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Subject:Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
From:Kirk Persing
Date:Thu, 10 Feb 2000 13:48:42 -0800

PS.Stuart,
What symptoms did your van have before the fix.
Thanks,Kirk

Stuart MacMillan wrote:

> Kirk,
>
> Have you checked that throttle switch?  The one that is normally just
> closed at closed throttle on my '84 was badly misadjusted at the
> factory.  The switch must open immediately upon movement of the
> throttle.  Use the adjusting screw to set this.  It is hard to believe
> yours has gone for so long with no one finding this misadjustment, but
> who knows.  My '84 was a VW lemon buy back because of this, and not a
> single VW mechanic found the problem in two years/30,000 miles!
>
> Kirk Persing wrote:
> >
> > I have a sismilar problem with my 84,I replaced all sensors,and the harness you
> > are speaking to stabilize voltage.The harness worked for a week then went back
> > to the irratic performance like before.
> >  I am still in limbo on this one,I have spent a lot of time on it.
> > Hope the harness helps you,I know it has helped some people out.
> >
> > Kirk Persing
> > 84 GL
>
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