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• Re: Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 21 May 2009 07:33:03 -0400
  I'd also check the 'throttle control element' which is the little cupcake size bellows unit that's located on top of the engine...
• Re: Help with loping engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 20:39:35 -0700
  Could be one of the throttle switches (the one that senses when your foot is off the gas and the throttle is closed). Don...
• Re: 88 Vanagon Automatic Transmission idling problems
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 18:26:40 -0500
  ...Have significant other slowly depress gas pedal (with engine off) as you listen at throttle body. You should hear a click as gas pedal...
• Re: 1.9l-strange throttle response
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:43:37 -0500
  ...Long shot -- but if the throttle switch is stuck closed, the motor will run up to about 1500 rpm at which point the fuel...
• digijet EFI on digifant engine - throttle switch in particular
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:05:29 -0700
  ...I am planning on using the 2.1 intake manifold/runners/throttle body as they are slightly larger to handle the increased displacement. However...
• Re: D'Oh! Broke My Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:31:55 -0800
  ...John Meeks <vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:On 11/1/05, Mark Baker <mr_dogpants@yahoo.com> wrote:I seem to have gotten my throttle...
• Re: slow throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Atkinson
  Mon, 05 May 1997 13:35:08 +0900
  Hi Ronald and list members I am still having the same slow throttle response as before, but having driven the vehicle for several hours...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:30:18 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle > position switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. > Misadjusted closed switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: idle microswitch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 22:01:54 -0500
  ...After the engine is warm enough to go "closed loop" (O2 sensor control) the closed throttle switch turns off the injectors when the engine...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Increase RPM to 2000 to 2500 rpm using the throttle. I use a set of feeler guages stuck between the throttle stop and the...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle position switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. Misadjusted closed switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:28:20 -0800
  ...It may be > my imagination, but I think the broken throttle switch must have impacted > performance as well as idle as it seems to...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:25:55 -0500
  ...TB - throttle body TPS - throttle position switch PO - previous owner POV - previously owned vanagon (vehicle) ISV - idle stabilizer valve ISC - Idle stabilizer control (box...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:26:36 -0500
  ...When it did add throttle for a rise or hill it would go past 5-10 mph past set speed than abruptly stop until...
• Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:03:32 -0400
  Spot-on! The the throttle body came off the air filter housing. Not sure why I didn't spot that right off. THANKS! On...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:24:14 -0400
  Best way I know of to find leaks is to hook your compressor hose up to the throttle body inlet (I used the type...
• 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: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:26:31 -0800
  ...I think that it must as its function is to add air to the mix at the throttle, yes? So, if it isn't...
• Re: bucking/stumbling, etc. - 91 2.1 WBX Automatic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 09:10:23 -0600
  ...It ran fine under full throttle. It would only act up after you > reached speed and eased off the throttle lightly. Or when cruising...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:41:22 -0400
  ...Connect the leads firmly to the wires from the idle switch and move the throttle away from the idle position and back. The switch...
• stuck syncro throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:51:29 -0600
  As I was driving my new 87 syncro home a couple weeks ago the throttle cable broke. I thought no problem, I have changed...
• Fuel vs Ignition - WBX 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 May 2015 08:20:23 -0500
  ...But on any stop, even though the engine idles smoothly, upon acceleration, I have to lead the clutch with a little bit of throttle...
• Re: Rabbit idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 23:51:13 +0200
  ...It was only lit when I stood on the throttle, where the economy light would be lit of you ease off the throttle. After...
• Re: New to list
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:22:08 -0700
  ...One end attaches to the gas pedal and the other to a lever or cam that the throttle cable attaches to. You push down...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:49 -0700
  ...An intro and Throttle Body leak question | | | | Hi- |I've been a lurker here for a while, I thought i would introduce myself and...
• 87 Westi, Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 05:51:12 EDT
  ...When you tap on the throttle the idle goes back to normal for a short time and then climbs back up to 2k. I...
• Re: SeaFoam
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:14:06 -0400
  ...You run the engine at a high idle and insert a > vacuum line in the can. "Throttle" the amount being pulled from the can...
• Re: throttle cable replacement 83.5 wbx westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:01:09 -0600
  ...Got stranded today and needed a 68 Km tow as the throttle cable > snapped at the engine end. > > What is the procedure for replacement...
• Re: Throttle cable for 1.9 auto 85 with Mcquiver story bonus
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:06:38 -0800
  ...guys no one lists the cable > > where > > > do you get a throttle cable for auto 1.9 > > > ouside of the stealer > > ok some site...
• Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:45:23 -0500
  Finally got the switch in, adjusted, and all is well with the world. My thanks to all for the help and suggestions in getting...
• 2.1 parts on e-bay
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:30:38 -0700
  Throttle body, intake bellows, idle stabilization valve & spring. All from an '87 2.1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290011712875...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:56:21 -0700
  ...Lemme try again. > >> > >> On the earlier 1.9L's there are two switches on the throttle valve. One > >> closes when the foot is off...
