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• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 00:59:14 -0400
  That switch is vacuum operated. Works well at closed throttle. Open throttle and loaded engine there is almost no vacuum so that switch doesn...
• Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:14:10 -0500
  On my 83 watercooled 1.9L digijet FI throttle assembly are two switches; one for throttle closed (idle) another for full throttle. What do...
• pesky throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 10:09:29 -0700
  I've been having an ongoing problem with my throttle switch. The symptom is that _sometimes_ the engine doesn't idle properly. The idle...
• Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 07:11:10 -0400
  Volks, Does anyone know if the old type throttle body with the two throttle switches can be swapped for the new type with just...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 07:26:00 -0700
  Todd, Basically, you want to have the switch open when the throttle is closed, but opening instantaneously as the throttle is opened. If the...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:56:29 -0700
  IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle enrichment '84 - one switch. Full...
• Re: 85 Westy - Throttle Valve Switch??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 23:16:41 -0600
  Sounds like your throttle idle switch is working normally. On my 85, the leads from the switch terminate on a connector socket attached to...
• Re: Throttle body lubrication
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:00:53 -0400
  At 07:02 PM 3/24/2011, John Goubeaux wrote: >Any recomendations of the proper lubrication of a throttle body and >throttle switch ? I...
• Throttle position switch location
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:41:08 EST
  I hear all this chatter about a Throttle position switch, but when I look in my engine compartment I don't see a switch...
• 85 Westy - Throttle Valve Switch??
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 20:10:38 -0800
  My '85 westy does not have a throttle valve switch (TVS) or control unit (CU) on "top" of the throttle body. So, I understand...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:58:45 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve Switch IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle enrichment '84...
• Re: (Bad Throttle positioning switch?) Engine Hesitation / No throttle response
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:45:43 -0700
  While adjusting my throttle positioning switch it's been practically impossible to achieve a reliable "click" at just off idle and at full throttle...
• Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 09:17:46 -0400
  ...Throttle Body/Switches? Volks, Does anyone know if the old type throttle body with the two throttle switches can be swapped for the new...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:14:58 -0500
  ...It has 2 throttle switches and is low mileage(82K).My 85 has 1 combination switch,currently,to do the switching chores.. However,both...
• Re: Throttle Body Switch Cam
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:14:18 -0700
  ...you may want to get the plenum/throttle body seal http://www.van-cafe.com/throttle-switch-c757 or another switch complete http://www...
• Re: Questions regarding throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:04:21 -0500
  You can get that switch anywhere, but it costs about $50.Gotta remove the throttle though. The switch just pushes onto the throttle body...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:10:01 -0700
  ...Throttle Valve Switch > > > IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: > > '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle > enrichment > > '84...
• Throttle switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 21:31:22 EDT
  ...There is Vanagon content) and noticed the dual throttle switches. When I moved the throttle off the idle possition (with the engine off), I...
• I need a full throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 12:11:17 -0500
  I need a full throttle switch for my '84 1.9l. This is the type with two switches, for full throttle and idle. Anyone...
• Re: Idle at start problem
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:11:46 -0400
  ...Any ideas? ...snip I'm betting on a bad throttle position switch. This is a little switch underneath the throttle body that tells the...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:10:29 -0500
  ...Throttle Valve Switch > IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: > > '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle > enrichment > > '84...
• Re: Throttle switch adjustment Dilemma Sorta Figured out!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 03:36:27 EDT
  ...I finally understood it as it needs to click off at that gap WHEN CLOSING the throttle switch not when opening it. . . . when you...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:08:51 -0700
  re worn wbxr throttle body switch . I installed an electropneumatic throttle switch that came with a Chris Corken rebuilt 2.2 wbxr engine.. reads...
• Re: Throttle position switch location
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 17:16:30 -0500
  Underneath the throttle on the Digifant. See Bentley 24.59. -Karl > I hear all this chatter about a Throttle position switch, but when I...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:18:16 -0700
  Don, as you may know, the throttle switch , actually 2 switches, is called the wide-open throttle switch� and the idle switch . Wide -open...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:46:18 +0000
  ...The switch should also click when throttle turned to WOT (wide open throttle). Corrosion, dirt at switch adjusting parts, excessive wear between throttle shaft...
• Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:01:06 -0700
  ...if it's a 1.9 ..there are two styles of throttle switches, the early style with the two switches right there, very obvious...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:30:31 -0800
  You don't have to remove the throttle body to adjust the switch but you have to remove the throttle body to replace/repair...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:58:25 -0800
  ...It uses one switch to provide switching for off idle and WOT. Yes. Switch should click as throttle moves just off idle position then...
• Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:59:33 -0400
  ...I'm looking to go to a system WITH a throttle position switch and have the following options: One switch, or two switches. The...
• 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 21 May 2016 14:15:41 -0700
  ...I have a spare 2.1 switch. Can the Digifant 2.1 throttle switch assembly be used on the 1.9 throttle body with...
• Re: The two throttle valve switches, redux
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:03:32 -0600
  ...It can't tell the difference between the idle switch > and the full throttle switch. They are wired in parallel and either one > will...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:00:54 -0700
  ...So perhaps my throttle switch is adjusted with a bit too much play between full off throttle and when it re-opens...I shall...
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  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?B?Sm9obiBHb3ViZWF1eA==?=
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:39:52 -0700
  ...lubrication of a throttle body and >throttle switch ? I have removed the throttle body to swap it to a One-switch/two-switch? d
• Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:21:40 -0600
  I have not replaced the throttle body switch, but I have a spare from the throttle body of a 1.9 engine. Wonder if...
• Re: minor idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:10:04 -0700
  ...The fix is to open up the throttle switch gap just enough so that the switch always closes properly at idle. For my throttle...
• FS throttle body w/ throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:36:25 -0500
  I also have a good used working throttle body with the throttle switch that works from my 87 for sale for $30 plus shipping...
• Re: Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:15:07 -0400
  Craig, I may have a nice used 85 throttle body with single switch for $100 if you interested. The single switch is nicer because...
• Re: Throttle body lubrication
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:02:37 -0700
  ...Throttle body lubrication > Well its off a 90 Vanagon , is that a Two switch ? > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> > Date: Thu...
• Re: 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:12:35 -0400
  Especially on the 1.9 you can simply disconnect the throttle switch. It's only function at idle to cut off the injectors when...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:30:58 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve Switch > IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: > > '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle > enrichment > > '84...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:22:51 -0800
  The '85 1.9 can have either 2 separate switches or "single" switch (same as used on a 2.1) located under the throttle...
• Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:25:18 -0700
  adjust the throttle position switch after disassemble and cleaning. if any parts are worn get brand new to replace. TerryK on the Samba has...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:10:52 -0500
  ...It has 2 throttle switches and is low mileage(82K).My 85 has 1 combination switch,currently,to do the switching chores.. However,both...
• Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 19:44:14 +0000
  > The first question I have is about the throttle body. On mine there is ONE > switch for idle and wide open. The engine now...
• Idle problems '85/new throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:57:23 -0700
  Volks, The idle problems detailed earlier still exist albeit intermittently since replacing the throttle position switch. I noticed that the throttle body was fairly...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:01:08 -0700
  i have an 85 westfalia, has 2 switches..... scott wilson 85 westfalia > > '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for > full throttle...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:00:50 -0800
  There's a electrical switch on the throttle body. On the 2.1 it can be a pain to adjust. Mechanic may have attempted...
• Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:01:17 -0500
  Throttle switch won't do that. Bad/weak O@ sensor or the wiring to it. The green shielded cable going to it will sometimes...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:27:36 -0700
  What I aim for on throttle switch at idle is .. as close as you can get it to breaking contact 'just barely' off of...
• throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 06:04:21 -0700
  Hello all-- Could somebody please forward me the part number for what Bentley refers to as the "throttle valve/deceleration/idle switch" for the...
• Re: 1.9 Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:50:17 -0400
  My '85 Westy 4 speed has a throttle with a single switch and my '84 automatic has one with 2 switches. The throttle actuator...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:06:12 -0700
  ...There could be other > causes. > > The switch should also click when throttle turned to WOT (wide open throttle). > > Corrosion, dirt at switch adjusting parts...
• Throttle switch--lazy sometimes, per digitool
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:10:16 -0700
  ...Got the "don't change, factory adjust only" screw and the throttle switch exactly right per paper and feeler guage. Now the throttle switch...
• Question about old and new throttle switch 90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 22:00:31 -0500
  I recently had a problem with my throttle switch on my 90 Vanagon. So I went to my local dealer and ordered a new...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:56:03 -0400
  ...Throttle Valve Switch Hmmm... Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve switch. The text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 22:20:36 -0800
  Matthew, To adjust the throttle switch, I put a feeler gauge between the Idle stop and the throttle, then I hooked the multimeter to...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:32:59 -0400
  Dave, You have the dual function (single) throttle position switch. The switch is almost straight down below where the cable attaches to your throttle...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:15:36 -0400
  The vacuum switches do not seem to operate for full throttle enrichment. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: AFM cap fix, maybe fixed my very intermittent problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:23:17 -0400
  > > But the throttle switch. What a little bastard that is. I did rebuild the > tb early on, rebushed, made new throttle plate, bored throat...