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• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:25:32 -0400
  ...I > >swapped out the idle computer. No change. My temporary fix: Unplug > >the idle air bypass solenoid. Engine runs great otherwise. > > > > > >Larry's AC...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:39:22 -0700
  I set idle by ear now. I agree with the range, but find each van to be a little bit different. My Carat would...
• Re: Strange Idle behavior: Cause found
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:55 -0500
  ...Then, the idle became steady at the high rate..around 2000 rpms.. After some testing, I replaced the idle control valve. A pricey item...
• Thanks guys, Now how do you set Idle Speed and Timing?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 17:33:16 -0500
  ...I looked through the Bentley for some instructions along the lines of "Set a rough idle speed by by turning the idle screw all...
• Re: HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 12:39:56 -0800
  ...I came across a parts van and tried swapping the idle stabilizer valve, and the cold idling problem went away. Now the idle speed...
• Re: 1.9-idle probs&mixture
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 06:19:51 -0800
  ...sw > > have you checked the throttle position switch? if > it's bad or > broken, the idle stabilizer won't know when 'idle' > is ...and...
• Increased idle when man trans first in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 19 May 2006 10:37:34 -0400
  OK, I know that there are switches which increase the idle when AC is on and one is on PS pump to boost in...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 9 Jul 2021 19:41:07 -0400
  The idle stabilizer control unit behind the rear tail light controls this along with the idle air valve on the top of the engine...
• '85 Westy GL smog problem
  Historical mailing list - Graham Freeman
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:57:49 -0700
  ...For that test, the maximum allowed measurement is 150ppm @ idle, while my van measures 829 @ idle. The maximum allowed @ 2500RPM is 180ppm, while my...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Sun, 1 May 2005 11:49:17 -0400
  ...Whether cold or warm, at idle it acts like it wants to stall but something catches it before it drops in rpms. It idles...
• Fuel Pressure Test. Gauge Needle Wiggles at Idle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:34:52 -0700
  ...The engine has a consistent rough idle or stall at idle, engine cold. Conditions: Engine cold, idle 20 seconds, back out driveway, drive level...
• Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:43:22 -0800
  ...The idle stabilizer valve on top of > the engine hums and vibrates when the ignition is on, as it should. > It and the idle...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:05:53 -0700
  ...When the idle switch is engaged the engine runs and idles just > fine. The second the idle switch is disengaged, wheezing, coughing, > and associated...
• Fast Idling
  Historical mailing list - Martin
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 08:38:54 -0600
  ...Once warm it idles between 12-1500 rpm. when cold it idles @900 rpm. Any ideas? Thanks, Larry nitram@tbcnet.com
• sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Rob MacLeod
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:48:58 -0700
  Folks, My mechanic (not a VW dealership) tells me my idle problems are because of a failing idle control valve and says the part...
• FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:45:54 -0400
  ...VW Vanagon Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (including idle stabilizer valve) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411584792 1990 VW Vanagon...
• Re: More idle questions (no pun intended)...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:42:55 -0500
  WVVW wrote: > Additionally, when the engine is cold, it idles beautifully for about 5 seconds, then drops down to around 250 RPM, chug-chugs...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:45:22 -0500
  I finally got my engine idle, and idle stabilizer valve to co-operate and can now run my airconditioner with the engine at idle...
• Re: stalling out, idle problems
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 00:33:07 -0600
  ...Mike At 11:44 PM 4/1/2003 -0500, Anthony Hecht wrote: >Hi, > >This morning on first start she ('80 Westy) idled fine, warmed...
• Re: Timing - 1991 Carat, 2.1 L wbx, auto-tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 21:43:31 -0600
  John Sounds as if possibly the Idle Throttle Position Switch May have been Misadjusted or Maybe even Disconnected ~ I have a friends 89 with...
• Re: Help me fix my crappy idle, PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:38:39 -0500 (EST)
  ...Above idle my 81 Fuel Injected standard Vanagon runs great. BUT at > idle it runs very crappy. It never stalls, but it would be...
• How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:09:50 -0700
  What magic is happening inside the Idle Stablilizer? I have no idea what it does, but I was able to fix my idle problem...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 09:09:15 EST
  Could be the oxygen sensor, but I suspect the idle stabilizer. I have these for $24 each on my website (Dealer wants $185). I...
• Re: Won't idle when cold ...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 3 May 2006 17:35:53 -0400
  ...At 01:48 PM 5/3/2006 -0700, Zoltan wrote: >Hi guys, >My car won't idle when cold, almost at all. But if...
• idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 17:08:23 -0600
  I am experiencing the ever so common high idle problem on my '89 Carat. Don't hear the infamous hum or buzzing sound coming...
• Re: Subject: Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:33:07 -0600
  ...Restart and see if it idles > correctly. Then allow > the > engine to cool and go for a cold start, watch the > idle. If everything...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabilizer Controller) Stickin g TB!!!
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:00:30 -0500
  AH HA!!! That's got to be it! I've been having exactly the same high idle symptoms discussed in these various messages. Went...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:52:53 -0500
  In addition, the engine idle at 800-900 rpm with the valve disconnected is a bit too high. Read the Bentley and note the...
• Re: low mileage/ idle flux
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 09:06:01 -0800
  try adjusting your idle switch.. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Utterback" <utterback@CAPITOLADVANTAGE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001...
