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• I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Schmedlin
  Sat, 23 May 1998 05:23:33 -0700
  ...Set Full throttle enrichment switch. 10. New cylinder head temp sender. 11. Checked for vacuum leaks. Replaced a few hoses. still might be a...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Emissions/Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Eli Melnick (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:25:33 -0500
  ...The enrichment/idle switches are functioning. The coolant sensor has been replaced and another ECM was apparently tried without success. There are no vacuum...
• Re: need 1.9l digijet FI website/info
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 29 May 2001 13:19:51 EDT
  ...writes: << GREAT, it's like it's permanently on 'full throttle enrichment' so it boots right along, smoothly once you get some decent RPM...
• ECU pin 20 thread.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:08:38 EST
  ...The enrichment/idle switches are functioning. The coolant sensor has been replaced and another ECM was apparently tried without success. There are no vacuum...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:58:58 -0700
  ...devices, altitude compensation, variable orifice jetting, WOT enrichment, accelerator pumps, separate idle circuits, cold start enrichment, etc. The principles a carb is based on...
• Re: 87GL, Cold Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 12:46:04 -0400
  ...Finally, I don't think that our '87 vans have the air enrichment valve that Stuart was talking about. We do have an idle...
• Re: vw lawyers /split list etc...
  Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 16:35:23 +0100
  ...Drivers Wanted...(preferably with emblems) You are just proving my point that your intentions are geared towards self-enrichment and not noble by nature...
• Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:08:08 -0400
  ...I'm under the impression the Eco-Diesel injection pumps do not have a provision for fuel enrichment under boost, so your "turbo-diesel...
• FW: Starts day, won't at night ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 May 2010 23:20:12 -0400
  ...After the engine starts warm up enrichment is controlled by the temp 2 sensor and raised idle speed provided by the auxiliary air regulator...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:27:27 -0700
  ...24.33). >> >> But if you /floor/ the pedal, the full throttle enrichment switch closes, >> which ALSO grounds ECU Pin 4. Bentley's tells us...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:13:09 -0500
  ...The only time the temp 2 reading is really used is for start up and warm up enrichment. After that they could have used...
• Re: You won't believe this one!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 12:40:19 -0400
  ...to the floor most of the time, which activates the WOT enrichment switch. When I get time next week, I'm going to disconnect...
• Re: Auxiliary air regulator
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:06:48 -0500
  ...system. >> Thanks to >> List members who helped me find a idle enrichment switch >> recently. I have >> that part installed now. >> >> Today I tested the...
• Re: 84 Westy stumbles off idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:45:52 -0400
  ...This is a long shot, but enrichment for acceleration is provided by inertial overswing of the AFM vane. If it's somehow gotten stiff...
• rich bad mileage syndrome miss stall
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Thu, 29 May 2003 01:29:54 -0700
  ...Even did all the checks >>> involving the throttle valve/full throttle enrichment valve. Check. >>> My >>> air filter is rather clean. Fresh spark plugs now...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture) A new angle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:11:19 EST
  ...My engine might respond differently to the cold fuel enrichment than a stock engine so my idea might not before all, but those that...
• Re: update - Rocky's results - was Westy Karma, was stuck in Custer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:44:19 -0400
  ...If not, ECU will never get out of cold-enrichment mode. >I think that was it for today, as far as I can recall...
• New quirks with my van! PLEASE READ/HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sun, 10 May 1998 19:25:00 -0700
  ...for the idle stabilizer, cleaned out the idle stabilizer, the throttle enrichment switch, the O2 sensor connector, the Temp sensor connectors. I think my...
• Re: Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 May 1998 20:49:35 -0700
  ...Also the full throttle enrichment requires it. If you get an Audi 5000 Turbo warm up regulator with the vacuum line that comes out...
• 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:48:02 -0800
  ...In a vanagon, this must be computer controlled, like the cold start enrichment.Perhaps my cold start enrichment function is cutting off prematurely? Maybe...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 May 1998 14:14:05 -0500
  ...made in the midwest) instead of the Bentley term 'full throtte enrichment " and I guess I have worked on many non vws and the...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:02:48 -0400
  ...If the gauge is not the cause of causing the ECU to go into run away enrichment with the sensor disconnected, then something else...
• Re: Digijet Digitool Info
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 07:03:05 -0600
  ...Injector LED Pin 21 to ---------� l----------ZZZZZ---------Pin 7 for Start enrichment LED Pin 19 to----------� l----------ZZZZZ----------Pin 4 for Throttle position switch...
• Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 01:14:38 -0500
  ...But as for the engine needing enrichment -- suddenly there's nothing beneath my feet where I thought there was solid ground. Someone who knows...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 01:21:22 -0400
  ...I'm not touching spark, base fuel, or cold fuel tables, nor am I changing cranking fuel, coldstart enrichment nor coldstart enleanment(yes there...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
  ...starter * voltage at terminal cranking * starting injection/ 50 during cranking voltage enrichment 3 and 13 fuel pump relay * ignition on fuel pump runs bridged...
• Re: Turbo Swap-QuantumTD-Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 01:26:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...acceleration improvement and max speed?) Because of lack of boost enrichment, and the desire to avoid overstressing the non TD long block, I am...
