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• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:28:11 -0400
  ...Sometimes when I stop > the idle will remain at almost 2 on the tach before slowing down to normal > idle speed. Once there it...
• Re: Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:14:12 +0200
  Hi, Yes I was one of those with high idle speed. If I disconnected the Solenoid whilst the engine was running and then reconnected...
• O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 12:36:00 -0400
  ...I have checked the plug wires and timing, played with the idle mixture and speed. It is giving me high hc readings and will...
• Fast Idle Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:53:29 -0600
  ...This make the Vanagon run much better overall, but the idle speed problem persisted. I checked the idle switch on the throttle body, cleaned...
• Re: idle speed controller and temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 03:00:06 -0500
  If you have an 86 an over take a look at my site section. http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/temp_sender.htm Regards, Ben
• overheating
  Historical mailing list - Rob Le Duc
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 19:57:15 -0700
  having an overheating issue while highway and high speed driving .... van is fine around the city and at idle ..... once up to highway speeds...
• 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...
• Questions & Help
  Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
  Sun, 20 Jun 1999 10:50:08 -0700
  ...Oil in crankcase is full The only thing I did yesterday was to clean the Idle Speed Control Valve to see if I could...
• testing idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 11 May 2001 14:21:36 -0400
  ...I have tried unplugging the electrical connector--this results in a much lower idle speed so I know the valve is doing something, just...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 10:01:04 -0400
  ...Now, each time I take my foot off the accelerator, it idles steady, sometimes right at 900, but often at another speed. Now, it...
• uneven idle/rich running
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jul 95 11:39:48 EDT
  ...If it is faulty you will get surges and changes in idle speed. At least check the connections for both and make sure they...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 23:20:43 -0600
  ...This little gizmo MUST be disconnected when you set the idle speed adjustment. It does two things: 1) keeps the idle speed up on...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1366
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 May 1997 16:28:12 +0000
  ...high idle blues > Message-ID: <9705190239.AA27738@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > After paying little attention to the hi-idle threads, now I'm plagued...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:13:37 -0400
  ...Definitive test for Hall > ECU? My Hall sensor seems to be working because when I bypass the idle stabilization unit the engine speed changes...
• Re: idle fuel calculations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:22:24 -0800
  ...It's not particularly good for them to idle for prolonged > periods, but at idle speed they do consume relatively little fuel. > > Allan > > On...
• Re: Engine warm-up troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 21:28:04 PDT
  ...I have resigned myself to live with it until I find an >idle speed regulator relay ($$$). The idle speed regulator relay takes the >various...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:15:30 -0800
  ...Van would not start without a bit of throttle either, first thing > this > morning...The cycling of the idle speed was this evening..and...
• Re: Surging Idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:34:43 -0400
  ...By-pass the idle stabilizer and set your idle speed and check your timing. The surging is due to the idle stabilzer working too...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 15:47:20 -0400
  Dennis Haynes wrote: > Does the engine idle near set speed with the valve electrically > disconnected? Yes. > Set idles speed to at least 850 without...
• Cold Morning Puzzlement
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:06:48 EST
  ...After a couple minutes of idling the idle speed starts to drop and becomes rougher until it dies. On restart it needs some coaxing...
• idle surge solved?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Mon, 13 May 2002 08:42:17 -0700
  ...The last two things I tried were Fiddling with the mixture screw on the AFM while adjusting idle speed Put an extra ground on...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:18:43 -0800
  ...Engine lopes at idle All, I am trying to get my 84 Vanagon up and running again. The engine slows down then speeds up...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:45:22 -0400
  ...Sounds to me as though your basic idle speed is set too high. Check it out. If that's the problem it's a...
• wasserboxer hot idle [part 2]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 11:18:32 CST6CDT
  ...the later model switch activates stage 1 at a lower initial temp and stage 2 (high speed) comes on at the temp that stage...
• Re: Rough cold idle/Fast warm idle
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:02:33 -0600
  ...There is a fitting that connects a large hose to to the small diameter hose at the idle speed boost valves that had a...
• I've lost my fast idle...
  Historical mailing list - Brian & Carol Megas
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:54:44 -0800
  ...45 F, and still no fast idle at startup. So I just tap the gas pedal to speed up the engine, everything is fine...
