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• Re: Subject: Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:33:07 -0600
  ...1) keeps the idle > speed up on a cold > start so the engine doesn't stall. When the engine > warms up, the ECU > cuts...
• Re: Hi Speed Vanagoning
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 08 Jun 97 18:53:05 CDT
  On Sun, 8 Jun 1997 13:10:01 -0500 Bill Nolan said: >Just out of idle curiosity, exactly where IS the naked highway. Might...
• Re: HELP, 78 westy, 2L FI trouble (high
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:20, -0500
  ...Deceleration valve not closing ()block hose between it and intake air distr- if idle drops, replace decel. air valve. No speed drop>>>>> 5. Fuel...
• Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:09:53 EDT
  Well, I have gotten the idle speed problem worked out pretty well (idle switch adjustment, oxy sensor, vacume leak) Now I'd like to...
• Re: Idle Problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 22:33:57 -0600
  ...Sometimes if I am at an unusually long stoplight the > idle speed will slowly decrease, ocassionally getting back to the 1000 > rpm range. Should...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:37:27 -0500
  ...then at idle the switch is to be closed and to rid the surging I need to look at my idle speed. When I...
• Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:04:01 -0800
  More likely you have a bad idle speed controller or possibly the valve. This is common way for the controllers to fail. Slight thread...
• Re: Why did this mod increase my fuel economy?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:59:02 EST
  ...This causes the fuel pressure regulator to increase the fuel pressure briefly, then the pressure drops to below idle speed pressure. On my setup...
• 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
  ...speeds, the power would seem to just disappear, for a second or so, and then come back. This coupled with some rather insane idle...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:21:44 -0400
  ...SO, i somehow > found a combination of timing and idle speed setting that actually runs > pretty well. So, i plugged the idle control unit...
• Re: I-4 rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:19:00 -0500
  ...The increase and decrease in idle speed it classic symptoms. Eric MacLachlan, Bill wrote: >listees: >I have a rough idle issue that I'll...
• Re: Timing and hot starts (not)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:56:54 -0400
  ...I loosened the >screw a few turns without any change in idle speed. I think that I >need to first tighten up the accelerator...
• Vacuum leak sources
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 16 May 2000 10:33:59 EDT
  ...Fuel Pressure Reg mount Throttle Body gasket Idle speed valve rubber boot vacuum line from fuel tank vent system Throttle body: Butterfly Shaft Seals...
• Re: emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 19:03:54 -0400
  ...Makes sure the timing is properly set, not over-advanced and set the idle speed to 950-1,000 rpm. Yes this is above...
• Re: Idle speed, racing engine
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:23:19 -0400
  Maybe a little diagram / picture would help you better understand what the very well written post by John Rodgers mean. http://www.loam.org...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:16:09 -0700
  ...Is it difficult to replace? I have a > problem with too high an idle speed after the engine has warmed up and I > have...
• Smog check failed; Vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 12 May 1998 11:53:58 +0300
  ...The idle speed was too high, and during lowering the engine dies. First suggestion was 'Vacuum leak, somewhere' and the camper missed the smog...
• Van Bucking (Ideas?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 11:12:11 EST
  As you might have read in my earlier post I am having a problem with my van bucking at highway speeds. The symptoms are...
• High Speed Idle
  Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
  Tue, 4 May 1999 12:25:16 -0700
  In the past two weeks our 86 Vanagon has developed a case of "High RPMs at Idle", this happen many years ago and we...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Jan 2001 (#2001-84)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 02:49:29 -0500
  ...If any input value varys it can cause the module to cycle the stabilizer valve and upset the idle speed causing your symptom. Also...
• lopping idle
  Historical mailing list - Jeffory Schiebel
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:00:31 -0500
  ...Any ways a couple of weeks ago the cruise control started to work intermittently and I developed a high-low idle speed condition where...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:31:09 EDT
  ...If the only problem you're having is the increased idle speed, your problem is most likely not the O2 sensor wire. Have you...
• Re: ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:12:14 -0800
  ...bypass > the idle stabilizer, set the timing to 5 degrees > BTDC, reconnect the idle stabilizer, and then > set the idle speed to 850. Is...
• Digijet Ditributor Advance/Retard
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:31:23 -0400
  I don't think the vacuum retard would have anything to do with idle emissions. The initial (idle) timing could be set anywhere VW...
• Re: HELP 90 bucking
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:35:43 -0600
  ...With the engine warm, it should idle ok when you stop at stop signs, and should run smooth at highway speeds. If it kicks...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:21 -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: Idle control issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:50:02 -0400
  ...Most likely the idle control unit is defective. There is the possibility that something is triggering the idle controller to increase idle speed. A...
