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  • Re: Vanagon Double Relay wiring confusion
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:54:39 -0700
    ...Does "ECM" = "Electronic Control Module" = "ECU" = "Electronic Control Unit" = what most of us call "the computer?" If so, then I must admit I'm...
  • Re: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 01:49:06 -0600
    ...10, or > 12 cylinder engine and a wide variety of ignition systems. The unit > I bought, the then state ofthe art E6S, was run...
  • Re: Temp Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:38:36 -0400
    ...There are 3 versions of > this control unit, early, late, and latest. The first 2 versions have a > "43" stamped on the top and...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
    ...I have left it bypassed) Ignition Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage...
  • another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
    ...Sensing of engine rpm is performed by the ignition control unit, part of the Wasserboxer's Hall-type transistorized ignition. Water 'bout the Vanagon...
  • Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:26:36 -0400
    ...and has an O2 sensor) but the ignition coil appears to be from a > Federal model. There is a Hall control unit, but no...
  • Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 6 May 2009 22:36:46 -0400
    ...The 1315 is a bi directional charge control relay. If either battery bank goes to 13.2 volt it will engage connecting the two...
  • Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
    ...in >plate underneath heater controls), aluminum brake and clutch pedals pads > >Sound System: JVC KS-RT626 tape player head unit (CD changer hookup >available...
  • Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:40:55 -0500
    ...runs fine otherwise >> --not sure how to check the idle stabilizer control unit >> I am close to giving up on this problem and take...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:57:44 -0800
    ...I have left it bypassed) Ignition Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage...
  • Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
    ...Tank& Fuel Sending Unit > New Fuel Pump& Fuel Filter& Hoses > New Drive Belts (all) > New Spark Plugs, Cap& Rotor, Ignition Cables,& Air Filter New...
  • Re: Swap Update 2
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 12 May 1998 19:12:15 -0700
    ...a fuel pump and ignition relay >> >like is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get >> the...
  • Re: Surepower 1315 test report
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 10 May 2009 19:16:05 -0400
    ...At that point what you really want is an ignition switch or >> alternator >> controlled relay. A lot cheaper than the combiner. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message...
  • Re: Timing 2.1l WBX
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:21:50 -0800
    ...And it always pays, of course, to have a whole set of known good engine control sensors and devices - you get 'em cheap in...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:27:54 -0700
    ...The Vanagon only has mild > >>> ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx > >>> control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:48:57 -0400
    ...The only requirement is adjust the ignition and fuel maps via laptop and send to the firmware in the ECU. Couple that with fact...
  • Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
    ...On the other hand, David Marshall on the vanagon list reported being able to offer a variable timing unit using a modified Rabbit control...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 20:35:16 -0500
    ...As the system gets loaded down thee resistances help to control the load on the alternator. Also, as so much wiring is not over...
  • Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Thu, 7 May 2009 12:37:05 -0400
    ...The 1315 is a bi directional charge control > relay. If either battery bank goes to 13.2 volt it will engage connecting > the two...
  • Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Sat, 4 Nov 2000 09:54:41 +0000
    ...What does this involve for hardware? A sensor, control unit, wiring, or a new distributor as well. More? As to justifying cost, I do...
  • Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
    ...The resistance signal it produces is used by the control unit to > determine: > > The amount of cold start and warm-up enrichment > Ignition timing...
  • High Idle Solution!
    Historical mailing list - brad barcom
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:53:38 -0500
    ...After ruling out the idle stabilizer valve, the idle stabilizer control unit, and the temp II sensor, I finally made my way to the...
  • Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:12:07 -0500
    ...the ignition switch on all these GM cars. With a new staff of engineers GM Cadillac moved the flux capacitor the "Engine Control Module...
  • Propane pressure facts
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:54:47 -0500
    ...The down side here is that any propane out of control, (a leak), presents a real hazard since the vapor is easy to ignite...
  • Re: The "Other" System: Motronic (long)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:12:12 -0700
    ...Knock control: The Motronic control unit has accurate information on crankshaft position and firing order so it is possible to determine which cylinder is...
  • Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:06:06 EST
    ...Their emission controlled engines dump the peak thermal load to the coolant at extended idle because of retarded ignition timing maps. While the load...
  • Re: Weird running issue with 86 Vanagon , tried dozens of things
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:27:18 -0700
    ...think it has anything to do with Idle Air Valve or control unit for > it. > > I know it's not a clogged or restircted...
