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Subject:Re: Idle running up and down
From:Zoltan
Date:Sat, 23 May 2009 21:30:17 -0700

Idle control unit behind the right rear tail light.  I can't think of
anything else.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "dj" <djct2@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 9:05 PM
Subject: Idle running up and down

> We have the following problem on our 86 vanagon.
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> Idle runs Up and down especially when cold. From about 1200 RPM's to 2500
> RPM'S. less once warmed up at about 1200.
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> It also is running rich.
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> adjustments were tried. And ICU was tried w/o affect.
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> We have been given the following recommendation by 2 highly qualified
> Vanagon owners/ mechanics.
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> throttle postioning switch
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> oxygen sensor
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> fuel injectors
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> can anyone add anything to this that might help us.
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> Thanks, deek