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van dies ands idles rough
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:27:35 -0500
my van idles rough and dies, when restarted it misses on time, then starts and runs rough again, it is a digifant II, system...
rough idle
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:20:46 -0700
...My idle is slow & rough to the point of almost stalling & the idiot lights flicker. The idle speed is fine at start up. As...
Recall: I-4 rough idle
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 08:25:21 -0800
MacLachlan, Bill would like to recall the message, "I-4 rough idle".
82 I4 rough idle
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 13:09:29 -0800
...Stable idle, but rough. No apparant vacuum leaks. ( ie no change in idle after spraying carb cleaner around the fittings etc) timing light on...
Hall generator causing rough idle
Historical mailing list
Thu, 3 Apr 1997 20:28:54 -0500
Hi Volks, My 83.5 westy can't seem to shake a cause of the rough idles. I have checked everything over. I was...
'85 Westy Rough Idle and acceleration probs
Historical mailing list - Tracey
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 23:25:45 -0400
...Idles rough after about 5 minutes running..engine starts smooth...then turns to rough idle. When I put it in gear and press the...
Rough idle, any tips?
Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:07:41 -0700
Volks, I'm having a rough idle problem with my Syncro 16" Double-Cab with the US spec 2.1L "MV" wbx motor. Currently...
88 Vanagon AFM and rough idle
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:23:40 -0400
...While you're at it, I asked that they look into the rough idle that had developed. It still idled okay, but was just...
running rough after warm-up
Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 15:31:14 -0400
Oh wise ones, My 1.9l waterboxer starts right up every time, hot or cold, but it runs kinda rough at idle. It runs...
Symptoms: Rough idle when cold. Diagnosis?
Historical mailing list - Kris S. Seago
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 20:56:58 -0600
...Rough/no idle when cold. Motor will start and will idle at approx 1000 rpms until I give it a little gas to move...
Coolant Temp Sensor?
Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:41:46 -0700
...Now she starts right up, idles for a while but then runs extremely rough, no power, very rough warm idle, the exhaust smells rich...
Rough Idle troubleshooting need
Historical mailing list - Steven Mills
Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:37:24 +0000
...When rough, sometimes can be smooth for first 5-10 secs, then problems surface. Most of time, when rough, rough from very beginning. Have...
Rough Idle after replaced heads/piston rings... 91 Carrat
Historical mailing list - Shane Eddy
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 14:51:59 -0400
...No matter what I did to try to get the timing correct, it either rough idled or rough road at higher RPMs. Is it...
Rough cold idle/Fast warm idle
Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:05:39 -0600
My '85 Westy suddenly has a real rough cold idle and after warming, a fast idle (1800 rpm). There is a wire that runs...
85 westy w/2.1L idles rough when cold
Historical mailing list - John Hurley
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 11:20:32 -0500
...85 westy w/2.1L idles rough when cold anyone know if the idle should increase above 1000 RPM when engine is cold. It...
Rough Runing on Start-up
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 07:14:56 -0400
...Upon start-up my 1.9 runs rough. Rough idle, push on the gas and it will probably stall, or long hesitation before the...
Rough Idle on 82 Diesel (which oddly has a ~10 sec repeat.)
Historical mailing list - J.C.
Tue, 6 Feb 2018 17:02:04 -0800
...https://soundcloud.com/user-359399352/rough-idle-consistent-repeat Might anyone have any pointers for helping me diagnose this problem? Thanks in advance. ᐧ
New engine question revisited
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 15:05:26 -0800
...Mechanic thinks the lifters are not lifting due to low oil pressure at idle, causing the rough idle. - Runs fine on the freeway -- I...
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: Rough Idle after replaced heads/piston rings... 91 Carrat
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 22:52:54 +0200
I had a nasty rough idle after doing a bunch of engine work. I would work on the Vanagon every weekend for a few...
Re: 87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 15 May 2003 20:28:59 -0400
...87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope) >Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 19:36:13 -0400 > >Hi, > >My 87 appears to be back...
still rough idle
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:21:34 -0800
Still rough idle. I replaced the oxygen sensor and removed the idle stabilizer and it still runs choppy. I though i had the problem...
I-4 rough idle question....
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:22:57 -0800
...I have a rough idle issue that I need some help on.... The motor is an 1800 I-4,CIS. 50 degree new rotor...
I-4 rough idle
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 08:19:13 -0800
...I have a rough idle issue that I'll throw out for list consideration. The motor is an 1800 I-4,CIS. 50 degree...
Re: 87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 13 May 2003 20:33:30 -0400
...87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope) Hi, My 87 appears to be back to normal...its idling smoothly...and at the proper...
Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Tue, 4 Feb 2014 17:05:53 -0500
...Water pump gave up the ghost-fixed that, starter issues-finally got a good one, now the beastie won't idle to save it...
Re: still high idle and rough running at star-up
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:59:29 -0500
...I'm trying to figure out if the two problems are related or not- high idle when engine cold and rough running for about...
Rough running after hitting rev limiter
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:59:47 -0500
...After this, it runs rough and has very little power until I can let it idle for a bit. It idles fine. Any ideas...
Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
...The engine also ran rough, throttle held at 2K RPM or so. The engine has a consistent rough idle or stall at idle, engine...
