We have a 1981 vanagon . Thank You for your vids. I have an idling issue. 🇨🇦Muskoka
@jimvenizelos4649
2 ай бұрын
My TPS sensor on low end - plastic cam worn, not clicking switch. Also, switch at max adjustment. Temporary fix? Carefully bend switch tab to compensate. Will get ya by until you order new adjusting plate. (Low idle when engine cold now works).
@adventurehypelife3819
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and please keep making videos like this! It’s very informative. We’ll be buying parts from you soon. Thanks
@paulevans592
3 жыл бұрын
Love the information- so clear and simple. pity you are not in Australia
@pierreloiselle4160
6 ай бұрын
Merci Beaucoup.......from Québec
@anniejohnston8503
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the explanation and will check you out for parts
@jchedley
8 жыл бұрын
thanks kenneth, very interesting. who knew those screws were beneath all that grease ;)
@ajlozable
6 жыл бұрын
Ken, thanks for the video, I’ll keep up the support.
@DidierBan
4 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna try to install a oil catch can in my vanagon , to see if I can stop all the oil from the intake manifold. I’ll be updating this soon .
@DidierBan
4 жыл бұрын
Ok here’s an update....I have found that the hose that comes out of the pcv breather tower is not a tight fit and most of the oil comes out of this hose . I will change it with a 3/4 hose used in hydraulic applications . I’m planning on use the “Mann provent 200” to catch the oil .
@marcelmichaud4673
5 күн бұрын
thanks,will try.
@EarlENever
Жыл бұрын
liked and Subscribed! More content like this!
@VanAgain
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@ProJectMan81
5 жыл бұрын
Just a quick video... But worth sooo much!
@spaberlejr
2 жыл бұрын
excellent presentation.
@DJSemEvents
5 жыл бұрын
Ken, such an awesome video !!!
@ChristoMagnifico
7 жыл бұрын
This TOTALLY seems like it may fix my issues!! Thanks so much. Just out of curiosity, where did you get those hoses on the top there? Mine are still braided and OLD! Thanks again!
@VanAgain
7 жыл бұрын
+Christo Xo www.vanagain.com of course! :-)
@steeveladry6148
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 10 Time!!!
@VanAgain
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Camp_Runamuck
8 жыл бұрын
Good video Ken .. I'll keep buying from you
@nissimcohen3322
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Gurthy24
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! Question though... my 86 hardtop vanagon was idling high, around 2500 - 3000 rpms. I used your technique to first... listen for a click on either end (didn't hear any) and then second... adjust left screw position. It was pushed all the way left (likely from the previous owner), so I moved it to the right incrementally, trying to listen for any type of click (still nothing). Then tried starting the van to test the rpms with the new screw position... IT WOULDN'T START! (just cranks but won't turn over). Moved the TPS screw back to it's original position on the far left, Van still won't start! Any advice as to what could be happening here? Thanks!
@robertthomas8381
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. My 2.1 DJ AUTO seems to be playing up. Sometimes when I stop at lights or maybe in traffic the van won’t move when I press the accelerator… it kicks in after about 8 seconds…. Any idea
@VanAgain
2 жыл бұрын
Throttle position switch adjustment? Tune up?
@robertthomas8381
2 жыл бұрын
@@VanAgain that’s what I was thinking…. I’ll have a look.
@edwardskrod
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@Azzman1000
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, My 85 van always had a nice idle on startup but once driving the idle would stay high (no surge, just high) when you stop in traffic. I checked and there was no click when returning to idle but there was a at full throttle. I tried adjusting like this vid explains but I can only find the click at idle almost all the way left and its very sensitive. No matter how hard I try I always loose the click when tightening it back down and now my van feels like it has no power compared to how it ran previously. Any suggestions ?
@kennethwilford9616
2 жыл бұрын
The problem you can run into is that over the years, things have gone out of adjustment and gotten broken, and people have adjusted timing, etc to try to compensate. The engine could also have zero compression in one cylinder, again timing has been adjusted to work around problems. So you want to do a compression test, see where the engine is health wise, then check the timing with a light. Make sure the vacuum advance and retard are working properly. All of these things need to be right before adjusting this throttle switch will really do what it is supposed to do. If you have a large vacuum leak, it won't do anything either. A general engine health check up is required.
@Azzman1000
2 жыл бұрын
@@kennethwilford9616 Thanks for the reply. I'm certainly no mechanic, that said I'm very proud of what I've managed to do since getting my van and the things I've fixed, but in this case it's a "It aint broke so I fixed it" type situation. My thinking was perhaps it wasn't returning to idle because the computer wasn't getting a signal from the switch that the throttle had been released so I thought it was worth a try since the switch definitely wasn't clicking. I've unfortunately made a mess for myself and I don't have a compression tester or timing light and my nearest VW specialist it a 1 hour drive when she's running poorly. Time to get the professionals to look at it
@jeffreymartin3605
9 күн бұрын
@@Azzman1000How did you fix this problem?
@jonathanfourie3196
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys , got an short on my van , when she runs there is a dip , almost like a 1 sek dip and then short time and completely shuts down , HELP
@cookntalk5408
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Its probably so simple but How do you remove the acelerator cable from the throttle body? I dont wanna mess anything up lol. Thank you!
@VanAgain
Жыл бұрын
There is a screw that is pointing straight up. Loosen that.
@cookntalk5408
Жыл бұрын
@@VanAgain Do you have the circlips or eclips on the front of the accelerator rod on throttle body for sale ?
@VanAgain
Жыл бұрын
You have an automatic?
