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• 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: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:03:32 -0600
  ...It can't tell the difference between the idle switch > and the full throttle switch. They are wired in parallel and either one > will...
• Re: Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 07:03:38 EST
  I just adjusted my throttle switch and the REASON it gets out of adjustment is that the PLASTIC cam on the end of the...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:13:06 -0700
  I purchased and installed the Go Westy throttle body this week. It appears to be well constructed with a new throttle plate, linkage, spring...
• stiff gas pedal in AT
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 21:00:54 -0400
  ...The resistance is at the throttle body. there seems to be an excess of throttle return springs. There is an extra throttle return spring...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:20:05 -0700
  ...Throttle body question >> >> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 95 13:41:49 EST
  Is this the full throttle switch which sits atop the throttle andis connected to a small black box? If so there was a mini...
• Throttle Cable Weather Cover Replacement Part?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 3 May 2000 18:15:11 -0700
  Is the throttle cable weather cover available seperately from the throttle cable assembly? The dealer did not have a listing for one. My weather...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:36:46 -0800
  ...if it's designed and built to have idle switch contact at zero throttle.. that's how we should repair and adjust them. it...
• Sticky throttle cable follow-up: Cause found
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:54:16 -0800
  Recently I posted asking about my sticky throttle cable (this was on an inline four VW install, similar to the diesel vangon set-up...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sat, 19 May 2001 13:31:34 -0400
  ...This is easily fixed by rebushing the shaft. > What > happens on the 2.1l throttle body is the throttle plate wears > grooves into > the...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 18 May 2001 11:14:14 -0400
  Ken and Mark, The problem with the throttle body is quite different from the problem with worn bushings on a carburator. What typically happens...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 22:20:36 -0800
  Matthew, To adjust the throttle switch, I put a feeler gauge between the Idle stop and the throttle, then I hooked the multimeter to...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sun, 20 May 2001 03:02:33 -0700
  ...This is easily fixed by rebushing the shaft. > > What > > happens on the 2.1l throttle body is the throttle plate wears > > grooves into > > the...
• Re: is big throttle spring needed 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:54:27 -0400
  Hi Spencer, Can you describe for me witch spring you are missing? On the throttle body there are two springs, the round one that...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:21:26 -0500
  ...Right now you've got the rod constantly holding the throttle > slightly open. > > The adjusting range on the throttle screw is five or six...
• High idle (possible fix)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 18:30:48 -0700
  ...Is the spring that is wound around the throttle valve shaft supposed to produce enough torque to fully close the throttle valve itself? Can...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:13:44 -0700
  ...On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote: > Don, as you may know, the throttle switch , actually...
• Re: 1.9l vs. 2.1l throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:50:21 -0500
  ...The 2.1 has a larger throttle plate and does not have the fitting for the distributor vacuum retard. The earlier 1.9 also...
• 1982 throttle body gasket PN?
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 16 May 2007 09:40:13 -0400
  Hello, Can anyone tell me the PN for the throttle body gasket on an air cooled 1982 Westy? This is the gasket that goes...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:52:22 -0700
  I get the impression that you are actually adjusting something other than the TPS as the ThrottleCable has nothing to do with the TPS...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:52:00 -0400
  The 85 GL that I have has the throttle switch (single) located under the throttle body. Howard hfleming@moosebird.com On 14 Apr 2000...
• '85 Westy Throttle Cable Broken
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 08:49:25 -0800
  There's a small clip (circip?) at the very end of the throttle cable. It holds the cable retaining spring. Mine is gone and...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:25:51 -0700
  ...Throttle body question The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 19 May 2001 09:48:24 -0700
  The throttle bodies DO close all the way. The idle adjustment screw allows some air to get by, and on the 1.9l TBs...
• 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: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:36:59 -0600
  Thanks Stuart, I would not describe the switch to be 'immediate' upon applying throttle, there is a small distance the cable retracts before it...
• Re: Porsche 6 in late bus
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 17:57:03 -0600 (CST)
  Does the Porsche implementation of the bosch CIS have a throttle sensor??? I've never seen one on any other car with CIS, they...
• 1.9 Throttle Body onto 2.1 Center Air Plenum
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 07:10:01 EDT
  ...After, that remove the Throttle Body then reinstall with the Seal. Fit perfectly. Does not harm, score or otherwise damage the Throttle Body or...
• Throttle/throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:42:53 -0700
  I have a recurring problem with the throttle on my 84GL. I have been working around it for a long time now and wanted...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:34:19 -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...
• power drop on freeway at 1/8 throttle
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:24:28 -0700
  ...When I let off the throttle to slow down a tad to about 1/8 throttle power seemed to drop off and kind of...
