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• Re: Vanagon is jerky, Clutch maybe?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:01:36 -0400
  At 03:29 PM 9/26/2012, Alfred Bagdan wrote: >Could it be anything else that could cause this jerky motion? If the throttle...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:48:14 -0800
  ...Isn't the ICU basically taken out of the picture any time the throttle is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
  ...With the engine lid off, and driving, I can hear a brief whistle sound when throttle moves through roughly the first 1/3 of...
• Re: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:52:50 -0400
  ...The same with the wide open throttle. As long as everyone does it the same we get a meaningfull test. With the throttle open...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
  ...it does not affect throttle response or power > or anything. It > is just a pain to pull up to the light and it just...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:24:25 -0600
  ...power loss and surging issue, > > I thought to look toward the throttle switches. > > Here's what we found: > > > > do you see it? Image > > > > http...
• '88 stalls when cold
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 11:38:15 PDT
  ...When restarting, it needs a bit of throttle (not much) to get going. Cranking it with no gas usually does not work, which is...
• Re: 80 Vanagon Accelerator Cable Sticking
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 04:21:57 -0400 (AST)
  ...It gave a great smooth throttle when back in, after soaking the cable in 10W30, amazing what I'd gotten used too over the...
• Re: It's Alive! It's Alive!
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:47:36 -0500
  Mike, the shift points on your auto tranny can be adjusted at the front end of throttle cable (front under pedal) and at the...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:27:38 -0700
  Thanks Dennis, I had wondered about the adjustment at the throttle body before, while I was correcting the idle/WOT switch, so this stood...
• Re: Timing - 1991 Carat, 2.1 L wbx, auto-tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 06:18:52 -0500
  Make sure there are no holes, leaks or gaps in the rubber around the throttle area, etc. If there is a rip or a...
• Re: 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 95 15:36:17 PDT
  >> >>I *did* notice that resistance across the throttle valve switch terminals was >>open-circuit at the idle stop. According to Bentley (24.35) this...
• Re: running rich on Digijet
  Historical mailing list - DeRusha Cazelle Patterson
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 22:27:25 -0500
  ...When I let off the throttle it blows a puff of black smoke out the tailpipe. At the suggestion of my rebuilders I stopped...
• Re: hesitating when warm? - UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 2 May 2003 10:32:29 -0400
  ...The next odd ball thing I'm going to try is the the throttle position switch sticking closed when the throttle is open. It...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:32:19 -0400
  ...Check throttle plate adjustment. Adjust stop screw so it does not stick closed. Idle air goes through bypass screw. Check operation of throttle switch...
• 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: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:47:25 -0700
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. I'm so glad you mentioned that for people. Most people working on their...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 23 May 2012 23:44:50 -0400
  ...Can hear the throttle > switch click. > Grounds are tight (not cleaned them yet) > I am thinking distributor as it feels like either the fuel...
• Re: Stuck accelerator at throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:01:17 -0700
  ...where the throttle cable connects to that ball there.. that you can barely see up on in there .. it's common that that cable...
• Re: Carb conversions?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:45:04 -0700
  ...one circuit for idle, one for mid-range, one for full throttle. I have been able to achieve a rock solid idle, smooth transition...
• Re: jumps out of 4th gear...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:09:21 -0400
  ...Apply and release throttle while gently pushing the shifter forward in third gear. If shifter noticeably moves forward/back with change in throttle then...
• Re: 2.1l throttle plate question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:17:25 -0400
  ...standard than the original -- remachine bore, new s/s shaft, new throttle plate, sealed bearings, doesn't depend on the plate to control end...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:25:17 -0400
  ...My current engine is having issue with a worn out throttle body,the switch on it, and the afm is flaky. I wish I...
• Re: Getting closer to the high idle problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 08:39:19 EDT
  Mike the diesel has an idle adjuster screw that basically just moves the throttle arm to raise the idle. Try backing this screw off...
• What symptoms from leaking AFM boot?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 18:57:00 -0400
  ...What symptoms would one likely see from a crack in the rubber boot between the AFM and the throttle body? Thanks, Marc Perdue
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:33:09 -0700
  An odd thing, but your van is the age for it - the throttle butterfly may be worn on the bottom, and now has a...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:45:24 -0400
  Since you have the 1.9 fuel injection system, with closed throttle the engine, when warm and running in closed loop mode (O2 sensor...
• Re: 87 GL: One Problem Solved - and a New One
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 22:06:11 -0500
  ...On the freeway, it will run better at > full throttle. The middle half of the throttle is a virtual dead band with > the power...
• Re: 1.9 and 2.1 Parts Interchangability
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:54:22 -0400
  I use the 2.1 intake runners throttle body and the Digijet European ECU with my big Valve 2.1 I promised Ben the...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:27:15 -0700
  ...break-out box') and it indicates the coolant temperature sensor, the throttle switch, the AFM and the air-temperature sensor are bad. > He quoted...
