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• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 18:19:31 -0700
  ...MFX.NET> wrote: > > Not only can you blow up the cruise control unit, > after it shorts out > > you can also blow up your ECU...
• Re: Stereo Suggestion was iPod Solution
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 19:32:08 -0400
  ...input on front for tape player, iPod, Satelite radio, etc. >SIRIUS ready if you want a tuner controlled by the head unit. >Remote control > > >
• Re: Things are getting interesting . . .
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:49:45 +0100
  > Seems > it connects to, drum roll please, the idle stabilization control unit . > . . at one end. Now, where does the other end connect? Bentley, here...
• Re: Upper ControlArmBushing ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:23:54 -0500
  ...I have had very good results with the T3 technique units although those do need to be lubricated when installed. Once you use either...
• Re: AFC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pabst
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:13:04 EST
  ...Their fuel injection control unit is slightly different and called digijet (83-85) and digifant (from 86 - don't ask me how the (ele...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:26:36 -0500
  ...That said, is it more likely the vacuum pump or electronic control unit. Thanks for any input as I am fleeing the cold north...
• Fw: 1981 Vanagon Brake Servo Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 17:06:20 -0500
  ...Busdepot or Vanagain.com units? Is the servo unit replacement the job from > Hades---R&R dash, heater controls, instrument panel...? Any short cuts...
• Coolant light mysteries continued!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:59:48 +0000
  ...Based on year or replacement parts there are two controllers in use. The early units would just connect the sensor lead to ground causing...
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control--gROUP pURCHASE
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:39:43 -0400
  ...etc.) and modified the Vanagon clock unit to take > > > > the MFA. Jetta/GTi switch gear (cruise control and MFA) stalks fit just fine. > > > > Frank...
• Re: Continuing Engine Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 11 May 1996 10:05:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Also, the Bentley describes a procedure to check the Hall control unit. On the bottom left of 28.37 it says that if you...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:13:19 -0500
  ...I finally traced it down to excessive heat from a transistor in the idle control unit (ICU). I found the unit would work OK...
• Re: WTB: BA-6 Dash Control unit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:34:13 -0800
  ...vanagon for the next 8 weeks and have > discovered that the > control unit (on-off switch) in the dash has > come apart and is...
• Re: Query....
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:13:35 -0400
  ...I have an '89 Wolfie without cruise >control and wish to install an aftermarket unit. Is there one out there? Audiovox is the one...
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 12:00:36 -0500
  ...control wiring cable. This is not a big deal if you are comfortable > with splicing wires. I can confirm this. Before buying Zemco units...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:07:16 -0500
  ...Idle controll motor and controll unit have been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has also been replaced with good unit with no...
• Ford's new silicone goo... interesting stuff for our Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:16:13 -0700
  ...This type of control unit could be built out of very simple logic control ICs. I can see making the control knob one that...
• Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:35:41 -0700
  Are you talking about adding the idle air control device and small electronic control unit from a 2.1 waterboxer to another engine ? Never...
• Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:37:17 -0800
  ...There are 2 (maybe even 3) different "coolant level low control units" that control the behavior of the LED when a low coolant level...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 18:36:56 -0400
  ...I think I'll order a refurbished control unit from Van Cafe unless anyone has a better idea. Thanks to all who replied. It...
• o2 sensor resistance
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 22:26:32 -0800
  ...The discussion threads talk about whether to pay full money for one with the factory connector or to buy the universal unit and "splice...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:31:06 -0800
  > > Interesting about GoWesty. I knew they were working on something, but > didn't know it was available. I took a quick look at their...
• How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:14:49 EDT
  ...How do I check it? The only other thing I can think of is the Idle control unit and here again it is an...
• Re: Hall Sender Videos
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:05:36 -0800
  ...is this a bad way (risky) to test if power is coming from ECU? This same wire connects to the idle control unit. Neil...
• Rostra cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:12:19 -0800
  ...I see that GoWesty sell a kit that mounts in the front (behind the glove box) - has anyone installed a cruise control unit like...
• AC for Camping. Best Buy Electronics Sale Item
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 04:05:30 -0500
  ...high, 13.25 in front to back This is a very plain and simple unit, no frills at all. No remote, no directional controls...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:19:20 -0500
  ...I finally traced it > down to excessive heat from a transistor in the idle control unit (ICU). I > found the unit would work OK...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 11:57:04 -0800
  ...The USB > socket must not be used to power other USB devices. > > Can the BORCO display data from an engine control unit? > > No, the...
• Re: running without idle stab unit
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:34:25 -0500
  Larry, Sounds like a problem with the idle control valve. Pinch off the hose between it and the intake elbow. If the RPMs drop...
