Last post I spelled out the symptoms and the digitool readings which pointed me directly to a faulty throttle position switch. I purchased a new switch (Dealer $77) and installed it Saturday. The job was a piece of cake and while I was at it I cleaned everything I could get at with the stuff all removed (air box/AFM, throttle body) and lubricated the throttle "valve" well (and the cable). I put it all together and the van runs great. Only problem I had was I apparently pulled the throttle cable to tight and on my test drive it some how tightened up and my idle went to around 3 grand. Backed the cable off and all is well. Back to loving my westy! Nat Seattle |
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