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• 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Miller
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:53:15 EST
  ...One being the idle speed adjusting screw.Through the archives, someone had suggested turning the idle screw in to cut the idle surging out...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:34:50 -0800
  ...One being > the idle speed adjusting screw.Through the archives, someone had suggested > turning the idle screw in to cut the idle surging out...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:50:02 -0500
  ...One being > the idle speed adjusting screw.Through the archives, someone had suggested > turning the idle screw in to cut the idle surging out...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:16:24 -0700
  ...Idle speed is then manual adjusted by turning the air bypass screw in or out. It wouldn't hurt to disconnect the O2 while...
• Lug nuts, new engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:04:43 -0500
  ...adjusting screw' on the intake, a large, obvious adjustmen screw (bolt actually), to adjust the idle speed. I totally retract that. That screw adjusts...
• '83-'85 hunting idle
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 4 Feb 97 08:56:48 -0600
  ...but screw the book! :) a hunting idle can sometime be remedied by slowly adjusting the idle speed screw on the throttle body-- that big...
• Re: Throttle valve switch, checking/adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 08:34:47 -0400
  ...By loosening screw 2 and adjusting screw 3 I see no movement between the idle stop and the idle adjusing screw. I can turn...
• Re: Vanagon aircooled - too high idle speed
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:24 -0400
  ...Yes! The idle speed stabilizer is advancing the timing whle you are adjusting the idle spped. Insuffeien tair flow will cause excessive emissions while...
• 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:54:21 EST
  ...any ideas? i've been adjusting the idle speed screw, it doesnt help. Thanks in advance-
• pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:17:35 -0500
  ...speed too low even at two turns CCW on the idle screw. Started looking at throttle pushrod. Loosened lock nut and moved adjusting screw...
• idle surge solved?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Mon, 13 May 2002 08:42:17 -0700
  ...The last two things I tried were Fiddling with the mixture screw on the AFM while adjusting idle speed Put an extra ground on...
• '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:16:50 -0700
  ...Is there another way to increase the idle speed besides turning the "idle speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no...
• 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...
• 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...
• adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:02:32 -0700
  ...how do i make it right again? should the idle be adjusted by using the screw slat on the end of the linkage for...
• Please help with carb, timing, & idle!
  Historical mailing list - johnny89
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 13:04:54 -0300
  ...My car would not idle, so per instructions of my parts supplier and VW-knowledge guy, I adjusted the idle speed adjusting screw and...
• Re: diesel altitude compensation
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 03:06:10 -0500
  ...You can tell if you are going in the direction you want by monitoring the idle speed. The idle will increase when you are...
• Re: adjusting idle speed and switch lever position..
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 15 May 2002 16:07:54 -0700
  ...the idle be adjusted by using the screw slat > on > the end of the linkage for the accelerator cable, or > the big screw on...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:59:42 -0300
  I was adjusting my rig yesterday, I used the 450ma +/- 30ma current draw method to set the idle control valve. Adjusting the bypass screw...
• Idle test for digifant.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Start engine and allow to idle, idle speed should be 880 +-50 rpm 6. If idle is still to high use adjusting screw on...
• Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:46:07 -0400
  ...Does an idle stabilizer contain some type of tachometer? I understand that it adjusts the idle speed by adjusting the ignition timing slightly. Does...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:49:24 -0500
  ...the idle stabilizer control valve connector.(2 in the picture 24-175) -- Check Idle speed rpm, correct if necessary using adjusting screw (1 in...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:46:21 -0400
  ...idle speed. When I >encoutered this last week I was only able to rid the surging by >disabling this switch, adjusting the idle with...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:55:27 -0400
  ...was adjusting my rig yesterday, I used the 450ma +/- 30ma current draw >method to set the idle control valve. Adjusting the bypass screw on...
• no idle after cylinder head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:57:40 -0700
  ...with no idle? When I turn the big idle screw, it doesn't make a difference. Should clockwise speed up the idle? thanks. -- Craig
• Re: Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 21:31:41 EST
  ...the idle speed by adjusting the set screw to approx.800 RPM. Now the throttle switch closed in idle. However, now the idle has...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 06:54:51 -0800
  ...Mark Douglas Miller wrote: > > Could the idle speed adjusting screw/throttle valve housing be my > problem? Is a 1.9 throttle housing interchangeable with...
