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• Re: More info on tencentlife's motors....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:15:55 -0700
  ...am offering the exhaust systems, throttle bodies, oil cooler kits, > and vacuum switch kits as separate items. The throttle bodies I'm > investigating having...
• Re: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 07:26:50 -0600
  ...If your throttle switch is ok suspect your afm as the problem. Check the wiper and carbon track it slides on, may need to...
• Re: quick question - running rough after 2 minutes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 18:42:08 -0400
  ...Check the function and set point of the off-idle throttle position switch. George
• Re: 91 Carat Cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:02:24 -0700
  ...Check the throttle switch adjustment per Bentley. >This problem got worse after a tune up. >It used to cold idle without any help at...
• Re: What is happening?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:35:21 -0700
  ...I did clean the throttle body and adjust the idle and full throttle switch, and that restored my power, fuel economy and warm up...
• Re: 84 camper engine cuts with aircon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:35:11 -0500
  ...My importer mounted US unit doesnt even have a low pressure switch so you may not have these safety switches either. What refrigerant are...
• hesitations/AFm vs. harness
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 15:26:56 -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: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 08:49:18 -0700
  ...Stabilizer Module.. > > > > I know that I need to adjust the throttle body micro switch. I've just > been > > lazy.. > > > > Anything else I should be...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...a) At operating temperature 1) Throttle Switch 2) Idle stabilizer system 3) Evaporative Emissions System *2) page 115 *NOTE !!* This procedure is for vehicles...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:52:56 -0800
  ...Also, make sure your throttle switch is set properly. And, have you done a compression test? If one or more cylinders is off from...
• Rough Running 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 11:50:38 -0600
  ...The first "switch" on the throttle (from idle) doesn't seem to work, but the full throttle is okay. The symptoms they felt when...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:38:12 -0700
  ...Mark Robert Ueltzen wrote: > According to my Bentley for 86-92 Jetta,Golf, and GTI, the Digifant II > has a throttle position switch, and...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Re: 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 18:37:10 -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...
• Running problems
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 10:44:40 -0400
  ...First, the van would not start, starter does not engage at all, I suspect ignition switch and ordered one and will be here tomorrow...
• alternator charge initiation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:20:07 -0800
  Ever since I replaced my alternator I've needed to blip the throttle after starting to get the Alt light to go out. This...
• Re: '85 Westphalia: Engine is Frequently Dying
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 00:08:38 EST
  Connal; A failing ignition switch is the first thing that jumps to mind. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab...
• HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - kevin leong
  Sat, 6 May 2000 21:40:28 -0700
  ...We tried to clean up the Throttle body, adjust the switch, adjust to idle, and clean the idle stabilizer and nothing works. The funny...
• [Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:59:28 -0700
  ...Until now, I have decided that a worn throttle body, and poor throttle switch adjustments cause my hesitation. Hope this helps. R.Feuerriegel 88...
• Re: Syncro stutter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:07 -0800
  btw, re your problem, I'm real big on checking throttle switches - that it cleanly makes contact at zero throttle. I find them not...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...Last year I dealt with stalling issues and eventually found that the throttle switch was worn out. I replaced the throttle body with the...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -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...
• Help diagnose POSSESSED 2.1L Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 21:41:49 -0400
  ...throttle (when it's sputtering/backfiring). So Temp II, AFM check out OK. Injector pulses and fuel pump look good. Swapped ignition switch, no...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 11:27:15 PST
  ...What I'm thinking of here is that at part throttle the total amount of air and fuel is less in any single cycle...
• SETTING THE SPECS ON A 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 13:21:27 -0500
  ...the thottle switch tells the electronic control unit that the engine is at idle if the throttle switch is not working, misadjusted or has...
• 87 2.1 loss power
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:44:34 -0400
  ...I also checked the throttle switch and that needs to be adjusted. It works correctly full throttle but not at rest. The throttle butterfly...
• hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:14:21 -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: O2 sensor stuff
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 07:43:57 EST
  Terry, The throttle position switch may be a good portion of your problem. It should show infinite resistance when closed (no foot on the...
• Re: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 23:06:39 -0400
  ...A bad throttle switch will not cause the above conditons. I would also make sure that all the grounds are good. I would definately...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:12:24 -0400
  ...rpm. **I believe this is since the last time the closed-throttle switch was active. I did tests on this once but don't...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:07:34 -0700
  check that the throttle switch is making contact at idle. Most vanagons I see have that function not working . I find the timing too...
