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• Re: High idle again
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 13:43:59 -0800
  ...Prior to replacing it, I found I could pull on the accelerator pedal to slow down the idle to normal tolerances. Good Luck! Matt...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 17:11:38 -0400
  At 20:46 9/30/99 , Karl Wolz wrote: >make the accelerator linkage hang up. The idle screw on a 1.9 is that...
• Re: Bucking idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 20:37:00 -0500
  ...When driving in traffic and I take my foot off the > accelerator but have the clutch engaged, the car bucks as if the > engine...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 20:43:50 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance, Ron Semko David Beierl wrote: > At 20:46 9/30/99 , Karl Wolz wrote: > >make the accelerator linkage hang up. The...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:22:44 -0800
  ...to it, TDI electronics are no more complicated than the wasserboxer electronics.� Exception being is six wires run to an accelerator pedal.� I really...
• Re: "Hunting Idle"
  Historical mailing list - Dana Tessler
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 12:58:43 -0800
  ...There is an electronic sensor hookup at the throttle linkage on the engine. I had a problem with the van idling at high rpm...
• Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 18:14:32 +1200
  ...The Rostra UltraCruise is available with vacuum or all-electronic. I'd go for the latter. Saves complexity, less to go wrong, more sophisticated...
• Re: "Hunting Idle"
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:52:03 -0800
  This not an electronic sensor--it is a simple mechanical switch. Your mechanic is a bozo. Now your ECU doesn't know when you...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:08:48 -0700
  ...just to appear like he is? Quack! BenT sent from my electronic duck & cover On Sep 14, 2013, at 12:42 PM, Dave Mcneely...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - Again!!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:46:00 -0500
  ...I thought FI with its sophisticated electronic controls eliminated this particular problem. Suggestions or thoughts, anyone? John Rodgers '88 GL Driver a little frustrated...
• Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 21:44:19 -0400
  ...Hmmm, I thought the dist was electronic. I can't think of an item in it that would "hang up" and affect the timing...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:00:20 -0700
  ...It will slow down around 5 mph unless I tap the accelerator at the bottom of the hill. It still beats keeping my foot...
• Re: No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:37:37 -0600
  ...If it is not the pedal, but is electronic, that is bad too. Because I trust that I know cars well enough to get...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:14 -0400
  ...A carburetor needs an accelerator pump because when you pop the throttle open the vacuum drops drastically, and fuel delivery can no longer keep...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:00:50 -0700
  ...Carbs are like points in non-electronic ignition systems .. 30 years-ago-technology, and before that too. and if it works well ....just leave...
• Re: dies when overheated
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 01:26:17 -0700
  vanagon syndrome ? grounds ? I generally think of either the fuel side, or the electronics side for failure to run or flame out in flight...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:33:40 -0500
  ...just to appear like he is? > > > Quack! > > BenT > sent from my electronic duck & cover > > On Sep 14, 2013, at 12:42 PM, Dave Mcneely...
• Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 02:47:50 -0500
  ...If I go smoothly the engine doesn't misfire till around 55-60 mph when I have the accelerator is all the way down...
• How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:48:44 -0400
  ...Can anyone enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without the electronics all over the engine it may be...
• Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:04:47 -0500
  ...When we came back out, it was a very rough start and again had to push/pump the accelerator to keep her going. As...
• Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:32:36 EDT
  ...Cruise control systems are comprised of electronic and mechanical subsystems. This is how they work. We all know that the things that control the...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:33:01 -0700
  ...When we came back out, it was a very > rough start and again had to push/pump the accelerator to keep her going. > As...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:17:04 -0500
  ...When we came back out, it was a very > rough start and again had to push/pump the accelerator to keep her going. > As...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - =?UTF-8?B?RGF2aWQgT0tDIPCfh7rwn4e4?=
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:46:48 -0600
  ...Fuel System or Electronic? A little back story first. Recently returned from a 2300+ mile trip from our home base in Ontario (last trip...
• Re: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...Price >> ------------------------------------------------------------------ >> ---------- >> ---- >> >> Automotive Handbook $27.95 >> Technical Terms $48.95 >> Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems $29.95 >> Diesel Fuel Injection $27.95 >> Automotive Brake Systems $21...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 20:47:26 -0700
  ...it knows 'ok, more fuel for a second' - an accelerator pump affect, but electronic, not a pure pump system with diagram connected to the...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:26:34 -0500
  ...Just as a side thought, I am wondering how much this corroded accelerator cable on the van is throwing things off. Its obvious that...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:41:54 -0400
  ...It'd be a simple bolt-up mechanically, though the electronics and fuel system would take some rework. It's certainly got to be...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:26:57 +0000
  ...When we came back out, it was a very > rough start and again had to push/pump the accelerator to keep her going. > As...
• Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
  ...Fuel System or Electronic? To: Vanagon <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> A little back story first. Recently returned from a 2300+ mile trip from our...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:58:44 -0400
  ...Can anyone > enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without > the electronics all over the engine it may be...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Jan 1996 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...If it were a carb, I'd say you were running rich, due to a misadjusted float, leaking needle valve, or overenthusiastic accelerator pump...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:58:58 -0700
  ...Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L > > There is, obviously, a lot to be said in favor of the electronics in > modern automobiles...
• Re: A weird thing that took me forever to solve
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:04:46 -0700
  ...Floored the accelerator then <whump> noise plus now had what looked like a pair headlights in my mirror. Both manual mirrors had slapped against...
• 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
  ...is for people who don't understand how waterboxer EFI and Electronic Igntiion system work .. or how to test them throughly .. So that leaves...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Feb 2005 - Special issue (#2005-107)
  Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:51:38 -0800
  ...Prior to > replacing it, I found I > could pull on the accelerator pedal to slow down the > idle to normal > tolerances. > > Good Luck! > > Matt...
• Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 03:07:27 -0500
  ...Throttle body All electrical connections Cleaned the Wiring ground contacts and surfaces AFM with electrical cleaner (not the electronic unit but the aluminuminum section...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:52:19 -0700
  ...00107 Electronic Throttle Switch ----- Original Message ----- From: Ry To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 6:48...
• oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sat, 5 May 2007 22:13:02 -0700
  ...It was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: Surging engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:27:30 -0700
  ...I do think that CIS is more difficult to deal with, in general, than Electronic Fuel Injection. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 6 May 2007 04:45:54 -0400
  ...It > was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not > good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0800
  ...so yes, electronics have totally gotten of control. Now Toyota has some model cars that can send you an voice message while you're...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 6 May 2007 01:49:07 -0700
  ...It >> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not >> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:50:33 -0400
  ...Can anyone > enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without > the electronics all over the engine it may be...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 21:25:42 -0500
  ...Check the TPS (throttle position switch) - you must hear a click as soon as you move the accelerator. Check all small vacuum hoses. Check...
• Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:40:16 -0700
  ...You should also say if it's points or electronic ignition. I rebuilt a guy's CIS rabbit engine in a diesel westy once...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l Digijet No Start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:38:38 -0500
  ...You could seal the cracks with silicone sealant. > > Check the connector to the AFM - it may look clean but a squirt of > electronic cleaner...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:21:30 -0700
  ...EFI, or electronic fuel injection, by definition controls most aspects of fuel injection electronically (no, I'm not making fun - it's just that...
• DIesel FI, Was: Question about TDI Jetta Problem
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 18:14:48 -0700
  ...Only difference is that there are now electronic controls instead of mechanical governors, timing advance aneroids etc. See my rochester www site (www.cs...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:23:09 -0700
  ...there is an electronic replacement. I'l lbe installing one by the end of july .. it's a pressure sensor that signals the ecu...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:56:57 -0700
  ...Can anyone >>> enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without >>> the electronics all over the engine it may be...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 6 May 2007 09:24:10 -0400
  ...It >>> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats not >>> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 21:27:02 EDT
  ...If I go smoothly the engine doesn't = >misfire till around >55-60 mph when I have the accelerator is all the way down...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Ramon Hill
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:22:35 -0500
  ...EFI, or electronic fuel injection, by definition controls most aspects of fuel injection electronically (no, I'm not making fun - it's just that...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:42:16 -0500
  ...What jake brakes (more generically termed engine brakes or compression brakes) do is release the air before compression, preventing the accelerator effect, thus conserving...
• Re: engine revving at idle
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:48:13 -0500
  ...I haven't worked on this part of the van yet, so I'm not >>> familiar with how the accelerator cable hooks up and...
• Re: Throttle Idle RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 07:30:05 -0700
  ...EFI, or electronic fuel injection, by definition controls most aspects of fuel injection electronically (no, I'm not making fun - it's just that...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 6 May 2007 11:40:27 -0700
  ...It >>>> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats >>>> not >>>> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:10:38 -0700
  ...Can anyone > enlighten me with the pros and cons with this setup? Im thinking without > the electronics all over the engine it may be...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 6 May 2007 12:00:39 -0700
  ...It > >>>> was to overcome by slightly tipping on the accelerator but OK thats > >>>> not > >>>> good. So i changed the relief valve spring which I...