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• Re: Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:08:34 -0500
  ...Right now, mine is taping off the idle >stabilizer valve connection to the inlet air distributor. That may be a low >and inconsistent source...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 20:24:04 -0500
  ...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a late season Salmon on...
• Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:21:08 -0500
  ...If it > can start and run cold then the idle stabilizer should be able to keep it > running. The mixture screw on the air...
• Fwd: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:16:14 -0500
  ...Connected plugs on idle stabilizer - no change. Resistance on intake air sensor plug was 580 ohms, so also within range. There was a vacuum...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
  ...Disconnect it and connect the ends of the plugs of the wiring harness that came out of the Idle Stabilizer/Control unit. You can...
• Re: High altitude power loss
  Historical mailing list - Tim Wise
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:29:33 -0500
  ...what is > supposed to happen is that when you take your foot OFF the pedal, the > little microswitch tells the idle stabilizer to tell...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 21:49:03 -0700
  ...Here�s a picture of the left rear or my > engine compartment, showing the coil, ECU, and green idle > stabilizer. Its just for reference...
• Re: Reduced Mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:29:11 -0600
  ...new points, plugs, O2 sensor is in good operating order, idle stabilizer system functioning properly, tires properly inflated with good tread, as mileage should...
• Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 19:42:10 -0700
  ...Assuming it runs at about 180 F ........just let it idle. It might take a long, long time with a diesel... but eventurally, the...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:51:17 -0700
  ...ECU. > The quirk is that my Digijet system has an Idle Stabilizer Control unit > (ISCU) and Idle stabilization valve on top of the motor...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:25:56 -0600
  ...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump > turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a > late season Salmon on...
• Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 5 May 2009 20:10:30 -0500
  ...4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. 6) Install Lighting System Relays. 7) Install heater Fan...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:31:35 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve. >>>>>> >>>>>> Scott >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 10/10/2013 9:44 AM, John Meeks wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Yesterday I was in a 2 mile stop and go...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms & Other questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:44:27 -0400
  ...I still need to check idle stabilizer. I stopped it stumbling while running above 2000 rpms but it does idle a little rough, once...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 17:34:00 -0700
  ...5 minutes. > > i have replaced everything concerning the ignition > system except for the idle stabilizer* (and it is > bypassed at the moment.) > > (*yes, the...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:29:33 +0000
  ...I am talking >about > > the amount of pins on the Idle Stabilizer Valve that is round and sits >on > > the valve cover for a...
• FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
  ...25 $5.00 1 Idle Stabilizer Valve $30.00 1 Green Idle Control Unit $30.00 1 Exhaust System Syncro Front Exaust 5K miles...
• FS - misc used parts
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:21:47 -0800
  ...the front or rear wiper) part # 171 955 651 $15 - 2 idle stabilizer control units (from behind the right tail light) part # 251 907...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...sweep coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system ,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds...
• Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:55:29 -0500
  ...Checked throttle position switch and > > > this is ok. > > > >Idle stabilizer is working. I then checked for vacuum leaks and > > > >replaced vacuum line from fuel...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 13:46:18 -0600
  ...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump >> turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a >> late season Salmon on...
• Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:18:37 -0800
  ...With the key on the idle stabilizer valve hums away and when turning the key to the on position the fuel pump will kick...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...4) Throttle valve switch turned off 5) Idle stabilizer OK 6) Ignition timing OK 7) Connector for idle stabilizer control valve disconnected 8) Oxygen...
• Re: '87 Synro jerky running on highway
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:48:20 -0700 (PDT)
  ...VW provides a 'so-called' fix which is a harness that is a kind of electrical filter for the idle stabilizer. They sell it...
• No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 02:45:02 +0000
  ...I dashed out to the shop, "did the timing trick" by plugging the idle stabilizer into itself and turned the key. Turns over, no...
• Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:35:23 -0800
  ...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump > turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a > late season Salmon on...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:51:46 -0700
  ...rusty…little did I know about rims, tires, cooling systems, fuel lines, grounds, idle stabilizers, or any Vanagon stuff really as I had been...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:13:11 -0700
  ...5 minutes. > > i have replaced everything concerning the ignition > system except for the idle stabilizer* (and it is > bypassed at the moment.) > > (*yes, the...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
  ...I tried spraying brake > cleaner while the engine was running, but no areas resulted in a change in > rpm's. > > The idle stabilizer appears...
• Re: Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:33:42 EST
  ...BTW, I added a port to the PVC tube for the inlet to the idle stabilizer. My previous design actually starved the engine for...
• Re: No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:42:35 -0700
  ...Finally, in desparation, as much as anything else, I replaced the idle stabilizer. It was the last thing I could think of that had...
• Re: timing these beasts
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 07:53:51 -0400
  Jumper the idle stabilizer (connect the two leads together). Factory is 5 ATDC, but the DH's run better advanced to 5 BTDC. The...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:34:54 -0700
  ...I dashed out to the shop, "did the timing trick" by plugging the idle stabilizer into itself and turned the key. Turns over, no...
