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• Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - dneu
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 09:43:31 -0700
  Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper control arm bushings to stop the squeak? Do you...
• Fuel control unit - Test
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 11:45:01 -0700
  Hello, is there a way to test a fuel control unit ? .. if i were to look in a scrap yard for one.. what other...
• Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 06:05:44 -0700
  Hello, Does the ECU control the fuel pump? as in .. does it tell it to turn on when the key is turned to on...
• 86-91 vanagon ECU, AFM, ISV controller, etc for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:27:43 EST
  ...2.1L ECU (025 are first 3 PN#) also have 1.9L ecu AFM (have for both 2.1L and 1.9L) ISV controller...
• Factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 19:02:54 -0700
  Can someone tell me what years the factory cruise control was offered? Is the speed sensor in the speedometer just a reed switch that...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:00:04 -0400
  ...Was looking at "Hall control unit" P 28.28 Bentley, but wrote >the wrong thing. I would call that a wrong label. 97.55...
• Q: How to Add Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Montana
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 14:52:02 -0700
  I'm still looking for a Westie, but in the meantime I have another question. ;) I've gotten spoiled by cruise controls in my...
• The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Thu, 17 May 2007 09:10:46 -0400
  ...Also has Traction control...... WOuld this be cool or what? Transverse rear mounted with traction control? Maybe the new Vanagon? Hey VW .... wake up...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...And Dave responded, > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are worn...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:47:17 -0500
  ...PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround? Like a manual switch controlled by the most amazing data processor of all, the human...
• Re: Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:03:46 -0500
  ...The controls on the dash are what confuse me.... there's four levers, two knobs (fan control), and that's about all I can...
• Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:21:11 -0500
  ...http://mnrelectronics.com/roscruiscon.html How hard is it to install on a Vanagon using the factory controls? Have you done one? Thanks for...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:15:28 EDT
  Just a reminder, there are two controls for the A/C on a Westie. The inner knob is for fan speed the outter ring...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:34:50 -0400
  David, When Ras Bulli Split ('66 Westy) and I made our last cross country trip (many, many years ago), cruise control was supplied by...
• Re: Looking for the fridge fan thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Jul 2013 20:03:19 -0700
  ...http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Temperature-N-O-Controlled-Control-Switch-50-C-122-F-/120821668396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c21885a2c Mark...
• cruse control
  Historical mailing list - joshingme
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:54:12 -0700
  ...and Cruse Control. Both were the first things to go. also the air con tunnel fell on me while I was asleep at a...
• Re: Relay question again
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jul 2018 03:04:58 -0400
  30 -- unswitched power 87 -- switched (output) power 86 -- control circuit positive 85 -- control circuit negative Yrs, d On Sat, Jul 7, 2018 at 8...
• Re: cruise control module
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:05:47 +0000
  ...could anyone please tell me where's the location of the cruise control > module (the rectangle aluminum box) - '90 Carat > > thanks in advance > > dan >
• Re: heat control valve
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:08:32 EDT
  In recently doing this job myself, I realized that there is an adjustment in the cable that controls the valve bellcrank. The cable sheath...
• Need a control module for Behr aftermarket a/c
  Historical mailing list - John King
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:37:21 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, the control module appears to have cooked itself. I don't suppose anyone on the list has a spare lying around? Unlikely, I...
• Re: Some (Simple!) Diesel Question to do with Glow Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 06:10:03 -0700
  ...The dash lamp is controlled by the glow plug control module. I can't remember which wire it is off the top of my...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:06:30 -0700
  ...Troubleshooting cruise control OK, The stock Cruise control takes it's speed reading from the back of the Speedometer. A reluctance pick-up is...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:22:35 -0500
  ...The idle controller watches the throttle switch and adjusts > throttle bypass air to keep RPM within a certain range. Standard tuning > procedure is to...
• Wierd Heater Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:42:54 -0800
  I wrote to the list about this problem a while ago with the answer being the control valve being warped and needing replacement. That...
• Factory Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Disse
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 20:44:18 -0600 (CST)
  I'm in the process of installing a complete factory cruise control system into my '88 Westy since I had most of the parts...
• Re: Squeak, rattle, and roll
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 08:24:42 -0700
  Probably your upper control arm bushings are squeaking. Mine started squeaking at about 150,000 miles. I have found Slick 50 One Lube spray...
• Re: vanagon - warm air please!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 12:55:00 -0800
  ...The air/heater control box was changed during the 1983 model year to a much improved design. I have put later boxes into 82...
• Re: '56 Controls
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 15:08:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...But first, I would really like to find > out a few things about the controls (which are different than my '67) On > either side...