• Re: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 12:26:20 -0400
  ...At the same time, the linkage is pulling >against the spring on the throttle, which should already be at wide open. > >Sequence of events...
• Re: Van adventure and tech quiz
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:09:08 -0600
  All 3 Good 1z Dan ~ I find Bad or Poorly installed Throttle Body Gaskets a lot & Most always find the Screws that affix the...
• Re: TIICO: Throttle Cable - Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:45:53 -0400
  ...10:23 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: TIICO: Throttle Cable - Automatic I did one of these. You do attach the bracket...
• Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 May 2005 06:31:35 EDT
  ...First you need to check the throttle position switch and make sure it's working properly. Then check to see if the throttle valve...
• Re: '91 Westy Coolant/Fan
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:14:41 -0500
  Bob- You may have already checked these things, but make sure that your throttle position switch is doing what it is supposed to: continuity...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 22:11:40 -0500
  Hi Mordo, I think it's new throttle cable and rear conduit time. I had this problem with a '91 Carat automatic, and the...
• Re: need 1.9l digijet FI website/info
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 29 May 2001 13:24:40 -0300
  ...mileage, idle, acceleration >emmisions etc.? GREAT, it's like it's permanently on 'full throttle enrichment' so it boots right along, smoothly once you...
• Re: full throttle switch boost?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 06:45:27 -0700
  ...full throttle switch boost? > Well I am glad to know I am not missing anything extra with that 3 prong > connecter, but I still...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:10:23 -0700
  ...if you think the switch is expensive, price out a throttle body. I only did once, for a 1.9, about 8 years ago...
• Re: Engine stops running at red lights
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 23:02:45 -0500
  ...This switch is located on the bottom side of the throttle. Its purpose is to inform the engine management computer (Digifant ECU) that the...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:59:19 -0500
  ...Full throttle will cause the O2 sensor to be ignored if the throttle switch actually works. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:11:29 -0400
  ...Is the Idle valve usually closed when the gas throttle is pushed? and reopened when the gas throttle is released? Germain
• High Idle problem, help!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 95 14:56 CST
  ...Last year I had the throttle valve removed and cleaned while it was in for service and have had no further problems. -Jim Bryant
• Lost the Idle adjust screw! ('84)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 12 May 1997 21:21:14 -0400
  ...manual) So, does anyone have an idle screw, or a damaged throttle body kicking around? I'm going to try the dealer tomorrow, but...
• Low Idle w/A/C on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:37:21 -0500
  ...Should I just tweak up the idle screw w/A/C on? I don't think there is any "throttle kick up" valve or...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:35:25 EST
  I fixed my idle problem on my 87 Syncro by cleaning out the idle stabilizer valve with a throttle body cleaning spray. -Loretta 87...
• Throttle body repair..
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:07:27 -0400
  Found these TB shaft repair tool : http://www.supercooltools.com/html/catalog.html Any comments as to their usefulness on our machines? ie bushing...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 09:45:05 -0500
  ...I believe the hole remains clear when throttle >>> plate closed. >>> >>> But as in all things, I'm open to correction :) >>> >>> alistair >>> >
• Re: idle/full throttle switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 07:18:07 -0400
  ...Bloss wrote: > I confirmed the death of my idle/full throttle enrichment switch on > our Digifant after Darrell's ECU tool found that, i...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:27:21 -0600
  Mathew, Check the adjustment of your throttle position switch. If your engine is an early '85 you may have two switches -- one for idle...
• Digifant throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:49:44 -0400
  ...After some diagnostics it was pretty obvious that the throttle position switch was to blame. So I set out to adjust it to spec...
• Dreaded Vanagon Sydrome
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:08:20 -0800
  ...During this period throttle does not respond. Repeated pumping of the throttle will eventually cause the engine to respond and van will get moving...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:49:37 -0400
  ...air temp, coolant temp, air flow, closed-throttle/wide-open throttle, rpm/TDC** (plus oxygen sensor for closed-loop operation). I can't tell...
• Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:27:59 -0500
  ...I was noticing what I deemed >> excessive >> shifter movement going from throttle to no throttle. I just installed the >> powerflex bushing to replace possibly...
• Re: Idle stub system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:01:01 -0500
  ...constantly adjusts and electrically operated air valve, like an auxiliary throttle, that throttles up the engine to compensate for idling loads. I presume that...
• Re: EBay item Throttle Cable
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 21:18:14 -0500
  ...This item, part number 251-721-555C is described as a throttle cable for the > Vanagon. Is it for real? I have never heard...
• Re: High Altitude Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - RODOLFO MATHIEW
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:23:03 -0600
  ...When I get back to sea level it always starts > rightup without touching the throttle. > > Anybody know what would cause that to happen? > > Keith...
• Re: She's bucking...
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:54:02 -0700
  ...2- When driving, it accelerates fine but when you get up to speed and gently ease off on the throttle to cruise in any...