Date:         Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:45:16 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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You don't need an adjustment. You need diagnosis and repair. For some reason
the idle speed valve is not boosting the idle or giving a cold start fast
idle. Probably also means no power steering or AC idle boost. Possible
culprits:
Bad valve or controller.
Bad input to controller. Temp 2 sensor shared with ECU. Check connections
and grounds.
Closed throttle switch.

It is also possible that you have an engine or injector issue that the idle
stabilizer cannot compensate for.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Stewart
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 1:39 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall

RE: 88 auto wolfsburg edition, Engine rebuilt with 5,000 miles on it.

So my van has had this issue for while now and I am not sure how to resolve
it.

When I start the van I have to apply a little gas to the pedal otherwise it
will stall on startup.

Once warm it idles nicely at around 850-900rpms.

What kind of adjustment needs to be made to prevent these startup stalls?

Also I noticed that sometimes when I press the gas at a stop light it might
hesitate for a second before accelerating. What is that issue? I have not
changed the fuel filter in about 2 years. I tried but the releasing bolt
seems to not want to open past a certain point so replacement is on hold
till I resolve this issue.

Thanks,
Robert
Bloomingburg NY