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• Re: AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 11:12:09 --100
  My vw mechanic has checked the signals on the ecu & idle stabilizer: throttle valve switch didn't close on idle. It was 91 DeutschMarks...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 23:59:59 -0700
  ...PM -0500 10/9/98, KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: >>The Idle Stabilizer is that little green box that is attached to the driver's...
• 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: Throttle valve switch, checking/adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:55:51 -0500
  ...If the switch is burnt out it will make one think that the idle stabilizer is bad. This is why one investigating any idling...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:59:41 -0500
  ...What > is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) > Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine) > Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to...
• Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
  ...It and the idle stabilizer control unit were both replaced with ones from a known good vanagon, to no avail. When the idle stabilizer...
• Re: need stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:35:28 -0500
  ...Here > is a link to a picture of a stabilizer link repaired this way > > http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/droplink.jpg > > My local machine...
• IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Thu, 14 May 1998 20:44:05 -0500
  Hi Volks, I'm anticipating the need for a new idle stab. control unit. for a 87 digifant system. Any ideas on who has...
• Re: stabilizer links
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 20:43:10 -0500
  ...Jones wrote: > Keith: > > I thought there might be something in the archives about stabilizer > links but didn't find anything with a quick check...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:16:10 -0400
  ...In my hands the other day were >>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around >>>correcting >>>all...
• Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Peter Eaton
  Tue, 27 May 1997 10:33:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...gauges quitting simultaneously it was suggested that I replace the voltage stabilizer (aka vibrator) behind the instrument pod. $13 part, three minutes to change...
• Re: Vanagon syndome
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:28:06 -0500
  ...83-85 vanagons have an idle-stabilizer. They cause strange stalling problems often intermittent. >T.L.C Autowerks near Albany NY found it; something...
• Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:14:25 -0500
  ...If it all checks out, and you still have problems, you may need to suspect the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. 5) Idle Stabilizer Control...
• idle control revisited
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:41:32 +0000
  ...More importantly, I previously said the van would not idle when I connected the cables of the idle stabilizer. I did that test again...
• Re: Real starter problem solved, wiring harness needed - Short Version
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:29:37 -0400
  ...I now need the main wiring harness that runs along the front of the engine compartment to the idle stabilizer, throttle switch, injectors and...
• WTB: idle stabilizer control module
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:16:38 -0500
  Greetings, list. I need a working ISC module for my 1990 Carat. I know they're like gold but maybe someone that is flush...
• Re: running without idle stab unit
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:49:38 -0500
  Nice thing about the idle stabilizer; it produces that surge of rpms when you first start the engine. This kick starts the alternator to...
• 1985 Vanagon Gas 1.9l - idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:59:33 -0400
  I have two ?'s: (1) is testing this unit as simple as "plugging the ends together" and re-running car to see its affect...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:32:34 -0800
  ...If you turn the idle speed screw > while the engine is > running, the stabilizer will try its damnedest to > maintain 900 rpm. If you...
• Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges? Why the voltage stabilizer of course!
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:06:24 -0700
  ...The spare instrument cluster from the basement yielded a replacement voltage stabilizer. And to think there has been talk of moving all that "stuff...
• Re: Bucking idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 20:37:00 -0500
  ...However, the Idle Stabilizer control, that electronic box behind the righthand brake light, may have to be removed and re-installed. if that doesn...
• FS: parts - Idle Stabilizer Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 5 May 2005 23:58:01 -0400
  ...1) Idle Stabilizer Control Unit - the little black box that plugs in behind the right tail-light. Tested, works fine - $75 including shipping to...
• Re: AC & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:13:11 -0700
  ...Has it been determined that the cause is the idle >stabilizer contol unit (by the right tail light) failing to properly close >on idle...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 May 2006 05:57:18 EDT
  ...Idle stabilizer valve, 2.1, 1695, 025 906 457 A - $275.00 CAD Idle stabilizer control unit, 2.1, VDO 412.202/015/007...
• Re: '85 timing question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 23:50:16 -0500
  Yes, that's the timing :) To set it, with ignition off unplug the two plugs into the idle stabilizer (small green or black box...
• Help: '86 with erratic cold idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 23:34:24 EDT
  ...I know there has been some discussion in the past of the idle stabilizer control unit but I could not find it in the...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 21:16:36 -0400
  Not all of them are green. Mine for example, is black. Joshua Van Tol-jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu Pardon me. I guess...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 17:17:34 EST
  I've got one left over from my Tiico installation. It worked fine when I took it off. Someone p-mail me with a...
• F.S. Fuel Injection parts from 1987 2.1 Digifant!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:07:18 -0700
  ...Distributor/Hall sender ($160 new a year ago) Idle stabilizer control Valve Idle stabilizer control unit Throttle housing Fuel Pressure Regulator Throttle switch Air...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:20:39 -0500
  ...Idle stabilizer control > > What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, > come right out with wires attached...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:52:25 -0500
  ...unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each other; 2. use plug wire number one to drive your timing...
