thanks for mentioning that.
fully 60 % at least, of 2.1 waterboxer vans that I see have this syndrome.

Just listening for the click ( engine off ) works well too.

On 7/19/2013 3:48 PM, Robert Clemmer wrote:
> My 91 did the same thing.  Turned out to be the throttle position switch was
> out of adjustment and wasn't indicating closed throttle.  When I'd tap the
> pedal, it would be just enough to trigger the switch.  Took a while to
> adjust as my throttle body is old and worn so exact adjustments are not
> really possible.  Easy to check, just pull the plug off and check for
> continuity when the throttle is closed.  Open the throttle by hand and let
> it close slowly and see if the switch closes again.
>
> Just my experience.  Good Luck
>
> BC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Zeitgeist
> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 5:06 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Idle Control Issues
>
> I like air conditioning; I like it a lot.  When I drive, I drive with the AC
> on.  That's just how I roll.
>
> So, the problem for me is that the 2.1L WBX wants to idle at 2k with the AC
> on.  Doesn't do it with the AC switched off.  I usually just blip the
> throttle and it settles down again, but this is getting to be quite annoying
> and possibly not entirely good for my ongoing health.  It's always done this
> intermittently to some extent, but now it's really pronounced and
> super-double-extramittent.  Can I assume the idle air control valve is
> "sticking", or is this more likely an idle relay issue?  I know Audis have
> an idle control valve that can be taken apart and lubed up when they stick,
> but these appear to be factory sealed from prying eyes and hands.  The van
> is getting a TDI swap in the near future, but I would like to continue
> driving it in the meantime.  What say ye gurus?
>
> --
> Casey
>