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Subject:Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:19:21 -0400

When this happened to my van it wasn't vanagon syndrom at all, the o2
sensor connections had come loose.

Chris

On 10/13/05, Larry Alofs <lalofs@rcn.com> wrote:
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> 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.
>