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Subject:Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:59:41 -0500

I don't remember what the symptoms are, but you might try changing the
fuel filter.

Larry A.

Keith Ovregaard wrote:

> Thanks to all of you who offered so much info and help from all over
> the world! The Vanagon list and Syncro list are both  great online (and
> off-line) communities of Vanagon junkies, it's amazing. Glad to be a
> part of it and hope to reciprocate in some way one day.
>
> Since my initial post yesterday, I have eliminated a few more
> possibilities:
>
> ECU- swapped with a working one, no change
> AFM- swapped  "     "      "         "    , no change
> Distributer/Hall sensor/rotor- swapped, no change
> Fuel pressure regulator- tested with gauge and passed all 3 tests in
> Bentley manual
> Temp sensor- replaced with new, no change
> Manifold/vacuum lines- tested with LP for leaks, no change
> All electrical grounds and connections I could check were clean, dry
> and corrosion-free (this van has never seen salt roads or much in the
> way of nasty conditions, it's a California van).
>
>
> Yet to check:
>
> Idle stabilizer (reads 118ma at all rpms. Bentley says 430 = 20ma. What
> is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?)
> Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine)
> Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a very thin feeler gauge
> Fuel pump relay
> Current supply relay
> Injectors?
>
> On we go... any bets on which components or combo of components? Come
> on, lets get some wagering on this! I will put a dollar on the idle
> stabilizer as the culprit. What do you say?
>
> Keith O
> 84 Westy "Brownie" Solar Charged Camper FOR SALE! Think I may have a
> buyer!
> 90 Westy Syncro
>