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Date:         Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:37:44 EDT
Reply-To:     CMathis227@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rough running until engine warm????
Comments: cc: dgalcock@hewitt.com
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Doug,

Check the throttle position switch (or switches) to make sure it's working correctly in the idle position. If you have the dual purpose switch a good cleaning may be all it needs. If the problem is still there check the Temp II Sensor with a multi-meter and the warm air valve (not sure on the name) by squeezing off the hose going to the AFM.

Check this site for Bosch FI trouble shooting: http://www.conservatory.com/vw/manuals_nyx/L-JetronicWithLambda.html

Chuck '85 Westy Weekender -- 'Roland'

P.S. We're supposed to have a Postal Service sort of day tomorrow in Cincinnati -- rain, snow, sleet, and hail!!!

Doug wrote:

>>Hi Gang,

Once again I turn to the collective wisdom of the list. My 84 Westy runs roughly after start up --- sounds like it's missing and has low power until I've limped it along for about five minutes. Then it will run fine ---- but if I let it idle for a minute or so it will 'surge' up and down until it dies. Both of these symptoms started at the same time a couple of days ago. Distributor cap, wires and plugs are all very recent. Any and all input greatly appreciated.

A Great Weekend to all

Doug '84 Westy Toronto, Canada

P.S.: We've got a winter storm watch happening here ---- 6 inches of snow coming to the outlying areas ---- and I was wearing shorts weeks ago!!<<


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