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Re: Repost on Smog
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 21:43:30 -0600 (CST)
...Throttle valve/deceleration/idle switch. It's designed so that if you have your foot off the gas (or it thinks you do) and...
throttle valve switch
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Feb 1995 23:54:15 -0500 (EST)
Does anyone have experience with making adjustment to the throttle valve switch on a 2.1 ? I have checked the Bentley book. It seems...
Re: The two throttle valve switches, question
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:37:10 -0600
My 83.5 has both switches. My neighbors 85 has neither. Is this normal??
Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:56:48 -0400
Automatics have lots more places between pedal and throttle valve to get stuck.
Re: Idle valve and ISCU
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:04:20 -0400
...Is the Idle valve usually = >closed when the gas throttle is pushed? and reopened when the gas = >throttle is released? > >Germain > \\\\////\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\////\\\\ Frank Terhaar-Yonkers...
Re: rebuilding throttle body
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Fri, 18 May 2001 19:47:47 -0400
...The result is an inconsistent idle > and > problems setting the throttle position switch because the valve does > not > always return to the same position...
Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 May 2014 14:16:44 -0400
...If the throttle cable (or rod on auto-trans) is too tight the throttle plate may not be reaching the idle stop. If the...
Re: Throttle body issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:22:42 -0800
...Throttle body issues > Does anyone know if the throttle body or throttle valve switch was used on > any other vehicle. > > I spent the day...
Idle stabilizer system
Historical mailing list - John
Sat, 5 Aug 2000 15:29:43 -0400
...Additionally it behaves like an air start valve while cranking and a vacumm limiter valve during hard deceleration. It is really to the engine...
2.l idle issues continued
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:51:12 -0500
...When key is first turned, i can hear the idle stabilizer valve kick in. (Buzz) I am going to check (recheck) valve adjustment right...
Re: '87 GL High Idle
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Mar 1997 23:59:02 PST
...Air bypass valve, throttle, throttle cable, etc. sticking allowing too much air in. This would simulate slight pressure on the gas pedal holding the...
Vacuum line question
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:56:10 -0700
...there are two grey plastic lines, one from the throttle body and the other from the idle control valve, if I have that right...
Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:24:31 -0300
...I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine remained at idle.� � I removed the idle control valve; cleaned it with...
throttle cable repair/replace
Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:53:25 -0400
...Throttle cable broke right at the throttle body, with just the clamped-end stub left on the throttle valve. Metal fatigue. Since I absolutely...
throttle body housing
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:42:39 -0500
Greetings everyone, I need a new throttle body housing, complete. Mine is worn inside and the butterfly valve is sticking. The part number 025133067A...
Re: Air in the system
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:42:46 -0400
...bypass valve built into the thermostat that allows enough flow for bleeding purposes. Use a brick or a stick to hold the throttle pedal...
Checking cold start valve
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Aug 2002 08:43:03 -0500
How do I check the cold start valve on my 83 1.9 WB? Got it running great when warm, but it is real...
Re: Part request...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:02:36 -0400
The deceleration valve bypasses the throttle plate when the manifold vacuum is high such as when going down hill with the throttle closed or...
Re: Throttle valve housing question......
Historical mailing list - John Haddad
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:59:09 -0400
...to remedy crap fuel mileage I took a look inside my throttle > valve housing (I've done everything else I could do..........replaced the...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:19:21 -0400
...10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: > > > ><< Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a very thin feeler gauge...
Re: Throttle Body Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:41:10 -0500
...off. > when you start the engine ..vacuum from the throttle body opens the > valve .. > so the stored gas fumes are sucked into the engine...
Re: High Idle Solution!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 10:52:32 EST
...goes under the throttle valve is worn out. Always check this before spending mucho bucks on IS Control Unit or Valve. Hope this helps...
Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
...I had similar problems - my idle stabilizer wasn't buzzing and my throttle body was all gunked up from when my transmission seal blew...
Outcome of the Throttle Switch Saga
Historical mailing list - David Baker
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:39:00 -0500
Thanks to all of you that responded to my query concerning the throttle valve switch on my 85 Westy. With your help, I was...
Re: Now what? Engine idles then revs up
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:20:53 -0500
...throttle allowed to close slowly, the switch has to close reliably. If that's good check the basic idle speed with idle speed valve...
Re: Looking for some parts for 80-83 AC Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:47:54 -0600
...I have an '81 (non-California)--there is no PCV valve. There is an EGR valve that is hooked to the throttle bottle. I...
Re: throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:31:26 -0500
...the motor's valve were out of adjustment. Before going any further, I'd recommend making sure the valves are properly adjusted. -----Original Message...
Re: Bouncing idle......
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:38:42 -0500
...If no, you may need to clean the throttle body and/or switch, the switch must close for the idle stabilizer valve to operate...
Re: HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:20, -0500
...Other sources include throttle valve shaft and between throttle valve housing and intake air distr. Also, how do you know idle adjustment screw is...
Re: 1.9-idle probs&mixture
Historical mailing list - Scott W.
Sat, 8 Feb 2003 06:19:51 -0800
i adjusted the (new)throttle switch per bently,which from memory is screw it down until it closes, then one full turn more. i...