• 1.9L-still no cold idle-looking for ideas-long
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 10:54:40 -0800
  ...here is what happens with the van- start it up, cranks easily, fires up to idle speed, then dies suddenly. crank it again, and...
• Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:24:21 -0500
  ...the brake and the idle holds at about 1100 rpm. The pedal requires above-average pressure to hold speed while highway cruising but does...
• Re: Power Steering Sender
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:22:17 -0600
  ...Continuity through the switch allows the ECU to up the base (curb) idle speed of the engine to overcome the power steering pump resistance...
• 85 fuel injection problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Atkins
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 19:47:46 EST
  ...You cannot adjust the idle speed, if you out the bypass screw, it idles worse, but this condition is fixed also when the sensor...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:03:07 -0400
  The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger...
• Re: HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:39:56 -0800
  ...I came across a parts van and tried swapping the idle stabilizer valve, and the cold idling problem went away. Now the idle speed...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:17:10 -0500
  ...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 - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
  ...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: I-4 rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:11:58 -0500
  ...cleaner and sprayed around the engine compartment, when it motor picks up speed , look to where you just sprayed and there will be your...
• Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:50:46 -0500
  ...think it is unrelated to your idle, but definitely related to your sudden sputtering at highway speed after a long dry drive, be it...
• Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:14:25 -0500
  ...2) The Bentley book is confusing as to how to adjust the idle speed. 3) There are two (2) Idle Stabilizer gizmos referenced in...
• pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:17:35 -0500
  ...One thing about current situation is that engine speed too low even at two turns CCW on the idle screw. Started looking at throttle...
• '85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 09:39:27 EST
  ...Last weekend I adjusted the idle speed and timing to Bentley specs. Last night I cleaned the AFM wiper strip and shifted the card...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 11:14:45 -0500
  ...any ideas? i've been adjusting the idle >speed screw, it doesnt help. > >Thanks in advance- This symptom heralded the imminent failure of my...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
  If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is correct, that unit is in control of the idle only when...
• SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:31:01 -0800
  ...speeds when accelerating. I had thought that i was seeing what folks refer to as the "vanagon syndrome" but with with the idle values...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 May 2010 21:59:47 -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...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:13:18 -0700
  ...On Thursday, August 13, 2015, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Thicker oil...faster idle speed...black tape > > > On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:55:25 -0700
  ...SO, i somehow > > found a combination of timing and idle speed setting that actually runs > > pretty well. So, i plugged the idle control unit...
• Vanagon Goodies! (new tachs, pwr door locks, idle stabs)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 17:03:53 EDT
  ...Alot of 1.9ls out there have that loping idle and I really think that most of the idle stabilizers out there are bad...
• Re: Hunting idle on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 09:14:21 CDT
  ...That is, when idling, the >RPMs will increase to about 2000 momentarily and then return to proper >idle speed. Really weird the first time...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:04:33 -0500
  ...Third, given all other factors that seem to affect idle speed, I am not sure that I have solved any real problems with a...
• Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:58:27 -0800
  ...light comes on after a long run at speed when I have to > drop to idle and stop for traffic or a stop light...
• 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: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:11:08 -0600
  ...When I use 10-40 or 10-30, I see about 10psi lower at > speed > and a few psi lower at idle when hot.
• Re: Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 11:03:00 -0600
  ...junk >yard (same problem) and the PVC hose, O2 sensor and idle speed motor has >been replaced. >One shop detected a poor signal from...
• Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:08:39 -0500
  ...The engine slows down then speeds up in a cyclic pattern when idling. The engine runs fine while traveling down the road. I would...
• 87 Digifant idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 10:16:46 -0800
  ...even with full throttle in neutral); it's like driving at idle speed for a moment, when I coach it to about 3000 RPM...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:02:45 -0500
  ...The ECU uses the inputs - and some others - to adjust the idle speed through the Idle Circuit so the engine does not stall when...
• HELP! Super high idle!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:01:07 -0500
  ...Where do I go next? I was looking at the section on setting idle speed in the bentley, but my suspicion is that the...
• Vanagon jerking
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 23:09:39 -0800
  At 11:26 AM 3/20/99 -0500, you wrote: >Hello everyone, > >While driving at relatively low speeds (10 .. 30 Miles / hour),and with...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:44:46 -0600
  ...If I am not mistaken, Bentley says to set the idle speed with the ISCV disconnected, which implies that it should idle correctly without...
• Orphan Wire Needs Help
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 14:07:31 -0600
  ...Since then, the idle speed has been higher, although the idle stabilizer control valve seems to function properly. When I lift my foot off...