Date:         Thu, 10 Feb 2000 14:26:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
Organization: The Cobalt Group
Subject:      Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
Comments: To: Kirk Persing <persing@SJ.BIGGER.NET>
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Bucking and stumbling while crusing at constant speed and light throttle
pressure (light load, level ground).  Most pronounced at 35-55 mph, but
that was all I drove it at before I fixed it.  You won't have problems
under acceleration or heavy throttle pressure because the switch opens
then, but not at light throttle cruising when it is misadjusted.

Kirk Persing wrote:
>
> PS.Stuart,
> What symptoms did your van have before the fix.
> Thanks,Kirk
>
> Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>
> > Kirk,
> >
> > Have you checked that throttle switch?  The one that is normally just
> > closed at closed throttle on my '84 was badly misadjusted at the
> > factory.  The switch must open immediately upon movement of the
> > throttle.  Use the adjusting screw to set this.  It is hard to believe
> > yours has gone for so long with no one finding this misadjustment, but
> > who knows.  My '84 was a VW lemon buy back because of this, and not a
> > single VW mechanic found the problem in two years/30,000 miles!
> >
> > Kirk Persing wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a sismilar problem with my 84,I replaced all sensors,and the harness you
> > > are speaking to stabilize voltage.The harness worked for a week then went back
> > > to the irratic performance like before.
> > >  I am still in limbo on this one,I have spent a lot of time on it.
> > > Hope the harness helps you,I know it has helped some people out.
> > >
> > > Kirk Persing
> > > 84 GL
> >
> > --
> > Stuart MacMillan
> > Manager, Case Program
> > 800-909-8244 ext. 8208
> >
> > Getting your share of the Net yet?
> > http://cobaltgroup.com
> > http://UsedEquipNet.com

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Stuart MacMillan
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800-909-8244 ext. 8208

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