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• Re: Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:13:46 -0700
  ...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: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 15:37:47 PST
  ...Now the point > about the O2 sensor being switched off at full throttle is interesting. > .basically the black box must be nothing more than...
• Electric Supercharger & Flaming...
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 14:45:36 -0700
  ...wide > open throttle switch activation relay... thermosensitive cutoff > switch (to > watch that cable temp). It could work... > Let the flaming commence! > > Scott De Santi...
• Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:08:52 -0600
  ...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: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - update
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 20:46:31 -0400
  ...Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine The Stumble It did When You Gave It Throttle made Me think > Idle Switch (Probably should call...
• Re: slight hesitation but doesn't happen on consistant basis
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:30:09 -0700
  ...You need to check for vacuum leaks and the throttle valve switch adjusted. From your description it sounds like it's just a little...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:52:28 -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!!
• Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 19:24:14 -1000
  ...Checked carefully that throttle switch is making contact at idle and WOT ..tested that clear to the ECU pins in the main harness. igniton...
• Re: 87 GL: One Problem Solved - and a New One
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 22:06:11 -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: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:44:58 -0800
  ...The ignition "switch" is actually a multi-switch inside. Just because the starter part of the switch works reliably doesn't mean the ignition...
• Re: Stupid Question...... Gasket between AFM and airbox. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:38:15 -0400
  ...If the switch is properly closed you'll see zero volts, if open probably five. What else are you concerned about with the throttle...
• Re: 84 not refiring ,unless I floor it sometmes
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:54:34 -0500
  I found another somewhat melted black connector underneath the throttle switch. I made the repair to it and I started up the van let...
• Re: Is this an Idle Stabilizer problem?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 08:08:21 -0700
  ...Then follow Bentley as to testing idle control items, throttle switch and idle motor and idle ECU. At 07:51 AM 06/30/2003...
• Re: Bad O2 Sensor Symptoms?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 3 May 2006 12:33:15 -0400
  ...Check the throttle switch adjustment. It needs to be really tight,clicking on and off quickly near idle.If it is way off, your...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:40:09 -0700
  ...loop operation is based on coolant > temparature, time engine running, and throttle switch/engine rpm. > > The signal at the O2 sensor input will effect...
• Re: Warm Off Idle Stumble Part Two -- Some Improvement
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:14:16 -0600
  ...I have found that when checking continuity, on the throttle positioning switch, that it is DOA. I checked it in every conceivable position, and...
• Won't idle when cold ...
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 4 May 2006 07:19:59 -0700
  I'm going to guess it's the throttle body position switch. I've been fighting mine for a couple weeks. If it is...
• Bob Donalds big valve engine--yet another update (WAY LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:11:05 -0400
  ...Any ideas? Pins 6 and 11, Throttle Switch: 6.2 ohms--I didn't check it at idle or full throttle because my arms...
• Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:07:44 -0700
  ...The idle valve, full throttle enrichment switch, checked all the voltages and resistance per Bentley. All checked out good. Checked the ignition timing. Swapped...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:47:31 -0400
  ...Upon return of that part, owner took time to demo his Snap On Vantage (graphing meter) on my van. (Throttle switch test showed a...
• Re: CRUISE CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Sep 2023 11:24:23 -0400
  ...It sits on the engine near the throttle body and pulls with a chain. The front has a lever and a couple switches. Eric...
• Re: Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:53:09 -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: Billy Bones Returns
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:27:40 -0500
  ...It is just during the few minutes after >initial start up that I have problems. > >Does this sound like a throttle switch problem to...
• Engine almost dying when first starting...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 21:55:04 -0700
  ...something...or blip the throttle as a habit...it goes back to 'hunting around" like perhaps the throttle switch is going out? or the...
• Re: Houston, we have a problem.......!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:51:25 -1000
  ...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: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:11:19 EST
  Now that I have most of my problems worked out (Computer, O2 sensor, AFM, Throttle switch, Hall sensor, coil, spark plug wires, tight valves...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:17:38 -0700
  and here it is http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=461116&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 alistair I saw on...
• 87' wolfie surging problem
  Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 20:39:19 -0800
  ...The throttle switch has been adjusted to spec. The coolant sensor meets spec. (tested when cold -- coolant at 50 farenheit). What's left? Vacuum...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:08:12 -0700
  Typo. Low 4 + > 1500 rpm was what I had in my head. My traitorous fingers! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:30:01 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:04:23 -0400
  ...To my knowledge the only difference is the throttle position switch setup. On some '85's it's a single switch (similar to the...
• Re: 3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 00:05:02 -0400
  ...starter/ignition switch/temp warning light > 1. I just replaced starter motor on my 84 westy. Does a new bushing really go > in there...
• Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:07:27 -0500
  ...I noticed a small electrical switch (under the Throttle body) that is activated (is stepped closed at no acceleration.. then on when the pedal...
• Re: Idle problem/digitool readings
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:52:53 -0500
  ...What is the TP (throttle position switch) light doing? It should be on at idle, go off as soon as you give it gas...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:08:45 -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: VANAGON syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:30:30 -0800
  ...You've got other problems to track down! Start with the easy stuff like the throttle body switches then check the spark and fuel...
• Re.: type 1 engine in t2
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 12:21:17 EDT
  I noticed the something when I switched a bug engine into a 71. Nobody seemed t o think there was a problem but the...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:53:51 EST
  The Throttle position LED should be on when your foot is not on the pedal and then when you push it all the way...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:53:51 EST
  The Throttle position LED should be on when your foot is not on the pedal and then when you push it all the way...
• re : vanagan syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 20:46:20 EST
  ...Throttle switch o.k. Injectors o.k.. Temp II sender dead. O/2 o.k. Looks like I will replace TempII sensor and see...
• Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 May 2017 11:16:01 -0700
  ...The Gowesty vacuum type throttle switch was disconnected because the wires were slightly in the way of the AFM-filter housing. In hindsight, a...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
  ...Vehicles with Manual Transmission require Clutch Switch. Some =20 > vehicles may require a speed signal generator and/or other parts/=20 > adapters not listed...
• Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 17:09:00 -0400
  ...struggles and dies. switched cap and rotor and ignition wires............same result. Swapped idle stabilizer relays...same result. Swapped throttle bodies............similar result. When...
• Re: 85 Westy stumbling?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:48:56 EDT
  So far great suggestions, I have not checked coil or tried to switch it out with a known good one. I also forgot to...
• WOT switch and digitool O2 decipher Qs
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 21:10:48 -0800
  ...However, when looking at all this stuff, i noticed that the full throttle switch was loose. I tightened it back down to right spot...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:54:44 -0500
  ...Do make sure the wiring is not swapped with the throttle position switch if it uses the same connector. If swapped the switch is...
• Re: Replacing a 2.1 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 00:28:43 -0400
  ...For instance, the intake manifold, throttle body, AFM, water pump, oil cooler and thermostat housing. I would think doing it this way would work...
• Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 08:24:47 -0700
  ...I know that I need to adjust the throttle body micro switch. I've just been lazy.. Anything else I should be looking at...
• Re: Engine Dies/Vacuum test
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 May 2000 22:14:41 -0400
  ...Bad connection at ECU. *Maybe* throttle switch -- should close at idle and full throttle. Bad connection at ignition module or coil. If 1.9l...
• still high idle and rough running at star-up
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:40:10 -0500
  ...Another mechanic re-adjusted the timing, saying that it was too far advanced, and adjusted the throttle switch on the throttle body. So here...
• Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - "Robert Philp III (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:20:48 -0500
  ...We changed the switch with no success. We swapped air flow box, ECU, checked idle switches, and did a pin out test at the...
• Re: Your early Morning/digifant/digitool brain teaser
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:52:35 -0400
  ...Is the throttle position switch indicating correctly on the digitool? Does the hunting stop if you give it just enough throttle to kill the...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:43:08 -0800
  I use that switch to power up my stereo. The "Ign" input on my stereo only took a few milliamps when I measured it...
• Re: Diagnostic Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:09:56 +0000
  ...It is also ignored as the engine goes to idle after being over run, (close throttle switch while going down hill), and full throttle...
• Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:29:36 -0400
  ...control valve ( again several ) throttle position switch, ( cleaned and adjusted the backup that I know works ) switched ECU's switched AFM's unplugged O2...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 14:08:43 -0500
  At 01:47 PM 1/16/2002, Blake Thornton wrote: >Any other suggestions? AFM? Ignition module? No throttle response to me sounds like AFM...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:26:07 -0600
  Did you check the idle switch at the base of the throttle? (if your van has one) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Keezer" <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 15 May 2006 10:24:37 -0700
  ...DIP switch settings on the Audiovox Cruise Control Richard, I don't know what settings were used on my install. I'll pull the...
• Re: Van adventure and tech quiz
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:09:08 -0600
  ...AM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > >> I’ll go with >> >> Throttle Position Switch >> >> Throttle Idle Screw not open enough >> >> Vacuum Leak >> >> Intake Leak >> >> Timing...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 May 2014 22:25:38 -0600
  ...throttle cable (or rod on auto-trans) is too tight the > throttle plate may not be reaching the idle stop. > > If the throttle switch...