• Re: Shade tree wiring of a cold start valve on a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:37:06 -0500
  ...I played with it as a fuel enrichment device and it pumps in a lot of fuel. I did that by jumpering it to...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:36:26 -0500
  ...PLUS all the solenoid hookups :-/ This will necessitate an aftermarket ecu or an aux enrichment system and 3-4 manual boost controllers to make...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:14:58 -0500
  ...The only thing you will be missing is the injector shut off during deceleration and full throttle enrichment. Find what is wrong. With the...
• Re: � � Re: � � � Expe riment (Musings)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 17:43:54 EDT
  ...felt the water in crankcase stories were generated more for the enrichment of the legal community than for any basis in fact. I recall...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:56:21 -0700
  ...24.33). > >> > >> But if you /floor/ the pedal, the full throttle enrichment switch closes, > >> which ALSO grounds ECU Pin 4. Bentley's tells us...
• Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:54:16 -0800
  ...my model has a fuel enrichment cable ... the handle pulled off ... while in vancouver, bc i went to a vw /euro parts store the...
• Re: I'm stumped! (misfire)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 23 May 1998 09:09:58 -0500
  ...Set Full throttle enrichment switch. >10. New cylinder head temp sender. >11. Checked for vacuum leaks. Replaced a few hoses. >still might be a...
• vibration
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:53:05 -0700
  ...This is most pronounced at idle, and when I am testing things and moving the enrichment switch manually back there, as the RPMs go...
• Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
  ...The Temp II sensor provides input to the ECU of the vehicle and affects idle speed and enrichment functions of the fuel injection system...
• Re: The love affair maybe be ending.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:17:10 -0800
  ...throttle body, one for decelleration and the other for full throttle enrichment- if these are bad or misadjusted, it could be a possibility.. Robert...
• Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:26:07 -0700
  ...the vac switch will signal the ECU for load enrichment even at mid-throttle positions. " sounds great to me. what attracts me is that...
• Cold Start/haltech Update
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:36:06 -0500
  ...a horn style button where I control how much added fuel enrichment the motor gets to help start it rather than use the thermo...
• Re: Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 12 May 1998 19:12:15 -0700
  ...Also the full throttle enrichment requires it. >> If you get an Audi 5000 Turbo warm up regulator with the vacuum line that >> comes out...
• Re: Emissions, Was: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:47:53 -0700
  ...I'm not touching spark, base fuel, or cold fuel > tables, nor am I changing cranking fuel, coldstart enrichment nor > coldstart enleanment(yes there...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:57:58 -0700
  ...Heck, it warms itself up at 3000rpms before the EFI closes down the enrichment mode. It also makes the same HP as a Vanagon...
• Re: Timing Issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 18:02:45 -0800
  ...You want to avoid the WOT throttle switch enrichment. With the engine under load but just shy of WOT, you should not hear anything...
• Re: Refrigerator fan replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:36:15 -0400
  ...I also have purchased and not installed one of the > "mixture enrichment" valves that gives more propane at startup > from one of our well...
• Re: Vanagon cold hard start issues
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:54:34 -0700
  ...I don't know much about your Haltech system, bit it does sound like you're not getting the fuel enrichment when cold. The...
• Re: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:43:12 -0500
  ...I dunno about Haltech, but with MS the TPS signal is only used for acceleration enrichment and doesn't affect the engine running all...
• Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
  ...At speed a closed switch will effect mixture causing full throttle enrichment when that is not needed. As for actual idle effect, at closed...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
  ...In > moderate temperatures the engine should be able to run with fuel enrichment > or throttle bypass within a couple minutes. That heater in the...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:08 -0500
  ...That is why there are winter fuel blends and we need enrichment to get cold engines started. If the CO is in limits, the...
• Re: Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:41:30 -0800
  ...a line going to the manifold so it will give boost enrichment. Add an intercooler from an Audi 2.2L 'MC' Turbo motor, a...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:28:11 -0800
  ...That is why there are winter fuel blends and we > need enrichment to get cold engines started. If the CO is in limits, the...
• Re: [WetWesties] well this was a new one on me .. maybe old hat maybe the way it is
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:21:47 -0700
  ...maybe old hat maybe the way it is dear vanagoners our westie has a fuel enrichment actuator on the diesel pump a few weeks...
• re. Calling all turbo charger / Diesel experts!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:57:47 -0700
  ...Turn up the fueling under boost, meaning adjust the boost enrichment aneroid. Unbolt the top and turn the indexed collar, can't remember which...
• Intermittent loss of power famous stalling problem again
  Historical mailing list - Ralf Kalscheuer
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:28:01 -0400
  ...give me some hints on voltage levels for Pin 10 = temp. Enrichment switch operation seams normal as well, 101 and signal reaches the ECU...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:17:08 -0700
  ...24.33). >>>> >>>> But if you /floor/ the pedal, the full throttle enrichment switch closes, >>>> which ALSO grounds ECU Pin 4. Bentley's tells us...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  ...The throttle switch is also used for full throttle enrichment so it should work at both closed and open throttle. If the switch is...
• Re: Shade tree wiring of a cold start valve on a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:59:14 -0600
  ...I played >with it as a fuel enrichment device and it pumps in a lot of fuel. I did >that by jumpering it to...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:13:59 -0500
  ...Also, if the engine temperature is falling at highway speed you may be going into open loop control or even worse warm up enrichment...
• More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
  ...get to the red/blue wire that goes to the throttle enrichment switch. Is this wire here to tell the stabilizer when the engine...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...That is why there are winter fuel blends and we > need enrichment to get cold engines started. If the CO is in limits, the...