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• Re: Engine Fire - Suppression System Quote
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:58:44 -0600
  ...the engine compartments. I have also attached > some information. > > Each System Includes: > 1 - SP-1 Control Panel > 1 - G-100 Aero-K Units > 1...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:30:23 -0700
  ...into a smaller lighter bare bones unit. Some stuff lends it self to that and some engineering is pretty good already. Here's the...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...core leaks 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab controller unit fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. 7 - fuel...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:39:55 -0500
  Sounds like the idle control unit is bad. They love to go bad, as well as be expensive to source. Mmmmmm........... Vanagons........ -craig On...
• Re: Pathetic airflow from dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:24:42 +1200
  ...wrecking an 88 (Corolla) Sprinter Ceilo AE90 with climate control. I will pull the unit out and look at fitting it to my Caravelle...
• Re: Upper Control arm Woes
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:16:32 -0400
  ...here! here is a link to some photos of the existing > unit. > http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman/?action=view&current=RearCAsmall.jpg...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:16:16 -0500
  ...If I use the front > > part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > > > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > > On...
• Re: 1.9L intermittent stalling at random
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:51:30 -0800
  ...An important part of the whole system is the Hall Control unit, and I have some experience with that that may help others. One...
• Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:22:17 -0700
  ...Sounds like the Idle Valve on top of the engine, or more likely, the control unit for it, which is hidden behind the right...
• Re: Sudden rough idle, Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:03:29 -0400
  ...If there is heavy carbon tracking, your may have bad transistorized ignition control unit. My '84 had similar problem New Years Day. Van died...
• hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:15:38 -0700
  ...ignition/fuel control unit, and i need to have a better understanding of what the hall sender outputs. Per complete engine cycle (all four...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:47:17 -0500
  ...If I use the front part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:41:47 -0400
  ...or needs repair) only puts out 11.9 volts *Idle stabilizer control unit *Factory upgrade harness to cure "Vanagon Syndrome" (looks like new) *Rear...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
  ...Single ground point�bolts to factory location in engine bay > 9. New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)�replaces NLA Digifant ECU and > ICU (idle...
• Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 27 May 2002 18:59:33 -0500
  ...My engine won't run for but a few seconds and roughly at that. Using the digitool, I see that the AFM is not...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:33:16 -0500
  ...Isn't he primary >purpose to provide for better ignition timing control which results in a >smoother running engine, hence more torque? Are you...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
  ...Cruise Control > > Hi List, > I've ordered the Audiovox CSS100 version cruise control and will pick =20= > it up next week when I'm...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:29:57 -0500
  ...Craig Oda wrote: > Karl, > thanks for the tip. > > I don't have a spare electronic control unit. However, I'm not sure > if the...
• Re: Still need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Edwards
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 17:25:02 -0400
  ...rotor - the fuel pump - the engine grounds But it does appear to have been the Hall ignition control unit. Having it replaced appears to...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:29:27 -0400
  ...I've > disconnected the Idle control unit and that doesn't seem to change > anything, and I keep reading that there is an idle...
• Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:27:51 +0000
  ...After running down the road and coming to a stop the idle bounces around until the engine stalls. When I restart it starts and...
• 1990 Vanagon GL at Sacramento Pick-n-Pull
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:13:08 -0700
  ...Engine and automatic transmission are complete (except for idle valve, control unit and ECU). Seats are pretty nice. dirty. I would've grabbed the...
• Re: Skipping engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 12:51:24 +0200
  ...I however also changed all ground at that time (highly recommended) and the Idle stabilisor unit, and control box too... so I cannot really...
• Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:31:18 -0500
  ...Also, I don't generally listen to the radio when we're stopped with the engine off. Cosmetically I decided that the Alpine unit...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000
  ...a failed idle stabilizer control unit: > >> > >> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r > >> ebuilt.html > >> < > http...
• Re: 2.1 idling @ 2200, stumbling, etc, where do I start?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:54:29 -0700
  ...I have seen extreme high idle 'just occur' from that system ...the electronic idle speed control, involving that valve and the control unit for...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:05:26 -0400
  ...So, let's see some suggestion! > >NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
• Pla-Cool Air Cooler?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Apr 1996 14:46:36 -0800
  ...Controls are mounted on the bottom half of the unit, which protrudes downwards from the bus ceiling. It has on/off switches for "fan...
