Date:         Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:30:20 -0800
Reply-To:     jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
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From:         jon <jon@KENNEKE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fw: HELP!
Comments: To: Zoltan <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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How about the AFM? It would be worth trying the capacitor fix. Also, make
sure all the grounds are good.

Then, proceed to check the fuel system (filter, pump, etc).

Vacuum leaks?

Jon

On Thu, 9 Nov 2006, Zoltan wrote:

> A friend of mine is having trouble with his van.  Here I send the email
he sent me.  Let's see if we can help him.  I am puzzled myself.  Please,
if you have an idea, let me know.
> Zoltan
>
>
> 1988 Vanagon Westfalia w/ Air Conditioning:
>
> History:
> 2 months ago
> Problem:
> Engine would just die while driving and not restart until the main
computer was tapped on.
> Fix:
> Replaced main computer with one purchased from GO WESTY
>
> 1 month ago
> Problem:
> Engine RPM's would just die, then pick back up while driving, seemed like an electrical / ignition problem.
> Diagnosis:
> Perfromed by German Auto repair Shop in New Orleans.  Thomasilav (504) 368-1272
> Ignition checked out fine.  I was told to look cloesely at Hall Sender.  Hall Sender checked out fine.
> Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced.
> Action taken:
> Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit
>
> After driving van for 1 hour and turning on the A/C the problem of RPM's dropping and picking back up persisted, and then engine RPM's would jump eratically between 1000 and 3200 RPM's at any given time.
>
> Returned van to German Auto:
> Asked them to replace the Hall Sender, since I had a new one on hand.
> Drove the van for about 15 miles and original problem of RPM's dropping and picking up persisted.  Then idle began to act eratically again jumping from 1000 to 3200 RPM's again.
>
> Called German Auto told by them to order a new Idle Valve to have replaced.
>
> Can someone out there give me any indicationas to what may be going on with my Westy?  I am perplexed and, I think, so is the shop.
>
> PLEASE HELP!  Bob Barr New Orleans  (504) 250-0030
>
>
>
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