If you can "kick it down" the first thing to check is throttle operation and
also the switch adjustment. Abad connection to or a bad temp 2 sensor can
also cause this along with a weak O2 sensor.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Bruce Todd
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: High Idle until warm

As the weather turns colder I seem to have an issue with a high
idle...approx 3000 rpm until the motor warms up after about 7 minutes or so.
When I start the van the idle is around 1000 rpm - however once I start
driving down the block and then put in the clutch or put the van in neutral
say for stopping at a light, the motor will rev at the 3000 rpm mark.  I can
kick it down but that only lasts until I begin driving again.
The motor is 1986 digifant.  I have a relatively short commute to work and
by the time I get there the van is idling at its regular mark.

Thanks

Bruce

86 Syncro Westfalia