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• Re: What should I be looking at next?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:41:04 -0700
  ...Vehicle Main Group Subgroup Part Type Details Vanagon (2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) Engine Fuel Injection Idle Control Unit Idle Control Control Unit Vanagon...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:58 -0400
  ...Eric Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > Before I buy a used ISV control unit and find out the idle/warm up problem > with my 87...
• Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:00:30 -0400
  Hi, Before I buy a used ISV control unit and find out the idle/warm up problem with my 87 Westy is NOT the...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:30:40 -0800
  I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly (among other things). Thank you Mike!!! This research confirms several hunches that...
• Re: Help - engine won't idle
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:22:45 -0400
  ...Concerning the control unit, I did the continuity test on the idle stabilizer valve and found continuity. I assumed that the control unit should...
• Re: Cruise control
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 95 09:26:18 PDT
  I really like my ARA unit. I hung the control module under the steering column so I could see the led indicators if I...
• Re: NEED Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (P/N 251 907 393D)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:00:44 -0800
  Rich, what does this unit do? The VWs appear to run fine without the Idle Stabilizer Control Units. I'm trying to figure out...
• unplugged idle stab valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:23:55 EDT
  ...Is there some other function the control unit performs? Is it OK to drive the van with the control unit pulled out? Thanks Dan
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 16:28:06 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:58 -0400 > >Definately not the same. Cabirolet uses...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 09:08:36 +0100
  ...Several owners have mentioned cruise control on Vanagons -- is there an after-market cruise control unit available that works reasonably well? My 86GL Weekender...
• Questions about Idle stabilization control units and ECU compatibilities
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:28:12 +0300
  Hello Volks, As part of my analysis work regarding the Vanagon Idle stabilization control unit (ISCU) some of you might be aware of, both...
• NEED Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (P/N 251 907 393D)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:02:04 EST
  Does anyone have an Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D for sale? Rich
• Fuel Inj Testing
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Tue, 16 May 95 9:44:14 PDT
  ...But, the control unit doesn't fire up the fuel injectors. I have checked the power supply & the ground connections to the control unit...
• DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:21:12 -0700
  How many 1.9L H2OBoxer DigiJet owners have ever Cleaned & Reapplied Heatsink Compound on the Hall Control Unit ? ORR ~ DeanB
• F.S. ECU, AFM, ISV control unit, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 12:04:38 EST
  For Sale: ECU, Air flow meter, ISV control unit, etc. have both for 1.9L and 2.1L chris
• Vanted: 1988 ECU (Engine Control Unit)
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 20:19:53 EDT
  Does anyone have an ECU (Engine Control Unit) for a 88 vangon (2.1L engine)? Erik ErikValeur@AOL.com 978-921-0656
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 15:22:28 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 jon wrote: > I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly > (among other things...
• WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:41:33 EDT
  Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D for sale? Please e-mail me. Rich
• Re: WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:24:36 -0500
  ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L > Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D > for sale? Please...
• Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:07:36 -0400
  Hi, The latest wisdom on my idle woes on my 87 Westy is that it is possibly the idle control unit. Bus Depot has...
• Re: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:29:02 -0700
  ...The iPod controller device hides behind the head unit and the iPod connection cable (included) is pulled forward. Pretty straightforward. The head unit interface...
• Re: Idle control unit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 May 2012 00:27:53 -0700
  FWIW, the ISV control unit on my 1988 Canadian Westy was lying loose behind tail light. This vehicle has low miles. Here's an...
• Re: RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:21:35 -0500
  ...Is this > normal? to quote the vw diagnosis manual, for Digijet injection (1983-1985): "The fuel injection control unit receives the engine speed signal...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:53:42 -0400
  ...The unit I've got in my hand (the control unit itself) is part number > 251-907-393B. I think this unit is replaced...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:42:54 -0700
  ...the Idle Control Unit ...the vale and control unit, on the 2.1 ...which have to do with air control that determines idle speed...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:49:06 -0700
  The recent VW parts list I saw listed different control units for a 90 Syncro versus a 90 2wd. 90 Syncro 443 907 305...
• Re: Idle control unit
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 13 May 2012 08:40:22 -0400
  ...3:27 neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > FWIW, the ISV control unit on my 1988 Canadian Westy was lying loose behind > tail...
• Need help to determine type of Hall control unit
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:52:59 -0400
  ...The unit currently installed has no numbers on it. The Bentley says that "Two different types of Hall control units can be installed." (Fairchild...
• Re: Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale?
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 13:11:51 -0400
  ...Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > The latest wisdom on my idle woes on my 87 Westy is that it is possibly the > idle control unit...
