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Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:27 -0500
Hi Ken, Can you tell me a bit more about what the idle control unit does in the 2.1? I have a 2...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:15:46 -0700
...unit, called the Multi-function Display, in the center of the dash.� This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling...
Re: '91 Carat - Again!! Runaway RPM
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 31 May 2017 09:02:12 -0600
...then you're probably going to have to > replace the idle control unit. Happened to an 86 transporter (automatic) I > had for a few...
Re: Help!! in big trouble with Jetta GLi ignition system
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:59:32 -0800
...the Hall control unit( a square component attached to a aluminum heat sink above the ECU . C the hall sender ( in the distributor, under...
Re: start - won't sart - solution
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:24:19 -0700
...The signals from the hall unit go into the ECU and the ECU determines the timing based on that and other factors including the...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:41:02 -0800
...We can all guess until we're blue in the face, but > if we want to create a re-engineered control unit that solidly...
Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:19:58 -0500
...After some time I finally obtained another used unit > (there were no new or better engineered switches available at that time) it > had the...
Idle test for digifant.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
...Do not disconnect battery with engine running 4. Do not applie voltage to control unit to simulate output signals. The first area to check...
Re: Fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:13:54 -0700
...I'm not yet convinced that engine temp rather than radiator temp is the desirable control input." I 'think' that says you are not...
Re: Engine hunting - Temp sensor suspected
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:39 -0700
...consider your electronic idle control system too, Idle Control Vavle, Control Unit, and wiring to/from them. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From...
Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
Historical mailing list - Don Record
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 06:34:37 EDT
...Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions say 83-85 vans reuse ICU and mount it below...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
Re: Dometic Thermistor Function?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:45 -0700
...for manual control..? > -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines http://web.mac...
Clues to the cold start/running problem- my test
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:15:36 EST
...Revved the engine OK cold and it would idle and not die (It might just mean that my control unit was OK after all...
Re: Idle stabilizer control
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:41:11 -0600
...not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it. > (3) install sound deadening material (3M) in the engine compartment. > > John > On Jul 9...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:37:40 -0700
...If I use the front >>>>>> part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? >>>>>> >>>>>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy >>>>>> On...
RE: Computer Problem?
Historical mailing list - Erik Rhodes
Sat, 9 Aug 1997 17:39:24 -0700
...pay the big bucks for a control unit? Sigh...) In case I have to replace the control unit, does anyone know a good place...
Tach Jumping
Historical mailing list - John Clavin
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:26:29 -0500
...Any ideas? Anybody have experience with coil or Hall Control Unit failures? Spikes in the alternator output? Regards, John Clavin 1985 GL -- Austin TX
Re: Power Steering: leak and pressure switch ?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 3 May 2000 08:39:47 -0700
...I > don't recall a dummy light for the PS on the dash ?! And the > diagram shows it wired to the Digifant control unit...
Re: Billy won't run
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 12:02:26 -0500
...100 miles on them). > > I switched the idle control valve and idle control stabilization unit (near the taillight) from my perfectly running 87 GL...
On Westfalia Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 03:23:54 EDT
...I moved the evaporator a little closer to the front cabin, modified a few lengths of duct, put the control unit in the stock...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:26:51 -0800
...We can all guess until we're blue in the face, >> but >> >> if we want to create a re-engineered control unit that solidly...
Re: '72 engine
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 23 Sep 94 8:45:39 PDT
...catalytic (sp?) converter! The smog control morons should allow this, dammit!!! But no... having the newer, cleaner burning engine in a '74 would be...
Re: Dash Lights
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:26:27 -0800
...I don't know what engineer came >> up with the crappy OEM plug and bulb for these controls but it really >> sucks. I replaced...
87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 13 May 2003 19:36:13 -0400
...the engine up until the cold start enrichment process stopped. That all stopped today. Chris Turner had a used ISV Control Unit and sent...
priority start battery system
Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:31:13 +0000
...PriorityStart! is a computer-controlled electromechanical system (handles 1000 cranking amps) that constantly monitors the vehicle's electrical systems and battery power level. If...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:27:15 -0500
...If I use the front > > > part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > > > > > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > > > On...
Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:04:39 -0700
...control unit so the idle >> > control unit will know to increase the idle speed so the A/C doesn't >> > stall the engine. I...
Re: start - won't sart - solution
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 23:37:46 -0500
...The signals from the hall unit go into the >ECU and the ECU determines the timing based on that and other factors >including the...
head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
...could, under high engine load adn high ambient temperatures, lead to engine stalling since the main and idle control units are programmed on the...
