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Fuel Injection System - Throttle Valve Check/Adjust (GROUP 24, NO. 85-01)

Publication date: 1985-05-31
Reference number: GROUP 24, NO. 85-01

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - THROTTLE VALVE CHECK/ADJUST

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - THROTTLE VALVE CHECK/ADJUST

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 24, NO. 85-01, Date of Issue:  May 31, 1985

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS - THROTTLE VALVE SWITCH - VACUUM HOSE LAYOUT - HEATER, CRANKCASE VENTILATION

Model(s): 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Group: 24 - Multiport Fuel Injection

Bulletin No.: 85-01

Part Identifier: N/A

Date: May 31, 1985

SERVICE INFORMATION

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application/ Model Year Idle Stab. Control Unit Identification/Test Connections Idle Speed Rpm
California & Canada1983-85 green, 251 906 083 control unit by-passed control unit connected 850 +/- 50 900 +/- 50
49 States 1983-84 green, 251 906 083 control unit by-passed control unit connected 850 +/- 50 900 +/- 50
49 States 1985 black, 321 906 083 control unit by-passed control unit connected 750 +/- 80 800 +/- 50
NOTE: Replacing digital idle stabilization control unit can lower idle speed rpm. When replacing control unit, always recheck idle speed and adjust as necessary.

THROTTLE VALVE SWITCH

FUNCTION

With throttle valve "closed", switch signals control unit about the following:

When throttle valve "open", switch signals control unit about the following:

CAUTION: Do not connect test light to terminals of throttle switch unless control unit is disconnected.

THROTTLE VALVE SWITCH, CHECKING/ADJUSTING

Connect ohmmeter across terminals of unplugged switch connector 1. See Fig 1 .

Open throttle valve and slowly close.

Measure switch-on point with feeler gauge between idle stop and idle adjusting screw.

IF MEASUREMENT NOT OK

Correct by adjusting position of switch. Loosen screw 2 and adjust screw 3. See Fig 1 .

CAUTION: Basic throttle valve adjustment must not be changed.
NOTE: Correct adjustment is important. Following are conditions that are created by improper adjustment.

CONTROL UNIT AND WIRING, CHECKING

WORK SEQUENCE

Switch ignition ON.

Using voltmeter, check voltage present across terminals of connector 2. See Fig 2 .

If voltage reading is NOT OK

Check for open circuit in wiring.

If wiring is OK

Replace control unit.

DECELERATION FUEL SHUT-OFF, CHECKING

TEST CONDITIONS

WORK SEQUENCE

Using end of tool VW 1490, bridge terminals of connector "2". See Fig 3 .

Accelerate engine slightly.

If rpm DOES NOT fluctuate

Replace control unit.

FULL THROTTLE ENRICHMENT, CHECKING

TEST CONDITIONS

Start engine and let idle approx. two minutes.

Slowly accelerate engine until 4000 rpm is reached.

Using end of tool VW 1490, bridge terminals of connector 2. See Fig 3 .

If CO readings NOT OK

Replace control unit.

THROTTLE VALVE SWITCH, REMOVING/INSTALLING

WORK SEQUENCE

Remove throttle body.

Remove switch 4 following numerical sequence of components 1 through 5. See Fig 4 .

Install components in reverse order.

Perform basic adjustments as follows.

THROTTLE VALVE, BASIC ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Stop screw is set at factory and should not be moved. If screw position has been altered, check basic adjustment as follows.

WORK SEQUENCE

Turn adjusting screw (arrow) out until gap exists between stop and screw.

Turn screw in until it touches stop.

NOTE: In order to determine exact point of contact with screw stop, place a thin piece of paper between screw and stop. Slide paper and turn screw at same time until screw pinches paper.

Turn screw clockwise additional 1/2 turn. See Fig 5 .

Check idle speed and CO; adjust if necessary.

VACUUM HOSE LAY-OUT

Refer to Fig 6 .

HEATER, CRANKCASE VENTILATION (CANADA ONLY)

WORK SEQUENCE

Install with stamped on heater pointing toward vacuum source and electrical connector 3 angled approx. 60° to right. See Fig 7 .

CHECKING

Switch ignition ON.

Using voltmeter, check voltage across terminals of connector 4.

Unplug connector 4 from heater connector 3. See Fig 7 .

Using ohmmeter, check resistance across terminals of connector 3. See Fig 7 .

Fig 1: Throttle Valve Switch Checking/Adjusting
G91C23897
Fig 2: Control Unit & Wiring Checking
G91D23898
Fig 3: Bridging Connector Terminals With Special Tool VW 1490
G91E23899
Fig 4: Throttle Valve Switch Removing/Installing
G91H23900
Fig 5: Throttle Valve Adjusting Screw
G91I23901
Fig 6: Vacuum Hose Lay-Out
G91J23902
Fig 7: Crankcase Ventilation Heater Checking
G91A23903