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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2025 3:14 pm    Post subject: Unsteady Vanagon Idle When Warmed Up Reply with quote

Unsteady idle after warm up: My 2.1L '89 Vanagon idles at a steady 8000 when cold, but after fully warmed up the idle oscillates from 1000 to 1100. This happens very consistently. I have a new Idle Control Unit and Electronics Control Unit. I swapped these for the old units with same results. I have new Fuel Injectors, Idle Stabilizer Valve, and Fuel Pressure Regulator. My Air Flow Meter is fairly new. The throttle switch clicks. I can't find any vacuum leaks. Can you offer any suggestions?
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PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2025 3:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Unsteady Vanagon Idle When Warmed Up Reply with quote

Could be a leak in your intake runners/plenum/TB, or advance is wrong.
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PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2025 6:06 am    Post subject: Re: Unsteady Vanagon Idle When Warmed Up Reply with quote

When you say you can't find any vacuum leaks, have you smoke tested the engine , or just sprayed Brake Cleaner or Carb Spray around while it's running?
Just trying to clarify.
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