I live down SE Texas and the humid air causes lot's of buildup on contacts.
I have had the exact same problem as you a few times. On the List here I
read to unplug the TPS, AF meter etc and spray contact cleaner on the
contacts. This has solved my problem every time
Mark Magee
Kemah TX USA
90 Carat 95K mi

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jonce Fancher
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 3:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: sluggish on take off

I Have an early 85 with dual switches. the switch is either open or closed
with a helper. im not sure what TPS is can you elaborate? ( throttle
possition
switch?) also i dont know how to check vacuum readings what does this take
to test?? and in the bentley where is this located?? thanks Jonce

>It's the TPS that isn't right.
>You mentioned you checked it / adjusted it before.
>What ohm readings did you have at idle and wide open throttle?
>When a helper was holding the gas pedal down,what readings did you have?
>What kind of vacuum readings did you have at closed throttle?

>This is all TPS related stuff, and you'll continue having the same
>problem's until it's corrected.

>Do you have an early 85 or a late 85?

>The difference is a low speed switch, and a high speed switch, or just
>one that does it all in the later model.

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