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Maintainance: Good Advice
Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
...With electronic ignition and fuel injection came computers that took over control of engine settings. Early versions allowed for some tinkering, but today's...
Re: timing tyro
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 28 Nov 1999 19:40:14 -0800
...by the > Bentley to check the throttle and the idle stabilizer control unit? > > Is there a step-by-step description of the basic process...
Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 10:45:24 -0800
...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: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
...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 08:39:14 -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: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:10:22 -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: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:42:31 -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: Update - 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:48:07 -0400
...that what I am experiencing is due to a faulty Idle > control unit? > > R > > On Aug 8, 2009, at 7:08 PM, Scott Daniel...
It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:43:13 -0400
...normal controlled combustion is not an "explosion" because the flame front(which is exactly what it sounds like) moves outward from the ignition source...
Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jun 2016 to 24 Jun 2016 (#2016-207)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Robinson
Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:03:35 +0200
...Wireless units are one option, anyone > installed one of any type? > > > > Stuart > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:30:33 -0700 > From: Dan Lamb...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:49:15 -0700
...Yesterday I found a bad idle control unit with it. Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > hey there. > I've not heard of an electronic...
Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:25:13 -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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:21:53 -0500
...Yesterday I found a bad idle control unit with it. > > Mark > > > > Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > >> hey there. >> I've not heard of an electronic...
road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
...There is compliance and abundant wheel travel, resulting in a ride that is firm, controlled and yet still comfortable, without the jarring aspects common...
Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:02:19 -0700
...normal controlled combustion > is not an "explosion" because the flame front(which is exactly what it > sounds like) moves outward from the ignition source...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday -More Items
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:30:58 -0600
...1 Hang on portable Air Conditioner unit. 1 Wisk broom. Stan Wilder On Fri, 27 Dec 2002 09:29:02 -0600 Stan Wilder <wilden1...
Re: Propane pressure facts
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:59:03 -0600
...The down side here is that any propane out of control, >(a leak), presents a real hazard since the vapor is easy to ignite...
1.9L vanagon syndrome (lawnnnggg)
Historical mailing list - Brian brian
Tue, 27 May 2003 14:05:42 -0700
...One of the wires had broken inside the 90 degree plastic bracket that connects the Hall unit to the control unit spaghetti. This could...
Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:20:13 -0800
Scott, Many thanks for the great write-up on the air cooled ignition system. You mentioned, to change it to the later model system...
Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:25:37 -0500
...I have had some road failures but with one exception, none were in my control and none could be fixed on the side of...
Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:01:16 -0800
hi Zolly, you may realize a 1.9 electronic ignition system is a completely 'stand alone' electronic ignition system, includiung distributor, igniter, and idler...
Re: It works AND it's a scam Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:58:15 -0400
...normal controlled combustion > is not an "explosion" because the flame front(which is exactly what it > sounds like) moves outward from the ignition source...
Re: 87 Help AGAIN
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Tue, 26 Nov 1996 15:01:07 -0800
...Tim suggested disconnecting and bypassing the electronic idle stabilizer unit and thought I might check the air bypass valve for cold starting. Pulling ideas...
was Propane pressure facts - now staying warm
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:30:45 -0600
...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: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:37:26 -0700
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in my > control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
Re: Electrical problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:59:31 -0400
...Dennis For the stereo control the key in ignition contact could be used to trigger the head unit, which should also trigger the sub...
Re: [vanagon] Re: Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:48:03 -0600
...suspend the sending unit in the boiling water, make sure I had an external ground wire attached, turn on the ignition switch, and see...
Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:06:55 -0700
...Costco (Sam's Club in some areas, I gather, not in Oregon) has Johnson Control-manufactured "Kirkland" 220 A/h (they say) GC2 6V...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:35:42 -0500
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in my > control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
eurospec-tion
Historical mailing list - ddawson
Tue, 10 Nov 1998 07:54:46 -0800
...There is a complete ignition system including the distributor, coil, controls and all wiring. One of the problems, among other things, I have always...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...Drive to the front wheels is distributed by a front-mounted differential/viscous coupling unit which is driven from the transmission via a propshaft...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:58:27 -0600
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in my >> control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
Re: Propane pressure facts
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:50:26 -0500
...The down side here is that any propane out of control, <DIV></DIV>>(a leak), presents a real hazard since the vapor is...
gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
...A new climate control system includes front and rear heaters with separate controls, while GL and MV models get a standard front and rear...
Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 11:53:23 -0700
...Several years ago I replaced the Fuel Pump Relay and the Fuel Injection Control Relay on my 84 Westy (located in that little plastic...
Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:03 +0100
...I have had some road failures but with one exception, none were in my control and none could be fixed on the side of...
Re: No current at FI injector plug - a repsonse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:00:23 -0800
...the Double Relay is a dumb idea - it's the combined Main Relay and Fuel Pump Relay in one unit. If owned one of...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:51 -0700
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in my > > control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
Re: RE>Re: FWD>Help!!! Broken down on a dirt road in Costa Rica!
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 22:58:56 -0800 (PST)
...of testabili= ty =3D > > in > > the ignition system. It looks like we'll replace our control unit. I = =3D > > called > > Gandalf's to find...
RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
...00923 818706 Unit 1E telefax: 0923 819395 Watford Business Park VW Heritage Parts Centre telephone: 01273 424330 Unit 5 telefax: 01273 422229 Freeman's...
Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:22:30 -0600
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in my > control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
Re: Massive Maintenance and cost
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:23:36 -0700
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in my > control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 12:53:23 -0700
...If I turned the ignition off and then back on, sometimes > > >it would go back out. However, it was not long afterward that I...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:25:42 -0500
...some road failures but with one exception, none were in > > my control and none could be fixed on the side of the road or...
2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 06:28:23 -0400
...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST
...for unit time. Minimal torque situation: Launch the Westfalia down a 10 degree hill onto the interstate in Indiana, set the cruise control to...
Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:34:49 -0700
...for unit time. Minimal torque situation: Launch the Westfalia down a 10 degree hill onto the interstate in Indiana, set the cruise control to...
Re: Propane pressure facts
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 22:14:34 -0500
...The down side here is that any propane out of control, <DIV></DIV>> >(a leak), presents a real hazard since the vapor...
Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 13:22:50 -0700
...If I turned the ignition off and then back on, sometimes > > >it would go back out. However, it was not long afterward that I...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...three tiny units, the new steering wheel is perfectly proportioned and the handbrake is far superior to the under-dash controls used in some...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Tue, 14 May 2013 07:57:12 -0400
...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 20:05:26 -0500
...for PWM (pulse width modulated) signals like > the 2.1l Idle Control Unit output, LED dimmers and such. > > DC+AC -- digital meters on DC...
Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:44:01 -0400
...If I turned the ignition off and then back on, sometimes > > >it would go back out. However, it was not long afterward that I...
NVC - Korean Cars - was Re: Blinking coolant level light
Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
Mon, 4 Sep 2006 18:03:58 -0800
...If I turned the ignition off and then back on, sometimes > > > >it would go back out. However, it was not long afterward that I...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
...If you have an odd ignition key but everything else matches, what a Bummer! I don't know anything about changing the ignition switch...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...Although they sound high, these prices are lower than those of special-purpose units. Olive Drab Options Options are limited only by the thickness...
Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 May 2013 12:20:41 -0400
...To integrate the ignition and ECU management with the turbocharger, I adapted the SAAB APC turbo engine management system dynamically controlling timing, boost, fuel...
*very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
...This chemical reaction occurs in the 300 to 400 F range, and the Zinc is a temperature controlling carrier (controls the temperature at which...
for campers: Propane Safety
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Tue, 01 Nov 94 10:55:51 CST
...SAFETY PROCEDURES When propane escapes, it can easily result in explosion and fire, if a source of ignition is present. Under the right set...
Fwd: Car Battery FAQ
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 20:23:32 -0400
...The purpose of >a battery is to start the car; to provide power for the ignition, lighting >and other accessories when their combined load...