Date:         Sun, 9 Dec 2007 21:06:39 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control p...
Comments: To: Dvdclarksn@aol.com
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If you replace the spark plugs on the right side, you no doubt removed the
air filter and air plumbing. If you did this, then you no doubt unplugged
the cable to the control unit on the airbox. If all the connectors within
are not seated perfectly and making contact, the engine will not run for
longer than 30 seconds or so. I'm not just talking about the cable that
comes into the airbox, but the pigtail in between the original cable and the
airbox if you have the upgrade. Unplug and replug them six or a dozen times
and see if it doesn't work.
Don't know what to tell you about the cruise control.

Jim



On Dec 8, 2007 5:34 PM, David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote:

> I checked and all of the vacuum hoses are connected and hold
> pressure/vacuum. I had some Honda top cylinder cleaner that was left over
> from  another
> project on my CRV and introduced that per instructions through the  intake
> line for
> the power brake booster per the instructions on the can. I  don't know if
> that fixed the problem yet as the engine needs to cool completely  and
> maybe the
> ambient temperature needs to drop a bit. It definitely smoothed  things
> out
> with the valves though and made an improvement in the overall running  of
> the
> vehicle. I recommend this to any vanagon driver as a can would cost  about
> $2.75-$3.00. I have re-checked all connections and made sure that the
>  plugs are
> not cross threaded and losing compression. I am wondering if some  small
> bit of
> trash fell into a spark plug hole and caused some sort of issue. I
>  frequently
> have found chipmunk/mice/squirrel bits of acorns and other food  supplies
> where they sit on the engine and eat ( I live deep in the woods on a
>  mountain).
> I will report back to the list on whether or not the problem is  resolved.
>
> David Clarkson
> 1990 Westy (245k)
>
>
>
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