@cookntalk5408
Жыл бұрын
@@VanAgain yes
@VanAgain
Жыл бұрын
The accelerator cable doesn't attach to the throttle body on the automatic. It actually attaches to a lever on the side of the transmission. Then a rod comes up from there to the throttle body.
@Jeanette41dale
6 жыл бұрын
hi i have a problem with my t25 2.1 inj 1990 it is reving like i have my foot right down on the accelerator, i noticed that on your video the arm on the throttle return is facing 12 oclock but there is a spring missing and in the manual it shows it at 9 oclock , does it need this spring
@VanAgain
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, this spring is required. I didn't have it in this video, but it would need to be installed when the throttle is installed in the Vanagon. It helps return the throttle to idle position.
@vabalistas
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you fix your problem? I have it exactly the same on my 1990 2,1 MV. Tomorrow I will check the click from this video but I am guessing the idle control unit is faulty...
@Jeanette41dale
6 жыл бұрын
it was the throttle cable that was sticking but we did replace the idle control unit and the water coolent temprature sensor on the left hand side of the engine at the back
@aliqadri4672
3 жыл бұрын
Plz can you tell me how throttle position switch work and what its purpose i heard it 1st time plz help me??
@VanAgain
3 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video? That is what I explain in it.
@aliqadri4672
3 жыл бұрын
@@VanAgain yeah i watch now you tell me .my concept should clear..??
@frankpeterlin7
7 жыл бұрын
so my friend has this 1988 vw vanagon and its running rich and they can't find out why idk what all they have checked could you guide me and what am I should check first
@VanAgain
7 жыл бұрын
+FranktheTank Peterlin have them turn the van off and then start it back up when it is running poorly to see if that helps it run better for a short time. If it does then the problem is with the oxygen sensor or wiring harness for it.
@stevepovall5974
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video - thanks I'm in England and have a 1988 T25 synchro 2.1petrol. Everything works fine apart from when I start it from cold - although it starts perfectly - I have to keep the throttle pressed down slightly other wise it idles at about 800 rpm and will stall within a few seconds. Once warm it idles fine. Any ideas?
@VanAgain
6 жыл бұрын
+Steve Povall If you have already checked the throttle position switch, then I would suspect the idle stabilizer control unit behind the right rear tail light.
@stevepovall5974
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I will have a look next weekend (dark and rainy here at the moment)
@gregtamura3645
4 жыл бұрын
@@stevepovall5974 Hi, wanted to follow up to see if the idle stabilizer was the problem. I have an '84 that has the idle problem, and I'm troubleshooting.
@SCD-jy2xs
2 жыл бұрын
Steve, did you solve this? My 91 has developed the exact same problem this autumn. I will be checking the throttle position switch tomorrow.
@robertmuckle2985
2 жыл бұрын
@@SCD-jy2xs Check for vacuum leaks (especially the large air intake boot on throttle body). These always crack over time and will cause issues until engine warms up and cracks close.
@scottfromscotland5164
6 жыл бұрын
What year is this van you're talking about? Will this work on an 81 Vanagon, 2.0l Air cooled?
@VanAgain
6 жыл бұрын
+Scott From Scotland the Aircooled Engines have a different style throttle position switch. Actually 2 switches. Adjustment can be done but, how it is accomplished is very different. Maybe I will make a video of that as well.
@scottfromscotland5164
6 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks... I'm having trouble with hot starts.... I can't get the van to run after driving for 10 mins, I have to wait until it cools down. With some carb cleaner sprayed into the plenum, it fires back up so I thought maybe the cold start injector....?? But your fix might also be the problem, thanks, much appreciated
@VanAgain
6 жыл бұрын
+Scott From Scotland if the cold start injector is on all the time or dripping or if the temperature sensor is bad and telling the ECU the engine is cold all the time, this can be the source of the problem. I would check the temperature sensor first.
@scottfromscotland5164
6 жыл бұрын
My van had sat in the desert for 10 years, rust, not a problem, everything dried and crispy is the problem. I had the engine rebuild from scratch, it starts, revs to about 1500 then settles at around 1000rpm. it will drive (but losing power when I floor it) but if I take it easy it runs fine. so after driving for 10 - 15 mins, when I stop. I try to restart and it just doesn't start. If I spray carb cleaner into the plenum, it starts right up.... I tested the cold start injector with a 12v battery and it's kicking on an off, so seems to be working.... if I can solve this issue I'm ready for my maiden voyage... and of course, I'll be forever grateful for your help
@VanAgain
6 жыл бұрын
+Scott From Scotland Is the van California emissions or Federal? Federal has points in the distributor and California is electronic ignition. It sounds like either the fuel pump isn't being activated or the injectors aren't pulsing after the van warms up. Could be a problem with the computer or Air Flow Meter.
@georgegeorgi4250
Жыл бұрын
Shame shipping to Europe is expensive 😊
@VanAgain
Жыл бұрын
You just need to buy more than one thing. Spread out the shipping cost. I buy stuff from Europe all the time but it is usually over $500 worth of stuff so the shipping price per item goes way down.
@del12thnyc
7 жыл бұрын
Is the switch bad if there is no clicking when adjusting?
@VanAgain
7 жыл бұрын
+Chris Del Medico the clicks are only at the beginning and end of the travel. However if you aren't hearing anything then yes the switch is bad.
@del12thnyc
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken turns out the PO installed the van-cafe TPS. Which I believe is not designed for my unit.
@VanAgain
7 жыл бұрын
Chris, the only other option would be to buy a used switch or a used throttle body with a switch already installed.
@del12thnyc
7 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Wilford ok, if you get the units for my throttle body please let me know. Thanks
@bodypilot2006
2 жыл бұрын
How about not talking when you're telling people to listen
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