  • propane catalytic heater article
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 19 Jul 94 22:29:14 CDT
    ...the thermostatically controlled models employ electronic ignition. This feature eliminates the need for a pilot light and allows precise automatic control of desired temperature...
  • Re: Rough running till warmed up
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:15:08 -0700
    ...I disconected the Idle control unit and > plugged the two together. Then, i turned the screw till the idle was > properly set and replugged...
  • Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:14:35 -0400
    Is it all possible that what I am experiencing is due to a faulty Idle control unit? R On Aug 8, 2009, at 7...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:49:52 -0400
    ...The Vanagon only has mild ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
  • Re: Surepower 1315 test report
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Sun, 10 May 2009 17:19:37 -0700
    ...At that point what you really want is an ignition switch or >>> alternator >>> controlled relay. A lot cheaper than the combiner. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> -----Original Message...
  • Road Test 1984 SA Oettinger Microbus
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:32:09 CST
    ...The test vehicle was also fitted with a Sanyo hi-fi and an ultra-sonic anti-theft system incorporating a remote control unit that...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:07:29 -0500
    ...I have left it bypassed) > >Ignition Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) > >Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage...
  • Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:58:26 -0800
    ...As the system gets loaded down thee resistances help > to control the load on the alternator. Also, as so much wiring is not over...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:30 -0800
    ...I have left it bypassed) > > > >Ignition Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) > > > >Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage...
  • Second battery, the story on relays.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
    ...to the relay are the > control > wires that should now be used to control the Sure Power unit. I forget > which colour does what...
  • Re: Rough running till warmed up
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:23:43 -0400
    ...I disconected the Idle control unit and plugged the two together. Then, i turned the screw till the idle was properly set and replugged...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:40:59 -0400
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:10:02 -0500
    ...I have left it bypassed) >> > >> >Ignition Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) >> > >> >Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage...
  • Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:06:55 EDT
    ...Convert to electronic ignition, if not already. There are drop in points converters. I would perfer the computer controlled distributerless system. It eliminates any...
  • Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:17:26 -0700
    ...The Vanagon only has mild >ignition timing, valve timing, and reduced compression and the Cat as NOx >control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:39:47 -0800
    ...includes ALL the parts for the whole system.......control unit, relays, fuel pumps, air circulation blower etc. etc. etc. thinking $ 250 USD. located Southern...
  • Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
    ...The purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:16:32 -0700
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • BA6 Heater Information - long
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
    ...The >purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit >that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 21:12:01 -0700
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:20:13 -0700
    ...tri). > > Convert to electronic ignition, if not already. > There are drop in points converters. > I would perfer the computer controlled distributerless system. It eliminates...
  • serious vanagon security issues
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:01:47 -0700
    ...i pulled the (now useless) head unit from the dash and took out my subwoofer box (jl audio 10w0 sub), and disconnected the fuel...
  • Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
    ...was replaced (ATE unit), the sliding door was repaired with the new nylon guide and a used kickout spring, the ignition switch was replaced...
  • Re: Electrical Consumption & Battery Recharge Calculations
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 05:27:39 -0500
    ...You can satisfy the requirement by manually controlling the alternator field, or by getting a smart regulator. You're going to need a regulator...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:59:06 -0400
    ...Any high resistance in this path > leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Temp Gauge
    Historical mailing list - vt
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:17:40 -0500
    ...There are 3 versions of > this control unit, early, late, and latest. The first 2 versions have a > "43" stamped on the top and...
  • article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
    ...Note that in lieu of directly controlling the relay with the ignition swith, as indicated, special isolator control circuits are also available that automatically...
  • Diagnosis of Intermittent Power Loss or Misfire
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:50:05 -0700
    ...much simpiler, and the Bosch Electronic engine controls were actually produce in the hundreds of thousand unit without the O2. The engine can flat...
  • Re: Surepower 1315, auxiliary fuse block, Progressive Dynamics charger, and Vitrifrigo installation questions
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Wed, 6 May 2009 20:31:03 -0400
    ...If I have > shore power I just plug in and both batteries are kept topped off. > BTW, I also have my solar charge controller...
  • Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The purpose of the flame switch is to provide a signal to the control unit that the heater is up to temperature. This signal...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 23:56:48 -0600
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 07:04:43 -0500
    ...Any high resistance in this path > leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:50:07 -0700
    ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...