

| 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 > > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Manager, Case Program > 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 > > Getting your share of the Net yet? > http://cobaltgroup.com > http://UsedEquipNet.com
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