Date:         Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:49:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Organization: WetWesties & DreamCatcher
Subject:      Re: Euro-Drive: 89 Volkswagen VANAGON, Hesitation
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Another one from the international Automotive Technician's Network...

Reply to sender, not to me.  (It sounds like the  grounding problem to
me...)

Jim Hoard wrote:

>
> 1989 Volkswagen VANAGON 2.1 L
>
> Trans:         Standard
> Mileage:       100,960 miles
> VIN:           WV2YB0251KH072546
>
> Symptoms:      Hesitation
> Occurs:        Cold
>
> ____________________________________________________________
>
> We have performed all sensor checks and point to point
> engine harness checks i.a.w. Bently manual. We have
> substituted good computer, air flow meter and idle
> stabilizer with no change in results. The vehicle when cold
> has periods of hesitation up to ten seconds in length when
> accelerator pedal is held down. It does not stall but has
> near idle power. It is as if your foot is off the gas. When
> it comes to life it has full power. This event sometimes
> happens several times during warmup. Sometimes it does not
> happen at all. It never hesitates more than a second when
> warm. Fuel pressure is normal during hesitation. Thanks for
> any help.
>
> Jim Hoard
> jihoard@classic.msn.com
> Owner/Manager
> Valley Service
> Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
>
>
> ___________________ TEST AND REPAIR DATA ___________________
>
> TESTING AND RESULTS
>
> FUEL PRESSURE - NORMAL RESPONSE  30-35
>