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• I've lost my fast idle...
  Historical mailing list - Brian & Carol Megas
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:54:44 -0800
  ...and still no fast idle at startup. So I just tap the gas pedal to speed up the engine, everything is fine, and away...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:05:05 -0400
  ...the idle stabilization is taken care of by the little module that advances timing when the engine slows below standard idle speed. ** because they...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:15:18 -0800
  ...engine up so the pump load won't stall the engine, When the AC is turned on, it will kick the idle speed up...
• Running rich
  Historical mailing list - Mike Vanderzanden
  Tue, 8 May 2001 22:58:07 EDT
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed (with vac. connected...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:50:29 -0800
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted >>>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally >>>> smoothing out at speed. >>>> >>>> Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:15:30 -0800
  WBX Idle Stabilizer is fine at any temp, 1.9 and 2.1 both - but you have a non-standard engine so... On Tue...
• Re: hunting idle when cold,no,no, no,no, like this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 02:06:41 EDT
  ...suggestions? > > thanks > eric > henning@fp.com >> Hi Eric, turn in the idle speed screw in one turn clockwise to see if that helps. If...
• Re: Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 08:25:08 -0700
  ...the engine warm, the first thing I did was to disconnect the > connector at the stablizer valve then adjust the idle speed to 850...
• Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:34:39 -0400
  ...Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds > > '84 1.9L (with the 2200cc GW upgrade), digijet WBXR > > Just installed the Sorensen fuel...
• Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:33:58 +0000
  ...The idle was rough and wandering, in fact the engine died a couple of times at stoplights (started right back up, fortunately). Some bucking...
• no idle after cylinder head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:57:40 -0700
  ...I've just replaced my cylinder head and can't get my '83.5 westy engine to idle. Perhaps I didn't adjust the...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:41:14 -0600
  ...sure you set the idle speed before hooking it all back up. Just warm the engine, disconnect the idle stabilizer valve (ISV) and adjust...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 06:36:51 -0500
  ...The idle controller looks at > engine speed, temperature, and those other inputs and then modulates the > valve to get to the desired speed. The...
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
  Once the idle control valve is unplugged nothing is controlling or raising idle speed. High idle indicates a failure of the valve (not closing...
• Re: Engine overheating - Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 00:04:07 -0700
  ...bleed. > > Idled engine for 20 minutes .... no problem. > > Took test drive at highway speed .... 20 minutes ... no problem. > > Back to the shop .... idled another...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:30:59 -0500
  ...idle switch is closed and the RPM's are above the idle speed. So as soon as you step on the clutch, the engine...
• Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:37:50 -0500
  ...When the Idle Stabl.. is unpluged the idle is normal until the engine is restarted. Any Help is appreciated> Thanks Paul Huffman paulhuffman@earthlink...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 3 Jan 2017 22:10:54 -0800
  ...The idle controller looks at engine speed, temperature, and those other inputs and then modulates the valve to get to the desired speed. The...
• Re: Overheating at idle
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:14:24 -0400
  ...Rev the engine and the temp returns to normal. Even > after a 15 minute drive: stop and idle, and it'll get hot. > I...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:32:54 -0500
  ...speed will slowly drop off, the idle stabilizer will try to keep it up, but it can only do so much, and the engine...
• Idle speed an A/C
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 05:26:08 -0700
  ...I used to have an intermittent situation where the idle would surge when the engine and ambient temp were hot. I have not experienced...
• Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
  ...Run Engine; Move Throttle to change Engine speed - Engine hesitates/stumbles immediately above idle, change in signal from Throttle Idle Switch, and at partial...
• why is my idle screwed up?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 20:54:30 -0500
  ...I tried shunting the idle speed control connectors but that was no help either. I also went through and tightened up any potential intake...
• Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Schaper
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 01:14:11 EDT
  ...Now there is no change in idle speed between warmup and warm engine. Judging from that, is my coolant temp sensor the problem? I...
• Re: Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:52:53 -0500
  ...Hall Sender checked out fine. > Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. > Action taken: > Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit > > After driving...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:10:17 -0400
  ...Adjust as needed. >>Start engine, adjust timing to proper mark at idle speed. Check vacuum >advance operation. Opening throttle should quickly advance timing. Further...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:31:48 -0400
  ...High idle w. A/C on... please help hi all, 1990' Carat - recently purchased - rebuilt engine - smooth idle 950 RPM - A/C recently serviced...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:47:15 -0700
  ...sure you set the idle speed > before hooking it all back up. Just warm the engine, disconnect the idle > stabilizer valve (ISV) and adjust...
• Re: What's this wire for?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:59:01 -0400
  ...It tells the idle speed controller to step up the idle when the AC is engaged. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...What we are after is with a properly tuned, warmed up engine, pull the idle stabilizer plug from the idle stabilizer and adjust the...
• Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 16:43:17 -0500
  ...BTDC? Engine won't run worth a darn with timing mark to the one o'clock side of the case split. Idle speeds up...
• Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
  ...timing and idle speed with all of the circuits (except O2) disabled. You do this by: A. Making sure the engine is warm (disabling...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:04:54 -0800
  ...engine speed jumping abruptly > "Jumping" ? do you mean idle? > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler > > >On Tue...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 17:07:37 -0400
  Actually, The idle speed should be somewhere between 850-850 without AC or power steering boost. The boost should be hardly noticeable, maybe 1...
• Re: Unplugged Idle Speed Ctrl Valve
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 14 May 2000 15:31:29 EDT
  ...answer... > >The PO of our '87 GL (2WD) apparently unplugged the idle speed ctrl >valve. >I can't feel any vibration but haven't...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:22:15 -0500
  ...and so the engine won't stall at idle speeds such as at stop lights, etc. That increase in idle rpm needs additional cooling...
• Vanagon jerking
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 23:09:39 -0800
  ...The jerking can be stopped either by stepping on the >clutch (engine goes into idle immediately, running smoothly, does not >stall) or by accelerating...
• Re: Still running rich
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:21:10 -0400
  ...36 psi at idle with vacuum connected. 42 psi (at >any engine speed) with vacuum line disconnected. If increase engine speed >(with vac. connected...
• Re: Higher idle??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:00:19 -0400
  ...It has inputs for engine speed, temperature, AC and power steering loads. It provides a fast idle for warm up and then regulates it...
• Re: Update: 81 Air-Cooled Vanagon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Sat, 1 May 1999 19:37:37 -0500
  ...I was experiencing a stalling problem when the engine was warm and >dropped to idle from running speed. It was also difficult to restart...
• Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
  ...Run Engine; Move Throttle to change Engine speed - Engine hesitates/stumbles immediately above idle, change in signal from Throttle Idle Switch, and at partial...
• Orphan Wire Needs Help
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:07:31 -0600
  ...When I lift my foot off the gas, the engine slowly returns to idle speed (albeit a high idle) and stays there, whether the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:41:20 +0000
  ...care of by the Idle Control Unit which controls the Idle Stabilizer Valve which takes care of all idle-speed issues by giving extra...
• MAX spark adv. for 2.1 L engine
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 05:19:09 -0700
  ...what the idle timing mark should be (5 or 7 degrees BTDC) but rather when the engine is running at highway speeds, what is...
• Re: Oil Light on at idle only when hot
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 00:25:10 -0700
  ...I have not > > tached it yet to see what the idle rpm is.) Engine > > has 150k and runs well (70+ on the interstate with...
• Re: Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 13:06:30 -0400
  > It was my understanding that the engine be allowed to idle for a minute > before shutting off after a long trip for cooling reasons...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:26:59 -0500
  ...engine pushes hard against the brake and the idle >holds at about 1100 rpm. > >The pedal requires above-average pressure to hold speed while...
• Re: '87 Oil pressure NEED HELP!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 19:30:20 -0400
  ...Is this a common problem with Vanagons or is there really a problem with the oil pressure in this one?? >> Low idle speed and...
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:25:28 -0400
  This switch is only there to increse the idle when the PS drags the engine speed down. If you are not seeing this problem...
• Low idle, hard cold starting
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:59:22 -0500
  ...cold start/idle problem with my '84 1.9. Cold starts hard, with RPM dropping to very low or zero and engine stalling if...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:36:24 -0700
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted >>>>> acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally >>>>> smoothing out at speed. >>>>> >>>>> Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 08:03:17 -0500
  ...The idle bypass screw can help get the idle speed tuned if needed. I >usually just set it 2 turns open and a properly...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:54:31 +0100
  ...Here's what happened; when the engine heated up & I was stopped at the lights, the idle speed would creep up and up, usually...
• Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:34:04 -0400
  ...no power at the lower speeds and the Van is definitely getting hotter then normal when at an idle. So I have two theories...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 07:45:56 -0800
  ...normally keep the > engine going, you may stall the engine. Third, given all other factors that > seem to affect idle speed, I am not...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Start engine and allow to idle, idle speed should be 880 +-50 rpm 6. If idle is still to high use adjusting screw on...
• Re: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:45:16 -0400
  ...For some reason the idle speed valve is not boosting the idle or giving a cold start fast idle. Probably also means no power...
• Thinking about the 5 speed tranny switch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:47:21 PST
  For those thinking about the five speed swap here are some MPH ranges for my 5 speed with my engine The following is the...
• Re: winter vanagon complaint #2
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 16:36:00 -0800
  ...Let > > the engine warm up good, at the idle speed. <snip> >
• Re: Engine trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:23:08 -0400
  ...warming the engine, then > shutting it off, then disconnecting the idle valve connector, then start > back up, then adjust the idle speed to 850...