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• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 08:15:20 -0700
  I should add: - one year old Temp2 sensor - the throttle body switch clicks as it should when I check also once it started the...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:05:38 +0000
  Toss in the various sensors for the FI system....temperature sensor, throttle sensor, O2 sensor, and of course my favorite, power steering pressure sensor...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
  ...then you think about the elctronics ..AFM, Temp sensor, throttle switch etc. and make sure fuel delivery is good. When I do start checking...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 03:50:45 -0600
  ...The ignition switch 'start' position tells the ECU to add extra fuel. When the ignition switch is returned to the 'run' postion, the temp...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 21:57:19 -0800
  ...Systems with an air mass meter have a more evolved throttle switch .. in the case of Subaru .. 3 wires ...and it's more than...
• High Idle Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:28:45 -0400
  ...Checked the ISCU - not it.  Cleaned the throttle, adjusted it, and checked the switch 3 times - not it.  Had an exhaust...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:49:59 -0700
  ...loop operation is based on >>coolant >>temparature, time engine running, and throttle switch/engine rpm. > > Ah so, thank you. > > d > > -- > David Beierl - Providence RI...
• High idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Rene Ditton
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:02:33 -0700
  ...It shows 4.93 volts @ throttle valve switch connector. Switch appears to be OK, closed throttle switch shows zero ohms, open shows open. What...
• Re: Air Flow Meter and Idle/Mixture Adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 12:05:27 CDT
  ...is there anyone who can convince >me that the full throttle switch actually does something? DC i've been to chicken to rev the...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:33:41 -0500
  ...I recently changed the throttle body from a late type, to > the early 2 switch type. I used the origional early throttle body vaccum...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:25:28 -0600
  ...the Throttle body - it has a switch on it and it can easily be adjusted by just removing the whole throttle body from the...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:25:44 -0600
  ...the Throttle body - it has a switch on it and it can easily be adjusted by just removing the whole throttle body from the...
• Re: Timing - 1991 Carat, 2.1 L wbx, auto-tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 21:43:31 -0600
  John Sounds as if possibly the Idle Throttle Position Switch May have been Misadjusted or Maybe even Disconnected ~ I have a friends 89 with...
• Re: Fuel Inj Testing
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 14:13:51 -0300
  ...I did all the tests, air box, throttle switches, double relays etc. No luck. The brain likes a good strong ground I guess. tim...
• Re: Tiger581 CDI for VW
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Feb 1996 22:03:15 -0800
  ...Uses existing points as trigger >> and has the capacity to switch from electronic to points if the unit >> fails. > >Martin, > >did you notice any...
• Re: Fuel cutoff was:Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:09:39 -0700
  Darrell Boehler wrote: > ---------------------- > The digifant system turns off the injectors if the engine is above 1.5k rpm > and the throttle switch is in...
• An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Susie Ingham
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:58:03 -0400
  ...There seems to be a leak in the shaft of the Throttle body-- we switched it out with another ( used) and it too leaks...
• Re: 4k rpm at idle help?
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:13:53 -0700
  Jim, the only thing (that I knopw of) that can cause idle that high with the throttle body closed is an idle control valve...
• Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:00:55 -0700
  ...idle control valve idle control module throttle body throttle switch vacuum lines/hoses checked for intake leaks, none motor mounts transmission mount 02 sensor...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Feb 2003 - Special issue (#2003-155)
  Historical mailing list - Nancy Eilers-Hughes
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:02:45 -0700
  ...Good luck, Keith Hughes '86 Westy TiiCo, Marvin > I found another somewhat melted black connector underneath the throttle > switch. I made the repair to...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:05:44 -0700
  ...The throttle switch is very easy to check, is available. Even if you can’t get the assembly the micro-switch itself is available...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 4 Jan 2017 05:14:02 +0000
  ...PS Pump switch high idle question >> >> Hi, >> >> Can someone school me on the way the PS pump switch affects the idle speed? I have...
• Re: bucking/stumbling, etc. - 91 2.1 WBX Automatic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 09:10:23 -0600
  ...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: Jake brakes, Engine overrun fuel consumtion, was: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 14:24:08 -0400
  ...the ignition (leave the key in), and >open the throttle completely. then turn the switch on & off while in tunnels... great backFires... I blew...
• Diagnosing FI troubles
  Historical mailing list - gbasey
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 23:14:47 -0500
  ...The Bentley says that in order to check the throttle enrichment switch wiring to connect the ohmeter between the #3 and the #18 connecter...
• Re: 1.9 engine HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 8 Jan 2010 19:21:25 -0800
  ...I changed the throttle body to one I know is good, I changed the air flow meter again, I changed the throttle position switch...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:53:07 -0700
  ...There seems to be a leak in the shaft of the Throttle body-- we switched it out with another ( used) and �it too leaks...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:16:02 -0700
  ...The throttle switch and air temperature sensor he said are no longer available. Not sure what to do now. He said he'll charge...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:49 -0700
  ...There seems |to be a leak in the shaft of the Throttle body-- we switched it out with |another ( used) and it too leaks...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:57:26 -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...