• Re: strange cut off problem with wbx vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 18:52:03 -0500
  ...the slow idle speed with max idle rpm at an unusually restrictive idle adjustment (screw in), and low sensitivity adjusting the idle speed screw...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 23:20:43 -0600
  ...I tried adjusting that big flathead screw on the > throttle body, and the idle DID change some, but I wasn't totally > aware of...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:57:24 -0700
  ...parts. > > Does an idle stabilizer contain some type of tachometer? I understand > that it adjusts the idle speed by adjusting the ignition timing > slightly...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...6 Tighten the screws, remove the feeler and recheck the operation of the switch Idle speed control valve Testing: I Start the engine and...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:28:29 -0800
  ...speed too low even at > two turns CCW on the idle screw. Started looking at throttle pushrod. > Loosened lock nut and moved adjusting screw...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:55:25 -0700
  You are not adjusting your idle correctly. Why did you try to find a particular timing spot for idle? How did you set your...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:29:57 -0700
  ...the idle speed besides turning the "idle > speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no > difference to the idle speed. I...
• 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...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:54:07 -0400
  ...the idle speed besides turning the "idle > speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no > difference to the idle speed. I...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:40:48 -0400
  ...Does an idle stabilizer contain some type of tachometer? I understand that it adjusts the idle speed by adjusting the ignition timing slightly. Does...
• Subject: Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 07:53:43 -0800
  ...I tried adjusting that big flathead screw on the > throttle body, and the idle DID change some, but I wasn't totally > aware of...
• Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:15:48 -0500
  ...But I did try to lower the idle speed by adjusting the set screw to approx. 800 RPM. Now the throttle switch closed in...
• Re: New O2 sensor....New problem....resolved.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 22:17:11 EST
  ...I had been adjusting the bleed screw to too rich ( 1/2 turn out from bottom) and the sensor/ECU was compensating and leaning...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 21:48:43 -0800
  ...any ideas? i've been adjusting the idle > speed screw, it doesnt help. > > Thanks in advance-
• Re: Repost on Smog
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 21:43:30 -0600 (CST)
  ...switch just closes -- from this position turn adjusting screw exactly one turn farther in -- secure adjusting screw with sealant " "Note Correct adjustment is very...
• Re: Black smoke - diesel running rich?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 08:53:33 -0700
  ...which screw it is. My (Swiss) Transporter manual (a bit like > a Haynes) only mentions how to set the idle and highest speed, but...
• Re: Subject: Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:33:07 -0600
  ...I tried adjusting that big flathead > screw on the > > throttle body, and the idle DID change some, but I > wasn't totally > > aware of...
• Digijet ignition clarification Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:41:11 -0800
  ...spec (5*ATDC with idle stabilizer disconnected, and engine speed set to about 850 rpm - the idle speed adjustment screw about 1/8 turn...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:33:15 -0800
  ...Then there are two screws to adjust. The big slotted one is really for IDLE SPEED with the idle stabilizer connected. The other screw...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 23:56:21 -0400
  ...the idle stabilizer control valve connector.(2 in the picture 24-175) > -- Check Idle speed rpm, correct if necessary using adjusting screw (1 in...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:21:00 -0700
  ...the idle speed besides turning the "idle >> speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no >> difference to the idle speed. I...
• Re: Iow idle problem follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:02:40 -0800
  ...Also, there should be a > bypass screw to set the idle base speed. Since adjusting the closed > throttle stop you should check to endure...
• Re: 1.9 idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 09:10:26 -0800
  ...The idle speed is adjusted by turning the screw adjuster located on the throttle body (NOT the one covered by a plug on top...
• Re: timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 19:40:14 -0800
  ...adjusting the idle speed up (the big screw on the throttle body). If that doesn't work, look for vacuum leaks. Normally the speed...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:53:08 -0700
  ...the idle speed besides turning the "idle > > speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no > > difference to the idle speed. I...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:19:57 -0600
  ...disconnected the idle speed is high, or low, try adjusting it back to 850-900 rpm by turning the large flat screw on the...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 17:39:28 -0400
  ...Between messing with the distributor and the the idle adjustment screw, i have found a place where the idle stays beautifully at 900rpms and...
• Re: '81 air-cooled engine stall (increase idle speed)
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:46:51 -0700
  ...the idle speed besides turning the > "idle > > > speed adjusting screw" (Bentley page 24.23)? turning that makes no > > > difference to the idle speed. I...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:21:43 -0400
  The setting of the idle mixture adjustment screw and even the operation of the air flow meter can be somewhat tested using the O2...
• Digifant high idle problem finally solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 23:13:57 -0700
  ...After adjusting the initial idle speed via the adjusting screw, everything else fell into place and my 1986 Single Cab actually idles correctly for...
• Can't adjust idle (was High RPM miss)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 02:47:50 -0500
  ...Turning the idle adjusting screw makes no difference in idle speed. I have searched the archives and tried everything. 1. Does anyone have a...
• RE: Vanagon Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:04:12 UT
  ...and the idle stabilization won't work properly - so loading the engine (A/C, electrical loads, etc) will affect the idle speed. The F...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:37:27 -0500
  ...idle speed. When I encoutered this last week I was only able to rid the surging by disabling this switch, adjusting the idle with...