15:12:46 -0600
...In reality, it works for about 2 seconds (releases) then revs about 2000 rpm, until I tap the brake or switch the demon off...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - -------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
...if I 'drop-throttle and coast down..but I think that is a >>secondary problem with a throttle control switch...) I have >>found, by...
Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:21:43 -0700
...These are the relevant things that I have recently replaced with > no effect: > > idle control valve > idle control module > throttle body > throttle switch > vacuum...
Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:33:51 -0400
...Any ideas? Make sure your throttle is closing completely -- if it is and the throttle switch is working, idling at that speed it should...
Re: High idle problem
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:40:50 -0500
...You have already checked and adjusted your throttle position switch, correct? Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > Now...
Re: Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 19 May 2002 13:51:30 EDT
...switched to the Rostra (bought the Audiovox cruise control line) Ultracruise II line. This uses a DC electric motor to drive the throttle cable...
Re: My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 08:46:23 EST
...adjust throttle "switches" and free butterfly valves $65.50 > >I spent $256.00 yesterday on a tune up and cleaning of my throttle >body...
Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:51:12 -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: Idling / Oil Pressure Warning Light -'88 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 6 Jul 2021 15:52:06 -0700
...but here are my suggestions... - engine not running, manually turning the throttle... Do you hear a faint clicking noise?... if not the throttle switch...
Re: What's a Hall sender do?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:54:08 -0400
...Because this system depends heavily on the throttle position switch, the Digifant engines will not idle down properly if the switch does not close...
'91 Westy Coolant/Fan
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 16:29:17 -0700
...While continuing to "mess" with the idle (it's high-1200-1400) and cleaning the throttle valve switch and putting everything back together, for...
New engine question revisited
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 15:05:26 -0800
...switch mod. - When cold or warm, has rough idle, with lots of little backfires (pop). If you give it the slightest bit of throttle...
84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly.
Historical mailing list - John Hawk
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:37:47 -0600
...I changed the plastic part of the ignition switch. I checked the adjustment of the throttle switches. I swapped out the ECU with a...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:14:30 -0500
...on the throttle can > >actually pull it by insuring that everything's tightened back there, and > >that the system cutoff switches underneath the clutch...
Re: Houston, we have a problem.......!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:23:16 -0400
...With engine off, I checked throttle operation and it > is > > > perfect. I can hear the switch clicking appropriately. Connections > tight, > > > no slipped throttle cable...
Re: accelerator/throttle cable
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:25:01 -0400
...accelerator/throttle cable > it's a standard service procedure, in my world anyway, to undo the front > of > the throttle cable under the front...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:40:43 -0700
On 6/26/2012 6:23 PM, neil n wrote: > The TB seal may have been leaking. Hi, don't you test for intake...
Re: high idle.
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 01:18:47 -0400
...http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine/throttle_body1.jpg is the switch working? Wire good? Unplug IS (idle stab), see! Check fuel pressure, see...
Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
Actually, when the throttle valve switch is closed, and the engine is being forced to overrun, Digijet turns the injectors completly off at ~1...
Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:01:05 -0800
...how about throttle switch ? ...........very common that things get worn a bit and it won't make contact for sure, every last time the...
Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
Historical mailing list - James V
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:07:12 -0700
...I pulled my Bentley and he proceeded to check temp sensors, AFM, and throttle switch. (As listees pointed out, Bentley showed us that there...
Re: Throttle cable
Historical mailing list - John Koloski
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:28:59 -0500
...to > > reduce the rpm's. (I know it is probably the throttle switch). Anyway, > it > > broke, but since it was dark and I couldn...
Re: HELP!!! Oil Pressure Buzzer On!!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:12:53 -0400
...The low pressure switch is the one near the push rods. The switches operate differently. The high pressure switch is normally open, closing and...
Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
...if I 'drop-throttle and coast down..but I think that is a > secondary problem with a throttle control switch...) I have > found, by...
Re: Digitool and driveablity issues
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:05:16 -0400
...I put in my new Throttle position switch and adjusted it and it is much happier. Everything on the digitool seems to be good...
I need to sell A Few Parts:
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:51:19 -0700
...It includes working throttle switch and a new TB to Air Plenum gasket. (Inquire for pics if you want some) IT IS READY TO...
Re: '85 Engine hesitation help
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:12:55 -0400
...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: ISC troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:16 -0800
...if (Throttle Switch is not GROUND) then DO NOTHING if (STARTER input 12v) then open ISV to (some percentage, perhaps determined by TEMP2 ?) set...
Re: Surging idle on '87 2.1
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014 08:02:31 -0400
...He may have messed up the throttle body > switch. Any thoughts on what to check? I will hook up a vacuum guage and > look...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:44:13 -0500
How about at least a short video - of getting that throttle switch just right. That would be sweet! John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker...
Re: mail order parts source?
Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
Tue, 7 Nov 2006 09:48:55 -0500
...Vanagon? > > I need a Temp II sensor, O2 sensor, and throttle control switch... and > I live in rural Alaska so I'm sure to...
Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
...it also reads the air situation via throttle switches that show idle and WOT. it also operates the Air Idle Valve , based on rpm...
Re: Idle control system
Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:47:20 -0400
...the connection is good. > The throttle valve switch, as I'm learning, can be affected by a worn > throttle body. This is mentioned in...
Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
Historical mailing list - john
Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:44:33 -0400
...I > wouldn't mess with > that until thoroughly checking/testing/adjusting the > switch on the throttle > body. Bentley 24.33-36 > > Larry A. > > > On...
Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:38:38 -0500
...If the connector contacts are dirty, > you will get the same symptoms. > > Check the TPS (throttle position switch) - you must hear a click as...
Re: Running issue
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:08:21 -1000
see if the throttle switch is making contact at idle. very important adjustment. very often not attended to. On 9/29/2015 10:33...
Re: Still stalling
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
...pickup > replaced a couple of suspicious hoses > very carefully adjusted the throttle switches > cleaned all the ground straps to the engine > swapped computers > replaced...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:48:14 -0800
...Isn't the ICU basically taken out of the picture any time the throttle is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
...With the engine lid off, and driving, I can hear a brief whistle sound when throttle moves through roughly the first 1/3 of...
digifant tool update
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:28:49 -0500
...I also, with helpful question / dialog with Bill Dummitt from STL, made a wiring change so the throttle switch LED is lit when the...
Re: After Market Cruise?
Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
...It uses vacuum for engaging the throttle, the rest is electrical. Works great! Includes cabling to brake-switch, extra switch for clutch, three button...
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:10:17 -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: 090 (automatic) transmission rebuilt
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:27:38 -0700
Thanks Dennis, I had wondered about the adjustment at the throttle body before, while I was correcting the idle/WOT switch, so this stood...
Re: Timing - 1991 Carat, 2.1 L wbx, auto-tranny
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 27 Sep 2014 06:18:52 -0500
...comcast.net> wrote: > John > > Sounds as if possibly the Idle Throttle Position Switch May have > been Misadjusted or Maybe even > > Disconnected ~ I have a...
Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Fri, 2 May 2003 10:32:29 -0400
...The next odd ball thing I'm going to try is the the throttle position switch sticking closed when the throttle is open. It...
Re: intermittent running rich issue
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 09:41:27 -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 >> >
Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:06 -0400
...Since it was already adjusted to the limit of its range, I had to remove the throttle body to bend the switch arm for...