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• Upper control arm bushings installation
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 01:51:38 -0700
  I'm reinstalling the upper control arm, with new bushings, on my 1983 Westphalia, and there is something I don't understand about using...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:56:24 +0000
  ...Wires from the cruise control ecu go in & a cable comes out. The cable is attached to the throttle along with the accelerator cable...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:56:23 -0700
  ...Switch to LED lighting > > "Guessing LED 'fools' the Cruise Control that brakes have not been > applied yet." > > and, > > "If a particular cruise control setup...
• Re: cruise control - aargh!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:02:36 +0200
  Hi Jim and all you other cruise controllers, On Fri, 1999-06-18 10:43:55 -0500, Jim Fritz wrote: > ... > Basically it works. Turn...
• Automatic Accelerator, Speed Control
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Aug 1996 11:53:11 +0300
  I try to find a way to put the automatic accelerator control from the AUDI 200 into the Vanagon. It's a system sold...
• Cruise Control Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:00:44 -0500
  Folks, Yesterday after work I ran through the Bentley's flow chart of "how to diagnose your cruise control." Every test worked exactly as...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2008 11:30:48 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm, hex key size >Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700 > >Howdy, > >Can someone tell me what size hex key...
• Re: Adding Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:48:37 -0800
  ...Audiovox CCS100 Cruise Control I have one installed on my '90 Westy automatic and it has been working great for 12 years now. BTW...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:31:09 -0400
  > > The controller triggers when it's an open circuit between the sender lead > and ground.** > Oops, forgot my asterisks there. **Connection to any constant...
• aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:56:14 -0600
  Looking for pointers, your recommendations, etc, for installing aftermarket cruise control on a '91 Vanagon GL. Local VW dealer was no help. Any advice...
• Another 89 Carat Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 18:55:08 -0800
  A while back the cruise control on my 89 began working intermittently. It either worked perfectly or wouldn't engage at all. It slowly...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 May 2006 23:03:16 -0400
  ...Westy Syncro was to ensure that I would have working cruise control afterwards. I use it a lot on long distance driving, so I...
• R&R Idle Control units?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:13:17 +0000
  Idle ICU Does anyone know someone who rebuilds or R&R's the A or B Idle control unit for 86-91? _________________________________________________________________ Buy what...
• Re: Windshield wipers/heat controls '85
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:13:18 -0600
  ...windshield wipers/heat control 85' Hello, well my windshield wiper controls/heat controls aren't working. (yes I checked the fuses) A little while...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:13:34 -0600
  Probably not, but from what I have seen/heard of the troubles of others, an electronically controlled automatic diesel Vanagon is probably not in...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 18 May 2000 23:56:47 -0700
  Ron, In March 1990 I bought an Equus model 9000A cruise control from Pep Boys. Cost then was around $125-$150 installed. In use...
• Re: Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:33:13 -0800
  ...Another dumb question, air control slider lighting > > sure, I gave it a go > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/vanagon-heater-control-light...
• Re: suspension bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:19:20 -0700
  I am replacing the upper control arm bushings this weekend. Bus Depot has them for about $120 for all four. Easy job if you...
• Re: NVC - how do I control a battery powered DC motor.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 06:53:16 -0400
  ...What are you operating with it? You will need a motor controller designed for the type of motor to vary the speed. Dennis -----Original...
• Zemco cruise controls
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:07:43 -0400
  Hi all, The Zemco cruise control in my 87 is acting up and I'd like to contact Zemco. I have been unable to...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:08:37 -0500
  Volks, Is anybody parting out a vanagon that would have a factory cruise control that would fit my 89 Westy? I need the whole...
• Re: Need help for heating system
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 23:52:50 EST
  ...the exact functions of each setting of these controllers? >> Go to http://vanagon.com/info/articles/vent_controls.html This should help you. Stefan
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:00:05 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 8:46 PM Subject: Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness) > mee too, > Sid in New Orleans. maybe...
• Re: Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:33:03 -0500
  The problem with the heater control and how to fix it has been discussed many times before. Lots of "how-to's" in the...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:18:02 -0700
  ...What is it? It's part of an after market cruise control. The give away is the size/shape but mainly the setting for...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:46:34 -0400
  mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> writes: > If you get the brake/control arm assembly get the rubber brake hoses > too and don't damage them...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:50:25 -0400
  ...Maybe the idle control valve is doing the same > thing > > and causing the control circuit to overheat. > > Ed > > >
• Re: Cruise control con't
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 09:38:28 -0600
  ...http://www.recallrecord.com/auto/volkswagen/vanagon/ Volkswagen VANAGON vehicle speed control recall Recall Date: Jun. 8, 1989 Recalled Component: Vehicle speed control. Manufactured...
