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• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:49:27 -0400
  VW redesigned the cam and the switch to make the action more positive. The fix is the new parts if you can find them...
• Throttle Body Switch Cam
  Historical mailing list - Jim O'Connor
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 07:53:36 -0400
  I am looking for a good used throttle body for a 2.1L, or if anyone can source me the little throttle body switch...
• Throttle switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 06:15:33 -0700
  Looks like I need a new throttle switch. Have checked around for one but nobody seems to have one, including the Depot. The number...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:31:26 -0500
  ...Following the idle switch testing procedure posted by Ken at VanAgain, I found a problem with the low throttle switch. With the engine off...
• throttle body round thing underneath
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:35:13 -0500
  ...But yeah, since I have a brand new $60 throttle valve switch that would work great if I had a new grey plastic wheel...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:37:08 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:14:36 EDT
  In a message dated 10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: << Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:57:59 -0500
  ...Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle...
• Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:38:47 -0500
  The throttle switch LED is on when when floored, but not at idle. What to do? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:20:04 -0800
  ...Also, the switch does not switch at full throttle, however the van seems to run great even at full throttle. Sounds like I need...
• Re: Throttle body issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:25:56 -0800
  I can sell you a good 2.1 waterboxer throttle body, or one with a good switch on it too. Scott www.turbovans.com...
• Re: It's doing it again . . . additional symptom
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:01:49 -0800
  ...I'd second Scot's suggestion on checking the throttle switch settings. The only time I've had similar symptoms it was a mis...
• No throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:00:24 -0800
  Following some advice gotten from this group last week relative to an erratic idle, I went to Bentleys to find the throttle switch on...
• Throttle body lubrication
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:02:21 -0700
  Any recomendations of the proper lubrication of a throttle body and throttle switch ? I have removed the throttle body to swap it to a...
• throttle valve switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Mon, 14 May 2001 15:15:23 -0500
  Hi list peoples, my van is needing a new throttle valve switch, and I am wondering about how to do it. I have the...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 19:42:22 -0700
  ...I did rebuild the tb early on, rebushed, made new throttle plate, bored throat etc. The tb is tight and good. But the switch...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...2 Unplug the connector from the throttle valve switch. Connect an ohmmeter across the switch terminals. 3 Open and close the throttle and o...
• Re: Accelerator Cable (Now have full throttle)
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:04:13 -0700
  ...Full throttle switch now working. Used the method of the brick on the throttle, a wee bit of slack as well. I found it...
• The Lost is Found!
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:34:09 -0500
  Found it! The throttle valve switch is located waaaay underneath the throttle intake housing. I was looking for it directly beneath the control mechanism...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:21:32 -0400
  YMMV, but when I had this symptom the cuplrit was the throttle position switch, my ECU was convinced I was 'idling' when I was...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:08:23 -0500
  ...No fried wiring and no fried switches.However, the connectors for the auxillery air regualator and throttle switch were mixed up.The throttle switch...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:46 -0400
  ...Two switches on the top or a single switch "way" under the throttle body (really hard to see and adjust while on the engine...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:19:21 -0400
  ...the switch setpoint because > >the slop in the fit of the throttle plate shaft to a worn throttle body can > >allow the throttle to...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:41:38 -0400
  The switch and cam has been updated to provide a more positve activation on both sides. The full throttle enrichment is both for max...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 15:38:01 EST
  Matthew, There are two different versions of the throttle position switches on the 1.9's. VW went from two single function switches convienently...
• Re: backfiring..
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 11:38:19 -0400
  I don't know if the '83 aircooled had the same setup, but on our Digifant, the throttle switch was maladjusted. One of the...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 18:08:09 -0400
  ...You can see from the construction which is the closed-throttle switch and which is the W-O-T switch. Either switch may be...
• Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:42:54 -0400
  ...where to get a full throttle switch? Well the wise people on the list have convinced me I need a full throttle switch so...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:15:16 -0700
  ...Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX > Interestingly, the two switches connect to the same pair of wires that > go back to the ECU. So...
• Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 12:54:44 -0500
  Hi - The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is located under the throttle rather than above the throttle body...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:47:10 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > > > > Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: > > > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:07:19 -0800
  ...I've been dealing with my own surging issues (2.1) so my brain was quite focused on throttle switch tech. But questions I...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:20:05 -0700
  ...Throttle body question-Throttle switch! > > Dennis, > > What does the redesign look like? Is it a different cam profile? > > Alistair > > > >>> On Jun 13, 2014, at...
• Re: What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:51:38 -0400
  ...What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch? > Hey all, > what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body...
• Re: Throttle Body Switches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:14:22 -0800
  '85 seems to be when VW crossed over from two switches to single switch. Either way they inform the ECU whether the throttle is...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:29:51 -0800
  ...Use a voltmeter set on ohms to check, and the TPS should switch immediate upon moving the throttle, and switch again only at max...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:56:00 -0700
  ...Questions regarding throttle valve switch > > > > You can get that switch anywhere, but it costs about $50.Gotta remove the > > throttle though. The switch just...
• Re: Porsche 6 in late bus
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 17:57:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...with CIS, they might have a full throttle enrichment switch, but not a throttle position switch (per se). Just wondering if you are talking...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:59:06 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve Switch Hmmm... Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:25:16 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > > > > Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: > > > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 01:03:32 -0400
  ...VW designed it poorly and when it wears it makes the closed-throttle switch setting more tricky. This must be correct or the engine...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 01:22:30 -0600
  ...It has 2 throttle switches and is low mileage(82K).My 85 has 1 combination switch,currently,to do the switching chores.. However,both...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:29:22 +0000
  ...Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant?v= Neil...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:45:45 -0400
  I had it in my mind that when the full throttle switch closes it just puts the system into open loop thereby enriching the...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:28:31 -0400
  ...Getting that switch to "make" at idle brought things back to normal. Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > Hi Mike, both the full throttle switch and...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:51:25 PST
  ...I tend to > agree with him, at full throttle the difference is negligible; and yes the > switch is properly adjusted to the cam. > > Conclusion...
• One more maintenance item to keep a check on...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 14:42:26 EST
  The throttle switch with the Digifant and the two switches on the Digijet. I have found that my throttle switch on my 2.1L...
• Re: Throttle Valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 23:29:33 -0400
  ...With the engine running the 12 volt connector goes to the auxiliary air regulator and the 5 volt does to the throttle switch. Connecting...
• Re: Computer woes?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:29:32 EDT
  It is probably the throttle position switch. This is located beneath your throttle valve and controls when the computer goes into idle mode. The...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:20:30 -0800
  ...Here's a less expensive switch option from GW: https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant?v= Neil...
• Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 20:28:20 -0700
  ...I was checking my throttle switch today and was curious about the full throttle switch. If you depress the gas pedal all the way...
• pesky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:07:38 -0700
  At 10:09 AM 8/16/98 -0700, you wrote: >I've been having an ongoing problem with my throttle switch. The symptom is...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:18:51 -0400
  The same switch contacts are used for both closed and open throttle with the combination of RPM and AFM position being used to tell...
• What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:05:50 -0400
  Hey all, what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body switch? this is for a 89 carat with digifant. thanks...
• Throttle Position Switch Cams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:08:35 EDT
  I did get the throttle position switch cams in stock. The cam is only $2.45 PN 025 133 136A and the washer that...
• Re: engine dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:19:18 -0400
  At 06:44 PM 3/28/2011, John Rodgers wrote: > How about at least a short video - of getting that throttle switch >just right...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:27:20 -0500
  > In a message dated 2/16/00 9:51:46 PM, bloss@enter.net writes: > > << Does your throttle switch go on when you take...
• Re: Cold Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:03:28 EDT
  Sounds like your throttle position switch is either bad or not adjusted properly. With the van off you should hear a click when you...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:13:06 -0700
  ...It appears to be well constructed with a new throttle plate, linkage, spring, and mounting plate for the switch. The remaining pieces, including the...
• Re: Throttle adjustments help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 May 1999 13:38:58 PDT
  ...The idle position switch is supposed to be set such that it closes when the throttle is in the idle position. This signals the...