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• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 6 May 2010 19:21:36 -0400
  >> gonna be hard to get an idle stabilizer or ign control unit on a 2.1.. they're incorporated into the ecu. << Ah, you...
• rear stablizer bar
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:06:50 -0400
  ...Does anybody on the list have or know where to buy a rear stabilizer bar mounting kit for the Vanagon? I believe the ambulance...
• Re: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:57:17 -0500
  ...What happens if you pinch off the hose going to the idle stabilizer valve? Does the idle drop? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ >
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 23:50:13 -0600
  ...repairing the idle stabilizer unit > Mike and Matthew, > Idle stabilizer unit does not seem a > likely cause of this problem. It is easy to...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:31:56 -0700
  ...middle pin of my '81 > voltage stabilizer, is not connected. > > Since the metal tab on the voltage stabilizer is attached to ground > path on...
• Re: WAS: Purpose... "Voltage Stabilizer" NOW: quick REPORT
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:35:45 -0700
  ...The Jetta gauge pinned (albeit with a longer drive). >> Clearly it needs a voltage stabilizer to work right. >> >> I'll double check after a...
• idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 17:08:23 -0600
  ...Don't hear the infamous hum or buzzing sound coming from the idle stabilizer control valve (how loud is that supposed to be, anyway...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:52:53 -0500
  ...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes Most likely you have a bad isle speed control unit. I have also see a bad...
• Re: Changing out an air dam
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 20:19:50 +0100
  ...and rather than vertical stabilizer, fin of course. Would you say a shark has an upper stabilizer, over stabilizer, vertical topside stabilizer or simply...
• Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle (thanks for replies)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:44:47 -0900
  ...With >the engine warm, I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve and the erratic >idle stabilized. Supposedly the idle stabilizer is cut out of the...
• replace idle stabilizer or not??
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:44:24 -0400
  ...Currently it is running and driving because I have simply bypassed the idle stabilizer and the O2 hole is non existent on this system...
• Re: Lucas Heavy Duty Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 10:33:27 -0400
  ...The oil stabilizer is basically a viscosity improver with some other benefits. If it is really beneficial can become another matter. My own thoughts...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 00:20:50 -0600
  ...It then >rides at a real high idle kind of all by itself. > Symptomatic of a failing Idle Stabilizer Control (Removable Electronic Box accessible...
• Re: Do I really need the Idle Stabilizer Valve?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 12:30:59 -0500
  ...to have it installed? > The ISV is just that, and idle stabilizer. The other aspect is mixture control. On a cold start on a...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:45:48 -0700
  ...Did you disconnect the idle stabilizer with engine running? Haven't read your entire post(s) but is idle affected when bucking starts? The...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:30:08 -0500
  tried the contact cleaner first:I use it on all electrical I touch,good stuff,but does'nt seem to clean like carb cleaner...
• Re: Continuing Cold Stall Problem - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 11:21:21 -0400
  ...I "borrowed" the >stabilizer from my >wife's 90 >cabriolet. Put it in the 87 (I put the 87's old >stabilizer in her...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:42:23 -0400
  ...middle pin of my '81 >voltage stabilizer, is not connected. > >Since the metal tab on the voltage stabilizer is attached to ground >path on...
• Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges? Why the voltage stabilizer of course!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:35:08 -0700
  ...What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges? Why the voltage stabilizer of course! Many thanks to Bill and Scott. The spare...
• Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:27:57 -0500
  ...I've thought of installing an engine stabilizer. This is a shock absorber like device that installs between the engine and the frame. I...
• Vanagon Engine Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 20:07:38 -0500
  ...I've thought of installing an engine stabilizer. This is a shock absorber like device that installs between the engine and the frame. I...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:16:29 +0000
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• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 06:27:08 -0700
  ...If the van's a-rocking its probably the idle stabilizer. Ron
• Fried ECU diode...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Faison
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:11:08 -0500
  ...manual but it appears that pin 1 goes to the idle stabilizer as well as the ignition switch. According to bently, pin 1 should...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:47:58 -0700
  ...In fact, my idle is more stable when the stabilizer is disconnected. Have you checked the idle position switch on the throttle body? I...
• Re: High Idle Speed Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 21:48:25 -0500
  ...anyone experienced something similar, and if so >did replacing the idle stabilizer valve fix the problem? Second, does it >sound >like the idle stebelizer...
• Stalling when cold
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Tue, 26 May 1998 17:06:51 +0100
  ...When I put the new idle stabilizer on the engine, it searched for idle and surged like my throtle valve was adjusted wrong...it...
• rough idling on starting 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 23:38:06 -0400
  ...A recent thread about the idle stabilizer might be of help. Naturally when all that good stuff was being posted I didn't have...
• Wiring theory confirmation please. (adding Jetta tach + Vanagon oil pressure PCB)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:59:26 -0700
  ...Is the following correct? The Vanagon voltage stabilizer's function is limited to gauges only. (Fuel, coolant etc.) The Vanagon oil pressure PCB and...
• Re: Van wants to stall at start..but only sometimes
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:19:38 -0700
  it could be the idle stabilizer http://www.gowesty.com/tech-article-details.php?id=7 http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page...
