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• a bit of an idling puzzle
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:18:51 -0400
  ...thank you PO) I checked the throttle switch per Bentley - it clicks when you move the throttle linkage - My guess is Coolant temp sensor...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:07:34 -0700
  check that the throttle switch is making contact at idle. Most vanagons I see have that function not working . I find the timing too...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 19:45:36 -0800
  ...just a switch. >>> >>> The scan gauge tool can display the throttle position and also the duty >>> cycle of the idle control valve. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> -----Original...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Steven Mills
  Sun, 17 May 2020 10:43:31 -0500
  ...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 Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 11:05:22 -0700
  Hey Scott. "VSM" is Chris Corkins "Vacuum Switching Module". The full name is in page 1 here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:05:05 -0400
  ...module use the closed-throttle switch more actively to control idle by means of the idle-control air valve, and at the same time...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:25:49 -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: 1.9L throttle body leaks - overhaul questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:48:59 -0500
  ...This has made the operation of the valve a little sticky when opening from idle. I found that by adjusting the throttle valve mechanical...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:36:07 -0700
  ...The most obvious > thing that springs to mind is that some '85s used the new-type > closed-throttle/WOT single switch instead of the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -0800
  ...from the throttle valve switch > > high when throttle valve closed or wide open (I'm guessing here) > > low when thtrottle valve partially open (I...
• Re: Low Idle w/A/C on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 10:05:34 EDT
  ...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: Question about setting idle for 87 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:24:40 -0700
  ...You also need to know if the throttle switch is making contact at idle. They get off, Nobody *ever* checks them, lubes the throttle...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:40:41 -0800
  ...when the throttle valve is closed or fully open so that you can tell at a glance whether your throttle switch is working. Brett...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:00:29 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle > position switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. > Misadjusted closed switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: Idle running up and down
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:13:39 -0400
  ...And ICU was tried w/o affect. > > > > We have been given the following recommendation by 2 highly qualified > Vanagon owners/ mechanics. > > > > > > throttle postioning switch...
• scary cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Sun, 11 May 1997 15:12:46 -0600
  ...RPM's and dump the vacuum, thus releasing the throttle and not throwing the valves into the pistons. At least this is what the...
• Re: Creeping idle speed when A/C is on.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:24:49 --100
  Hi there, high Todd, the Throttle valve switch is mostly not adjusted correctly. I've had the same probleme. Adjusting was already discribed on...
• Re: decelerator switch?Re: Clutch Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:29:49 -0800
  ...My guess would be the adjustment or failure of throttle > valve/deceleration/idle switch (Bentley 24.23). > > I'm guessing. But what's anybody...
• Re: '89 Auto 2.1 Digijet stalling when pulling away (sometimes).
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:03:22 -0400
  ...Check the throttle position switch adjustment. Also check the Temp II sensor and fuel pressure regulator. My '85 suffered a serious stumbling when accelerating...
• Re: Continuity question plus
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 3 May 2003 09:07:32 -0400
  ...took apart the rubber intake boot and throttle body yesterday to look at the throttle switch. Didn't see any cracks or anything on...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:58:03 -0500
  ...CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc. > > > > On 6/26/2012 6:23 PM, neil n wrote: > >> The TB seal may...
• Re: Re; Bus Depot Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:46:08 -0600
  ...I had ordered a throttle valve switch Saturday 4/20 and heard nothing (which is unusual for my history with them). Could not get...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:37:20 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle position >> switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. Misadjusted closed >> switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: 86 vanagon high idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:27 -0500
  ...replaced throttle position switch with > up date. Check for the obvious vacuum leaks. Complete tune up > check. Check for cloggs in preheating. What am...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:21:48 -0700
  ...valve unplugged and as an additional test close off/block one of the hoses > so that the idle air is supplied by the throttle...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...The idle is controlled by the idle control mechanisms which are the throttle position switch, the ICV (Idle Control Valve - on top of the...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:08:39 -0500
  Actually, when the throttle valve switch is closed, and the engine is being forced to overrun, Digijet turns the injectors completly off at ~1...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:00:12 -0700
  ...Full throttle gives some enrichment for > power and to also prevent valve burn up. Later they just put that function > in the ECU. For...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:50:13 -0700
  ...the Idle Air Valve and it's Control Unit may not be doing much. First ...make sure the throttle switch is making contact at...