• 2.1 wbx no warm up on cold start
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:33:19 +0000
  ...Can it a faulty idle stab valve?? Maybe a bad idle stab control unit? Mathieu _________________________________________________________________ T�l�chargez MSN Explorer gratuitement � l'adresse http...
• Re: Now what? Engine idles then revs up
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:10:55 -0600
  Go through an idle adujstment procedure with idle control disconnected. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Mar 11, 2011 o godz. 15:29 A...
• Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 19:26:51 +0100
  ...He also says that you can test both idle stabilizer systems by simply starting the engine. If the idle stabilizer system is working, the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:41:20 +0000
  ...care of by the Idle Control Unit which controls the Idle Stabilizer Valve which takes care of all idle-speed issues by giving extra...
• Re: running without idle stab unit
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:34:25 -0500
  Larry, Sounds like a problem with the idle control valve. Pinch off the hose between it and the intake elbow. If the RPMs drop...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:30:36 -0700
  ...Idle Relay - Idle Valve match? > > I did swap out the idle relay (controller) and it acted exactly the same > > way. > > Heh. Well, then I...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 11:10:15 -0700
  ...So, I think the problem is the idle control system, > since it's supposed to boost the idle to handle the strain from the...
• Re: I've lost my fast idle...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:20:35 -0500
  What are you idling at? All of my vans idle at around 900 rpms (give or take 50 rpms). This is stone cold or...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 14:45:50 -0400
  At 02:14 PM 8/5/2013, Bryan Feddish wrote: >>>Tell us in detail about the symptoms? << > >After the engine warms up the idle...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:23:43 -0400
  I set the idle as per Bently. I disconected the Idle control unit and plugged the two together. Then, i turned the screw till...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:47:28 -0700
  ...This should make some improvement for the idle. If the idle > > >becomes > > >too fast then turn it back half a turn. Usually this will...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:04:33 -0500
  Darren, the official way to test the idle stabilizer is to disconnect the stabilizer (connect in and out plugs together) and see if the...
• Re: Is This Idle Stabilizer Really Necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Knutson
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:33:31 -0600
  ...Is This Idle Stabilizer Really Necessary? >Date: Mon, Mar 12, 2001, 10:38 PM > >The Idle Stabilizer keeps the idle high when warming up...
• Fwd:Euro: Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 01:51:27 EDT
  ...Poor Idle Quality, lack of power Occurs: Always, Hot, Under load, On Accel, Cruise, Idle, total lack of power ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Dear Fellows VW Techs...
• Re: Wanted: Digijet idle controller
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:08:12 -0700
  ...Digijet idle controller > > BlInd leading the Blind > Digijet did not use an idle controller > > > John Lane wrote: > > >I think I have one laying about...
• Vanagons: How lumpy is your idle?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 19:26:56 -0700
  Vanagons (wasserboxers) are notorious for their irregular idle. My '87 2.1l certainly doesn't idle as smoothly as I'd like it to...
• Needed: Idle Step-up Valve for Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:45:05 -0700
  Hi everyone, I need to buy a Idle Step-up Valve that increases the idle speed when the air conditioning turns on. I also...
• RE: Correct idle speed for 60's engine?
  Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 13:22:49 +0000
  Jonny querries: >Muir quotes the correct idle speed as 850 rpm. >My owner's manual says 550 rpm. >What do you people think? I...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:51:00 -0400
  > > Does anyone know about what an idle stabilizer for a 2.1L cost?? > I think they're over $300... look at www.busdepot.com...
• 1987 VAN IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:12:01 -0400
  I have an 87 2.1 with a/t and my engine seems to get stuck in fast idle after driving on the highway...
• idle stabilizer Gulf
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Dec 1995 14:52:12
  Does anyone know where the idle stabilizer is located on an 87 Gulf?
• Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 05:41:43 -0400
  I'm having trouble with the idle - and, I believe, the idle control system - on my 88 Westfalia. It's been going on for...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:04:06 -0400
  Is that idle with the stabilizer valve connected? You need both fuel and air . Again, start by getting it to run/idle with the...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:06:28 -0700
  > I did swap out the idle relay (controller) and it acted exactly the same > way. Heh. Well, then I betcha' THAT'S not it...
• Re: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...Rich mixture may further increase idle speed. Bad valve, opens too far for signal given. Bad idle controller. Over advanced ignition timing. AC system...
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:00:23 -0400
  ...Try unplugging your idle stabilizer on the top of the engine while it is running and see if this lets your idle go down...
• Re: Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 21:25:16 -0500
  ...Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot > How do I trouble shoot the Idle Stabilizer System? > > The Idle Stabilizer System on my 88 GL causes the...
• rotten idle surge -- I give up
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:01:13 -0700
  Supposed to leave tomorrow on the long trip and I've been battling that stinking idle flutter. I lost. Here's what I tried...
• Re: I'll try this again - Idling issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 11:01:11 -0800
  ...So you unplugged the idle stabilizer valve but left the idle control unit in front of the passenger side tail light connected? The ICU...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:16:19 -0600
  ...I guess you probably know that the Vanagon uses an entirely separate idle circuit comprised of 1. Idle solenoid 2. Throttle position switch 3...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:42:40 -0700
  Do a correct idle adjustment following the Bentley manual. Idle adjustment is critical to not just idle itself. It has everything to do with...