• Re: Throttle Body Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 09:34:12 -0700
  ...Throttle Body Removal > Hey Folks, > Trying to get the accelerator cable off the throttle body, threaded rod > passing through the linkage, have the Bentley...
• Re: Gas mileage is Waaaaay down,,, Please help!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 21:36:34 -0700
  Hi Debi, I'm surprised that no one else has mentioned this... '84 right? Probably has a microswitch or two where the throttle cable...
• 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: Throttle Body Switch Cam
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 01:51:58 -0400
  I have a throttle body with a good cam on it.
• TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:24:26 -0500
  ...The issue was the throttle body and how to adjust the throttle switch. After overhauling my AC system, and resetting the idle speed, the...
• Re: Help with van bucking and spitting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:51:07 -0700
  as another poster mentioned.........check idle switch contact at idle, and how close to 'zero throttle' the contact point is. ...especially if it's...
• Re: Auto tranny slipping
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 13:54:53 -0400
  ...two things to do check the atf filter and adjust the throttle linkage if the arm on the side of the trnay is in...
• Re: Trip report + 1.9 Throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:09:46 -0500
  The 1.9 throttle bodys can be wired to fit no mater the number of switches I have a selection of 2.1 and...
• Re: Gas mileage is Waaaaay down,,, Please help!
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 23:47:38 -0700
  ...Probably has a microswitch or two where the throttle cable : attaches to the throttle body. .......................It was sticking last season, I cleaned it with...
• Throttle Body Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 08:28:38 EST
  ...About once every two weeks someone calls needing a new throttle body for their van. 1.9l and 2.1l. They say their old...
• Re: sticky accelerator pedal...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:38:44 -0500
  ...If the throttle plate moves >freely, then it is probably time for a new cable. From what I have seen, the >plastic sheathing on...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:10:52 -0500
  ...I just got a throttle body from an 83.5,or 84. It has 2 throttle switches and is low mileage(82K).My 85...
• Re: Can't find a 1.9 fuel injection problem?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 22:31:46 -0400
  >some other thoughts: > >fuel system pressure > >throttle switch (full throttle enrichment) on the throttle shaft-thingie= =2E > >evaporative emissions system ... might be leaking. > >good...
• Re: Throttle Valve Housing for 1986 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:11:35 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve Housing for 1986 Vanagon Does anyone have a good used Throttle Valve Housing and Throttle valve switch for an '86 Vanagon GL...
• Re: AFM, throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:21:47 -0400
  I have a large stock of good used 1.9 and 2.1 throttle bodys at $100 each and good used 2.1 distributors...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:52:59 -0800
  ...if the throttle switch stays closed with too much open throttle .. say you want it closed at zero throttle but breaks contact at 5...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:46:18 +0000
  ...The switch should also click when throttle turned to WOT (wide open throttle). Corrosion, dirt at switch adjusting parts, excessive wear between throttle shaft...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:30:58 -0400
  ...One at idle position, one for full throttle > enrichment > > '84 - one switch. Full throttle enrichment only > > '85 - no switches. > > What you're seeing is...
• 2.1l throttle plate question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:02:39 -0400
  ...1) Should the throttle plate be bent at the centerline, or flat? I have bent, but I'm thinking what's wanted is flat...
• Throttle adjustments help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:39:09 +0100
  ...I'd like some tips on the two settings on the FI throttle body. 1. The idle position of the throttle, and its relation...
• Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:21:40 -0600
  I have not replaced the throttle body switch, but I have a spare from the throttle body of a 1.9 engine. Wonder if...
• Auto Transmission Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 21:51:06 -0400
  ...The only other things that i ran into is my throttle position switch is toast. It always has continuity...idle...part throttle and full...
• Re: Idle at 1900 rpm
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:32:08 EST
  It is probably your throttle position switch. I have these available for '85 Vanagons (same as one used on 86-91). I believe they...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:51:25 PST
  > David Carment writes; > Finally when the vehicle was in for emmissons tests, was told by reputable > VW mechanic that the full throttle setup is...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:52:53 -0700
  ...I was going to pull the throttle body and give it a good cleaning and adjustment this weekend. I suspect that the throttle never...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:17:52 -0600
  ...I'm moving the lever with my hand to check the adjustment of the throttle switch. I'm adjusting the throttle switch as outlined...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:07:19 -0600
  I'm quite certain I'm adjust the throttle switch... I just mention the throttle cable because the lever it's attached to is...
• Throttle position switch cam was: Cold Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:02:41 -0700
  KENWILFY@aol.com wrote: > > Sounds like your throttle position switch is either bad or not adjusted > properly. With the van off you should hear...