• Idle Gremlins & Radiator Frogs
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:54:41 EST
  ...when advancing the throttle body when the van is off....you know, so you can set the throttle valve switch with a feeler gauge...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:08:05 -0400
  ...Part # 0.280.130.214 > Double Relay (sometimes call combi relay) Relay #071-906-059 Left, > 0-332-54-129 Right. > Throttle Valve switch...
• Re: Not Downshifting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:04:18 -0500
  ...The throttle linkage from the gas pedal connects to the trans and then goes on to the throttle body. The other relevant factor is...
• Last few procedures to complete my 85 engine overhaul!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:36:04 -0800
  ...We checked the throttle control switch it was OK. I ordered and installed the fuel pressure regulator, it took 2 weeks to get it...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:18:49 -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: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:47:29 -0600
  ...valve unplugged and as an additional test close off/block one of the hoses so that the idle air is supplied by the throttle...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle position switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. Misadjusted closed switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...Throttle switch. Even Digifant should be doing a fuel cut off closed throttle @1800 rpm. Temp 2 sensor-connector, wiring. Shared by both ECU...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:54:09 -0700
  ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEGAgefVyQY ) affecting ability > to > > get an accurate throttle valve switch setting, but the way I have the > > switch...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:54:03 -0400
  ...It is entirely capable both of causing and of concealing problems. >So apparently, this takes me to the throttle switch - I think. But this...
• Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:06:23 -0700
  ...Doesn't do it with the AC switched off. I usually just blip the throttle and it settles down again, but this is getting...
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  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Mon, 5 May 2014 05:57:47 -0400
  ...throttle cable (or rod on auto-trans) is too tight the > throttle plate may not be reaching the idle stop. > > If the throttle switch...
• Re: New engine question revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 03:40:47 -0600
  ...hundred miles, then change oil. Switch to 15W50 Mobile One Synthetic. Consider replacing the oil pressure relief valve and spring with new. I did...
• It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tinkerman007
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:00:52 -0400
  ...found that both my throttle valve switch as well as Idle Stabilization weren't working properly. Resetting the switch seemed to improve matters, but...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:29:29 -0800
  ...from the throttle valve switch high when throttle valve closed or wide open (I'm guessing here) low when thtrottle valve partially open (I...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...Temperature Sensor Coolant > > Thermo-Time Switch (NOT the Cold Start Valve) This misnomer is cause the Thermo-time switch is also used in water...
• Re: idle stabilizer problem....
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 23:48:33 -0700
  This may not directly address your problem but make sure your throttle valve switch is adjusted and operating properly. Claudio Cella 87 Vanagon GL...
• Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:18:32 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. > -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture > -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. > -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 May 2006 07:55:28 -0400
  ...switch on the Power Steering pressure hose and the other is connected to the AC compressor clutch. When powered, they bypass the throttle to...
• Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:21:43 -0700
  ...These are the relevant things that I have recently replaced with > no effect: > > idle control valve > idle control module > throttle body > throttle switch > vacuum...
• Re: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:40:50 -0500
  ...I would also try swapping in a known good idle air valve. You have already checked and adjusted your throttle position switch, correct? Ken...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
  ...and checked throttle position switch > -cleaned idle stabilzation control valve with carb cleaner and > verified that its humming away. > -cleaned throttle valve > -new O2...
• '91 Westy Coolant/Fan
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 16:29:17 -0700
  ...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: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 16:33:49 -0700
  ...The AAR and later style throttle switch have the same type of connector. If work was done on any of those or related parts...
• Re: random stalling
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:36:11 -0700
  Pat, please check the operation of your throttle valve switch before going any further. Claudio Cella 87 Vanagon GL 7 paasenger 90 Jetta TD...
• Re: Low Idle/Stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:01:05 -0800
  I was wondering if your idle valve is working. The timing normally never gets off, but wondering about that too. how about throttle switch...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 24 May 2006 09:18:24 -0700
  Did you check the idle switch adjustment? It should click twice, once when at full throttle and once returning to closed throttle . With the...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:24:34 -0700
  ...I am guessing it may be a faulty > throttle switch that sometimes goes to 'full rich' for whatever reason. By > intermittent I mean....When...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 11:00:13 -0700
  ...sure that your throttle is fully closing, > and that the closed-throttle switch is set and operating correctly. If > that switch sticks closed (or...
• Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 17:07:12 -0700
  ...temp sensors, AFM, and throttle switch. (As listees pointed out, Bentley showed us that there was no cold-start valve on my van.) I...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:00:23 -0800
  ...What surprised me > was that when I tapped the brakes, the cruise > control switched off, even with the hose going to > the valve on...