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Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:27:35 -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: Excessive Idle
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:40:32 -0700
Darren, seems to me you neglected to check the throttle valve switch. Make sure it is operating properly or it can certainly be the...
Re: Inputs to idle computer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 07:00:03 -0500
...the contacts on the idle computer, checked >the throttle switch, and the idle air bypass valve is >operating smoothly. > >Does anyone know what the...
Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 18:36:31 -0700
...Also, new O2 sensor, Temp 2 sensor, Air Flow Meter, "hot climate" radiator fan switch and theromstat, new idle control valve & unit, throttle position...
Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 6 Jul 2012 09:45:05 -0500
Vacumn Switching Module A vevery cool device! It a device made by Chris Corkin - otherwise known as tencentife on The Samba Here's a...
Re: No idle when engine cold
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:37:16 -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: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
...have a solenoid-operated idle-stabilizer valve with an > associated control board -- it bleeds air past the throttle plate. Sounds like one more thing...
Re: slight hesitation but doesn't happen on consistant basis
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:30:09 -0700
...You need to check for vacuum leaks and the throttle valve switch adjusted. From your description it sounds like it's just a little...
Vgon syndrome on 1.9 WBX
Historical mailing list - zampano
Tue, 13 May 2003 20:07:44 -0700
...The idle valve, full throttle enrichment switch, checked all the voltages and resistance per Bentley. All checked out good. Checked the ignition timing. Swapped...
80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
...Throttle Valve switch. (Full throttle switch) Engine Temperature Sensor Part # 0.280.130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor...
Remember that strange idle issue?
Historical mailing list - The River Clan
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 21:10:47 -0700
...The switch on the throttle 2. The idle adjustment valve. (That tube that humms on top of the engine) Well gang, check this one...
Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
...The throttle body micro switch is set properly, and tests good with an ohm meter. There is 5 volts at it's connector, as...
Re: engine miss
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 09:54:07 -0500
...have replaced cap, rotor, leads, 02 >sensor, cleaned and tested idle stabilizer, adjusted throttle switch, new >air and fuel filters, capacitor fix on air...
Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:59:31 -0700
...Does the throttle switch input to the IS control unit effectively disable the control unit during engine acceleration? On 4/11/15, David Beierl...
85 1.9L problem (was: HELP ME!!!)
Historical mailing list - Dave C
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:46:08 -0500
...Check or replace these items: -Check timing -Check throttle position sensor switch settings (will either be a tandem set above trottle body or a...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:29:40 -0700
...Things like the O2 sensor, Hall > sensor at the distributor, idle switch at throttle body, or any associated > wiring. > > Have you tried running with...
Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
Mon, 8 May 2000 18:47:30 -0700
...We tried to clean up the Throttle body, > >adjust the switch, adjust to idle, and clean the idle > >stabilizer and nothing works. The funny...
Re low power 1 min. after start
Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:13:21 -0700
...I also fiddled with the throttle valve switch a bit but it was frozen up so couldn't do much with it. Now I...
Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:50:15 -0400
...I diagnosed it to the throttle switch, either the switch or the linkage is too gunky and sticky to allow the switch to drop...
Re: Aircooled Running Problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:07:29 -0500
...Thermo Time switch in the same area. You could also have a distributor vacuum advance diaphragm leak. You could also have a deceleration valve...
Re: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 6 May 2011 19:28:54 -0700
...and all 86 and up 2.1' have a larger throttle plate in their throttle body with the switch hidden on the bottom. the...
Trip.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:05:44 -0800
...Also my idle has now began to sometimes be too low...either the Idle control valve or the throttle switch. Anyone have any simple...
Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:25:43 -0400
...Do make sure the wiring is not swapped with the throttle position switch if it uses the same connector. If swapped the switch is...
Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:25:34 -0600
...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: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:36:14 -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: '88 lurching at 2500-3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:57:19 PDT
...Wait a minute - you said switch... hmmmm. I looked everywhere, but there is NO switch anywhere connected to the throttle linkage - just a standard...
Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:49:15 -0700
...with the two switches is an early 1.9. > > The TB where you're showing light around the butterfly valve is faulty. > You > either...
Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:34:26 +0000
...The problem turned out to be the throttle position switch. This switch is located on the underside of the throttle body, it tells the...
Idle control system
Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 05:41:43 -0400
...ST1 & ST2 - Idle valve control. Tested for continuity to valve's connector: OK. LS - Throttle switch. Tested OK: grounded at idle and max throttle...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:35:01 -0800
...Those valves are just switchable air bypass valves ..adding some air around the throttle plate for faster idle or more 'idle air.' Scott On...
Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:19:15 +0200
The Vanagon also shares the vacuum pump, the throttle control element, the brake/clutch valves. You can also use the control unit itself, although...
