Bo,

I'm no expert, like most of the people on the list, but my first guess
would be the temp sensor.  It's anywhere from $30.00 to $40.00 dollars and
very easy to install.  I have seen many articles about the temp sensor
problems in the vanagon archives. 

Good Luck,

Charles Michaux
mcflake@infi.net

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> From: Bo Kersey <kersey@bga.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Help: '89 Vanagon Stutters and Dies after Starting when Cold
> Date: Monday, July 15, 1996 10:04 AM
> 
> Hi,
> My '89 Vanagon cannot seem to find the right idle speed when the engine
is
> cold.  This is especially true when the A/C is on.  The idle speed
varies
> from 500 - 1200 while the brain is trying to find the proper settings
and
> the engine tends to stutter or stall on acceleration.
> 
> The problem disappears as soon as the engine warms up.
> 
> Any clues?  
> 
> Bo Kersey
> Outdoor Technologies
> 203 Colorado Street, Suite 200
> Austin, TX 78701
> (512)479-7500
>