• Synthetic Oil = Update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 05:28:47 -0400
  I did switch my engine over to Castrol Syntec 15w50 this past week end. There IS a noticible difference in the running of the...
• o2 and battery light dont stay on when first started anymore
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 10:18:04 -0700
  ...I also adjusted the throttle switch again at thistime also,as it didnt always close at idle.I think I am getting an occasional...
• Re: bucking/stumbling, etc. - 91 2.1 WBX Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 08:50:35 -0500
  ...kill switch for a > brief moment. The episodes started slowly then increase as the miles ran > on. It ran fine under full throttle. It...
• Re: 84 Still dying!
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:12:40 -0500
  ...replaced AFM with a new one (possibly rebuilt?) (10/01) > - replaced throttle switches (both of them, 10/01) > - new fuel filter (7/01) > - new...
• Re: Aircooled Running Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
  ...When driving, this is shown as 'hopping'/bucking when accelerating at partial throttle, or when decelerating at partial throttle. If the throttle is opened...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 22:33:17 +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...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 14:45:54 -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: swaybars
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 10:33:13 -0800
  ...At the limit I would much rather have some oversteer (tail coming out) as that is easy to control by steering with the throttle...
• Re: Mystery engine cutouts
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:01:36 -0600
  ...I figured as much, but since there is this foot-off-throttle switch that tells the ECU to cut the fuel delivery it was...
• little trip report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 13:40:08 -0700
  ...trip-again-to-port-renfrew-area/ Had a bit of van trouble on the way home, I'm suspecting the throttle position switch. alistair
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 11:05:22 -0700
  Hey Scott. "VSM" is Chris Corkins "Vacuum Switching Module". The full name is in page 1 here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
• 1990 FI problems.no throttle position switch........
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 12:51:00 -0500
  Is this stock? I recently bought a 1990, and part of the problem was the O2 sensor, and we are using the digitool and...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 15:07:44 -0400
  ...by eye to find any interesting spots,and reeee check the throttle switch(ering on the side of a wider gap(but I think...
• Re: FrontFire?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 16 May 2006 09:31:05 -0700
  ...Pretty sure the >> throttle closed switch is correctly adjusted, timing is good, etc. >> >> The latest thing that has me worried is a bizare "clunk...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:34:18 -0500
  ...I have a nice >> video on YouTube about the throttle position switch. Search for that and >> you will see it. >> >> On Mon, Nov 13...
• 3 prong connector on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:54:11 -0500
  ...My engine lacks the full throttle switch and idle switch and I get about 21mpg on the highway goin between 70-80mph with the...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:22:33 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: revving idle --> 83 Westy gasser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0500
  ...When the throttle is closed, (switch is being made) and the engine for any reason goes above 1,300 rpm the injectors get turned...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:49:37 -0400
  ...Ive got the servo motor for the throttle cable and > > the dash switch control. Im not sure how it sensed speed. Anyone have or...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:08:55 -0700
  ...On 9/13/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I'd look into tencentlife's vacuum switch as well as GW's. > > Wear...
• AFM ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 22:08:20 -0700
  ...I know the various sensors, throttle switch, etc. etc. are in there too...but the RPM and load seem to be the main inputs...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Dec 2011 to 22 Dec 2011 - Special issue (#2011-976)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Weikel
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:39:40 -0500
  ...I ended up replacing the AFM, finding a few vacuum leaks, and adjusting the throttle position switch with the help of my friendly neighborhood...
• Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:27:50 -0700
  ...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: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:20:33 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > > if you have identical front and rear tires .. > especially if they are 14 inch ones and D...
• '85 vac lines
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 26 Dec 96 08:29:26 -0600
  ...the throttle plate thus give the equivalent of 'cracking' the throttle open. these solenoids receive power and thus activate by a pressure switch on...
• Is the Idle control module adjustable or is it just bad?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:35:36 -0500
  If the idle HC's are 339 with a co of .59 and when just off idle (the throttle switch is closed) it drops...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
• Re: scary cruise control
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 May 1997 19:57:42 -0400
  ...I guess the automatic version had the supplied length of bead chain, the kinda stuff used on pull light switches, that was terminated to...
• Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:04:01 -0800
  ...the Idle control valve's hum...nor have I ever figured how to test my throttle control switch, but that switch does "click" fine