Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:32:43 -0500
Reply-To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Idle switch
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I think he wanted the "Single" switch ('85~'91) which is:
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=025906011A
Or
http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=1870592475&ct=1257588058
Mike
Jerry wrote:
> Have you looked for your part here:
>
> http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=021906028
>
> Throttle Valve Switch
> 80-85 Vanagon, Thru Engine DH033069
>
>
> Part Reference Number*: 021906028
> Brand: Volkswagen/Germany*
> Availability: Usually ships in 5-7 working days
> Qty Price $37.57
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Frank Condelli
> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 6:17 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Idle switch
>
> In a message dated 25/12/2006 1:55:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> The throttle valve switch has failed on my 85 Westy. This switch is
> located
> under the throttle rather than above the throttle body as shown in the
> Bentley Manual. There are no switches on top of my throttle. The part
> number is 025 906 017. This number is on the plastic plate that holds the
> actual switch. The actual switch has the following: Hartmann Serie 506 4A
> 250V~. The switch is open all the time, so I am unable to know whether it
> should be NO or NC. There is a little cam on the throttle shaft with two
> bumps, one that is supposed to actuate the switch at idle and another that
> actuates the switch at full throttle.
>
> If anyone knows where I can get a good replacement switch I would be glad.
>
> Alternatively, I can get a new microswitch and adapt it to the existing
> holder. If anyone would care to give me an opinion as to whether it is a
> NO
> or NC switch I would like to hear from you. I know the 84 switches on top
> are NO.
>
>
>
>
>
> Ron, those switches are not available unless you can find a good used one.
> It can usually be repaired. Are you sure it is not working is the first
> question ? If not then you can gently remove the cover with the use of a
> sharp
> utility knife blade. Go easy so as not to break the cover. Once open it
> will
> become obvious what is wrong and you should be able to clean the corrosion
> from the contacts, spring plate and push pin actuator and get the switch
> back
> operating. Sometimes that plastic push pin seal has become swollen and
> will
> not allow the pin to move freely, cleaning and light lube may work or
> discarding that seal and covering the area with Dielectric grease may work
> also.
> The judicious use of Dielectric grease on the switch parts is also
> beneficial
> after you have the corrosion cleaned off. Be sure to fully understand the
> location of the spring and switch plate before they jump out of place and
> your
> left wondering how they go back. That little spring is always wanting to
> get
> lost so be careful and working on a big white fluffy towel and the use of a
> pair of fine point tweezers are advantageous. After your sure the switch
> is
> functional you can replace that cover you removed with some plastic glue or
> Crazy Glue. After you have the switch back together and operational you
> need
> to adjust the switch plate so that the switch closes (switch is NO -
> Normally
> Open) as soon as the throttle plate starts to move and then opens again at
> full throttle plate opening. If you cannot achieve this in the normal
> movement of the switch plate this is due to the plastic cam being worn.
> The remedy
> is to bend that metal arm of the switch until you can get the switch to
> contact the plastic cam and operate the switch within the correct
> parameters.
>
> Cheers & Happy Holidays,
>
> Frank Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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