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Subject:Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:06:34 -0500

George Goff wrote:

>In a message dated 10/12/05 11:18:18 PM, kovregaard@COMCAST.NET writes:
>
><< Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to get a very thin feeler gauge >>
>
>Not really, just use your ears.  Set it so that you hear it actuate (click!)
>just as the throttle plate comes off its stop then make sure you hear it reset
>(another click!) as the throttle closes.  Tug on the throttle cable to
>simulate the normal opening of the throttle plate; grabbing the throttle plate shaft
>and twisting it can induce a bit of an error in the switch setpoint because
>the slop in the fit of the throttle plate shaft to a worn throttle body can
>allow the throttle to rotate about a slightly displaced axis of rotation.
>
>George
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Find the connector where this switch hooks to the wiring harness and
check for continuity changes when it clicks to be sure that it actually
makes and breaks contact.

Larry A.