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Re: Going back to fuel injection...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
Historical mailing list - Ellen Robey
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 08:08:40 -0400
...idle control valve, new throttle body gasket, operating cam and clip for the throttle switch, a new fuel filter, and the 22 microfarad capacitor...
Re: Hesitatation - GOOD NEWS !
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:32:38 EST
...to proper actuation. Switch must be actuated on full closed and full open positions. While I had the throttle valve out I cleaned it...
High Idle
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Apr 1997 22:27:08 -0500 (CDT)
...Dirt and crap inside the idle stabilizer valve. 3. Incorrectly adjusted limiting screw on the throttle valve. 4. Throttle valve switch not closing at...
Re: Idle control system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:20:33 -0400
...valve piston to move, so the connection is good. > The throttle valve switch, as I'm learning, can be affected by a worn > throttle...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
Historical mailing list - David McCallum
Wed, 24 May 2006 11:26:10 -0600
Quoting Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>: > Did you check the idle switch adjustment? It should click twice, once when at > full throttle and once...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:45:27 -0700
...drive train > that pulls on the accelerator cable, causing the throttle valve switch to > open when decelerating. I have purposely left a little slack...
Re: digijet FI adjustments-Digifant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:56:17 -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: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:29:54 -0500
...How is it that the throttle position switch is involved? If it was the switch, I would think there would still be problems.with...
Re: Won't accelerate
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sat, 5 Nov 2011 13:17:16 -0700
...thing I noticed, the idle switch is clicking off a little late, (the >> one under the Throttle Valve) >> >> I have no idea what causes...
Low Idle w/A/C on 91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:37:21 -0500
...is any "throttle kick up" valve or mechanism on the wasserboxer for the A/C, I assume the throttle position switch performs this function...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 08:54:03 -0800
...head) O2 Sensor Throttle Positioning Switch (bottom of the AFM Hall Sender Unit (in distributor) I pulled the Idle Stabilizer (switch? controller?) behind the...
Re: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:29:46 -0400
John, The throttle position switch tells the ISCU when the engine is a idle. If it isn't working properly then the ISCU thinks...
Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:53:19 -0700
...the throttle opens. (throttle switch input?) > > Regardless if engine off (ign. on) or "1" wire connected or not, > engine running, the valve draws far...
Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:50:51 -0400
...When testing pin 4, first actuate the throttle from idle to WOT, and then try to simulate engine vibrations by pushing the switches and...
Slight stumble on "resume throttle" (Digifant EFI van)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:07:49 -0800
...throttle position switch?) I see...it is flat, has a small "leaf spring" device that operates on a post as the throttle body valve...
Re: Failure to return to idle
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:58 EST
...After that I would go looking at the setting of the throttle body idle control switch, the operation of the ICV (idle control valve...
Re: throttle switch & heater cable
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 10:49:34 PDT
> According to them, it is running rich at start-up, due to a failing > throttle switch. This is causing premature wear of the distributor...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:23:59 -0800
...the throttle > is just off idle or at WOT? (throttle enrichment switch activated or > not). > Maybe, maybe not. Maybe the idle throttle opens fully...
Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sat, 19 Feb 2000 08:45:38 EST
...I checked with a local parts guy and he has the throttle valve switch. I'll pick it up today and may have a...
Re: fuel system questions
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
...Any shortcuts here (like quickly > & temporarily stopping up the sensor hole with something during the switch > to new sensor?) > > (3) On the throttle valve...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:34:21 -0700
I saw on the intertubewebnet thing a youtube vid where a guy made a smoker out of lidded paint can, some fitting and hose...
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: Why doesn't fuel shut off?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:23:17 -0700
...They > used to use throttle dash pots or the air cooled even used a decal valve > to control throttle vacuum when the engine is...
Re: Cleaning intake parts
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:48:24 -0500
...I think I'd be careful not to get that stuff on the throttle switch; it'll probably have deleterious effects on the plastic...
Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 16:37:44 -0500
...the shaft is cockeyed ever so slightly.After all, the correct throttle switch adjustment is just .002-.004.Dont take much shaft tilting to...
[Fwd: Intake manifold vacuum?]
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 09:59:28 -0700
...Until now, I have decided that a worn throttle body, and poor throttle switch adjustments cause my hesitation. Hope this helps. R.Feuerriegel 88...
[Fwd: Re: 88 Syncro; erratic idle, missing, vibrations...
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 20:14:56 -0700
...Changes like flicking a switch. Off and on. Anyway, they set #1 cyl. at TDC, popped of the valve covers to have a look...
Re: '91 Westy Coolant/Fan
Historical mailing list - brad barcom
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:14:41 -0500
...While continuing to "mess" with the idle (it's high-1200-1400) and cleaning the throttle valve switch and putting everything back together, for...
Re: Lunch with Bentley
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Nov 94 18:21:01 EST
...Now the point about the O2 sensor being switched off at full throttle is interesting. .basically the black box must be nothing more than...
Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:54:12 -0700
...The two throttle valve switches, redux On 9/25/2007 10:56 PM David Kao wrote: > --- Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> On...
Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 4 May 2005 06:31:35 EDT
...First you need to check the throttle position switch and make sure it's working properly. Then check to see if the throttle valve...
Re: RE Fuel Injection problem found
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Jul 1996 10:57:38, -0500
...resistance too high), bad EGR valve (either leaks or doesn't let contacts operate), or bad throttle valve switch Any problems I've had...
Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:38:33 -0700
...12V LED, + lead to TVS + , LED goes on, throttle at rest, throttle valve switch closed, and goes off, throttle opened TVS open. Most importantly...
Re: Idle issues
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 17 May 2020 09:06:22 -0700
...At closed throttle the only thing the throttle position switch is > doing is turning off the injectors if the engine speed is above some...
Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:09:20 -0400
The TB with the two switches is an early 1.9. The TB where you're showing light around the butterfly valve is faulty...
Re: Still won't start when warm
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:28:41 EST
...Nelson >> Ken, You may want to look into your throttle valve switch or switches depending on the year of your van. If the adjustment...
Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 00:59:19 -0500
...AFM is good throttle switch is adjusted good idle control valve and module are both good ECU is good the purple and white vacuum...
help with function of idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 08:49:39 -0600
...position switch on the throttle body seems to be working fine and clicking at the right spots. - disconnecting the idle stabilizer valve seems to...
Re: Terpsicorian Shifter
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 27 May 2002 17:42:09 -0500
...Should be no leaks there. > > So, do I have a throttle switch problem of some sort. I thought the > switch shut off the fuel...
Re: full throttle switch boost?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:46:42 -0500
...full throttle switch boost? > > > If you have a digitool hooked up when the full throttle switch is > made up, > you will see the volts...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:53:42 -0400
...LED in parallel complete the circuit so ECU thinks the > throttle valve switch was closed 100% of the time? Probably not. The ECU was...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:14:30 -0500
I had the vacuum line from the pedals to the cruise control pump or the vacuum valves themselves in the clutch/brake switch develop...
Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:04:01 -0800
...the Idle control valve's hum...nor have I ever figured how to test my throttle control switch, but that switch does "click" fine
Re: 88 westy throttle out of control
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Thu, 17 May 2001 17:44:42 -0600
I would guess the idle position switch on the throttle body. Dirty and/or out of adjustment. With the engine off, you should be...
ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
...Ignition coil * Hall sender * Coolant temperature sensor * Fuel injectors * Throttle switch/ idle stabilizer valve/ idle stabilizer control unit * Air flow sensor/ Air temperature sensor...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 01:43:15 -0500
...The 2.1l engines have a solenoid-operated idle-stabilizer valve with an associated control board -- it bleeds air past the throttle plate. The...
Re: Won't accelerate
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 5 Nov 2011 13:37:34 -0700
...thing I noticed, the idle switch is clicking off a little late, (the >>> one under the Throttle Valve) >>> >>> I have no idea what causes...
Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:41:54 -0700
...the idle switch is not making contact at idle. there are two styles of throttle switches on an 85.. the 'early' with two crude...
Re: Pulsing idle UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
...The real problem is that the idle is too high, probably because of a broken aux air regulator, throttle valve, or an intake leak...
Re: throttle body fun
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 9 May 2010 14:01:47 -0700
...throttle valve position switch (TVPS), even though it had been recently adjusted. I was suspicious that the throttle shaft fit in the throttle body...
Re: I need help, please
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Dec 2022 14:18:27 -0600
...cap and rotor > - NGK BP6ET are recent. > - Throttle body switch checked fine > - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned > - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:34:11 -0400
...I > have tested fuel pressure at the T and it is at spec. > > I am thinking that the throttle valve switch is a possible...
Re: Installing a 2.1 engine into 1.9 vanagon ?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:19:46 -0400
...bypass valve and reroute the vacuum advance on the distributor. If you have an earlier 1.9l with the dual throttle position switches, then...
Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:46:53 -0500
...switch in, mostly curious about the module and valve effects on idle > (or lack there of??) Is it possible that my finicky throttle switch...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
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Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
Sun, 4 May 2014 17:16:53 -0400
...If the throttle switch isn't closing at idle the idle will never settle down below 1,000 rpm the way it's supposed...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:04:40 -0400
...I am thinking that the throttle valve switch is a possible culprit. My question now is what is "full throttle"? If the switch is...
Re: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Oct 1996 23:06:39 -0400
...sticking throttle valve ($6.00 cleaner & brush, 118.00 labor) Q: Can just anyone find this throttle valve and clean it? How hard is...
High Idle Solution!
Historical mailing list - brad barcom
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:53:38 -0500
...the year, I strongly recommend checking your throttle position switch. After ruling out the idle stabilizer valve, the idle stabilizer control unit, and the...