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Subject:Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
From:Scott - IMAP
Date:Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:23:30 -0700

Will Do !
thanks .

On 8/14/2016 5:25 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark wrote:
> Check the brown wire that comes from the distributor hall wiring bundle.
> That brown wire is the O2 sensor ground reference. It needs a good
> connection to the engine metal. Try putting a new ring terminal on the
> end and examine the condition of the brown wire itself.
>
> Mark
>
> Scott - IMAP wrote:
>> The Presenting Symptom ..
>> once warmed up ( takes about 8 minutes ) there is almost no throttle
>> repsonse from idle,
>> but if I shut it off and start it back up ..it's fine for a few minutes.
>>
>> I can even turn the key off in gear when  when it does it, and it'll be
>> fine for a few minutes.
>>
>>