Date:         Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:13:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
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Thanks for all the excellent feedback!  It's amazing that I've owned this
engine for nearly a decade and really never needed to get to know it in
that intimate of detail.  Now at the very end, it wants me to get
acquainted with its dark furry underbelly.  Anyone looking for a super
reliable WBX in the Puget Sound area?

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote:

> My 91 did the same thing.  Turned out to be the throttle position switch
> was
> out of adjustment and wasn't indicating closed throttle.  When I'd tap the
> pedal, it would be just enough to trigger the switch.  Took a while to
> adjust as my throttle body is old and worn so exact adjustments are not
> really possible.  Easy to check, just pull the plug off and check for
> continuity when the throttle is closed.  Open the throttle by hand and let
> it close slowly and see if the switch closes again.
>
> Just my experience.  Good Luck
>
> BC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Zeitgeist
> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 5:06 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Idle Control Issues
>
> I like air conditioning; I like it a lot.  When I drive, I drive with the
> AC
> on.  That's just how I roll.
>
> So, the problem for me is that the 2.1L WBX wants to idle at 2k with the AC
> on.  Doesn't do it with the AC switched off.  I usually just blip the
> throttle and it settles down again, but this is getting to be quite
> annoying
> and possibly not entirely good for my ongoing health.  It's always done
> this
> intermittently to some extent, but now it's really pronounced and
> super-double-extramittent.  Can I assume the idle air control valve is
> "sticking", or is this more likely an idle relay issue?  I know Audis have
> an idle control valve that can be taken apart and lubed up when they stick,
> but these appear to be factory sealed from prying eyes and hands.  The van
> is getting a TDI swap in the near future, but I would like to continue
> driving it in the meantime.  What say ye gurus?
>
> --
> Casey
>



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Casey