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• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:42:44 -0800
  ...After that, the idle stabilizer kicks in. So assuming the idle is properly set, the idle stabilizer will have little work to do. The...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:10:32 -0800
  ...If your engine is warm the idle stabilizer in not operation, it only for cold engine warm up. The idle stabilizer in fact adjusted...
• more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 16 May 2006 16:57:19 -0400
  ...i have had the erratic idle syndrome for years now on my syncro. i have replced the idle contol unit, stabilizer, and i have...
• Re: Sudden High idle
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:25:05 -0800
  ...ouch! > > Really high idle on a late model usually means bad idle stabilizer control > unit.... ouch again! > > Cheers, > > Jeff Jeff, It's really not...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:04:20 -0800
  ...Standard tuning procedure is to disconnect the idle stabilizer and set the bypass air on the throttle body so the engine idles in the...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:11:26 -0400
  ...Eric Tom Miller wrote: >Eric: > >At the risk of being scolded, my 92 Jetta 2 wire idle stabilizer is >interchangeable with the 2 wire...
• Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:37:38 -0500
  I am trying get my rig ready for winter, and I have a problem with the Idle Stabilizer System on my 88 GL. I...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:11:25 -0800
  ...I replaced the idle control stabilizer about 10,000 miles ago. The aux air regulator has never been replaced. I'll check that. The...
• More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
  ...Idle stabilizer wiring: I need to know how to re-configure the late model stabilizer so it performs it's functions with the new...
• Re: Oxygen sensor questions...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 15:38:36 EST
  ...If that does not do it let me know, there is a way to adjust the idle stabilizer valve. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken...
• '87 stumbling at idle/low speeds
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:14:03 EDT
  ...These events occurred both with and without a new idle stabilizer valve (new owner purchased before talking to me) and a newer functioning idle...
• Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 12:16:46 -0500
  I am replacing the failed unit, but find that the new unit won't seat all the way. Has about a1/16th or so...
• Re: stalling at start up after exhaust leak was repaired (long)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 16:44:55 -0400
  ...the high voltage/current has damaged some component, like the idle stabilizer, or the fumes produced have contaminated the O2 sensor. Try driving without...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:19:24 -0700
  Here it is (from Ed): " I replaced [the original replacement] the NTE185 with as even more powerful NTE332 and bolted on a heat sink...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 22 May 2018 14:37:10 -0700
  ...Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to operate it. Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a...
• Re: 2.1L idles too high - I think I need a new throttle valve.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 7 Sep 2003 22:11:37 -0700
  David- I did'nt see that you checked the idle stabilizer relay, a common culprit? Robert K 1982 Westfalia ----Original Message Follows---- I'm...
• Re: My first problem on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 18:04:38 -0700
  Many people suggested checking the idle stabilizer (a la Bentley). Well, I can't tell if that worked or not. It starts but then...
• Re: help my bucking Westphalia!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:19:40 -0500
  ...I have replaced the fuel filter and cap / rotor. > Any ideas would be very helpful and appreciated. > Matt You might check your idle stabilizer...
• Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:36:39 -0600
  ...In order to fix the uneven idle swinging from 800 to 1200 I had to replace the idle stabilizer control unit(these are known...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:47:43 -0400
  ...With engine off, disconnect 02 sensor and bypass idle stabilizer. Check throttle plate adjustment. Adjust stop screw so it does not stick closed. Idle...
• Digitfant Flu
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:29:12 -0400
  ...Van was running better[?] but they only managed/ bother to fix one of the problems by replacing a flaky idle stabilizer, adjusting timing and...
• Re: WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Sat, 13 May 2000 11:21:33 -0500
  ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L > > In a message dated 5/12/00 7:08:18 PM, kdosmm@worldnet.att.net writes: > > << I believe...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 18:36:58 -0500
  ...I have isolated the bucking to either the ISV or the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit behind the right tail light, because the engine runs...
• Re: Parts
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 05:15:39 -0400
  In a message dated 97-10-14 12:57:03 EDT, EG9048@AOL.COM writes: << I am looking for a used idle stabilizer control...
• Re: Rich Running 85
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:43:18 -0700
  ...for 85 bypass the idle stabilizer, and run at 900 or so RPM and use the pulley mark closest to the engine? >Could it...
• Re: ECU high idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:49:15 -0800
  ...If we are talking about an 87 2.1 waterboxer vanagon, idle control for the Air Idle Valve, aka Idle Stabilizer Valve, is via...
• Idle Stabilizer fix
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 11:06:02 -0600
  Hello all, Over the X-mas holidays my idle stabilizer decided to go out. The engine started racing to 4000rpms all by itself. I...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit damage
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 10:48:16 -0400
  On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:19:57 GMT, Philip Chidlaw <pchidlaw@MCN.ORG> wrote: >Has anyone verified a failed idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:16:10 -0400
  ...In my hands the other day were >>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around >>>correcting >>>all...
• Re: Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 17:12:34 -0500
  ...Bentley has some diagnostic tests for the idle stabilizer, which involves measuring amperage when a single connector is connected or disconnected, can't seem...