Re: Sensors, rough running and problems
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 08:26:22 -0400
...Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> > Rough idle is a relative term when it comes to Vanagons.
rough idle, gas guzzling, oil dripping van
Historical mailing list - steve vitale
Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:58:04 -0500
...When i checked the timing the rough idle made the timing mark jump back and forth a bit. I've seen the term "idle...
Re: 88 Vanagon AFM and rough idle
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 6 Oct 2001 13:04:20 -0700
...While you're at it, I asked that > they look into the rough idle that had developed. It still idled okay, but > was just...
Re: Rough Idle troubleshooting need
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:15:33 -0400
...Rough Idle troubleshooting need I will try to keep this as brief as possible. 87 Vanagon, stock 2.1. intermittent rough run and loss...
Rough running, now won't start
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:52:16 -0800
...Any advice? My 1989 Vanagon GL is in California and yesterday and today it started running rough and idles at 2000 RPM. William
Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:22:44 -0600
Rough engine - the latest pita I'm having to deal with on a string of many!! I'm on a roll!! Ok - hot or...
Re: 86 GL, Rough Idle cold
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:31:33 -0500
...86 GL, Rough Idle cold I have a new problem that has been growing over time. The Idle is rough when she is first...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:27:41 -0500
...Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine Rough engine - the latest pita I'm having to deal with on a string of many!! I'm...
Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
Historical mailing list - Skip
Thu, 26 Sep 2013 21:02:33 +0000
...Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds '84 1.9L (with the 2200cc GW upgrade), digijet WBXR Just installed the Sorensen fuel...
91 Westy Runs Rough Cold/Great Warm
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:21:45 -0500
...It starts right up and then begins to idle rough very quickly, if it dies due to bad idling, it is -very- difficult to...
1983 Water cooled running rough?
Historical mailing list - wayne withers
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 21:00:18 -0700
...With the cap off of the air flow sensor I can watch it back and forth seeming to agrivate the rough idle. Two bits...
Re: Replaced Fuel Injection Lines - Now Rough Low Idle '87 GL
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:07:00 -0700
...But as soon as I let it go, and it idles down at 1000.... nasty rough idle again.. seems like it is missing or...
idle stabilizer for 84
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 17:23:41 -0600
someone suggested i look at my idle stabilizer (I have a rough idle), but i looked in bentley and it shows no idle stabilizer...
HELP! Vanagon Engine Roughness
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 Sep 1994 08:40:06 EDT
...Not off the scale, but at the top 75% Idles rough, like misses on one cylinder, but not regular. The rough idle is noticible...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:46:46 -0800
Bad gas? On Jan 16, 2014 7:23 PM, "JRodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Rough engine - the latest pita I'm having to deal...
Re: Idle problem
Historical mailing list - Rafael Rosario
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:53:42 EST
cold start rough idle can sometimes be caused by the aux air valve not operating properly. It's located under the air flow meter...
Re: 88 Vanagon AFM and rough idle
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 19:30:42 -0500
...While you're at it, I > asked that > they look into the rough idle that had developed. It still idled > okay, but > was just...
AFM or OXS?
Historical mailing list - Cam Murphy
Thu, 25 Mar 1999 15:53:49 +0100
On a cold (or cool) start my 84 Westy runs and idles fine. Once it warms up a little it runs very rough and...
Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
July 15, 1987
A rough idle or misfire during partial load could be caused by ignition sparks jumping from the plug wire connector to the noise suppresion...
Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
July 15, 1987
A rough idle or misfire during partial load could be caused by ignition sparks jumping from the plug wire connector to the noise suppresion...
Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 4 Feb 2014 14:21:56 -0800
...Water pump gave up the ghost-fixed that, > starter issues-finally got a good one, now the beastie won't idle to save > it...
while we're surging
Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:44:32 -0800
My 83,5 idles roughly and surges not at idle but somewhat above, when the throttle is depressed. Any ideas while we're collectively...
Re: Rough cold idle/Fast warm idle
Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:02:33 -0600
...Ken Ehlert wrote: > > My '85 Westy suddenly has a real rough cold idle and after warming, a fast > idle (1800 rpm). > > There is a...
Re: van dies ands idles rough
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:14:57 -0500
Did you check all the vaccum lines? I had a bad one on my '84 and it caused it to run realy rought and...
'85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
Historical mailing list - MMunn
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:26:48 -0800
...The worst is at stop lights when the idle is rough and stalling is common. Trouble shooting is definitely required. Any suggestions? I've...
Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
Historical mailing list - Skip
Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:33:58 +0000
...The idle was rough and wandering, in fact the engine died a couple of times at stoplights (started right back up, fortunately). Some bucking...
Re: Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:34:39 -0400
...Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds > > '84 1.9L (with the 2200cc GW upgrade), digijet WBXR > > Just installed the Sorensen fuel...
Rough Idle Puzzle ~ Clarification
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 6 Jun 2022 22:35:56 -0600
1985 with 1.9L,, Idle sounds pretty smooth but eng’ does a significant amount of rocking & when rev’ed off of idle rocking goes...
87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 13 May 2003 19:36:13 -0400
...For a couple of months now at start up it would belch black smoke...run rough...and after warming up the idle would hang...
rough idling on starting 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
Sun, 2 Aug 1998 23:38:06 -0400
...Anyway just after starting it idles very roughly and the initial takeoff is really labored. After it has run for a few minutes, it...
Re: A bit rough idle, running. Unbalanced injectors?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:03:07 -0700
...I haven't put them back in yet to see if my rough idle and pinging under load are fixed, but right now I...