Date:         Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:21:30 -0500
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From:         djenkins@foxboro.com (Drew Jenkins)
Subject:      Re: Fast idle Vanagon 1991


Julio queries:
 
> I own a 1991 Vanagon (fuel injection) and for the last two months it has 
> been idling at 2000 rpm. When the problem started last July (my God has 
> it bee this long!) the car would only idle at high rpm when hot, but for 
> the last two months no matter what the temperature it almost immediatly 
> after starting it goes up to 2000 rpm.
> 
> Can anybody help ?

I'll give it shot. It sounds like the idle stabilizer.

I don't have my Bentley with me but this component can be diagnosed
using the procedure outlined in Bentley.

Maybe someone on the list can provide that info.

Drew Jenkins  86 Syncro
djenkins@foxboro.com

 

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