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• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:28:42 -0500
  ...The valve is >> controlled >> via pulse width modulation, so when it's doing its job, it'll be >> vibrating. >> It's unfortunately not all...
• Re: Questions: Clear Coat and Westie Stoves & "Geez, my Vanagon i
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 18:04:21 -0700
  ...It's a zen-like stove...once you realize this, it all makes sense...just like the vent controls... Ssittservl wrote: > Bizarrely, far-left...
• Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:53:19 -0400
  ...I expect to be driving anywhere from 4-10 hours a day so I think having the comfort of the cruise control will really...
• Vanagon Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 07:08:07 -0800
  I finally completed the documentation of the installation and operation of my Audiovox cruise control unit. It is currently hosted at the following location...
• Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:43:18 -0500
  Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control arm bushings on my '86 Westy, putting grease fittings...
• Re: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:29:02 -0700
  ...I bought from Crutchfield.com one of the Alpine head units and the iPod controller device (which is approximately the size of a deck...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 20:11:15 -0700
  > What gives me pause > is why in the design of Digifant did they decide the idle control should > still be an add on system...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 May 2006 07:37:53 -0700
  Jason, I, too, have the Audiovox CCS 100 cruise control, but have been frustrated with getting proper performance. After a lot of trial-and...
• Need help for heating system
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:11:01 -0800
  ...It diffinently comes out hot when I shift the second controller to the right. The fan works but doesn't blow hot air no...
• Re: Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Allan Bagley
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:23:25 -0800
  <<<I adjust my ventilation controls twice per year - once in Spring and once in Fall - always <<<with the manual in one hand. It really...
• 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...
• Re: heat slider switch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:50:20 -0600
  The control cables tend to bend and distort if they have too much resistance. The adjustments are often critical to get the right combination...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 May 2008 18:43:56 -0700
  On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 6:21 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I do believe the heater controls have a much...
• Idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:46:23 +0000
  ...I am in need of a idle control valve for my 1987 Vanagon tin top 2-wheel drive. If anyone can hook me up...
• BEHR A/C controls
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Wed, 9 May 2012 14:51:14 -0400
  ...It has a temp control switch in the middle and a fan on each side. Any leads would be great. Pat in SC near...
• Webasto control panel for sale
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:17:12 -0600
  Hey-I am removing the digital control panel that is mounted in the dash of our 84 Westfalia. It is available to anyone that...
• Re: heater control lights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:23:23 -0800
  ...albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > for those who were unaware they were there > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/vanagon-heater-control-lights/ > > alistair
• 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...
• Idle Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 17:17:15 -0400
  Who was it who was looking for an idle control valve? Well here's one on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:22:00 -0500
  hi all seen few mail about people seeking / asking how much trouble it is to instal cruise control in vanagon.. well here a factory...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:59:35 -0700
  ...Aftermarket Cruise Control I had the Audiovox CSS100 installed and it is perfect, absolutely without problems. And much similar than the factory setup. And...
• Re: Solar Charge Controllers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:25:00 -0800
  ...www.campingworld.com Robert K 1982 Westfalia Kevin Wrote: << Solar Charge Controllers?>> Hello All: Was looking for suggestions on solar charge controller/monitors that...
• 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...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:29:54 -0400
  ...It has middle and rear vacuum controlled differential locks, other than that it seems pretty basic with no electronic control that I can discern...
• Re: Size of allen head in upper control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 23:23:24 -0400
  ...Size of allen head in upper control arm? Hey all, Getting ready to do the big front end rebuild thing and want to make...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:02:31 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > There is no 'control knob' .. > there is a lever that you can reach with your fingers...
• Behr A/C Controls
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 18 May 2010 13:11:09 -0600
  ...The Behr controls are simple. If you have the unit I am familiar with, there are two fans, each with a resistor pack whose...
• Re: what is deal with "d" ecu
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:56:44 -0700
  > what is the deal with "D" type ecu and idle control unit?? does this > really > make a difference especially in an 87 van? > > For...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 10:46:19 -0700
  Disabling the control system might help you trouble shoot the idle issues. I ran my '88 2.1 without the idle control system. I...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:37 -0500
  ...Be careful to support the control arm when pressing in the new bushings so you don't bend it. When reinstalling the control arm...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 22:09:55 EST
  In a message dated 12/2/02 5:34:40 PM, JShattuck3@AOL.COM writes: << The local Rostra Dealer told me their cruise control...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:07:46 -0800
  ...If the wire is roasting from being grounded, the idle controller has likely failed somehow (not unusual). Van will run without the idle controller...
