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• $5,000 On Preventative Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:06:59 -0700
  ...Many coolant hoses replaced New throttle switch installed CV joints replaced Ball joints replaced Front arm bushings & camber adjustment Spare ECU mounted in engine...
• Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:15:50 -0700
  ...What is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine) Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to...
• 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...
• Re: accelerator/throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:16:08 -0700
  ...throttle body >can be achieved with the gas pedal on the floor. > >Every last vanagon on the road needs this simple lube/service/adjustment...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 01:53:31 -0600
  ...Thus we can influence the mixture adjustment gaining more power, >enhancing the efficiency of combustion and saving fuel. This add-on >simulator device delivers...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:54:39 -0800
  ...Rather than think 'parts' ...........think 'adjustments and inspection for worn parts." You should check the throttle switch immediately, and adjust if it's off...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:21:03 -0500
  ...However... > "It's NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." > > for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. > Most that I...
• 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:48:02 -0800
  ...By the way, the throttle switches work fine. The switch clicks on when at idle ok, and at full throttle.There is no adjustment...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:09:01 -0500
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: > >> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >> I find...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine - update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Apr 2020 00:52:52 +0000
  ...When You Gave It Throttle made Me think > Idle Switch (Probably should call that Throttle Position Switch) Out Of Adjustment or Not Working ~ On...
• Re: Computer woes?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 11:56:09 -0400
  ...adjustment procedures for the ISV are well documented as well. Oh ISV also functions all the time at steering lock when the pressure switch...
• Happy Friday! Some fule injection and idle tips.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:47:04 +0000
  ...One my chuckles is the frequent suggestion of checking the throttle switch. While it is there for a number of purchases, it does little...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question--fixed
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -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...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-438)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:28:11 -0700
  ...across the throttle plate. >> >> > >Oh, didn't know that. > > > >>>I would like to see the vacuum higher. >>> >>> >>If the idle adjustment (air bypass) is...
• Re: Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:11:31 -0800
  ...I am in the process right now of elongating the 'eccentric hole' in the switch plate on an 85 vanagon throttle body ... I can...
• 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: Digitfant Flu
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:54:53 -0700
  ...If they claimed the fixed running issues ......and they did not at least check throttle switch function and adjustment...... that's a bit flakey...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:22:25 -0800
  ...However... > > "It's NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." > > > > for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. > > Most that I...
• Re: Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:02:28 -0400
  ...The throttle postion switch works and seems to be adjusted properly. The customer swears up and down that the van ran perfectly smooth at...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:07:42 -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...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:22:00 -0700
  ...The throttle valve switch, as I'm learning, can be affected by a worn throttle body. This is mentioned in Bentley. What I experienced...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:22:44 -0500
  ...turbovans.com> wrote: >> >>> adjustment of the throttle switch pops to mind. >>> those get off ......I find them out of adjustment 'usually' even. >>> I find...
• Re: My van runs like crap when it's cold.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:02:03 -0800
  ...and the ole throttle switch. And it's good to know what the fuel pressure is ... though I havn't seen an fp regulator...
• Have Factory Training VHS Tapes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 May 94 01:11:58 EDT
  ...each segment): ------------------------------------------------------- Tape #1 1:24 mins 8 *FT Vanagon Throttle Switch Adjustment 21 *FT Digifant Fuel and Ignition System (excellent!) 20 *FT VW...
• Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:06 -0400
  ...Since it was already adjusted to the limit of its range, I had to remove the throttle body to bend the switch arm for...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:59:41 -0500
  ...What > is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) > Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine) > Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 20:15:02 -0800
  ...sensor, good/working/not 'lazy' thermostat, operating throttle switch, mixture setting, especially make sure the Air Bypass Valve is clean and free (see recent...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:07:52 -0800
  ...However... >>> "It's NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." >>> >>> for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. >>> Most that I...
• Re: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 12:00:25 EST
  ...After that the AFM of throttle body or its adjustment. Keep us informed as to what you find. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...Fuel Injection 1986 System System Cleaning and Intake on Valve Decarbonization Vanagon ALL 88-N09 Fuel Throttle Switch Adjustment Ti Vanagon ALL 30-89...
• 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...
• back on line
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 15:51:34 PDT
  ...Check central idle air and fuel adjustment screws to see if they really work. Sometimes the central idle system fuel shut-off solenoid sounds...
• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:36:55 -0800
  ...My problem was w/ my throttle positioning switch, > located at the > bottom of the throttle body. There are 2 allen headed > adjustment screws, one...