• 12% more power with Haltech?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 18:12:42 -0500
  ...for ECU and fuel pump, figuring out how to graft the idle stabilizer ciruitry into Haltech(still lost on that one), making the O2...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:26:55 -0700
  ...I dashed out to the shop, "did the timing > trick" by plugging the idle stabilizer into itself and turned the key. > Turns over, no...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 18:39:44 -0500
  ...and a > functioning Idle Stabilizer ( looking for a source for new ones ) .. > those 4 ignition parts ( and the very first thing I check on...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 6 May 2009 12:05:10 -0600
  ...Tach. > 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control > 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. > 6) Install Lighting System Relays. > 7) Install heater...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -0700
  ...a rod through the crankcase >> Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) >> Replace ECU (NOT new) >> Cleaned idle control valve many times and just replaced...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:32:23 -0800
  ...the > O2 sensor, with no change. > > Haven't tried disconnecting the idle stabilizer valve yet, but will try > that next time it happens. > > Bob...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
  ...a rod through the crankcase > Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) > Replace ECU (NOT new) > Cleaned idle control valve many times and just replaced...
• Re: Hard starting 84 vanagon - stumped
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:58:58 -0500
  ...Check hall unit Check grounds Check fuel pump is running Check fuel pump has back pressure Check idle stabilizer Maybe a valve isn't...
• Fw: AFM SWITCH Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:08:05 -0800
  ...Only damage >was the fuel lines, pressure regulator, two HT leads and the wires off >of my idle stabilizer. Yes I had to take...
• Re: (another) Van Dies, Refuses to start in extreme hot weather.. (very long)
  Historical mailing list - Pablo Bonilla
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 19:31:03 -0600
  ...i have replaced everything concerning the ignition system except for the idle stabilizer* (and it is bypassed at the moment.) (*yes, the computer, too...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:30:49 -0700
  ...I sell these as > soon > > as I list them on Ebay. > > > > It could also be a crudded up idle stabilizer. Of course, any > replacements...
• Re: No start/no spark II
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:31:59 -0700
  ...Finally, in desparation, as much as anything else, I replaced the idle stabilizer. It was the last thing I could think of that had...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
  ...Tach. >> 4) Replace Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control >> 5) Upgrade to EuroSpec H4 lighting. >> 6) Install Lighting System Relays. >> 7) Install heater...
• Re: Engine cut out.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:55:37 -0700
  ...I have bad bad Idle Stabilizers on 1.9's ...though only for intermittant not starting. anyway ..'check everything and ever spec.' . they do...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:26:52 -0700
  ...I sell these as > soon > > as I list them on Ebay. > > > > It could also be a crudded up idle stabilizer. Of course, any > replacements...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:53:31 -0700
  ...a rod through the crankcase >> Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) >> Replace ECU (NOT new) >> Cleaned idle control valve many times and just replaced...
• a new list vendor
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 09:34:34 -0800
  ...and rear latch lock.matching > key $ 30.00 > vanagon 84-85 idle stabilizer relay $ 45.00 > t-3 stock under dash radio mounting faceblade...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:21:07 -0700
  ...But, with a modern control system, it could be protected from being fried. That might go quite a long way in solving the problem...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
  ...a rod through the crankcase > Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) > Replace ECU (NOT new) > Cleaned idle control valve many times and just replaced...
• Re: The "Other" System: Motronic (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:12:12 -0700
  ...The ECU manages the idle stabilizer valve in Motronic to '95. '96-later Motronic uses a special throttle body to control idle and does...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:48:38 -0700
  ...I dashed out to the shop, "did the timing > trick" by plugging the idle stabilizer into itself and turned the key. > Turns over, no...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:17 -0400
  ...s >>>> running >>>> rich. >>>> >>>> Any ideas? >>>> >>>> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >>>> oxygen sensor, etc.. >>>> Could it be as simple...
• starter solenoid buzzing and overehating? (long)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:14:11 -0800
  ...pedal to get it a bit warmer and then let the idle stabilizer to keep it running. Only this time after it turned off...
• Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:15:03 -0500
  ...I sell these as soon > as I list them on Ebay. > > It could also be a crudded up idle stabilizer. Of course, any replacements...
• Re: AFM SWITCH Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:19:27 -0500
  ...Only damage >was the fuel lines, pressure regulator, two HT leads and the wires off >of my idle stabilizer. Yes I had to take...
• Re: a new list vendor (good one)
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:19:00 -0800
  ...and rear latch lock.matching > key $ 30.00 > vanagon 84-85 idle stabilizer relay $ 45.00 > t-3 stock under dash radio mounting faceblade...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:07:58 -0700
  ...I dashed out to the shop, "did the timing >> trick" by plugging the idle stabilizer into itself and turned the key. >> Turns over, no...