• Re: Loss of power while underway, second occurrence
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:10:39 -0500
  ...Both (if the throttle switch is working at full throttle) will reset (bypass) the O2 sensor. If either make the problem go away for...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Mon, 5 May 2014 05:57:47 -0400
  ...throttle cable (or rod on auto-trans) is too tight the > throttle plate may not be reaching the idle stop. > > If the throttle switch...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 May 2012 07:23:21 -0700
  ...Be sure the wiring is not switched with the cold > start > valve or thermal time switch. This device was used on a lot of...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:43:22 -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...
• One Step Forward, One Backward
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:40:48 -0600
  ...when the throttle returned to idle position. Most recently, I measured an open circuit here and was unable to get the switch to a...
• Re: 1.9L-still no cold idle-looking for ideas-long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 19:05:42 -0500
  ...Because it acts the same way with another ECU? > throttle switch is fine. Wouldn't expect that to matter particularly at closed throttle. happens...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:40:41 -0800
  ...when the throttle valve is closed or fully open so that you can tell at a glance whether your throttle switch is working. Brett...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 24 May 2006 09:18:24 -0700
  Did you check the idle switch adjustment? It should click twice, once when at full throttle and once returning to closed throttle . With the...
• Re: Digifant performance stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 10:32:29 +0000
  Ken, I originally Emailed that the test was at 3600 RPM or above and wide open throttle, WOT. I stated that I had a...
• fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - James A. Creech
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 18:56:10 -0500
  ...Any shortcuts here (like quickly & temporarily stopping up the sensor hole with something during the switch to new sensor?) (3) On the throttle valve...
• 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: Most miles on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:13:52 -0500
  ...12/96 168K-New factory exaust (heads to cat) and throttle body boot 12/96 168K-New throttle switch O2 sensor, coolant flush & fill...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 16:33:49 -0700
  ...The AAR and later style throttle switch have the same type of connector. If work was done on any of those or related parts...
• Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jul 1996 12:12:10 -0400
  ...I expect it's that pesky throttle switch again, but with all this talk of O2 sensors, I wanted to check mine... >> Yes. Us...
• Re: random stalling
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:36:11 -0700
  Pat, please check the operation of your throttle valve switch before going any further. Claudio Cella 87 Vanagon GL 7 paasenger 90 Jetta TD...
• Re: Das Boot still won't crank--latest update
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 17:24:11 -0500
  ...idled up for coolant bleed with valve gauge feelers at the throttle switch. > Engine was on the warm side, radiator fan running. > I will...
• Re: Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:04:20 -0400
  ...Check to make sure that the spring is pulling the throttle back completely closed and that the idle switch "clicks" when it's all...
• Re: joys of new ownership?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 11:46:51 PDT
  ...It is a small switch under the throttle body which should close at idle and full throttle. Check the Bentley manual for the exact...
• need help fixing aftermarket cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Kozak
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:07:06 EST
  ...The control unit indicates by led that the power is on when I switch it on. The engaged led lights when I push the...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:30:48 -0600
  ...had considerable experience with this - insist that the difficulty is the throttle switch. The settings for the thing is critical and wear and whatever...
• Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Hot Start Phase II
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 16:04:21 CDT
  ...The idle module is also new as is the high throttle switch. the o2 sensor tells the computer what your engine is doing and...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:57:05 -0700
  Replace the ignition switch. You don't even need to do the hard part now, just pop off the steering column cover and pull...
• Re: Three Items-O2 sensor running rich.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:42:24 -0500
  ...Temporarily fixing it by cycling the ignition switch or going full throttle confirms this. The usual problems are bad sensor, bad wiring or short...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:33:09 -0700
  ...I'm 99% sure the throttle idle switch is working properly. Oddly, this behavior seems worse at 5btdc than at 0. (I say oddly...
• Re: Cleaning intake parts
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:48:24 -0500
  ...I think I'd be careful not to get that stuff on the throttle switch; it'll probably have deleterious effects on the plastic...
• Re: Belt squeal question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:11:42 -0700
  ...and they say: "then don't do that." Well, why not just turn the head light switch off and start the engine and let...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 02:01:56 EDT
  ...ck your vehicle to see if it has a cut off switch on the clutch ,just tap the pedal lightly while in cruise and...
• Re: interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 19:20:54 -0800
  ...interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic nteresting...throttle switches in spec? Jay ----- 85 Westie started out getting 19+ on the road, 18 or...
• Re: FORGOT--low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:49:35 -0800
  ...was dying right off until i replaced the throttle switch. now will run for a minute or so, then the idle slowly drops, then...
• Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:19:51 -0500
  ...a bad hall sensor and an out-of-adjustment idle switch. The hall effect sensor was replaced a week ago and the no-starting...