Date:         Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:29:42 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Van dies when cold
Comments: To: Greg Mueller <gregm@CONCENTRIC.NET>
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   Strainge thing is My Syncro is starting to do this. I'm thinking
it's an electrical connection problem, or ground problem. I'll
be in the engine Monday night.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Sun, 8 Aug 1999, Greg Mueller wrote:

> I have had a problem with my 86 Vanagon that I haven't been able to
> solve for about  a year and a half. It is intermittent and only does it
> 3-4 times a month.
>
> I can't figure it out. Maybe one of you have come across this one and
> were able solve it. I sure would like to know what the answer is.
>
> The problem is that when the van is cold (overnight) and you start it it
> will stall and not idle. It feels like the engine is not being fuel
> enriched. I changed the coolant temperature sensor and checked the
> connections to the computer. Didn't help. The idle stabilizer appears to
> be working. It hums and the van runs and idles fine once it warms up. A
> friend thought it could be the computer and lent me one that we knew was
> good. Still didn't fix the problem. Finally I figured that it had to be
> the idle stabilizer control unit. We replaced it with a known good
> control unit. I have checked all the wiring and I have good connections
> everywhere. I don't know what else there is to check. Any suggestions?
>
> Greg Mueller
> Huntington Beach, CA
>
> 86 Vanagon
> 70 Ghia
>