I had this problem with my van. Idle stabilizer "Did the Walk, Talked
the Talk!"

Replaced it anyway. Problem solved.

John Rodgers
"88GL Driver

instructor wrote:

> Hi All, Recently I have been having problems with my 90 vanagon idling
> when cold.  I must apply gas to get it started but it will immediately
> die without me intervening with the gas pedal. I am told that the
> throttle valve switch can cause a similar problem.  I checked and
> adjusted the switch per the Bentley but the problem still persist.  I
> "jumped" the connector to simulate a closed switch and it still
> died. The Idle Stablizer Valve seems to be fine since it "hums and
> vibrates" like it should. The wisdom of the List is my last resort
> before it makes it's idleless trip to the VW dealer. Thanks,Williie

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