Hermann;
        This is so common everyone thinks it's normal. A properly working
system gooses the RPMs initially to excite the alternator. No pun
intended. Try flushing out your idle stabilizer valve and lubricating. Do
not use silicone. Check for vacuum leaks. What does it idle at when
warmed up?

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:27:44 -0600 HERMANN DE BOER <hdeboer@BSSD.NET>
writes:
>When I start my van both the oxygen and the alternator LEDs stay on
>until I
>step on the gas a little. Is that normal?
>Hermann
>87 Westy

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