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• Re: while on the idle topic
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 18:49:54 -0400
  ...Problem went away when I replaced digital idle stabilizer. You can buy them from list vendors. John Lauterbach Macon, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:28:22 -0400
  ...setting the warm idle rate to spec (850 rpms) with the adjustment screw >> with >> the stabilizer bypassed >> a new idle stabilizer (needed one anyways...
• 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...
• Re: cold problem clues
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:08:17 -0800
  ...is only at cold idle, then you might move on to testing the idle stabilizer valve and idle stabilizer control unit. Bill ----- Original Message...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:27:57 -0400
  ...gauge at the 3000 > rpm level, > > I cleaned the connections on the idle stabilizer control unit as well > as soldering a joint that had...
• Re: AC Idle Stabilizer valve?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 00:33:03 -0600 (CST)
  ...the PO removed all the Digifant idle compensator circuits when he >pulled the 2.1. Part of those circuits are the 'sub computer' for...
• 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...
• Re: Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:51:34 -0400
  ...Jump idle stabilizer as you said. Connect timing light, using No.1 spark plug wire. Make sure idle is still in spec. 850 rpm...
• hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:52:00 -0400
  ...what i have done so far is i replaced, ecu, icu, idle stabilizer, idle switch, temp II sensor, cleaned up grounds, sprinkled black butte...
• Re: Calling John Bange
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 22:10:41 -0800
  > > Have you gone any further in the development of some alternative to the > Idle Stabilizer Control for the vans. > > Just curious. I have control...
• Re: running without idle stab unit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:05:07 -0600
  ...running without idle stab unit Nice thing about the idle stabilizer; it produces that surge of rpms when you first start the engine. This...
• 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...
• 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: Irratic idle with AC on / Help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:28:54 EDT
  The idle when the A/C is on is adjusted by the idle stabilizer control unit. If you have a friend with a '86...
• 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: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:32:38 -0500
  Idle Stabilizer Control Box - located in front of the right rear tail light. Someone on the list - and I am afraid I have forgotten...
• WTB: known good Idle Stabilizer Valve - UPDATE: problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 23 May 2006 19:49:52 -0600
  Thanks to John Bange and Eric Zeno for suggesting the correct solution to my idle stabilizer problem. I had convinced myself that the valve...
• 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...
• Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:26:36 -0400
  ...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: 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...
• Bobbing idle in '86 - not surging though
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 03:46:17 +0000
  ...When I disconnect the idle stabilizer it seems to go away but same is true when I disconnect the little, upside down black box...
• Chrome Muffler Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:56:18 -0800
  HAs anyone ever found a CV joint ball bearing in the bottom hose of a WBX 2.1 idle stabilizer hose? You know, the...
• Re: *very* high idle with new idle computer
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 15 May 2006 13:41:00 -0400
  ...Dave 85 GL "Baby Bus" 85 "Goldy" On 5/15/06, steve vitale <steve@newsie.net> wrote: > > I replaced my bad idle stabilizer computer...
• F.S. Fuel Injection parts from 1987 2.1 Digifant!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:07:18 -0700
  ...rails Distributor/Hall sender ($160 new a year ago) Idle stabilizer control Valve Idle stabilizer control unit Throttle housing Fuel Pressure Regulator Throttle switch...
• Re: 1991Carat w/auotranny: IDLE SPEED?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 08:41:01 -0700
  First and easiest is to swap out the idle stabilizer. Find a known good used one on the list or on The Samba. This...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:07:26 -0500
  ...Without the idle stabilizer get it to run and idle 700-900 rpm. Connect the O2 sensor and test it for proper operation. Then...
• 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...
• 2.1l idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 07:54:29 -0500
  ...Are these symptoms of the idle stabilizer valve malfunctioning? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" (finally on the road...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:00:03 -0600
  ...idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both? > Chad, > > At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: > >I did not realize the Idle...
• Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
  ...ECU (because it got fried when alternator fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 May 2011 01:56:02 -0400
  ...a target idle rpm. Yes, it does. It's internally fixed at 750 for the Federal and 850 for the California stabilizer units. If...