• Re: temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:21:35 -0500
  ...If you get constant flashing from the instant of key on, it's likely the gauge or maybe the controller. Unplug the controller (42...
• Fresh air control flap prototype PICS! (and long but possibly useful info)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 16:13:12 -0700
  ...This is for air heads considering converting to water cooled and for those who want to make a control flap for fresh air intake...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:27:12 -0400
  I recently installed an Equus 9000-B cruise control in my '85 Westy 4 speed. It is very similar to the Audiovox. I installed...
• Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:39:52 EST
  ...The upper and lower ball joints hold the spindle arm to the upper and lower control arms. You can use the newer spindle arm...
• Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:04:01 -0800
  More likely you have a bad idle speed controller or possibly the valve. This is common way for the controllers to fail. Slight thread...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:49:04 -0700
  ...Like a manual switch controlled by the most amazing data processor of all, the human brain? ;)
• Monster TODO List - cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Todd Greenwood
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:44:56 -0700
  Anyone out there have any comments about adding cruise control to an air cooled westy? Good idea, Bad, Bad idea? I think it'd...
• Re: help!! vanagon cruise control question!!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 10:51:35 -0500
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > does anyone know where the pickup is for the cruise control on the vanagon > tranny or back in the engine...
• Need Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sabins
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:07:34 -0800
  You can convert any vanagon Speedo to a Cruise Control Model by adding a Cruise Control Speedometer Head Sensor VW part # 321 907 344...
• cruise control w/ relay?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 10:41:41 -0400
  Does anyone know if a relay is used at the fuse box for cruise control in vans with manual transmissions. I see a part...
• Re: Frond end Knocking on 83
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 97 19:26:48 EST
  ...That will produce "thumps" when the now lose link hits the lower control arm. Look under the van near the front wheels. I have...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:13 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Upper-Control-Arm-Bushing-R&R223.htm I installed the urethane bushings from t3technique.com about a year ago because...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:21:41 -0400
  ...Emisson Control unit question I have to disagree with you. The AFM has a fuel pump micro switch in it at the zero vacuum...
• Re: *MY* 82 Diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 26 May 1994 9:48:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The three >that control WHERE the air goes are separated by one that controls the temp >of the air (one increases air flow to...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:29:50 -0500
  Hi, I am looking for the name of a part used in the cruise control system. The part can be described as a bolt...
• idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:28:18 -0500
  ...I'm looking for simple ways to identify if either the control valve or the stabilizer is the culprit. I've ruled out problems...
• Cruise Control (Non-working) 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:59:03 -0600
  ...I figured now would be a good time to ask some real basic cruise control questions. I have never really dealt with cruise control...
• Re: Cruise Control Speed Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 14:23:13 -0600
  Anybody want a Dana Corportation control head for a cruise control for 20$ us.? (that is the behind the dash mounted unit I speak...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sun, 8 Jan 2006 21:35:13 +0000
  ...Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500 > >The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak seasonally. >Once a year I...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 6 May 2015 13:57:40 -0700
  > Yeah my cheap 30 A PWM controller said, in not so perfectly translated > English, to be sure to connect to battery before connecting to...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:42:53 -0500
  OK, The stock Cruise control takes it's speed reading from the back of the Speedometer. A reluctance pick-up is screwed into the...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:56:23 -0300
  ...Rinse and repeat. > > I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 13:23:17 -0500
  ...My potters wheel has a one horse DC motor with a 90 volt speed control and will handle 100 lbs of clay. The DC...
• Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:36:42 -0600
  ...I suppose one might consider an atomic pile as a controlled metering, but it is really a a controlling of natural radiation being emitted...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:17:59 -0800
  i think GW mentions this on their web page but the WBX 2.1 idle control unit would be deleted. From their web page...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:43:06 -0400
  ...Or > possibly same idea but to a control relay supplying power to the fuel pump. > > Don�t know what the control box and receiver...
• Re: Endless Heat
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 12:25:38 EDT
  ...After > screwing around with the temp control lever and the connection to the heater > control cable, I'm beginning to suspect that it might...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:49:37 -0400
  On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 5:36 PM mccullough bob <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I have a old cruise control unit that came...
• Re: Bumper Corner Cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:51:08 -0700
  I did not know that LEDs and aftermarket cruise controls don't play well together. my Van doesn't have cruise at all , well...
• Re: cruise controll
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:08:26 EDT
  ...I posted a query a month or so ago looking for a source for a new regulator card for my cruise control from Roost...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:11:06 EST
  In a message dated 11/22/04 4:29:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, tjhannink@YAHOO.COM writes: > The A/C controls are on...