• Arduino Fix for Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 11:59:10 -0600
  Well - it appears I have a faulty ISC and it needs replacing. I can run without it for the time being. How is the...
• Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:55:46 -0800
  I put some photos of the unit on a web page. If anyone notices anything that looks fried, let me know so I can...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 07:16:21 -0500
  ...Disconnected and replaced the idle stabilizer and valve. The surging idle stopped when I removed/replaced the idle stabilizer however the O2 sensor readings...
• T3 parts needed near Saarbruecken - Frankfurt Germany
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 02:46:04 -0600
  ...Anyone knows what voltage and current it is? then I could use an off the shelf 78-00 type stabilizer from any electronics store...
• Temp Gauge/Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:50:37 -0700
  ...I have ordered a new stabilizer from the local dealer (actually two – one for spare, based on various comments put forth in the archives...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...a) At operating temperature 1) Throttle Switch 2) Idle stabilizer system 3) Evaporative Emissions System *2) page 115 *NOTE !!* This procedure is for vehicles...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 22 May 2018 15:09:17 -0600
  ...Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a while back to see if that was the issue...it wasn�t. > I...
• Re: Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:05:16 -0600
  ...what part numbers I need for all the bushings for: > > Stabilizer link > Stabilizer bar > Strut bar > > I want to replace all the rubber, but...
• Re: Stalling at Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 08:50:44 -0400
  ...Also Bently only shows a picture of the "idle stabilizer valve" with no exploded view/explination or procedures for checking. SO far I have...
• Re: Different Gas Gauge Question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:20:07 -0500
  ...I know these things are flaky, but is that far enough oofto >>warrant a look at the voltage stabilizer? ><snip> > > > >-- >No virus found in...
• Re: 2nd Idle Stablizer?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Miskow
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 18:56:00 -0400
  ...bay or socket behind ( or infront towards the front of the van) my current Idle stabilizer, what is that for? Thanks in advance EM
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 12 May 2002 22:42:58 +0200
  ...And the wire to the idle stabilizer control box is near the bottom left of the page.... track 16, R/BL wire. What this...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:12:12 -0600
  ...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes > > Most likely you have a bad isle speed control unit. I have also see a bad...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:16:44 -0500
  I think the idle stabilizer system boosts RPM on three occasions: 1) Cold Start 2) When power steering hits the limits and the pump...
• Idle air regulater/stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 16:51:45 -0700
  Hello; I visited my F(not so)LAPs to pick up an idle air stabilizer for my 87 GL. I rang the bell after...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 23:02:33 -0500
  ...Another possible problem (and in my opinion, more likely) may also be the idle control stabilizer control unit. It is an electronic "box" located...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:42:54 -0700
  ...ignition wise...the 'idle stabilizer' on a 1.9 is a separate unit from the ecu. If there is a comparable ignition timing circuit...
• Re: Idle Stab.-OK to bypass?
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 21:09:55 -0500
  Bill, What you are probably experiencing, in this cold weather, is a sticking Idle Stabilizer Valve. It could be frozen moisture or hardened oil...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 14:09:10 -0500
  At 12:49 PM 12/8/2010, Anthony Egeln wrote: > The upshot was that the voltage stabilizer should be replaceable > with any matching 10...
• Do I really need the Idle Stabilizer Valve?
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 23:27:20 -0700
  ...At idle (as high as 2800 rpm) I could pinch the hose going from the Idle Stabilizer Valve to the AFM and idle would...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:53:32 -0500
  ...24-182 clearly shows the idle stabilizer control valve. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Dennis Haynes wrote: >85 1.9 does not have...
• Re: Chrome Muffler Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:11:03 -0700
  Maybe a new part? Lower Idle Stabilizer Bearing? Sounds like someone was playing with the vacuum system for some reason. Is there normally any...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:47:31 -0500
  ...IDLE STABILIZER ??? The Idle Stabilizer is that little green box that is attached to the driver's side firewall in the engine compartment and...
• Re: Blinking Red Light
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 05:44:18 -0700
  ...In my case, the voltage stabilizer metered at 6.6 volts, out of spec, and in replacing it, all of the symptoms outline disappeared...
• Re: Arduino Fix for Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 15:00:33 -0500
  ...Arduino Fix for Idle Stabilizer Control Well - it appears I have a faulty ISC and it needs replacing. I can run without it for...
• '83 overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 05:45:49 -0700
  ...I replaced the voltage stabilizer and all seemed well. The temp guage read from 2/3 to 3/4, rising only with very extended...
• Re: '86-on idle stabilizer cleaning tip
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 15:05:16 -0800
  My 83 Water-cooled vanagon suffers from an unstable idle. Any suggestions out there as to possible causes? Ignition parts are new, fuel system...
• Last call for overheating help. FINSIHED!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:24:53 -0400
  ...I replaced the voltage stabilizer today. Gas and temp gauges are now both in the normal range. Thanks to everyone who made suggestions. John...
• Parts FS (clarification]
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:29:38 -0400
  ...inline The idle stabilizer I'm selling is actually the control unit for the valve. It's the electronics that controls the stabilizer. Its...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, 2 or 3 models
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 20:50:49 -0400
  Volks, There are two or maybe three Idle Stabilizer Control units for 1.9l WBX vanagons. Bentley, p. 24.19, states that model 251...