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• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:14:02 -0400
  ...You absolutely need a throttle position switch. Mike
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:56:37 -0400
  Mark, Did you notice Gowesty's "Vacuum-Operated Throttle Position Switch (TPS)" replacement? Has anyone experienced this? Ken L. On Thu, August 15, 2013...
• Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 10:53:31 -0500
  ...cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch > > > Warren, > > Not sure if you have replaced your switch but I was haveing a > > similar > > problem and found...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:56:20 -0800
  ...throttle switch > > > > Ah, yes. For some reason was thinking Gerry had switch to an .io > > group. (which allows attachments) > > > > For those just dying to...
• Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:27:58 -0600
  ...This was causing a few problems, first when you lift off the accelerator at rpm the throttle position switch should close causing fuel injectors...
• Re: TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:04:00 -0700
  ...momentum to nudge the switch closed. > > Edward > The Splittie VW technique, maybe? My old 57 bus has a 'lazy' throttle, especially during Wyoming winters...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:37:27 -0500
  ...They/it close at both closed throttle and WOT (Wide Open > Throttle); otherwise open. > > > >The throttle closed idle switch on mine is essentially out...
• What year vanagons use same throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 13:42:53 -0700
  Can anyone tell me what year vans use the same throttle switch as the 87's? thanks, jg __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel...
• '88 Throttle Body/Switch cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 12:54:38 PDT
  Hello all, Just finished spending 2-3 hrs last night removing, cleaning and lubing the throttle body & switch to resolve a surging problem. A...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:57:42 -0500
  The switch is normally open, closed at closed and wide open throttle. If it really failed, make sure the wires to it and the...
• Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 14:34:26 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=455400&highlight=throttle+body+switch+worn+pivot Of course replacing the switch makes more sense...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:09:14 -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...
• Full throttle switch for 1984 Vanagon (Calif. 1.9 Digijet)
  Historical mailing list - Kip Alder
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 09:00:01 -0600
  If there is anyone on the list who has a full throttle switch for an 84 1.9L I would be interested in buying...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome is it also known as Digifant Disease, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:21:53 -0700
  ...Connect the leads firmly to the wires from the idle switch and move the throttle away from the idle position and back. The switch...
• Re: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:54:50 -0500
  ...This switch is located > under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as shown in the > Bentley Manual. There are no switches on...
• tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 08:40:41 -0800
  Does anyone know what size allen-wrench is used for the throttle switch adjustment bolts on an '88 Vanagon? Its kind of a reach...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:14:35 -0500
  ...As for hooking up this switch and throttle, I didnt cut any wiring from the harness. I added a connector from an old switch...
• Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 23:07:31 -0600
  ...Would recommend checking this area if you have starting or idling problems---the throttle switch has to be at continuity at startup to send...
• Re Rough idle,Hesitation,andBackfire
  Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 19:06:05 -0400
  ...Could a bad Throttle switch cause these problems?I wouldn't think that backfire on deceleration could be caused by a faulty throttle switch...
• 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: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 21:31:09 -0700
  ...Never adjust again. > > How close to WOT does it switch? > > Yrs, > d
• Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:54:31 -0700
  ...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: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:28:17 -0600
  ...The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is located under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as...
• Re: Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:14:12 +0200
  ...I put a meter on the wires coming from the switch and it was only operating at full throttle and not at closed throttle...
• 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: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:16:59 EST
  ...The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is located under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as...
• Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 15:29:45 -0800
  ...Idle is about 900rpm.I installed the switch and set it as best I could. I think the worn throttle shaft holes cause a...
• 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: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:05:14 -0500
  ...This switch is >> located >> under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as shown in the >> Bentley Manual. There are no switches on...
• Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 18:36:17 -0500
  ...That puts the throttle switch towards me and the cam on the end of the throttle shaft away from me. On 5he plate above...
• Throttle body issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:24:46 -0800
  Howdy to all, ���� I'm currently having problems with the throttle valve switch. (the switch is bad) Upon further inspection I noticed there is...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:26:42 -0800
  ...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: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:00:13 -0700
  I want to toss in that not having the full throttle switch function working will not cause stumbling/ stalling / running rich or whatever the...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:27:51 -0800
  If we're talking about the same thing, I got a lot of hits searching for 'throttle valve switch', which is what the Bentley...
• Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:44:21 -0700
  ...I assume that is the throttle stop switch. It seems to activate (mechanically) properly...it "click" when you just crack the throttle and 're...
• Re: "Hunting Idle"
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:52:03 -0800
  ...You should remove the throttle body, clean it up, lubricate the throttle plate a bit so that it travels smoothly and test the switch...
• cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:34:57 -0600
  ...Each time I clean the engine I develop a problem with the throttle body switch. Is there some way that water gets into the...
• RE: Vanagon Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:04:12 UT
  TBill If you disconnect the idle switch the F.I. unit will never know when the throttle is closed, so it will dump in...
• Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 19:08:35 -0700
  ...where to get a full throttle switch? > Well it turns out I do have one. I did the click test and I could hear...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:22:30 -0800
  ...Gerry had switch to an .io group. (which allows attachments) For those just dying to see the pic of my throttle switch opened up...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 17:17:33 -0500
  Looked in the archives under "throttle switch adjustment" and got 5 hits in 11 years.Must be doin it wrong.Still got the symptoms...
• Re: 1.9 idle woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 11:26:39 -0500
  ...Switch should close at closed throttle and full throttle (if there are two switches, one closes at idle and the other at full, but...
• Re: Digifant & the Throttle Position Switch
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 06:27:00 EST
  ...The throttle position switch must operate as described in the Bentley workshop manual or you will have problems with the fuel injection system. Cheers...
• Re: Throttle switch--lazy sometimes, per digitool
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:39:16 -0700
  ...Got the "don't change, factory adjust only" > screw and the throttle switch exactly right per paper and feeler guage. > > Now the throttle switch...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 17:56:32 -0700
  ...Throttle switch confusion As I sit here am looking at the throttle body for my 2.1L WBX. It's oriented so the manifold...
• Re: How long does it take your vanagon to warm up
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 14 May 2005 16:07:19 -0500
  ...It is related to throttle-body switch that rests (stangely enough) under the throttle body. I have adjusted mine several times but something keeps...
• Throttle switch - am I thinking about this right?
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 00:15:22 -0500
  I'm trying to diagnose some problems with my '90 and want to make sure I completely understand how the throttle valve switch works...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:00:27 -0700
  Take a gander at GW's vacuum operated switch. Mine works quite well. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun 13, 2014...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:26:43 -0400
  ...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: Idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:32:43 -0500
  ...This switch is > located > under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as shown in the > Bentley Manual. There are no switches on...
• Re: Regarding Darrell and his Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:20:00 -0500
  Hi Karl, The throttle switch that I have played with, has a small microswitch which is closed by a double cam on the throttle...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:59:00 PST
  >3.) reset the switches on the throttle body. I recently had the tranny >out for a rebuild, and I had not adjusted the accelerator...
• 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...
• Re: Throttle switch adjustment Dilemma finally Figured out!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:11:28 -0400
  ...Eric Robert Lilley wrote: >I finally understood Bentley and how to adjust the throttle switch... > >I have been adjusting the switch opening gap from...
• Re: Rebuilt Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:57:53 -0700
  ...But, I did have to return (exchange) one of the GW units due to a sticky throttle switch. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Digifant without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:50:59 -0400
  The '85's got the TPS under the throttle like the later vans. 83 and 84 have the two obvious micro switches. They do...
• Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:12:04 -0400
  ...Anyway, this 1.9 didn't have throttle switches. Now, I'm used to the buried system under the throttle on the 2.1...
• Closed Idle Switch / Fuel Line Warning (again)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 21:36:36 -0800
  ...One other thing I noticed is that the open throttle switch "clicks" when you open the throttle all the way but when the throttle...
• Re: O2 sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:37:48 -0700
  ...RC also suggested I adjust my throttle position switches. On the '83 digijet there are two idle position switches. I definitely know that one...
• Throttle switch adjustment Dilemma finally Figured out!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 15:01:28 EDT
  I finally understood Bentley and how to adjust the throttle switch... I have been adjusting the switch opening gap from closed to open until...