• Re: EV Reliability and Stalling
  Historical mailing list - hal roth
  Sun, 15 Sep 96 13:09:21 EDT
  ...we had a problem with occasional stalling when the A/C was on; it was fixed up a slight increasing the idle speed. Hal...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:33:16 -0500
  ...Incidentally, if properly set up the controlled idle speed is 50 rpm higher than the uncontrolled. There may well be emissions implications, I dunno...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:52:56 -0600
  ...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: erratic and weird idle discovery...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:12:16 -0700
  ...Also, while the switch is there to boost the idle speed it > should only a controlled increase in speed, not a runaway to 2...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:43:06 -0800
  ...Engine lopes at idle > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 6:18 PM > Idle stabilizer? > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > > George Averill...
• Re: cat bad????
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 17:28:41 -0700
  ...you might notice that hc levels decrease with increasing idle speed. --- Rick Berman <love2bike@uswest.net> wrote: > Has anyone had a problem with the...
• Re: idle fuel calculations
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:35:42 -0500
  ...It's not particularly good for them to idle for prolonged > periods, but at idle speed they do consume relatively little fuel. > > Allan >
• '87 stumbling at idle/low speeds
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:14:03 EDT
  ...to stumble again during low speed (2k RPM) operation. These events occurred both with and without a new idle stabilizer valve (new owner purchased...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:05:52 -0800
  ...engine, >When the AC is turned on, it will kick the idle speed up to carry the >added load without stalling when stopping at...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:29:43 -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: 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
  ...the engine won't stall at idle speeds such as at stop lights, etc. That increase in idle rpm needs additional cooling in hot...
• Re: couple of q's
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 18:46:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...it could be an over-rich idle mixture setting, combined with a slightly too-high idle speed setting. If your O2 sensor is missing...
• Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:58:17 -0500
  ...If I took my foot off, the idle speed would drop to zero & it would die. No real problem with being smooth running or...
• High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 22:27:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I now have an idle speed of 900 rpm and it is rock steady. With the lists help I found the following problems. 1...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:48:35 -0600
  ...Engine lopes at idle > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 6:18 PM > > Idle stabilizer? > > -- > > 1991 Vanagon GL > > > > George Averill...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:20:10 EDT
  ...On my 8V 1.8L inline 4 (RV) Digifant engine, I maintain an idle speed of 700 rpm and hold a sea level vacuum...
• Re: Help Help 009 Distributor?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 14:49:56 -0800
  ...the difference between high speed/open throttle and high speed/closed throttle; or low speed under load versus at idle. But its simpler. Cheers...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 18:03:26 -0500
  ...The idle speed is anywhere from 1200-2000 RPM most of the time. The temp gauge only goes to the top of the white...
• 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:54:21 EST
  ...any ideas? i've been adjusting the idle speed screw, it doesnt help. Thanks in advance-
• Re: Idle stub system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:01:01 -0500
  ...sensor in the distributor, and it alters the timing to keep idle speed constant. On the 2.1l it's a much fancier box...
• Re: She's bucking...
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:54:02 -0700
  ...It will idle after it's warmed up. 2- When driving, it accelerates fine but when you get up to speed and gently ease...
• Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 11:17:20 -0800
  ...From what I remember of reading their literature years (a couple decades?) ago, Colortune can only be used at idle speed. At higher engine...
• Idle speed an A/C
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 05:26:08 -0700
  How high should the idle be on an '86 with rear cabinet installed A/C idle when the A/C is on? Mine has...
• 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: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:20 -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: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 22:48:36 -0500
  Thanks Jim for confirmation that jiggling ECU connector should not impact "idle-ability". The fact that I do indeed experience "junk" when I jiggle...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:56:39 -0800
  ...idle speed stabilizer valve > > > > The ICU adjusts the PWM signal to the idle air valve about 4 times a second > to maintain an idle...
• Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:33:58 +0000
  ...Noticed an improved smooth idle and acceleration immediately versus my (recently cleaned OE FI's. I had to fiddle with my idle versus the...
• no idle after cylinder head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:57:40 -0700
  ...Should clockwise speed up the idle? thanks. -- Craig
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed...
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 21:33:06 -0800
  ...Most of the responses from the list were to check the idle stabilizer. In the end I swapped my Idle Control Module, had a...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:20:33 -0400
  ...Idle control system Dennis Haynes wrote: > Does the engine idle near set speed with the valve electrically > disconnected? Yes. > Set idles speed to at...
• 2.1L High Idle and Hesitation, Stalling After Heads R/R
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 16:42:31 -0600
  ...One other question--can the idle speed be set on this van? I'm just wondering if they increased the idle speed when the...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  ...The system can only increase air flow-idle speed. So with the valve closed the idle at best should only be ~800 rpm. Many...