Re: Powerwashing FAIL
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:28:42 -0500
...is getting >> 12v, it knows the throttle position switch is closing, and its connection >> to >> the valve is OK before buying another controller. >> >> -- >> John...
AFM resistor surface & idle valve opening
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Sun, 3 Dec 2000 18:54:51 -0500
...by the ECU via sensors, throttle switch, etc.)? Bentley says in one test the correct current to the valve should be a fairly constant...
Cold Start Problem
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 06:54:44 EST
...story ! Could it be the ECU ? Throttle valve position switches are working and set correctly. Idle stabiliser valve working and I've changed it...
Re: help with function of idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:00:34 -0400
...position switch on the throttle body seems to be working fine and > clicking at the right spots. > - disconnecting the idle stabilizer valve seems to...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - GMac999
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:31:30 -0700
...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: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
Historical mailing list - Scott
Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
...as long as idle switch is actually making contact, and actually telling the ecu throttle is at idle ... ( if need be, check wires all...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:31:27 -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: Aircooled FI Questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 24 Jul 2004 12:27:37 -0700
...Should this > van have a full throtle switch? It doesn't and it concerns me. Yes. It's attached to the throttle valve. > How...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:01:04 -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: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:35:46 -0700
...Sure would be nice if you had another throttle body or two to try. One of my vans did that whistle thing. It was...
Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:19:50 -0500
...The big air valve in the throttle body > provides the > > seal > > > >when pressure is taken off the gas pedal. Dunno what might be > the...
Re: '84 Westy, dead automatic tranny - help
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 7 May 1999 22:44:32 -0400
...for common sense and basically involves switching the selector lever and throttle linkages (requires unbolting the valve body) and swapping the outer most sun...
rotten idle surge -- I give up
Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
Sat, 11 May 2002 17:01:13 -0700
...checked and adjusted, and checked again, throttle switch replaced 02 sensor replaced temp 2 sensor replaced air bypass valve w/used unit. Tried to...
Re: Cold Start Chug and Warm Stumbling
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 23 Feb 2001 11:09:23 EST
...Chuck '5 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland' Currently running fair but sluggish with disconnected ISU, bad throttle position switch and old plug wires, cap and rotor...
28.8 MPG
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:47:38 -0700
...I took the throttle body apart cleaned, replaced the seals and Set the gap on the switch. I put on a used newly painted...
Re: Idle control system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 06:14:26 -0400
...ST1 & ST2 - Idle valve control. Tested for continuity to valve's connector: OK. LS - Throttle switch. Tested OK: grounded at idle and max throttle...
Re: Van dying once warmed up; FI motor
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:05:32 -0500
...The auxiliary air valve allows some intake air to bypass the throttle valve when the engine is cold. The extra air is sensed by...
Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:29:36 -0400
...idle control valve ( again several ) throttle position switch, ( cleaned and adjusted the backup that I know works ) switched ECU's switched AFM's unplugged...
Re: Hesitation while driving (manual)
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:04:18 -1000
...it also reads the air situation via throttle switches that show idle and WOT. it also operates the Air Idle Valve , based on rpm...
Re: Idle Control Issues
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:35:58 -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...
Re: High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - joe brown
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 01:23:12 -0800
...The 'closed throttle switch' also needs to be operating properly, and intake air leaks need to be checked out. I cleaned all my grounds...
Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:32:46 -0700
hi john, first, with engine off, open the throttle with your hand.....you should hear a click. If you do not, the throttle switch...
Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:23:21 -0700
...Be sure the wiring is not switched with the cold > start > valve or thermal time switch. This device was used on a lot of...
Re: more idle issues revisited
Historical mailing list - -------------
Tue, 16 May 2006 17:07:52 -0400
...i have replced the idle contol > unit, > stabilizer, and i have tinkered with all grounds and throttle switch, > nothing has worked. when my idle...
Re: Idle Surge
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:12:21 -0400
...and all 86 and up 2.1' have a larger throttle plate in their throttle body with the switch hidden on the bottom.* *the...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:56:55 -0700
...With the engine lid off, and driving, I can hear a brief whistle sound when throttle moves through roughly the first 1/3 of...
Re: 2.1 wbx Compression Test
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 5 May 2017 09:10:44 -0700
...The Gowesty vacuum type throttle switch was disconnected because the wires were slightly in the way of the AFM-filter housing. In hindsight, a...
Re: Idle stabilizer question...
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 14 Sep 2003 06:18:12 -0400
...Idle stabilizer question... > Hello Everyone, > When i was swapping out my throttle position switch...i noticed that my > idle stabilizer valve was not humming...
Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:42:00 -0500
...If swapped the switch is now toast and with the > AAR connected to the switch connector the ECU will always think the throttle > is...