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• Normal idle! Hallelujah!
  Historical mailing list - david hardy
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:20:09 -0700
  ...Turned out to be a very badly worn throttle body. So, especially if your van has high miles (mine has 268k), before you go...
• Re: throttle response question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:01:57 -0400
  ...air the engine breaths has to go through....appears to be considerably smaller in area than the throttle plate in the throttle body. scott
• any tips for cleaning throttle body???
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 20:03:58 -0800
  Hi All reading the archives a lot of folks recommend cleaning the throttle body..... any tips on how to do this? any pitfalls? TIA...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 10:48:57 -0400
  ...The cable is adjusted at the throttle end by loosening the screw on the barrel fitting that engages the throttle arm, and slipping the...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:06:12 -0700
  ...There could be other > causes. > > The switch should also click when throttle turned to WOT (wide open throttle). > > Corrosion, dirt at switch adjusting parts...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:30:59 -0400
  Again, I'd recommend cleaning the inside of the throttle body before adjusting this (or anything else). It'a amazing how far open the...
• Throttle Body Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:57:39 -0500
  ...The throttle body lays transverse over the engine. From the Right hand side of the firewall, through a hole, there is a plastic tube...
• Re: What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:51:38 -0400
  ...What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch? > Hey all, > what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body...
• 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: compression testing procedure
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:05:14 EDT
  ...Why the open throttle requirement? Both the Sears compression tester I bought and Bentley say full open throttle. What's the deal? >> Karl-- An...
• Re: Conduit for throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 15 Jul 2018 19:52:36 +0000
  ...Conduit for throttle cable No on the bicycle cable as it needs to be stiff and it will not allow the end of the...
• AFM, throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:14:52 -0600
  ...However, I am having AFM and/or throttle body problems. I'm ready to replace both. My throttle body is worn and sticks, not...
• Re: A throttle puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:54:08 -0700
  ...he has a 4 speed and you have an automatic. > > On the 4 speed, the bolt goes into a threaded sleeve that the throttle...
• Re: AFM issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 00:19:46 EDT
  In a message dated 10/3/05 3:43:36 PM, miatapaul@gmail.com writes: << I did not think they would effect part throttle...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 21:56:00 -0700
  ...Questions regarding throttle valve switch > > The throttle body, switch and all is sitting on the desk in front of me. I > already said the...
• Question about old and new throttle switch 90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 22:00:31 -0500
  I recently had a problem with my throttle switch on my 90 Vanagon. So I went to my local dealer and ordered a new...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:02:38 -0700
  ...One, the throttle plate will not seal off the throat of the throttle body properly, so you in effect have a HUGE vaccuum leak...
• Stalling and running rough
  Historical mailing list - Stew
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:48:15 +0100
  ...The throttle position switch that should close on no throttle and full throttle is open circuit all the time, and the voltage from the...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:59:06 -0500
  ...Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle...
• Take II-'91 Bucking and Digitool Readings-solution?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 08:39:45 -0800
  ...The Throttle position switch indicator LED (digitool) starts to glow slightly even after it goes off when the throttle is applied. It starts to...
• Circlip/E-clip for A/T throttle link?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:55:57 -0400
  Can anyone tell me the size of the clip that holds the strong spring on the end of the automatic transmission throttle actuator? Thanks...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:45:45 -0400
  I had it in my mind that when the full throttle switch closes it just puts the system into open loop thereby enriching the...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Why reduce engine speed -- vacuum guage -- small car header
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:29:13 -0400
  ...Those are just vacuum gauges. > > > >I'm tellin ya, on long hills, try third gear at half throttle rather than > >fourth gear floored. You...
• disconnecting throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 01:12:59 -0400
  ...I can't for the life of me figure out the right way to detach the throttle cable from the throttle, though -- can I...
• Re: 2.1l throttle plate question
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:26:52 EDT
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, jones@COLORADO.EDU writes: > 1) Should the throttle plate be bent at the centerline, or flat? I > have bent, but I...
• Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 06:58:54 -0500
  My experience has been that 9 times out of ten idle problems with 85-91 Vanagons are related to the throttle position switch. This...
• Re: 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:39:59 -0500
  The switch, on the later model 1.9s (closes at both idle and at full throttle), does the same job as the two switches...
• throttle body round thing underneath
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:35:13 -0500
  Hi everyone, Does anyone know if the grey plastic round part that is under the throttle body, the part that actually turns and hits...
• 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: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:52:08 -0400
  ...If the '85 has the single throttle position switch and the '84 is wired for two throttle position switches ... then the throttle bodies themselves...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:48:16 -0700
  Good point re throttle cable setup. I wondered about that. It was the first thing I thought of, but it looks solid. I can...