• Looking for Digifant Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:38:57 -0500
  Hello all, does anyone have a used working Digifant Idle Control unit for sale. I've got an '87 Vanagon. I've been working...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:42:03 -0800
  ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering >I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly > (among other things). Thank you Mike...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:44:10 -0400
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:58 -0400 > > > >Definately not the same. Cabirolet uses...
• Coolant low-level warning control unit location?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 15:00:03 -0500
  Does anyone know the physical location of the coolant low-level warning control unit in an 84 Vanagon? Is it possibly built into the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 09:38:32 -0600
  > I had bought an idle stabilizer control unit on Ebay, so I put it > on. Just a note. Verner (excellent mechanic here in Boulder...
• 80 Westfalia probs.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Edwards
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 16:28:30 -0700
  ...1 from the Fuel Injection Control Unit which connects to injectors...etc and 1 that connects to the hall distributor, idle stabilizer...etc. The...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:57:43 -0800
  ...I haven't heard of the Hall Control Unit, so I'd be interested in learning more. I believe the DigiJet is the earlier...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit damage
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:19:57 GMT
  Has anyone verified a failed idle stabilizer control unit (251 907 393D or similar) that *did not* show any signs of damage on the...
• Control Unit for Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:47:25 EST
  ...The procedure started with doing some tests using the connector to the cruise control control unit. Bentley says it is "behind instrument panel right...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 18:03:35 -0800
  I've installed several after-market cruise control units in various car but not a vanagon. Some of the c.c. units I've...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:36:10 -0500
  ...The Behr unit I have has 3 switches. 2 are identical and control the fan speed and whether it is on or off (there...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:40:32 +0200
  ...All Vanagons use the same control unit, no matter if 2WD or syncro. On the other hand, a unit that works with half the...
• More progress in idle problem and a question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:30:05 EDT
  ...How do I determine if the idle valve is at fault or the control unit is at fault? How much air pressure should the...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:51:44 +0200
  ...Raimund mark drillock schrieb: > The recent VW parts list I saw listed different control units for a 90 > Syncro versus a 90 2wd. > > 90...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:34:36 -0800
  ...Thank you Mike!!! This research confirms several > > hunches that I had. > > > > The control unit consists of 16 op-amps (4 LM2902 quad chips), a...
• Re: Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 16:35:40 -0700
  ...Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale? > Hi, > > > The latest wisdom on my idle woes on my 87 Westy is that...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:14:39 -0700
  When I hear 'ignition control unit' I think of this guy: http://members.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee/Ign%20Mod.JPG I always carry a spare...
• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 05:39:50 -0800
  For those of you who have added after market cruise control to your leakers, where did you mount the control unit?
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:38:21 -0700
  ...a) I connected the power to the unit from the control, and connected directly to the fused power source. This leaves the unit powered...
• R&R Idle Control units?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:13:17 +0000
  Idle ICU Does anyone know someone who rebuilds or R&R's the A or B Idle control unit for 86-91? _________________________________________________________________ Buy what...
• Re: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - A. B. Czerny
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:24:07 -0700
  ...The iPod controller device hides > behind the head unit and > the iPod connection cable (included) is pulled > forward. Pretty > straightforward. > > The head unit interface...
• idle control unit -- digifant
  Historical mailing list - DIGEST Alan Cote
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:36:47 EDT
  ...advice from the list archives and Bentley) I believe the idle control unit is bad. A common failure it seems. Anyone know: a good...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:07:45 -0600
  ...It then disengages the speed control device. Wendell "Michael A. Radtke" wrote: > Eric, > > Thanks for the detailed HOWTO. > > I installed a similar unit a...
• I am in need of ECU and idle stabilizer control unit cores
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:44:36 -0400
  I have been selling rebuilt ECUs and Idle stabilizer control units for many, many years. However, lately I have run into a problem of...
• Fuel control unit - Test
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 11:45:01 -0700
  Hello, is there a way to test a fuel control unit ? .. if i were to look in a scrap yard for one.. what other...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 09:21:22 -0400
  If this is a stock unit, check that all connections are solid to its control unit that is located behind the glove box............ Adam...
• Fast Idle Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:53:29 -0600
  ...The shop borrowed another control unit, and the problem went away. Net result was purchase and installation of a new Stabilizer Control Unit and...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:00:04 -0400
  ...Was looking at "Hall control unit" P 28.28 Bentley, but wrote >the wrong thing. I would call that a wrong label. 97.55...
• Re: After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
  I did install an aftermarket vacuum cruise control unit. It uses vacuum for engaging the throttle, the rest is electrical. Works great! Includes cabling...
• Re: Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 19:48:04 -0700
  ...Thinking it might be > time to switch from vacuum actuated cruise control to electronic cruise > control as per the Rostra unit. I still want...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
  If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is correct, that unit is in control of the idle only when...