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Subject:Re: Throttle Valve Switch
From:Jay L Snyder
Date:Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:19:02 -0400

Late versions ('85s) have the combined switch underneath the throttle body,
but I don't see that either.  MAybe the cable goes to a cobbled up switch
and they just bailed on the WOT switch?
                                                                  Jay

VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/28/2002
12:59:06 PM

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Subject:    Re: Throttle Valve Switch

Yeah, that is not what I have either.
It is rotated left 90 deg from what I have.

>>> Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM> 08/28/02 11:46AM >>>
What the heck is that cable coming across the top?

Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 08/28/2002
12:34:19 PM

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Subject:    Throttle Valve Switch

Hmmm...  Bentley shows several variations on the throttle valve
switch.
The
text indicates that a faulty switch or improper adjustment can cause
the
irregular idle that I'm experiencing.

Problem is, I can't find it!  I see NO electrical connections anywhere
near
the throttle body nor do I see the adjustment plate or the switch
itself!

Can anyone help?   It's a 1985 1.9 L Westy Weekender.

I have posted photos of the throttle mechanism from two different
angles at
the following link:

http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id27.htm

Thanks in advance!  (TIA)

Dave in KC
85 Westy