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• Play in throttle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 10:50:34 -0500
  I was checking my throttle position switch for idle, and found it was not clicking when the throttle was allowed to close, but if...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:14:36 EDT
  In a message dated 10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: << Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a...
• 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: Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:20:25 -0700
  ...Loosen that small bolt at >the end of the throttle cable on the throttle body, pull out the slack and >resecure. Have someone push...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:06:34 -0500
  George Goff wrote: >In a message dated 10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes: > ><< Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need...
• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 00:59:14 -0400
  ...Works well at closed throttle. Open throttle and loaded engine there is almost no vacuum so that switch doesn't set the full throttle...
• 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...
• Re: 85 Vangon revs drops, revs drops, revs drops, and then dies after a few minutes of this cycle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:32:48 -0500
  At 05:52 PM 1/24/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >if the throttle switch stays closed with too much open throttle .. >say you...
• 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...
• throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 09:50:20 -0800
  Having difficulty setting the throttle switch. I can remove the throttle and set the switch almost perfectly.When I reinstall it, and hook up...
• 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...
• choking at full throttle + "backfire??" in the throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 19:00:07 -0700
  '88 2.1L Digifant When I manually open the throttle QUICKLY to fully open while at the engine compartment my van hesitates and doesn...
• 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: Play in throttle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:32:07 EST
  ...I was checking my throttle position switch for idle, and found it was not clicking when the throttle was allowed to close, but if...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:19:21 -0400
  ...Tug on the throttle cable to > >simulate the normal opening of the throttle plate; grabbing the throttle plate shaft > >and twisting it can induce...
• 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: TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:43:05 -0700
  In that case Edward, 'cheat a little' and make the switch closing happen the tiniest bit earlier ( releasing throttle from half open back to...
• Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:04:41 -0400
  He thinks air is leaking past the throttle shaft. He wanted to know if blocking the metering hole in the throttle plate would compensate...
• 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 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 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...
• Sticking throttle (long)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:48:29 -0800
  ...3) A friend suggested that I replace the throttle-return spring (goes to the back of the manifold to an attachemnt on the throttle...
• 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...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 18:36:07 -0800
  Once in the mountains the C-clip that holds the throttle rod onto the throttle body came off. This is the little clip about...
• 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...
• is big throttle spring needed 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:48:40 -0500
  After having my auto trans 85 westy serviced and a new throttle cable installed I found the big throttle spring is missing and the...
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:16:37 -0700
  > So I have had low vac for while and had it isolated to the 1.9 throttle body > lot of play top to bottom...
• 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 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...
• Re: Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 01:05:17 EDT
  ...I was checking my throttle switch today and was curious about the full throttle switch. If you depress the gas pedal all the way...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:59:36 -0400
  ...Usually the throttle not closing consistently is due a problem in the cable or linkage or the throttle stop is not properly adjusted. The...
• 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: van sputters upon acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:47:38 UT
  John, Check the adjustment of the "throttle closed" switch on the throttle body. It tells the control unit that the throttle is closed, both...
• 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 stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:18:51 -0400
  The same switch contacts are used for both closed and open throttle with the combination of RPM and AFM position being used to tell...
• Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:35:39 -0700
  RE: Attaching cruise to throttle auto vs manual My cruise, Audiovox, is attached without problem to the throttle on my automatic. What going on?
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:58:35 -0500
  One thing I have not seen mentioned regarding idle problems is the age and wear on the throttle body throttle shafts and housing. When...
• 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: Rebuilt Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:57:53 -0700
  ...Rebuilt Throttle Body Does anyone have any experience, and or opinion, on the difference between the VC and the GoWesty rebuilt throttle body ? There...
• Re: How do you hold throttle while purging coolant ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 08:29:23 -0800
  Steve, I just put a nick or quarter between the throttle plate stop and the throttle plate adjusting screw. sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:16:43 -0700
  ...Usually the throttle > not closing consistently is due a problem in the cable or linkage or the > throttle stop is not properly adjusted. The...
• 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...
• Go westy throttle body post mortem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Mar 2022 12:30:45 -0800
  Hi, Pulled throttle body from my salvaged burned out van purchase. Pics etc here https://shufti.blog/2022/03/06/vanagon-quick-autopsy-of...
• Re: TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:04:00 -0700
  ...If I let the throttle close quickly, it works fine. If > I slowly ease off of it from barely open to closed, there is...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:49:27 -0400
  ...Throttle body question The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• 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: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:56:29 -0700
  ...One at idle position, one for full throttle enrichment '84 - one switch. Full throttle enrichment only '85 - no switches. What you're seeing is...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:43:20 -0700
  More of the back log of summer shenanigans, this time polyethylene bushings in my wbx throttle body. http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/13...
• 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: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:50:40 -0400
  ...The throttle cable is attached to the >throttle arm on the throttle body by a pin. See >http://www.altavistaaudio.com/Westy/crusing.html...
• Re: Throttle body issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:25:56 -0800
  I can sell you a good 2.1 waterboxer throttle body, or one with a good switch on it too. Scott www.turbovans.com...
• Re: 87 with high idle/then low
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 08:17:09 -0600
  My vote goes to the throttle position microswitch for the idle position. It's on the throttle body. As you open the throttle (at...
• Re: Need injection pump throttle arm for Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:21:18 -0700
  You can bend the throttle arm down like the OE Vanagon pump, but the arm will still be shorter. It works fine this way...
• Throttle body lubrication
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:02:21 -0700
  Any recomendations of the proper lubrication of a throttle body and throttle switch ? I have removed the throttle body to swap it to a...
• Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:04:41 -0500
  ...we don't normally give any throttle when starting the engine ... certainly not full throttle. It wasn't shut off at full throttle, either...
• Re: Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:56:56 -0700
  John Wessels <EUROMOG@aol.com> wrote: > Hello list, > > I am in need of a good used throttle body for an '87 Vanagon Syncro GL...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:14:43 -0400
  ...Throttle body question > > The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is > covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...