• I am in need of ECU and idle stabilizer control unit cores
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:44:36 -0400
  I have been selling rebuilt ECUs and Idle stabilizer control units for many, many years. However, lately I have run into a problem of...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:33:57 -0800
  ...Is anyone currently experimenting with, developing, playing > with, an alternative to the VW idle stabilizer control? Someone started > out that direction but haven't...
• Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 13:53:22 -0600
  ...The slow leak is coming from what I believe to be the control valve for the rear heater. I didn't even know there...
• Cruise control in manual '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Reynold Woodall
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 11:43:45 -0400
  I've installed cruise control from an old Audi in my '84 Westie and for the most part it works reasonably well. However, I...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:20:21 -0800
  ...Todd '88 Westy george jannini wrote: ><< My cruise control just quit. I checked the fuse which controls same >along with the A/C, power...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:15:06 -0500
  ...What you have is either a bad coolant level controller or bad connections somewhere between there and the two pins that stick into the...
• solar charge controller any suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:45:02 -0800
  HI finally getting settled in our new Goleta Santa Barbara digs and finding out that the solar charge controller I had installed on the...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:10:24 -0400
  ...Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control How is the cruise control connected to the brake light circuit? Larry A. On Sat, Aug 10...
• 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: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:51:55 -0800
  ...I obviously sell the Powerflex and Whiteline upper control arm bushings. I have literally sold thousands of them (fewer of the Whiteline upper control...
• Looking for EGR parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 11:44:47 PDT
  ...I am on shaky ground here because I have never seen the EGR system, but I believe I need to obtain: -EGR control valve...
• Re: 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 18:37:10 -0400
  ...I've switched out the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve with one >>known to be good and had the same problem. Next I disconnected the...
• Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 15:52:48 -0700
  Anybody put cruise control on your bus? My right knee has never liked driving, but ever since the patellar cartilage was removed it has...
• Re: Cruise Control Sensors
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:16:53 -0500
  ...Just what information does the VW stock 89 cruise control > get and where does it get it. Motor speed via tachometer? Driveshaft rotation? nope...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 21:55:47 -0400
  ...Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy Would anyone be kind enough to inform me of the size of the allen head...
• WANTED: Idle Stabilizer Control Valve (PN 025906457A)
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 20:33:34 -0700
  This is the 6-8" cylindrical piece typically sitting on top of the engine and is connected to the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit hidden...
• Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:50:34 -0500
  Looks like I am going to have to replace some control arm bushings. I seem to remember there was some discussion quite a while...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:55:54 -0400
  Why do the cast iron control arms give a better ride? Edward > Do note that a late(late 85,onward), cast iorn front suspension...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 May 2011 12:59:40 -0400
  At 09:01 AM 5/26/2011, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Where might these control arms be illustrated in Bentley? I did not >find...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 4 May 2008 14:00:16 +0200
  ...knobs control > servos that control the valves....... > > My mind was also racing while the list was down. > Bring me a SA heater control panel...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:25:23 -0800
  ...The charge controller seems to be working fine now thanks for the tip on the low voltage from the bat 3. ?? Can I hook...
• Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:26 -0600
  Has anyone had an idle stablization control valve that hummed as Bentley describes it should, but found that after replacing it their idle problems...
• Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:51:39 -0800
  ...So far all I have is the 4 upper control arm bushings ($24.95 ea. @ Bus Depot 251 407 077). 1. Are there "lower...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 15 May 2006 10:24:37 -0700
  ...DIP switch settings on the Audiovox Cruise Control Richard, I don't know what settings were used on my install. I'll pull the...
• Re: Cruise Control Installers in Northern California?
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:44:17 -0800
  ...Audiovox cruise control installer in Northern > > California? I know the topic has been out there for awhile, but I > > bought a controller last summer...
• Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:42:45 -0800
  ...You don't have an MPPT controller that will take advantage of the high voltage. Wire in parallel to increase Amps and not voltage...
• Re: Cheap cruise -- any good?
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 09:01:40 CDT
  On Tue, 20 Sep 94 08:42:27 CDT Neil Wigley said: >I think cruise control would be nice for my '87 Westy. I...
• Re: "thing" on steering column
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 13:19:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Yours doesn't have these. > Perhaps a cruise control switch? A good guess, but Vanagon cruise controls are built into the turn signal stalk...
• No spark -- Ignition Control Unit?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 9 May 2007 10:34:17 -0400
  ...All the pins in the ECU test good according to Bentley, coil tests good per Bentley, and there's power to the Ignition Control...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:43:05 -0400
  ...Fix is to separate the relay control from the rest at the panel and move all non-control functions back to the actual 50...
• Re: Idle control relay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:13:06 -0800
  ...On 12/31/2013 1:13 PM, Alain Thibault wrote: > Allo all > Are the idle control units prone to break? Is it a must...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:13:18 -0400
  At 11:58 AM 6/27/2013, Craig Cowan wrote: >Are all upper control arms the same? >I need some for my 90gl and...