• Re: Tried this cruise control?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:44:51 -0700
  ...The original throttle and the servo throttle cables are pulling on the very same piece (one pinched under the bolt, the other looped around...
• Re: purpose of throttle valve adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:00:45 GMT
  James, The throttle body on my '87 has worn to the extent that the butterfly plate does not always return to the exact same...
• Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 27 May 2007 10:33:05 -0700
  ...Of course, since the Digifant full throttle switch does double duty as the "no throttle" switch, it wouldn't work to just scab onto...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:22:35 -0700
  Hi Mike, both the full throttle switch and the idle switch connect to the same ECU pin (4) and they both ground it. So...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:09:30 -0700
  ...also need to make sure the throttle swtich makes contact *every* time the throttle is released. it's very common that they don't...
• throttle body modification question 84 to 85
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 00:45:00 -0500
  In the on going problem solving to solve the idle hunting problem present on Vinnie, We have replaced the original throttle body with a...
• Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:12:51 -0500
  In USA, all A1 chassis cars (rabbit, scirocco, jetta 1, cabriolet) have throttle body on flywheel side. Even some A2 cars, like the G60...
• Re: Throttle Switch Adjustment Screw
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:25:11 -0400
  ...Car, plane & stuff) They will have everything you need, especially small metric screws lol, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine/throttle_body1.jpg
• What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:05:50 -0400
  Hey all, what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body switch? this is for a 89 carat with digifant. thanks...
• Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:46 -0400
  ...We popped engine hatches to check stuff out here and there, of > course. > > Anyway, this 1.9 didn't have throttle switches. Now, I...
• Re: Throttle Cable Weather Cover Replacement Part?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:53:30 -0400
  >Is the throttle cable weather cover available seperately from >the throttle cable assembly? The dealer did not have a listing >for one. The little...
• Throttle Position Switch Cams
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:08:35 EDT
  I did get the throttle position switch cams in stock. The cam is only $2.45 PN 025 133 136A and the washer that...
• Re: Play in throttle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:01:05 -0500
  ...Best to just readjust your throttle switch, and move on to the next problem.Perhaps a weaker return spring will not pull the shaft...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-716)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 09:00:21 -0500
  If you go back to the 75-78 Bus engines you'll find a switch assembly on the throttle body. In one position it...
• 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:06:35 -0500
  ...My Dad's 1985 automatic sunroof vanagon has been having problems with the throttle linkage. Apparently the problem is at the throttle body. This...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:38 -0400
  Lyle, DON'T ADJUST THE THROTTLE SWITCH YET!!!... do yourself a favor and remove the throttle body, and clean it out thoroughly with carburetor...
• Re: Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:15:07 -0400
  Craig, I may have a nice used 85 throttle body with single switch for $100 if you interested. The single switch is nicer because...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-716)
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 07:18:28 -0600
  ...It provided fuel for the big gulp of air that entered with wide open throttle. As engine speed increased, so did throttle airflow, bernoule...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:26:41 -0700
  ...David --- Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> wrote: > Just had a new throttle cable installed in my 89 Westy. I wouldn't think > that a throttle...
• Re: More throttle switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:35:34 -0700
  ...More throttle switch questions > Hey volks, > I've got the throttle body out and I can see the switch after popping > off the plastic...
• Re: Cold Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:03:28 EDT
  Sounds like your throttle position switch is either bad or not adjusted properly. With the van off you should hear a click when you...
• stiff gas pedal in AT
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 08:31:53 -0400
  Thanks for all the comments on the stiff gas pedal/throttle return springs. Several folks mentioned situations causing increased friction of the throttle shaft...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:57:59 -0500
  ...Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause the irregular idle...
• Re: How do you unfreeze a throttle cable?
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:04:50 -0500
  ...I got the van > detailed and when they cleaned the motor some water got into the throttle > cable. Seeing how it is below freezing...
• WTB: Throttle Valve Housing for 1986 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jason Pufahl
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:07:48 -0400
  Does anyone have a good used Throttle Valve Housing and Throttle valve switch for an '86 Vanagon GL? I am not 100% sure I...
• Conduit for throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sun, 15 Jul 2018 05:07:13 +0000
  Changing the throttle cable the plastic conduit over the tank crumbled so does anyone know where to get some or suggest something that makes...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 18:08:09 -0400
  ...But remember that you don't have full-throttle enrichment so avoid full throttle to obviate any possibility of overheating the cylinders from lean...
• Re: Is there Throttle body how to?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:07:44 -0600
  Here is a slew of throttle body related posts : http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search_keywords=throttle+body&search_forum=20...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:00:20 -1000
  Did you check the throttle cable for free easy movement, and a little free-play just ahead of the throttle body ?? or try to...