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Subject:Re: Won't accelerate
From:HotelWestfalia
Date:Sat, 5 Nov 2011 13:17:16 -0700

Mark,
OK, I will unplug.  And what to do if it's the same or if it's better?
Z

----- Original Message -----
From: "mark drillock" <mdrillock@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 12:29 PM
Subject: Re: Won't accelerate

> Unplug the wires to the switch. See how it runs that way.
>
> Mark
>
> HotelWestfalia wrote:
>> Hi to all,
>>
>> I have this '86 van.  The engine runs fine, idles well but it won't
>> accelerate properly.  It wants to die.  Takes a few tries to have it
>> accelerate.
>> One thing I noticed, the idle switch is clicking off a little late, (the
>> one under the Throttle Valve)
>>
>> I have no idea what causes it.
>> Anyone?
>>
>> Zoltan
>>
>