Date:         Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:02:41 -0700
Reply-To:     John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@email.sps.mot.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@email.sps.mot.com>
Organization: Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector
Subject:      Throttle position switch cam was: Cold Idle Surge
Comments: cc: KENWILFY@aol.com
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KENWILFY@aol.com wrote:

>
> Sounds like your throttle position switch is either bad or not adjusted
> properly.  With the van off you should hear a click when you move the
> throttle to full position and then another click when the throttle is slowly
> returned to idle position.  If it doesn't click then you need to adjust it
> per Bentley or it may be bad or the small plastic cam that works the switch
> could be worn out (happens alot).  You might be able to get away with

The switch that I got from Camelback VW to replace my broken one did not
mate
correctly with the cam on the throttle shaft. I asked for a different
one,
but was told that there was only one part number and that it was the
only switch available.

I asked about getting a new cam and was quoted the price for a new
throttle body because the only way to get a new cam is to get a new
throttle body(insert angry, confused looking emoticon here).

My solution was to build up the cam using epoxy putty. It works now,
but I am not confident that this is a long term solution.


> tweaking the arm on the switch to compensate for a worn cam (I've done it a
> few times with success).

I hate the thought of spending 30-50 dollars for a new part and then
having
to attack it with a pliers to make it work. I think that selling the
switch
without the appropriate cam is not in the best interest of the consumer.

>I have the throttle position switch available if
> you need one.  Hope this helps you.
>

John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro Glacee
Mesa, AZ