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1985 Volkswagen Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Rpm, Spark.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on November 19, 2010

Sputtering VW van

1985 1.9L VW van, starts/idles OK, sputters when accelerating through 2600 RPM then fine 3000 and above. Just replaced fuel pump, filter a little while ago. ?
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Replied on November 19, 2010

maybe weak coil output. does van engine have LAMDA fuel injection?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on November 20, 2010

Dont know, how do I check? Thought there was a carb on there, limited knowledge on car workings.

Tiny Answered by wildfireduder
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Replied on November 22, 2010

Pull coil wire hold 1/4 in. from block have assistent crank spark should crack and be blue/white. should be fuel injected. provind all info or numbers on engine

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Replied on December 3, 2010

Another symptom--doesn't always go back to 900 rpm idle, sometimes stays at 2000, thinking gunk in jet carb or injectors? Will do coil check soon. thanks

Tiny Answered by wildfireduder
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Replied on January 30, 2011

Finally got around to the van with a little good weather--coil spark fine, did find vacuum leak, fixed,solved the sluggishness. Engine still accelerates/decelerated continuously when warm and at idle--any ideas?

Tiny Answered by wildfireduder
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Replied on February 11, 2011

Any idea on why the van RPMs fluctuate up and down continuously when engine warm and at idle? Thinking idle control ____?

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Replied on February 11, 2011

Idle stop screw been moved? check resistence at air flow meter see diagram. Measure resistence from pin 6 to 9 should be 560 ohms next measure across pins 7-9 move aie flap does resistence go up and down?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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