• Re: Throttle Stuck Wide Open Leaving Me Stranded in Boise Idaho
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:04:41 -0500
  ...My logic for saying "Cruise control" is ... we don't normally give any throttle when starting the engine ... certainly not full throttle. It wasn...
• cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 18:46:20 +0000
  Has anyone ever put a cruise control on an air cooled westy? Is it even possible? I'm sure it would be pointless in...
• cruise control doesn't
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:50:04 -0600
  After having the head gaskets repaired (w/o new heads, mechanic said the originals were fine), the cruise control doesn't work?? Don't...
• upper control arm bushing- replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 21 May 2001 09:10:04 -0700
  how easy/hard is the replacement of the upper control arm bushings? I have some yucky squeeks that i wanna silence. thanks m Matthew...
• To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 20:12:22 -0400
  Hey all, Is it necessary to tack weld in the upper control arm bushings back in as per bentley? or will the bolt hold...
• Cruise Control Afterfit?
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Sat, 20 May 2006 21:12:27 -0700
  What has been the consensus on retrofit cruise control on an 87 GL? Stock stuff work? Could I be so lucky that all the...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 07:54:56 -0700
  The photo of the cruise control I'd like info on is at: http://cochrans.com/cruiseControl.jpg Thanks for any help... Either it...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:06:14 -0500
  ...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
• Re: Cruise Control for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:23:31 -0700
  With any vehicle I've ever had with cruise control, my miles per gallon drop when I use it. So far, I've had...
• Re: More questions on my '85
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 1994 16:46:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...The third lever from the top controls the air flow at your feet (left = more, right = less). The last lever controls fresh (non heated...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:30:55 +0200
  ...Just what information >does the VW stock 89 cruise control >get and where does it get it. >Motor speed via tachometer? NO >Driveshaft rotation...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:10:52 -0400
  ...I've never tested a different idle speed controller, but even if this is not correct behavior of my idle controller it still shows...
• LED brake lights may mess up your VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:48:03 -0400
  ...Says he spent "way too much time" troubleshooting a customers cruise control today that had stopped working. Turns out the cause was cheapo LED...
• 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 11:46:07 -0400
  ...I've switched out the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve with one known to be good and had the same problem. Next I disconnected the...
• Re: WTB: Owners manual for 85 GL Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:20:59 EDT
  ...The AC on my 86 is up top, and that's where my controls are (my 91 westy has dash mounted AC controls). However...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
  ...Also, the control unit (behind the tail light) could be bad. Swap with known good units, and see if that solves the problem. Neither...
• RE: Speedo Light Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 14:02:07 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 4 Oct 1995, Casey, Tim wrote: > I'll add another question to this note. > > My temperature control levers are not lit up...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list
  18 Jul 96 05:46:26 PDT
  ...I have to re-adjust the ends of the control cables at the change of hot-cold seasons. The travel allowed by the control...
• A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:41:14 -500
  ...control electronics - Interior Air temp sense - Evaporator fan control (interior fan) - Temp sense of Condensor and Fan speed control to reduce noise emissions - Control...
• Lizard Skin sound control
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 09:39:13 -0700
  What experience has any one had its Lizard Skin sound control I looks like an excellent solution I really do want to get the...
• Re: cruise control module
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:08:31 -0400
  ...hi all, could anyone please tell me where's the location of the cruise control module (the rectangle aluminum box) - '90 Carat thanks in...
• WTB: bad Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:35:27 -0700
  Looking for a couple BROKEN idle control modules for a reverse engineering project. Investigating the feasibility of replacing it with a simple microcontroller based...
• Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:21:06 -0700
  ...Current would still flow through these switches, of course, but it is much lower amperage used only to operate the relay control circuit, which...
• Re: Hello from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  08 Feb 97 03:00:46 EST
  ...Just to the left of the heater controls (between the heater >controls and the steering column) there is a hole in the dash with...
• Heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 23:30:02 +0100
  I removed the spare wheel and fiddled with the heater control valve which had seized up in the 'hot' position. By squirting WD40 and...
• Re: cruise controll
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 08:18:35 EDT
  Hi all, I just installed an aftermarket curise controll from JC Whitney on my 87syncro. It took me the weekend and an extra trip...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:15:47 -0400
  ...The "transistorized > ignition control unit" in the ECU controls both the voltage and firing > of the coil. Hi Stuart, Thanx for the suggestion. It...
• Re: Where is the rear windshield switch?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 20:59:37 -0700
  > > > Where the heck is the rear wiper motor control and washer control. > I found the tank. > > On the wiper control arm at the right...