• Re: TIICO: Throttle Cable - Automatic
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:23:05 EDT
  ...one bolt and the linkage that would normally go to the throttle valve). You just put that hook on the spring in the hole...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:32:53 -0700
  ...Install the new throttle body and work down the list from there. Be sure to check for vacuum leaks and clean all the engine...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 16:37:32 +0000
  ...Throttle Idle RPM question Before changing any settings or messing with the throttle,  check that all the wires are connected and not corroded. Specially...
• Re: Rough starting in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 10:12:11 -0700
  ...I have to give it throttle just to keep it running. Not specifically familiar with waterboxers, but most Bosch fuel injection systems have "cold...
• Re: Here are some snap switches that may fit to, be used in place of the $75 VW throttle switch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:04:17 -0500
  ...The throttle switch that is avaliable through vendors,from VW is about $75.The difference I can see between these switches is that a...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:44:20 -0700
  ...Lemme try again. > > On the earlier 1.9L's there are two switches on the throttle valve. One > closes when the foot is off...
• Re: Vanagain Rant/New Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 19:52:44 -0400
  ...With the new boot I have a rock solid idle and smooth throttle response from a dead stop. Before I had to engage the...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:23:30 -0400
  ...I had considered removing the throttle until I noticed that I could get to it from the bottom. TomC tcarrington@relitech.com > -----Original Message...
• Engine almost dying when first starting...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 21:55:04 -0700
  ...or something...or blip the throttle as a habit...it goes back to 'hunting around" like perhaps the throttle switch is going out? or...
• compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 09:15:33 +0000
  ...Why the open throttle requirement? Both the Sears compression tester I bought and Bentley say full open throttle. What's the deal? You're...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:38:47 -0400
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. On 6/26/2012 6:23 PM, neil n wrote: > The TB seal may...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 06:51:20 -0400
  ...If it is the throttle when it is warmed up go to the back, pop the lid and play with the linkage, If no...
• I-4 conversion Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 03:49:34 +0000
  ...run into some "challenges" 1st what do I do for a throttle cable , the wbx one is about 18" too short.Would a diesel...
• Re: Cold start cable for Diesel VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 7 Jan 2014 21:47:07 -0800
  It's a hand throttle cable. BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Jan 7, 2014, at 9:11 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 07:33:51 EDT
  ...3/ ADJUST THE THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHES. Then, go about your troubleshooting. George
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:08 -0700
  ...Lemme try again. >>>> >>>> On the earlier 1.9L's there are two switches on the throttle valve. One >>>> closes when the foot is off...
• Re: Alternator question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:31:26 -0400
  ...It sits at 12V after >I start the engine and doesn't rise to 14V until I blip the throttle. >Once it comes up...
• UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:30:01 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Off Idle Syndrome Pt.3
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 09:04:25 -0600
  ...However, when checking the continuity of the switch, the beeper in the multimeter, ( which indicates a good circuit) does nothing with the throttle open...
• Re: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:07:49 -0400
  ...84 1.9 with old style > vacuum system. > > It is backfiring off throttle, if I can even get it off of throttle. No > Power...
• Re: fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
  ...If you lose a cup of coolant, your slow!! I think that we all have that extra arm on the throttle. Though I don...
• Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:15:50 -0700
  ...My van has shown, a very few times, a slight hesitation between drop throttle and resume throttle...like when I crest a long hill...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 23:13:34 -0700
  ...spark plugs and the spark plugs wires. - Clean the throttle body. - Adjust the throttle body switch. and maybe... - replace the Temp2 sensor at the...
• Re: Houston, we have a problem.......!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:02:04 -0700
  ...With engine off, I checked throttle operation and it is perfect. I can hear the switch clicking appropriately. Connections tight, no slipped throttle cable...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon stumbling-Again!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:12:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...switch should open when throttle stop pin is between .002 to .004 inches from stop. If too large, engine surges. If too small, engine...
• Re: Frozen Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 20:24:35 -0600
  ...Many of the answers I received pointed to taking out the throttle cable and greasing up the inside of the tube and stuff. I...
• F.S. Fuel Injection parts from 1987 2.1 Digifant!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:07:18 -0700
  ...ago) Idle stabilizer control Valve Idle stabilizer control unit Throttle housing Fuel Pressure Regulator Throttle switch Air filter box Intake boot I'd like...
• TPS wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:27:15 -0400
  ...That means I'll have to take the throttle body off to clean and check things and I wanted to be sure, especially if...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:25:22 -0700
  ...am I right in thinking that the way these things work is by > supplying a tiny bit more air to the throttle body and...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 09:06:22 -0700
  ...check/replace the throttle body gasket.... remove the throttle body and you will see it.. it's rubber gasket.. it could be cracked or...