• Re: Increased Idle Speed with A/C
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:01:07 -0500
  I am, in separate posts, telling how to properly test the idle stabilizer system, and its associated systems. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Deke...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:20 -0500
  My '84 7-passenger has ECU behind left taillight and Idle Stabilizer and ICM are on left side of engine compartment just ahead of...
• Re: Stalling 1.9l Digijet
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:40:26 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? What's the idle speed with the stabilizer disconnected? > Jay '85 Westy David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon...
• High idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:44:08 -0800
  Hello, I replaced my idle stabilizer unit (electronic box behind the tail-light) and all of a sudden I have the following symptoms. Cold...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part III
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:21:58 -0500
  ...remove idle stabilize control unit. connedt US1115 L.E.D. tester between terminals 2 and 5 of connector plug for stabilization control unit. Start...
• Re: Idle Problems when Cold
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 16:42:06 -0600
  My 85 does this when the idle stabilizer is bypassed. Mark Ingalls >From: Chad <groch@WORLDCHAT.COM> >Reply-To: Chad <groch@WORLDCHAT.COM> >To...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:30:01 -0500
  ...Remove that clip, restart the engine, check the idle. If your engine smooths out and idles steadily, your Idle Stabilizer circuit has a fault...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 81 Calif Vanagon (was hall unit)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:32:21 -0600
  The part number of the Idle Stabilizer Unit on the 81 California Vanagon (air cooled) is 171 906 083 4zy. It had a second...
• Re: idle adjustment problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:32:40 -0600
  ...A rough running engine can be tamed as a temporary repair often by disconecting either the o2 sensor or the idle stabilizer valve. It...
• Lost the Idle adjust screw! ('84)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 12 May 1997 21:21:14 -0400
  ...that you can't do much with the idle screw without disconnecting the idle stabilizer, so I just left it alone until I could...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:22:46 -0700
  ...to boost the idle > >when the compressor is engaged? > > > >If so, what's the mechanism? Is it called an "idle stabilizer," or > >something else...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 16 May 2006 17:07:52 -0400
  ...i have had the erratic idle > syndrome for years now on my syncro. i have replced the idle contol > unit, > stabilizer, and i have...
• Re: vanagon being weird/second try
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 02:46:01 -0800
  ...Idled solidly at 950rpm in gear, about 1150rpm in neutral...no high idles or "hunting". I priced out a new stabilizer unit...new: 190...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:21:27 +0100
  BE CAREFUL!!! It can be one of many parts, and NOT at all the idle stabilizer valve (is this a VW mechanic with digifant...
• Water in the oil update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:41:10 -0500
  ...Before doing the engine work, I replaced the idle stabilizer (digijet, so the it's the stabilizer box in the ignition system) and adjusted...
• More progress in idle problem and a question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:30:05 EDT
  I covered the end of the idle stabilizer control valve with tape so that no air could pass through that system and reconnected the...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
  ...idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both? >> > >> > >> >I am experiencing the ever so common high idle problem on my '89 Carat. >> >Don't hear...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:46:41 -0700
  ...wire feeding down labeled "to idle stabilizer control unit, J142". > > Third, page 97.207 shows the "idle stabilizer control unit, J142" wiring. > Pin 2...
• Idle and Timing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  11 Jan 95 21:53:21 EST
  ...This is with the idle stabilizer disconnected. I've replace just about all the sensors, ie: temp, O2 etc, and adjusted the timing with...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:41:47 -0400
  ...Here are just a few items available: *Upper and lower thermostat housing *Bosch red coil *Idle stabilizer valve *Bosch rebuilt alternator (can use as...
• Looking for some advice on used parts and a good mechanic
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:51:51 -0400
  ...First, I recently realized that my Idle Stabilizer Control Valve wasn't working (no audible humming or vibrations). Upon performing the Bently's checks...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:43:06 -0800
  ...Engine lopes at idle > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 6:18 PM > Idle stabilizer? > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > > George Averill...
• '89 Vanagon won't idle when cold AND wet
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 16:38:54 -0500
  ...I will look into the temp sensor, O2 sensor, idle stabilizer valve, etc. Any other bright ideas or components to focus on? Thanks, Dave
• Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:38:21 -0500
  Hi all, A quick (or not) update on my idle issues: I replaced the breather hose and the idle stabilizer control module (with the...
• Re: Real starter problem solved, wiring harness needed - Short Version
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:06:39 -0700
  ...I now need the main wiring harness that runs along the front of the engine compartment to the idle stabilizer, throttle switch, injectors and...
• Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:58:13 -0500
  ...Digital idle stabilizer, ignition control module, T1-sensor, and O2-sensor were new in 2003 when I installed long block. I recently installed new...
• '87 Vacuum plumbing question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:52:16 -0500
  On my '87, the short hose between the idle stabilizer valve and the air chamber below it has a molded fitting that looks like...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 24 May 2006 09:50:18 -0600
  ...known good Idle Stabilizer Valve - UPDATE: problem solved! > > Thanks to John Bange and Eric Zeno for suggesting the correct solution to my > idle stabilizer...
• Re: Cold Engine/high idle
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:03:17 -0500
  ...New ones are available from list vendors. > If it is the idle stabilizer valve, just unplugging it may not work. Where is this idle...
• Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 08:24:47 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Module.. I know that I need to adjust the throttle body micro switch. I've just been lazy.. Anything else I should...