• 84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly.
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:37:47 -0600
  ...I have the idle stabilizer bypassed. If I connect the idle stabilizer the 84 will almost always stop and not want to start again...
• What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:18:22 -0500
  ...The PO told me he used a gas stabilizer prior to parking it. I keep thinking I should empty the tank and flush new...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Relay_Schematic_Parts List?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:08:10 -0700
  Does anyone have a schematic/parts list for the Idle Control Module/relay in the later Digifant systems? Looks like there is a transistor...
• Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges? Why the voltage stabilizer of course!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:42:59 -0400
  At 06:08 PM 4/15/2011, John C... wrote... >I call em' my hobby >Wife sez their my "sickness" !!! ;o) My wife just...
• 86-Idle Stabilization Question
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:30:12 -0800
  How can I determine if an idle problem is the idle stabilizer control unit, or the idle stabilization control valve? With both plugged in...
• coolant temp guage trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 19:57:30 -0800
  Check out your voltage stabilizer behind the dash. You can find info in the Bentley. Replacing this cured my Westy from incorrect temp readings...
• repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 21:37:43 -0800
  Mike and Matthew, Idle stabilizer unit does not seem a likely cause of this problem. It is easy to swap out but I think...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:39:55 -0500
  ...If I leave the idle stabilizer valve (which > hums as it should) disconnected, the engine starts and after a warmup - > idles delightfully around 800...
• The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the auxiliary air regulator along with those AC and PS idle booster solenoid valves. Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:57:13 -0400
  ...It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the...
• Re: Idle at 2k rpm w/ AC on - why?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:07:45 +0100
  ...Check your idle stabilizer. When the engine is idling the AC compressor would lower the engine's RPMs and the idle stabilizer will try...
• Tach Jumping
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:26:29 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer is also new (three months ago). I've bypassed the idle stabilizer for now and am waiting to see if the...
• Re: '87 2.1 Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:09:10 -0600
  ...First, make sure the idle stabilizer valve is connected. If it is disconnected the engine will do absolutely as you describe. Won't idle...
• Re: Swaybars-worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 16:29:59 -0500
  ...Are you looking for rear stabilizer's? -Larry phil stanhope wrote: > Does anyone have sway bars on thier vanagon? Does it help any? Worth...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:48:05 EDT
  ...What should I check first? >> If the idle returns to normal for a short period upon restart, replace the Idle Stabilizer Controller. George
• Temp gauge function
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:36:08 +0000
  ...The voltage stabilizer is suppling more regulated voltage than needed. The stabilizer regulates the gauge voltage from available voltage to ~9.5V to 10...
• Digifant connector test results, Das Boot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 20:19:35 -0600
  ...Battery OK Fuel pump and relay OK Idle stabilizer control unit OK My idle stabilizer control unit is known to be faulty. I have...
• Re: Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 13:30:09 -0500
  ...2) disconnect wiring on end of the idle stabilizer valve(ISV), 3) Start engine 4) Turn the idle adjustment screw right or left until...
• Re: Hard starting when cold????
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 07:15:08 -0800
  ...I exchanged his idle stabilizer with mine. Idle was much smoother. Cleaned the contacts on the plug....and put his back. Seemed to run...
• Weird electricals
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Tue, 4 May 1999 22:00:58 -0400
  ...I should also mention that last week I also had a problem with the idle stabilizer, but that problem seemed to right itself when...
• Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges? Why the voltage stabilizer of course!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:08:45 -0600
  >>>And to think there has been talk of moving all that "stuff" from the basement to the curb. Always said: I call em' my...
• Re: Temp guage and Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:19:28 -0700
  ...Stan Wilder wrote: > > Sounds like the voltage stabilizer on the printed circuit board in your > instrument cluster isn't working right. > > St
• Re: driving without sway bar? (was: Re: stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling))
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:43:05 -0500
  Since sway bars are the topic.Be aware that the early ,thicker sway bar can be substituted for the thinner later sway bar with...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:08:35 -0700
  ...These voltage "stabilizers" are commonly referred to as three-pin regulators. There is an input pin, a ground pin, and an output pin. As...
• Re: WAS: Purpose... "Voltage Stabilizer" NOW: quick REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:53:31 -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...
• Re: Long term Storage advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:52:49 EDT
  ...I would strongly suggest do something with the fuel- either drain the tank completely empty or use a generous amount of fuel stabilizer. Also...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:14:58 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Mike Stainbrook wrote: > trying to remove connections from the idle stabilizer,squeeze to release,I > can't get...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:56:04 -0500
  ...Bad Idle Stabilizer? > > >note that max advance is 40 - 50 deg BTDC. therefore, varying initial >setting by a few degrees is not critical under...
• I'll try this again - Idling issues
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 10:03:54 -0800
  ...So for now - I have unplugged the idle stabilizer and the idle has come down to about 900 rpm and the van operates fairly...