• Re: cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 14:09:00 -0500
  ...within specs tests / adjustment (per Bentley) on throttle valve switch, idle speed control valve, air flow meter, temp 2 sensor (my testing on all...
• repost of message (replacing expansion tank, plus some wire questions) [long]
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Sat, 5 May 2001 20:57:30 -0700
  ...the second wiring oddity traces back out from the throttle valve switch. the connector that comes out of this switch connects to a connector...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 06:34:07 -0500
  ...Again) < > > kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > >> > > >> Check, throttle position switch adjustment. Test switch electrical > > >> operation. If the switch is good, then most likely the idle...
• Re: Start Idle Issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:41:47 -0700
  ...I mention all this on the throttle switch because I find them out of adjustment all the time. last one I fixed............the throttle...
• Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:04:12 -0500
  ...off-throttle descents. So I finally adjusted the switch. It was pretty easy, though the switch was near the limit of its adjustment range...
• Re: Now it starts: racing idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:17:26 -1000
  ...don't do ANYTHING else until you confirm throttle switch is making contact at idle. If I had $ 5 or every one of those...
• CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:36:14 -0700
  ...I've done a full tune up, new O2 sensor & cat, cleaned grounds, repositioned AFM wiper, adjusted throttle valve switch. (it consistently closes just...
• Re: Bucking Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 2 May 2004 04:53:14 +0000
  ...Check your ignition timing and throttle switch adjustment as per Bentley. If it still persists check for tears in the intake boot. Remember to...
• Re: Power issues? Fuel issues?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 17:28:45 -0700
  ...that it gets full throttle ? If it has a throtteposition switch ..what is the status of that part or adjustment ? or ..same thing for...
• Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:00:48 -0800
  ...off-throttle descents. So I finally adjusted the switch. It > was pretty easy, though the switch was near the limit of its adjustment > range...
• Re: Stuck at home (troubleshooting help needed)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:21 -0600
  ...pump, and metal particles in > the > > fuel filter. > > > > Timing curve ? > > Throttle switch adjustment ? > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:38 -0500
  ...However... >>> "It's NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." >>> >>> for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. >>> Most that I...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:39:57 -0600
  ...the Throttle body - it has a switch on it and it can easily be > adjusted by just removing the whole throttle body from the...
• Re: Warm engine missing 87 Westy GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:41:40 -0700
  ...also.........here's one I find regularly - the throttle switch at idle. Check that adjustment. I find lots of those not working right. Air...
• O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:03:54 -0400
  ...I started at the beginning by checking the throttle stop adjustment, adjusted the throttle position switch, checked and replaced vacuum lines, checked and replaced...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:57:46 -0400
  ...As for the throttle switches on the Vanagon they are there for only two reasons. Closed throttle if the engine is being overrun such...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 09:57:26 -0400
  ...Since it was already adjusted to the limit of its range, I had to remove the throttle body to bend the switch arm for...
• Re: Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Carl Kralik
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:19:53 -0400
  ...The throttle postion switch works and seems > to > be adjusted properly. The customer swears up and down that the van ran > perfectly smooth at...
• Re: 83 Vanagon stalling UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:10:26 -0700
  ...Test drive and check for surging at part throttle, if so, enrich 1/4 turn at a time until the surging disappears." > I don...
• Re: Failed emission test
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:33:36 -0700
  ...and ....really, 'most' of the waterboxer vanagons that I work on have their throttle switch not making contact at idle. I am constantly adjusting...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 18:15:36 EDT
  David; I would try the idle adjust screw on the throttle body. Make a mark on it so you know where you started in...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:54:52 -0800
  ...it. > > Rather than think 'parts' ...........think 'adjustments and inspection for > worn parts." > You should check the throttle switch immediately, and adjust if it's...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
  ...As for the throttle switches on the Vanagon they are there for only two reasons. Closed throttle if the engine is being overrun such...
• Re: European ebay find, would this really work?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:17:28 -0800
  ...Thus we can influence the mixture adjustment gaining more power, >enhancing the efficiency of combustion and saving fuel. This add-on >simulator device delivers...
• Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:14:25 -0500
  ...So calling them by their proper names is important when conversing about Idle Adjustment. 4) Idle Stabilizer Control Valve - This is the solenoid gizmo...
• Re: Hard start, rough idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:20:29 -0700
  ...My problem was w/ my throttle positioning switch, located at the bottom of the throttle body. There are 2 allen headed adjustment screws, one...
• Re: future is looking bleak....(no Fish content)
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:55:50 -0400
  ...AirFlowMeter for the intermitent "pauses" in power at highway full throttle... could also be the idle switch, but I had the same thing happening...