• 6 million dollar question of the day!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:47:57 -0400
  ...I was in the proccess of removing the control for the lock axle and ran into the dellema(sP). The entire control unit was...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:05:33 -0800
  ...Please look through for any mistakes >> > or >> > misunderstandings. >> > ICU(Idle Control Unit) connections: >> > 6/50 Digital input from the starter switch >> > high when starter...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:02:02 -0500
  ...Finally I figured that it had to be >> the idle stabilizer control unit. We replaced it with a known good >> control unit. I have...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...wring harness, and idle valve, control unit,. However... Yes...works great for Idle control. Rock solid and dependable idle. And they usually work very...
• Re: Sound systems (yet again)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:02:28 -0800
  ...The only thing to be careful of is finding a unit that has the kind of selection control you want. By this I mean...
• '97 VW Radio install
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:53:54 -0400
  ...Does this stereo need a dimmer connection? It is the alarm type cassette unit w/cd control functions. I am going to a local...
• 87 Vanagon v 90 Cabrio ISVs
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:06:58 -0400
  ...BOTH are two wire units. So that was a plus..... My next step was to swab ISV control units. I found the Vanagon's...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:47:49 -0800
  ...There are 2 (maybe even 3) different > "coolant level low control units" that control the behavior of the LED > when a low coolant level...
• Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:42:56 -0700
  ...Basically this would be an air handler unit consisting of a solenoid valve, expansion valve, evaporator coil, fan, controls, and louvered vents all contained...
• What is this?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 21:27:37 -0500
  ...I'm assuming this is my idle stabilizer control unit? But where this mounts looks to be a spot for some type of relay...
• Part 1 of 2: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:57:46 -0500
  ...I > modified the controls from what Cooler Air suggested. The thermostat > for the front unit controls the compressor magnetic clutch and the rear > unit...
• Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:43:11 -0600
  ...Without having investigated very far, I am guessing that there may be a problem with the control unit that powers the fan on and...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pruitt
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:19:40 -0400
  ...idle control unit) and more > expensive? > >> > >> What's the impact of running with the power to the idle control valve > disconnected while I await...
• re: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 95 15:01:56 PST
  Boy do I know the feeling! I put a unit in made by ARA. It uses an electronic actuator (does not rely on a...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:52:57 -0400
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I am replacing the failed unit, but find that the new unit won't seat all > the way. Has about a1...
• Solar Panel Controller Failure Cause? PICS (was: 'solar controller warning')
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:02:59 -0700
  ...A while ago, I'd posted about solar panel kit wire allowing water to creep down and into the controller. To what degree, I...
• T4 Synchros.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Aug 1994 16:19:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...T4 SYNCHRO JOINS AMBULANCE FLEET An all-wheel drive Transporter synchro, the first of its kind to be used as a control unit and...
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 01:19:05 EDT
  ...universal cruise control kits. � He also says that he was able to wire the Rostra unit up to the Vanagon cruise control/turn signal...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:16:25 -0800
  ...I've had several > 88's, and they all had the controls on the > overhead unit. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > www.vanagonparts.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:07:08 PST
  ...The enriching function was "incorporated into the control unit" on later models. Here's the rap on oxygen sensors on '79 and later California...
• FIX: 87 Vanagon: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 25 May 2000 19:06:33 -0700
  ...these have alot of promblems with the control unit i've put alot of control units in these before but this one is crazy...
• Re: AFM???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 07:55:26 -0800
  ...Electronic Control Unit/computer that keeps the mix of fuel and air and spark timing just right for optimum performance. Bill [text/html]
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:07 -0500
  ...tester should flash while cranking. >> >> If YES: - replace the idle stabilizer control unit and proceed. >> >> If NO: - repair open circuit between terminal 1 of...
• Re: Sound systems (yet again)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 10:54:17 -0700
  ...The only thing to be careful > of is finding a unit > that has the kind of selection control you want.... > > Derek Drew said: I...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 14:46:47 -0400
  ...they have Digijet and no catalytic converter but do have the Idle Control Valve (and associated control unit) like the US 1986-on models...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:32:44 -0800
  ...You should get the inner control lever assembly and cables with it, all as a unit. The cable for the heater valve will need...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 5 May 2008 08:06:20 -0700
  ...Never considered lube 'cause I didn't notice any on several units I've seen. Neil2 On 5/5/08, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate...
• Re: ICU issue?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:16:14 +0200
  ...Disconnecting the idle control unit removed a the idle surge and allows van to be drivable, though idle is too low. > > I’m a...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 22:15:11 -0500
  ...So something is missing from some diagram somewhere -- or else they just didn't install the control unit, which makes plenty sense since I...
• Re: Idle Control Unit (not valve)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:14:49 -0400
  ...Idle Control Unit (not valve) > Hi all, > > About 10 months ago, I replaced my ICU. Now all of a sudden, my bus is > showing...
• Need HELP in creating the schematic for the Idle Stabilisator Control Unit...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:41:21 +0100
  ...If it is the control unit behind the RH tail light. That's another story. I think <A HREF="http://www.vanagain.com/">Van...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:43:16 -0400
  ...Several years ago I obtained a "NOS" Equus 9000-B cruise control unit, via eBay, and installed it into my '85 manual trans Westy...