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• Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:35:41 -0700
  ...Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control Anyone heard anything lately about this project by a List Member?? It now seems that I'm going to...
• Not running right
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:19:13 EDT
  ...BTDS it would hardly idle so he put it back where it was and checked both the idle stabilizer and the little black box...
• reliable service in Ottawa, Ont?
  Historical mailing list - Dorothy Vogels
  Mon, 01 Jul 96 10:12:45 -0700
  ...Any guesses on what replacement of an idle air stabilizer valve should cost (the idle is low and unstable on our '90 Westfalia (71...
• Re: Continuing Cold Stall Problem - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:02:11 -0700
  ...So last week when the wisdom of the list said "replace the idle stabilizer valve" I decided to try that. I "borrowed" the stabilizer...
• Fried ECU diode...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Faison
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:11:08 -0500
  ...Bently manual but it appears that pin 1 goes to the idle stabilizer as well as the ignition switch. According to bently, pin 1...
• '85GL WOES/HAPPIER NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:39:09 -0400
  ...The Idle Stabilizer, apparently, was the culprit. Wish I had just put the connectors together for the trip to FL, would have saved about...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 12:25:20 -0400
  ...unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each other; 2. use plug wire number one to drive your timing...
• '85 Westy 1.9l Cold Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 10:46:50 -0500
  ...I then jumped the idle stabilizer and set the idle and timing. The timing was advanced a few degrees. I reset it and adjusted...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 24 May 2006 12:58:28 -0400
  ...If I unplug the Idle Stabilizer Valve, the idle drops to where it should be. The ISV is the small tube on top of...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 22:04:28 -0500
  ...That would be a definitive way to test the idle stabilizer valve. In my case, the valve is buzzing as it should, I cleaned...
• Re: Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 18:04:29 -0500
  >- Replace the idle stabilizer (balck little elecrical box located >behind the right tail light) with one from the junk yard. This is only for...
• Re: Solved Bizarre 2.1L: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:36:13 -0800
  ...This is the second problem I have had with the idle stabilizer system >in the past month! I recently replaced the stabilizer control unit...
• 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: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:19:54 -0500
  Darren wrote: > > As for the idle stabilizer valve, if I disconnect it with the engine > warm then the idle goes from 2000 to 1000...
• Re: Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 13:31:46 -0700
  ...I also replaced the idle control stabilizer, crank case breather hose, and vacuum line connectors, those 3mm short hose segments. -- Craig On Wed, 16...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 20 May 2006 11:45:15 -0700
  > i have had the erratic idle > syndrome for years now on my syncro. i have replced the idle contol unit, > stabilizer, and i have...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:16:51 -0400
  ...It would start right up and idle okay, but die at the first stop sign 250 feet away. I had bought an idle stabilizer...
• engine tuning, emissions, shudder at idle.Digifant.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 17:14:24 EDT
  ...The ECU has been soldered and the connections to the idle stabilizer cleaned. For possible cures I am contemplating a new coil, idle stabilizer...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:30:37 -0500
  Have you tried (engine off) removing the plugs from the idle stabilizer and plugging them together then starting the engine and adjusting the idle...
• Repair advice . . .
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
  Thu, 20 May 1999 13:33:26 -0600
  ...High idle requires a new Idle Stabilizer and a myriad of other parts ($500). $100 + parts to replace the rear brake pads. $150 to...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:18:34 -0700
  ...Plugging them > together bypasses the idle stabilizer so it won't fight idle adjustments > made via the big screw in the throttle body. > > Don...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:26:31 -0700
  ...I would try another idle stabilizer gizmo ..though I'm not saying you should invest in a new one . I have like half a...
• 1987 High Idle-Follow Up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 12:59:26 -0400
  ...Next I disconnected the pair of >wires attached to the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve and the van idled >normally while warm. I suspect that...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:26:31 -0600
  ...Calling John Bange > > > > > > >> Have you gone any further in the development of some alternative to the >> > > >> Idle Stabilizer Control for the vans. >> > > > > >> Just curious...
• Re: 1.9L-still no cold idle-looking for ideas-long
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 00:58:38 -0500
  ...plug wires >are almost new, cap, rotor,idle stabilizer, blah...one >more thing, since it will not idle cold, i have to >warm it...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  ...First, page 24.48 shows the injection system components including the idle stabilizer control unit. Next to it is shown the wiring socket for...
• 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...
• Idle Stabilizer / stall & dies at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 09:02:41 -0800
  Hi All, I am wondering what else is in the idle circuit on my 1985 Westy that could cause sputtering (idiot lights flicker intermittantly...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 10:01:56 -0700
  All, I'm looking for a known good, used Idle Stab Valve as mine isn't working. In my searching, I see both the...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:44:59 -0400
  ...to boost the idle >when the compressor is engaged? > >If so, what's the mechanism? Is it called an "idle stabilizer," or >something else...
• Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:00:40 -0700
  ...I checked the archives and kept seeing stuff about the Idle Stabilizer Relay, but all on '86-91 motors. Is there an equivalent device...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:25:55 -0500
  ...TB - throttle body TPS - throttle position switch PO - previous owner POV - previously owned vanagon (vehicle) ISV - idle stabilizer valve ISC - Idle stabilizer control (box...
• Idle stablilizer system testing
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:34:57 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer system can be checked easily when you know the nominal test values. The attachment lists values taken from two known "healthy...
• Re: Help Major Surging
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 16:07:40 -0400
  ...Major Surging @ 3200+ rpms, Abnormally high idle at one > point > > around 1700 rpm > > > > Fixes: Replaced Idle stabilizer (was having a problem with high > idle...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 06:39:10 EST
  ...The standard mantra was get a new Idle Stabilizer >Control Unit or Idle Stabilizer Valve or both. > >IMHO This procedure should be written up...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:46:57 -0400
  ...At the risk of being scolded, my 92 Jetta 2 wire idle stabilizer is interchangeable with the 2 wire idle stabilizer in my 89...
• Re: Help: '89 Vanagon Stutters and Dies after Starting when Cold
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 07:47:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...problem disappears as soon as the engine warms up. > Check your idle stabilizer valve and your coolant temp sensor. Steven Sacramento, CA sjohnson@pcocd2...
• Re: Excessive Idle
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 16:48:32 -0500
  ...As for the idle stabilizer valve, if I disconnect it with the engine warm then the idle goes from 2000 to 1000. Is this...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Wiring Question?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:34:04 -0700
  ...I suspect that it allows the idle stabilizer to increase idle when steering wheel is moved while stopped... If you have no problem with...
• 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:51:12 -0500
  ...When key is first turned, i can hear the idle stabilizer valve kick in. (Buzz) I am going to check (recheck) valve adjustment right...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:52:53 -0400
  ...Dennis Haynes wrote: >85 1.9 does not have an idle stabilizer valve. Idle stabilization is >done by advancing the ignition timing. > >Dennis > >-----Original...
• '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rossi
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:47:16 -0700
  ...There is a Hall control unit, but no idle stabilizer. Anyone seen anything like this? I assume I should time the engine (once its...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 May 2018 17:37:23 -0400
  ...about the step where one connects the multimeter with adapter to idle > stabilizer valve #1 in the photo. Problem is the photo shows the...
• Re: strange idling behavior ? (long post with plenty of diagnostic hints)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:46:11 -0500
  I had a similar set of symptoms (hunting idle, etc.) on a '91 Jetta, probably the same motor, it was the idle stabilizer, aka...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:37:44 -0400
  ...idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both? I am experiencing the ever so common high idle problem on my '89 Carat. Don't hear...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 May 2002 20:55:26 -0500
  ...With the engine warm, and the idle stabilizer valve disconnected, get the idle speed adjusted right - 850 to 900 rpm. Engine off, reconnect the...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:40:31 EDT
  ...Disconnect the clip at the end of the > idle stabilizer valve - that cylindrical thing right on to p of the > engine with the clip...
• Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
  Historical mailing list - George Ciolfi
  Sat, 18 May 2002 19:43:10 EDT
  ...I did have the idle stabilizer plugs connected together. I am wondering if it could be the hall control unit. My understanding is that...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:51:23 -0500
  ...I adjusted the timing a bit by ear,and backed out the air screw on the throttle body(all with the idle stabilizer bypassed...
• Re: rough idling on starting 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 16:47:02 -1000
  ...A recent thread about the idle stabilizer might be of help. Naturally when all that good stuff was being posted I didn't have...
• WTB: known good Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:04:01 -0600
  I've just about had it with tapping the gas pedal to drop the idle to 900rpm. When I unplug the ISV, it drops...
• Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:45:51 -0700
  ...Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control Idle Stabilizer Control Box - located in front of the right rear tail light. Someone on the list - and I...
• Re: Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2014 08:02:31 -0400
  ...Says idle > stabilizer hums like it should. He may have messed up the throttle body > switch. Any thoughts on what to check? I will...
• 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...
• Re: Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - vwwoody
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 23:58:05 -0500
  ...Says idle > stabilizer hums like it should. He may have messed up the throttle body > switch. Any thoughts on what to check? I will...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 23:59:59 -0700
  ...02 PM -0500 10/9/98, KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: >>The Idle Stabilizer is that little green box that is attached to the driver...
• Idle Stabilizer. How does it work? and Did I fix it?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:58:13 -0700
  ...On a whim I pulled off the rubber connector between the idle stabilizer unit and the intake manifold. This connector also has a tiny...
• Re: [T2] FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 18:36:36 -0400
  ...Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit > On Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at 02:45PM, Sean Solowiej <Sean@originalidiot.com> wrote: > > >1990 VW Vanagon Air...
• Re: idle surges
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 10:28:18 +0200
  ...I suspect the idle stabilizer, but since it is an item that costs more than can$200 new and can$125 used, I want...