Re: Friday topic: MP3s in a vanagon?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:54:46 -0800
...And, if you get a new head unit, and want one with a remote control, make sure remote actually turns your stereo on/off...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 13:09:15 -0500
...start or other issues? New Knock Control Unit New Knock Sensor I expect this helps with the engine performance Vehicle Connections and Fuses I...
Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:32:23 -0500
...of the engine harness, reflash and go. Modular, total control, and much more robust in terms of electronics than aftermarket standalone units and nothing...
Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:21:06 -0800
...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:36:51 -0500
...If I use the front > >>>>>> part > >>>>>> of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > >>>>>>> On...
Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 08:59:33 -0500
...Maybe do as Daryl did with the Digifant Digitool - make units and sell them AND make the info available on a web site for...
1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:09:49 +0100
...Does anyone know the function of the outer wire of the O2 Sensor to Control Unit wire? Does the OEM Oxygen Sensor come with...
Re: Oil pressure problems.
Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 21:49:37 -0400
...source) check to see that this happends first, before replaceing the control unit in the speedo. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Jim DiGennaro LiMBO, The Late Model Bus Organization...
Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:03:12 +0200
...of analyzing the various versions of ECU's > >and Idle Stabilization Control Units (ISCU) used in our vans, it seems > >there was a great...
Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:11:18 -0800
...Timer control unit in bottom lip of dash to the lefts of steering wheel has clock, timer exec. Could set to come on in...
Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 18:12:07 -0700
...During 85 VW switched to a new "coolant level sensor control unit" RELAY. The new type does not peg the needle on hot when...
87 Westy running poorly
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Tue, 20 May 2003 12:25:53 -0700
...I have also replaced the blue temp sensor & idle control unit. None of this has helped the flatness when I accelerate. Anymore suggestions? I...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:24:11 -0600
...We can all guess until we're blue in the face, >>> but >>>>> if we want to create a re-engineered control unit that solidly...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:17 -0400
...rebuilt engine is in, started on the first try but it's >>>> running >>>> rich. >>>> >>>> Any ideas? >>>> >>>> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
...core leaks :::6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab :::controller unit ::: fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. :::7 - fuel...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:28:51 -0700
> Lots of people say the heat is what kills the auto tranny and > heat is what kills the engine Well.... sort of. It's...
Re: need some ID on parts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 May 2003 22:23:00 -0400
...left hand side wall its a green box, is that the engine transfer control unit? and is there a way to test it ? .. and...
O2 voltage when cold
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Mon, 18 Dec 2000 16:36:19 -0500
...valve and its control unit all test ok). Does the fact that my engine stalls out at cold start up with the low voltage...
Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
...of the engine) and the Idle Stabilizer Control > (ISC - in front of the right hand brake light), and the Electronic Control > Unit(ECU). The...
Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:50:12 -0700
...Though the '85 WBX gauge/LED unit fit in, it dawned on me that the foil circuit on my *air* cooled instrument cluster is...
Re: Sudden High idle
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:18:26 -0800
...ouch! Really high idle on a late model usually means bad idle stabilizer control unit.... ouch again! Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:59:44 -0700
...The first one I tried (disconnecting the idle stabilizer control box/Hall unit) made no difference. Upon looking around for additional clues and trying...
Update: Rough idle problem solved
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:27:36 -0500
...It turns out the connector that I could not identify goes to the idle stabilization control unit as Mark D had pointed out in...
Idle problems
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:14:38 EDT
...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: Dash Lights
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:41:05 -0800
...I don't know what engineer came up with the crappy OEM plug and > bulb for these controls but it really > sucks. I replaced...
BN-4 heater FS
Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
Fri, 15 Aug 1997 20:38:25 +0000
...the late model BN-4 is a marvel of electromechanical engineering. it has multiple redundant safety controls, temp control, and is very serviceable by...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:45:37 -0800
...We can all guess until we're blue in the face, >>> but >>> >> if we want to create a re-engineered control unit that solidly...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:36:35 -0800
...http://playground.arduino.cc//Main/InterfacingWithHardware#Magnetic_Hall My Digifant pro manual shows that the IS unit uses input from the distributor hall. My...
Re: Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
Historical mailing list - --------
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:06:37 -0400
...tinker man wrote: >Hello again, > >In this never ending saga of analyzing the various versions of ECU's >and Idle Stabilization Control Units (ISCU...
Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:58:05 +0200
...I want to > measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency > counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...