• Re: high idle has returned
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 16:22:27 -0600
  ...high idle has returned A few years ago the idle stabilizer was removed from my 87 gl . It would run at a low idle...
• difficult starting, uneven idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:22:19 EDT
  ...Cleaned idle stabilizer valve. e. Cleaned and inspected air intake hoses for cracks. f. My AFM and idle control unit were replaced with new...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 15 May 1998 22:22:57 -0500
  ...Haynes says if the valve does not vibrate at idle, check the resistance across the terminals. It only says that resistance across the terminals...
• Re: 4000 RPM idle Please Help-FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 15:09:44 EST
  I had the idle stabilizer replaced on Monday. It was not functioning right so had one ordered at a local mechanic for a couple...
• 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...
• Re: Installing Idle stabalizer.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:12:41 -0400
  ...The idle stabilizer has to plugs, a > short one, and a long one. Can anyone tell me how to wire the thing? > Should the...
• Re: Fast Idle
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 06:22:20 -0700
  I cured this problem by replacing the idle stabilizer unit. Dane Tessler 87 Westfalia 138K Treasure Island, FL http://members.aol.com/Dane714/westfalia...
• 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...
• 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle
  Historical mailing list - Melinda
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:44:32 -0500
  ...I have come to the conclusion that I need to replace the idle stabilizer control, but before I make that kind of investment, I...
• Re: High Idle solved (was 88 westy throttle out of control)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Johnston
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:30:06 -0400
  On my 87 the idle won't go down past 2 grand. with the idle stabilizer relay hooked up). I pried open the relay...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:27:50 -0800
  Mike wrote: >I tried driving it at 5BTDC with the stabilizer disconnected, and it >ran pretty good. Not even a hint of pinging on...
• 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: 87 wolfsburg parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 09:40:05 -0700
  OK, how about the idle stabilizer control unit and the idle control valve? or do you want to send these out with the whole...
• Re: Engine stops running at red lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:42:23 -0600
  ...Also, if the Digifant system is present, you idle problem at stops is probably due to a faulty idle stabilizer valve. The stabilizer keeps...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:09:54 -0700
  Yes, replace your idle stabilizer control module. Same thing happened to me: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_755/smartlist_755/idle...
• Re: Not running right
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:04:44 -0400
  ...problems then the problem may lie with the idle control unit or the Idle stabilizer unit. These units are expensive new so it is...
• 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...
• really high idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan Cook
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 20:21:23 -0500
  ...Only after engine is fully warm does the idle back down to normal. I think its the idle stabilizer valve, but don't want...
• 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...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 02:30:56 EDT
  ...may know how to test and replace > individual components of the idle stabilizer. I wanna try some VW brain > surgery. <snip> Try this: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Recently...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:39:27 -0800
  > >| Check your Idle Stabilizer unit, located in front of the right taillight. > >| This unit is mounted on the inner wheelwell of the rear wheel...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 20:12:21 +0100
  Try cleaning the connectors, I've had success with that. ************************************************************ '62 Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden '86 Caravelle C Necessary Pest '62 Kerstin Wife '85...
• Re: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:06:19 -0800
  ...one is the idle stabilizer. It is on the drivers side infront of the coil. They are either green or black. Two round plugs...
• Re: My first problem on the road
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 16:15:36 -0500
  ...He finally disconnected the idle stabilizer plugs from that unit and plugged them together, which is what is done when the wasserboxers are tuned...
• Re: I'll try this again - Idling issues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 10:57:01 -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...
• FS: 2.1 fuel injection parts
  Historical mailing list - marty guinn
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:18:04 +0000
  ...idle stabilizer unit - $40.00 everything works fine. thanks, Marty 88 westy _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
• Want to buy good used ISV
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:44:56 -0500
  Hi volks, Anyone have a good used Idle Stabilizer Valve that they want to sell? Peace, Marla '87 Westy GL "Vana Morrison" Martha's...