• 87 Digifant idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 10:16:46 -0800
  ...works fine, engine runs ok at working temperature. I suspect the airflow control unit on the airfilter, but the resistance of the thermostat checks...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:35:26 -0400
  ...the coil secondary (that's the "control module" -- in this case it's internal to the Pertronix unit). The simplest way would be to...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:36:42 -0500
  ...core leaks > 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab > controller unit > fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. > 7 - fuel...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:00:22 -0800
  ...And as pointed out by others the compression, vaccum and other engine conditions can affect unburnt HC. Since the O2 sensor "controls mixture" it...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:10:00 -0500
  ...If I use the front >>>>> part >>>>> of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? >>>>> >>>>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy >>>>> On...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:53:56 -0700
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause > this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• 83.5 won't start
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 1 May 2007 11:08:21 -0600
  ...leads, Dist cap etc last summer) Idle control switch specs out correctly, Replaced the Air metering unit with a new one. no change. Can...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:40:10 -0700
  ...if you do some "re-engineering" on it. I have thought of buying one of those floor units with a dry hose already on...
• Re: Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:52:53 -0500
  ...Hall Sender checked out fine. > Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. > Action taken: > Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit > > After driving...
• Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Samson
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 13:58:58 -0800
  ...Ran excellent when vehicle was parked.) 2) AFM and Diifant control unit for '88 Vanagon 3) 4-speed transmission from '88 Vanagon (quiet operation...
• Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 19 May 1998 01:45:31 EDT
  ...Dashboard & related trim, Fuse box, Relays, Idle Control Unit '85 older, Horn, Bosch A/C blower motors, Ignition switch/ key, Syncro fuel Tank, Power...
• Re: 4000 RPM idle Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 18:55:11 -0500
  ...at 5000RPM! That engine only lasted about 6 more months. Wonder if they're related. After replacing the control unit, I opened the old...
• Re: question on oil cooler for 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:28:06 -0400
  ...to the thermostatically controlled unit as it normally would mount to the standard cooler. The rubber hoses within the engine bay all have heat...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:07:09 -0500
  ...If I use the front > > > part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > > > > > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > > > On...
• RE: Eurovan reliability
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:19:20 UT
  ...Control unit replaced under warranty (the real problem with the transmission!) 11. Engine mounts now bad. Local shop reports this is common. OK if...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:09:26 -0600
  ...controller. The early ones would short the temp sensor to ground causing the gauge to rise and the light to flash. The later units...
• Re: oil light help???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 12:35:12 GMT
  Probably the control unit. You can keep screwing around with it or do what I did. Put a red led on the low pressure...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:14:31 -0400
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into > the air from evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider > engine modifications...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:39 -0800
  ...control unit relay, then off to the Digifant ECU. Seems to me > that the amount of volts to the Digifant ECU is controlled only...
• Re: 2nd request, where's my fuel pump relay?
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 16:17:09 -0500
  ...The control unit on my car is behind the left brake light. By following all the cables you will find the one cable that...
• Wiring theory confirmation please. (adding Jetta tach + Vanagon oil pressure PCB)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:59:26 -0700
  ...I'm "in there" adding a "dynamic oil pressure system control unit" to my Jetta conversion, so want to install the Jetta tachometer I...
• Re: Emission / Air Mass Sensor - could it be the cause?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:09:48 -0700
  ...ECU, sensors, Idle control... > new sparks, wires, distributor, air filter - timing tuneup > new temp sensor, O2 sensor > check for vacuum leaks, check idle control...
• The details of Motronic
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:58:31 -0400
  ...Knock control: The Motronic control unit has accurate information on crankshaft position and firing order so it is possible to determine which cylinder is...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:39:07 -0500
  ...One lamp controls all of the others. T. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Possibly. I...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:05:31 -0700
  ...I like Scotts' idle control unit idea . Pro Training has s page on that. 3000 RPM with no load for more than a few...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
  ...transmission seal blew and oil flew all over my engine compartment. My idle control unit looked okay on the outside. I first tried to...
• Engine Control Unit (ECU) Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Moore
  Mon, 7 Jul 97 16:01:20 -0400
  ...If I kept the engine running for 15 minutes till the temp came up to nominal it would eventually run and the idle would...
• Re: no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:07:57 +0000
  ...it is to be connected to the ignition control unit via the green wire. the Hall sender is connected to the ignition control unit...
• Re: alt stereo intall
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:00:50 -0700
  ...They're rare and fit where an A/C unit should be. Under the dash. Before I did my engine swap and was still...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:16:51 -0500
  ...If I use the front > >> > > part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > >> > > > >> > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > >> > > On...
• Re: Idle Control Whatzit
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:03:55 -0700
  ...how important > is the idle control stabilizer unit? How long can i drive > around with it bypassed? > -Also, WTB elec. pigtails? i have several...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:50:56 -0700
  ...sun visor clips, rear view mirror if not rotted away AFM on engine, throttle body (including switches) if cheap Fridge, stove unit front turn...