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• Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:21:11 -0700
  ...When I began with this van, I hated it, the way it 'surged forward' in response to a slight touch of the accelerator....the...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - john keith hopp
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 09:55:22 -0700 (MST)
  ...Should I just go ahead and replace the clutch and accelerator > cables? YES!! And buy a spare for each. You may consider replacing your...
• Re: Still Sluggish Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:05:39 -0700
  ...He says the engine is in great > shape, > we replaced the accelerator cable, the FI system looks all good, the > intake and outake look...
• John Wallace hasn't fixed his email even after Robert's call, today's repair adventures
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 22:51:54 -0400
  ...Earlier I tried to get the accelerator cable on the weekender to work right. All of a sudden it is not sliding back easily...
• Re: Cooling issues?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:27:47 -0700
  ...I was noticing that with the > accelerator in the same position running 60 mph it was about 112f and 65 mph > 119f? Could the...
• Re: Is this the Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:11:24 -0800
  ...This continued and got > > worse until it hesitated badly any time I > > backed off the accelerator. The hesitation > > was like suddenly it just had...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 06:18:30 -0400
  ...1)While driving the 88' I come to a stop, foot off accelerator quickly, engine wants to stall (which happened several times yesterday during...
• Re: choking conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:53:59 -0800
  ...My first thought was there was some kind of a fuel clog, because no matter how depressed the accelerator was, it still didn't...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:13:56 -0800
  ...If it stumbles I either "feather" or "floor" the accelerator and continue on my way. The stumble always occurs when I am stopped at...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Mon, 17 May 2010 16:17:42 -0400
  ...Now, each > time I take my foot off the accelerator, it idles steady, sometimes > right at 900, but often at another speed. Now, it...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:08:31 -0700
  ...Proper adjustment is with the accelerator pedal all the way > down there should still be some room for the throttle to move open just...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Feb 2005 - Special issue (#2005-107)
  Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:51:38 -0800
  ...Prior to > replacing it, I found I > could pull on the accelerator pedal to slow down the > idle to normal > tolerances. > > Good Luck! > > Matt...
• Re: cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 14:09:00 -0500
  ...when cold, takes 3 or 4 starts or lots of accelerator to prevent stalling out - until warm enough) - will run after a start for...
• Re: Stalls when hot. won't restart. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 09:36:58 -0700
  ...Temp gauge climbed again and I had to play toe tag with > the brakes and accelerator to keep it running. Stalled again at > another...
• Re: Failure to Start - 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:01:42 -0700
  ...fuel. > Much like with a carbureted engine that is fuel starved. > Accelerator pump charges the engine, the engine starts, then quickly dies. > > I disconnected...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
  ...to verify that it is moving properly when someone pushes the accelerator all the way down. If that is the case, the problem is...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:25:49 -0700
  ...of movement happens in the drive train that pulls on the accelerator cable, causing the throttle valve switch to open when decelerating. I have...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:54 -0400
  ...Check the accelerator cable and linkage adjustments. Floored, the tranny should stay in a lower gear until ~5,200 rpm or so. If not...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:25:13 -0600
  ...In > > descending order of priority: > > > > (My list is for AFM) > > > > Full suite of bulbs and fuses (new) > > Female spade connectors (new) > > Belt (new) > > Accelerator...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 02:30:56 EDT
  ...The van would do 50 MPH foot off the accelerator. <snip> >I then decided to open up the unit. >After some VERY CAREFUL prying...
• Re: What can go wrong.....
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 15 May 2017 09:25:07 -0600
  ...I took my foot > > off the accelerator > > and was able to coast off on a exit and right into a gas station. By the...
• '72 update and questions.
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 14:20:27 EDT
  ...While working on the leak I also noticed that if the accelerator is held to the floor I can still turn the bar between...
• Re: crank crank THUD
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 23:33:30 -0500
  ...if it doesn't quiet right down. >.did i >hit the accelerator before I tried to start it? With fuel-injected engines it doesn...
• Re: Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - J \"Westy\"
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:11:38 -0600
  ...I don't > find > the ankle angle of right foot holding accelerator pedal comfortable and > after an hour or so, it really starts to...
• Re: The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 13:28:26 -0700
  ...While keeping the accelerator steady, only the last digit on that number would change, like to 3.52 or so and then back to...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:56:26 -0600
  ...do not warm up the inverter, or they drive with their foot in the accelerator, which prevents the vehicle from realizing its potential. mcneely
• '87 Wf overheated on fwy; tank dry
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 15:14:54 -0700
  ...At first, i thot the accelerator was stuck, and tried stomping it down. Then thot it was something to do with the A/C...
• Re: fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
  ...and spring on top of > the rotating arm attached to the accelerator cable. What does it do? Mine > is sticky, doesn't rotate easily...
• Testing some components
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:51:19 -0500
  ...I can back off the accelerator and hit it again more gently and it will go. The idle stabilizer valve is buzzing and I...
• Re: FRYEDAYE PHOLLIES ... well, sort of. ;)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:39:13 -0500
  ...Finger tips numb, nose > hair frozen, I pump the accelerator > > and turn the key. The battery cranks, > the engine gives 2 or 3 low...
• 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
  ...then on when the pedal is engaged ...then stepped off at full throttle) when the accelerator is pushed. Does this have anything to do...
• Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:50:15 -0400
  ...to drop back into "idle" mode when I let off the accelerator. There's a procedure in the Bentley for checking/adjusting this switch...
• Re: Air Flow Meter and Idle/Mixture Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 12:05:27 CDT
  ...on the wires). >EXCEPT that now when I let off the accelerator the idle does not return to >normal immediately -- 4-5 second delay...
• Re: engine cut out at prolonged steady speed
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:39:07 -0500
  ...Letting up on the >>>accelerator will temporarily allow the engine to become responsive >again. >>>It is not until I pull off the roadway and...
• Re: Sucky Gas Mileage - ethanol free
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 May 2013 09:26:06 -0500
  ...Dunno for sure but > at near sea level, I seem to feel slightly more power from premium no > ethanol fuel...a little less accelerator...
• Re: Vanagon Content - Need Advice CORRECTION
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 09:01:17 -0600
  ...loss of power (like she was removing her foot from the accelerator) >2) she felt a sudden increase of heat from the heater (blowing...
• 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 19:45:05 -0500 (EDT)
  ...When the temperature is above 40 or so then I can usually start it by partially depressing the accelerator when the engine catches and...
• pesky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:07:38 -0700
  ...If I'm >driving, a sharp tap on the accelerator will usually cause the switch to close >properly. > >Mark McCulley >87 syncro Westfalia > As...
• Re: New Engine - No Power
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 08:13:38 -0400
  ...The engine revs ok when I pull the accelerator > linkage. Sometimes I hear a sort of thump when I shut the engine down. > > I...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:36:41 -0700
  ...3 belts - ignition switch - assorted fuses - fuel line and assorted clamps - accelerator cable - fuel filter - oil filter - spare keys - temp2 sender - thermostat I plan...
• Re: Mystery Loss of Power At Startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:57:44 -0400
  ...If I had a carburetor, I'd say it was the accelerator pump, that's the way it feels. Checked the tranny fluid, all...
• Re: Amateur questions: Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 06:05:36 -0400
  ...Wrong spark plugs? Coolant corrosion? Hi all, I had to replace my snapped accelerator cable and thought it was a good time to do...
• Re: Shift Components - Replace or not...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:26:04 -0500
  ...One other thing - while you are under there - check where you accelerator pedal arm goes through the floor. This is a place where heavy...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 23:52:20 -0500
  ...thing is, there is lots of reserve power. > > At 65 the accelerator is only about 1/2 way down. > > (on level ground with no...
• Re: safety/liability questions
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 00:04:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Just because some people caouldn't tell their brakes from their accelerators the company lost millions! Way too easy to get drivers and auto...
• Re: rear wheel/axel clunk
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:02:53 -0500
  ...You can sometimes make it > clunk once by goosing the accelerator (while moving, it won't do it when > stopped). It sounds "free" to...
• Re: Is this the Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Roade Kampe
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 18:06:18 -0800
  ...This continued >and got worse until it hesitated badly any time I backed off the >accelerator. The hesitation was like suddenly it just had...
• Re: GEAR UP! 15" rims 75 series?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 12:45:35 EST
  ...moe gas and you'll supply more gas by pressing the accelerator pedal down a bit further than before. If you like to travel...
• Favorite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 22:05:54 -0700
  ...I cut the drivers around the accelerator pedal, and use the passengers flipped 180 degrees. 10. 31" x 39" Heavy rubber mat, with the...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 08:45:10 -0700
  ...picture : >>> >>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_794_1397/accelerator_pedal_linkage___linkage_rod.html >>> >>> On the picture, you can barely tell...
• RE: EV A/C Question....
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 01:37:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have to lightly press the accelerator to keep it running. It is time for scheduled maintenance though. > 72 Westy (My Daily Driver) The...
• Re: Sound conundrum - input requested
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:47:20 -0400
  ...I put on the GW lift springs >>> recently. >>>> Except…. >>>> >>>> Why would it stop make the sound when I take my foot off the accelerator? >>>> >>>> >>>
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:46:37 -0500
  ...When I started it for her the other day it would not run unless I kept my foot on the accelerator pedal. If I...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 5 May 2007 22:13:02 -0700
  ...It was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: 1.9 loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Watson
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 22:27:43 -0600
  ...I tried going along a flat area to see what would happen if I just kept the accelerator pedal to the floor. It goes...
• Re: 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:33 -0700
  ...Stick your head under the front left (driver�s) side of the van and > look up to where your accelerator pedal is. You will...
• Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:45:39 -0800
  ...In >>> descending order of priority: >>> >>> (My list is for AFM) >>> >>> Full suite of bulbs and fuses (new) >>> Female spade connectors (new) >>> Belt (new) >>> Accelerator...
• Re: windshield resins, was: stone chips in fog lights - repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:26:20 -0800
  ...DO NOT use the Accelerator on the lights or windows, it yellows the crazy glue: if you just wait a couple of minutes it...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:57 -0400
  ...I was able to restart the van only by holding > the accelerator pedal to the floor and cranking for about 20 seconds. The > van...
• Re: Fw: Auxillary battery not charging
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:53:53 -0400
  ...All of them go forward in that tube, underneath the floor padding, to right side of accelerator pedal and then up and left to...