Final - 91 bucking and Digitool
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:36:20 -0800
...with the stuff all removed (air box/AFM, throttle body) and lubricated the throttle "valve" well (and the cable). I put it all together...
Re: interesting idle issue
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:35:29 EST
...If that causes the engine to settle down, check for a sticking throttle plate or throttle cable. Also, sometimes a hanging throttle can be...
Re: misfire - diagnosis of problem?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 14:03:17 -0400
...I guess it was the beginning of a "burnt" valve. While adding compressed air to a cylinder listen at the throttle body, tail pipe...
84 Vanagon 1.9 pulsing idle
Historical mailing list - Preston Lewis
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:23:37 -0700
...The manual says the switch "supplies control unit with information that throttle valve is closed. If engine is running 1500 RPM with the throttle...
Re: Auto Trans, Shift Points etc.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:16:30 -0700
...and pressure and throttle position to determine when to change clutches (gears). Adjusting the level at which the fluidics valves activate (they have springs...
Re: Fast Idle?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 4 Nov 2003 11:26:00 -0500
...See "Throttle valve, basic adjustment", and "Throttle Valve Switch, checking and adjusting". My '85 has a broken or gunked-up idle switch, which will...
Re: low torque
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:28 -0400
...As for the vacuum retard as soon as the throttle is opened the timing should quickly advance if all is well. If the throttle...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
...in the vehicle to keep the throttle open just to keep running once I disconnect the valve when it's at 3000 rpm. I...
Re: Powerwashing FAIL
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:22:35 -0500
...is getting > 12v, it knows the throttle position switch is closing, and its connection to > the valve is OK before buying another controller. > > -- > John...
Re: Throttle valve housing question......
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:08:52 -0500
...Throttle valve housing question...... >Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 20:16:22 -0400 > >As an attempt to remedy crap fuel mileage I took a...
Re: Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:56:56 -0700
...If the throttle stop is not adjusted correctly the throttle valve can stick in the throttle bore. The actuator assembly, to which the accellerator...
Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
...Anyways, Ill save those questions till after i get the new throttle body and switch in, mostly curious about the module and valve effects...
Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 3 Jul 2012 21:50:22 -0700
...alistair On 2012-07-03, at 9:28 PM, neil n wrote: > Thank you Alistair. > > As it stands the hole is partially covered, throttle...
Normal idle! Hallelujah!
Historical mailing list - david hardy
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:20:09 -0700
...throttle body (it's easy). Hold it up to the light - you shouldn't be able to see much light around the butterfly valve...
Throttle Valve Switch Problems
Historical mailing list - David Baker
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 12:45:00 -0600
...And it's a blessing that my throttle valve switch doesn't close or I would have toasted the insulation long ago! Thanks for...
Re: Idle issues
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 17 May 2020 09:06:22 -0700
...New items include engine bay wire loom, TPS and GW throttle body. > Idle is low and sometimes erratic. Idle control valve does not vibrate...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:48:14 -0800
...PS, AC) the valve is closed. Or..... Isn't the ICU basically taken out of the picture any time the throttle is just off...
Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 00:45:41 -0400
...And likewise slows down the valve closing when the throttle is closed. Is it to avoid a problem with bogging down from idle? That...
Engine cutting out/stumbling problem
Historical mailing list - Brian Walch
Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:50:21 -0800
...I took it back to the mechanic that did the original throttle valve replacement. He said that the valve was way out of adjustment...
Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
...If i turn the rod on the throttle body in too far, it begins to open up the idle on the throttle body.....I...
Re: switching from manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:23:32 -0500
...What a pain the throttle linkage was.You need that, the shifter and shift rod.The throttle cable assembely has a linkage to go...
Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:35:44 -0400
Also make sure the vent valve is connected and opens when the throttle is opened. This valve is located in front of the firewall...
Re: Nitrous Oxide Injection in an '85GL
Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
Sat, 13 Feb 1999 17:52:20 -0500
...Right now, I'm using the valve assembly from my old OHIO anesthesia machine to meter N2O into the throttle body. It's a...
Butterfly in Throttle Valve Housing Part# 022 133 141B
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:56:18 -0700
Is this part supposed to have the 6mm hole in it as highlighted by the arrow? http://zzyzx.org/butterfly.html Comments please.
Re: Throttle valve switch, checking/adjusting
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:55:51 -0500
<<E-mail message dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET(Dennis�Hayn The surging at idle is actually a sigh the throttle switch is working. If it wasn...
pesky throttle switch
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sun, 16 Aug 1998 13:07:38 -0700
...I have traced the problem to a throttle switch that sometimes >doesn't close at idle. >snip< >It's as if the throttle valve...
Subject: Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT*
Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
Thu, 25 May 2006 06:18:23 -0700
My idle switch clicks closed when the throttle is completely closed. I can not adjust it to open to the Bentley specs. The switch...
Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 May 2021 16:37:41 +0000
...The feel is slightly better throttle response and the sense of more power. At any driving at part throttle the benefit is mostly imaginary...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:14:26 -0500
...PS, AC) the valve is closed. Or..... Isn't the ICU basically taken out of the picture any time the throttle is just off...
Idle test for digifant.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
...The switch is located under the throttle valve. 3. Open the throttle valve wide open, the switch should close and show a reading of...