

| Subject: | Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues |
| From: | Ron Mueller |
| Date: | Tue, 7 Feb 2006 01:22:30 -0600 |
<<<Well ,here is the new plan. I just got a throttle body from an 83.5,or 84. It has 2 throttle switches and is low mileage(82K).My 85 has 1 combination switch,currently,to do the switching chores.. However,both throttle bodys have wiring harnesses from the ECU that contain only 2 wires. The throttle body that has the 2 switches ,has the harness branch off into 2 extra wire ends.The Bentley shows this to look the same in each schematic(84 and 85). I can splice this into the current wiring and solve the problem, right? The reasons I am doing this is costs($25- once again,still more than I wanted to spend).I can adjust this ez, where as the late switch may need the TB removed to adjust.I can get replacement switches from other junked VW cars to fit this TB. The wiring from the future replacement switchs will need push on plugs added(no problem),if I cannot find a doner vanagon made from 83.5 to early 85(shouldnt be hard to find).The early WBX throttle body has no adjustment screw on the throttle stop. Only an adjustment screw for the decell switch.Anybody know if this TB swap will cause a problem in the preformance of the engine?Cant see why It should,but then again, shouldnt have to do this anyway>> In reading this TPS solution, here is one more item of interest you may consider. Be sure to purchase a NEW TPS actuating cam and retainer. This plastic cam is usually the first thing to wear out, and is most often overlooked. Please don't mention that it "Looks Good". It really isn't and usually is the primary cause of any TPS malfunctioning. I know from your posting you don't really want to spend the money. This is money well spent, and could do your Van just a little bit better.
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