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• Re: instrument cluster question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:57:54 EDT
  ...that it set up for cruise control be used > in a vehicle that does not have cruise control? Does anything need to be > disconnected...
• Re: One other dumb question, removing air control sliders
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:51:56 -0500
  ...lever removal > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/vanagon-heater-control-lights/ > > might help. > > alistair > > > On 2012-11-18, at 5:08 PM...
• Lights
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 02:46:28 -0500
  Are the bulbs that are used as high beam indicators used to back light the climate control levers? Also the blower controls? Joel ___________________________________________________________________ Why...
• Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 07:44:33 -0500
  ...terms and give a knowledgeable opinion about the programable Megasquirt fuel controller? http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html Is this one of those "To...
• rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:15:23 -0400
  Hey All, Do the rear heater control valves go bad as far as leaking? or is it always the seal that goes bad? going...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:24:55 -0700
  Like a manual switch controlled by the most amazing data processor of all, the human brain? ;) On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 9:06...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:57:09 +0000
  ...Anyways - I just replaced my upper control arm bushings & did so without the use of a press. Simply; - Mark the position of the pivot...
• Re: Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 14:41:25 -0800
  ...Air cooled engines need a richer mixture than water cooled, but any emissions controlled motor will be run slightly rich anyway, to control NOx...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 22:03:19 -0500
  ...Short the coil and say good bye to the control unit. Saw this twice last year. Test, test, test. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 06:57:23 -0500
  I use the Rostra Cruise Control System on my 1988 WBX and works great. Magnets on the cv axle etc! Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:51:51 -0400
  How is the cruise control connected to the brake light circuit? Larry A. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM, WILLIAM WITZ...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:43:18 -0700
  ...Upper Control Arm, hex key size 14MM or if desparate, 9/16". Not enough room for a socket bit, just get a short l...
• Re: My new Upper Control Arm Video
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Mon, 6 May 2013 12:14:52 -0400
  ...My new Upper Control Arm Video Just wanted to share my new upper control arm video I just posted to Youtube. Here is a...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Varotto Hugo
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:37:38 -0800
  It does not seem to have the controls to lock the differentials, so probably is a Syncro without the locks (I think most of...
• Removing Upper control arms
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Wed, 31 May 2006 07:20:58 -0500
  ...The front end cannot be properly aligned because the bolts holding the upper control arms are rusted solid. The mechanic I go to is...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:31:37 -0700
  ...On the cheap controller I was seeing voltages well in excess of 15V on a normal 70 F day. This is damaging to lead...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:32:53 -0700
  ...So, I put a known working idle control valve in, same thing. Then I swapped in a known working idle control module (behind the...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:06:31 -0500
  I just found the schematic on line and they are already using engine temperature to control the fan. I thought they would since VW...
• FI systems query
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 20:44:56 CDT
  ...The control unit opens/closes the injectors by controlling the ground circuit. ... AFC injectors used on air-cooled engines produced up to 1983 ARE...
• Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:59:34 +0000
  ...1) The thermostat control knob broke and I am looking for a replacement. Any spares out there or a place to buy? 2) The...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Nov 2016 22:01:10 -0700
  Lower ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 Upper ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 or GoWesty RadiusRod PowerFlex Upper BallJoint AutoZone Lower BallJoint ?? On 8 Nov , 2016, at 9:08...
• cruise control - please help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:53:13 -0700
  hi all, the factory cruise control on my '90 Carat is working well but... it's slow to respond - when I press the set...
• Re: Slippin' and slidin' in a Syncro - Mr. Lucky!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:41:47 EST
  ...We always cover what 4WD, ABS/ Traction Control/stability control, and airbags will and won't do for you. Not much will defeat physics...
• sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Rob MacLeod
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:48:58 -0700
  Folks, My mechanic (not a VW dealership) tells me my idle problems are because of a failing idle control valve and says the part...
• FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:45:54 -0400
  ...VW Vanagon Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (including idle stabilizer valve) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411584792 1990 VW Vanagon...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:32:00 -0400
  My old cruise control used to develop slack because the clamp thing that held the sleeve of the actuating cable would slowly slip back...
• windshield wipers/heat control 85'
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:18:43 -0800
  Hello, well my windshield wiper controls/heat controls aren't working. (yes I checked the fuses) A little while ago they were very touchy...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:35:22 -0800
  ...cruise control on an air cooled westy RE: After Market Cruise Control For many years the Audiovox CCS100 kit was a great solution. That...
• Re: Wanted: Digijet idle controller
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:18:34 -0400
  ...Digijet idle controller BlInd leading the Blind Digijet did not use an idle controller John Lane wrote: >I think I have one laying about...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:38:43 -0500
  ...This is especially true of vehicles that flow coolant through the heater core all the time and use damper-blend doors to control temperature...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:29:10 -0500
  I have a spare good controller valve and controller. I ended up swapping both, but not much change. I will test the temp 2...
• Re: Syncro bought
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:43:10 -0400
  Robert - I've got one of these - a 1990 just as you described - wall-to-wall rubber mats, metal dash, basic vent/heat controls...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:51:44 +0200
  ...Raimund mark drillock schrieb: > The recent VW parts list I saw listed different control units for a 90 > Syncro versus a 90 2wd. > > 90...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Thu, 14 May 1998 22:12:41 -0700
  ...IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL >Hi Volks, > >I'm anticipating the need for a new idle stab. control unit. for a 87 >digifant system. Any ideas...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:26:53 EST
  Gang, What type of signal does the idle control relay send to the idle stabilizer valve? Is it a current signal? Is it a...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 01:51:20 -0600
  ...Troubleshooting cruise control > What do folks recommend? > > I verified that the column switch is working properly. > As well, I checked the wiring at the...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500
  The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak seasonally. Once a year I spray them with silicone lubricant to keep them...
• UCA bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:34:26 -0700
  Waded through an upper control arm bushing replacement job on my syncro yesterday http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/vanagon-syncro-upper-control...
• Help! Traveling through Phoenix, Tucson and Vegasneed parts
  Historical mailing list - KK AL
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:32:32 -0700
  ...The Rubber bellow which controls the throttle for the cruise control has sprung an invisible leak. Does anyone have the phone number of a...
• Recommendations for Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:41:30 +0000
  ...I would like to install an aftermarket cruise control. Does anyone have any recommendations good or bad of models or brands they have used...
• Re: EV Problems
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 17:50:25 -0400
  >>> Both the Os sensors are emmision control devices and on the VR6's with OBDII systems should be covered %100 by the dealer for...
• Idle controller electronics repair update
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:08:21 +0100
  ...light I can find five of them in one of the controllers on my desk. Always give the circuit-boards the old eye-ball...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:15:50 EST
  Another option is what Helmut did which is to get all the cruise control pieces from an Audi 5000. There are a bunch of...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Kent Gutke
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 16:10:00 -0600
  ...Does anyone know of an aftermarket cruise control other than a broom stick or brick? Thanks in advance for any help, Kent Gutke Park...
• Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:15:56 -0400
  Would anyone be kind enough to inform me of the size of the allen head on the front upper control arm bolt for an...
• 120v generator set up
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 05:57:30 -0500
  ...They have a throttle control that controls the engine based on power requirements. The power provided is as clean as you can get from...
• NVC - how do I control a battery powered DC motor.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 23:26:10 -0500
  ...Anyone have any ideas as to how I might do this and control the motor speed? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700
  Howdy, Can someone tell me what size hex key is needed to remove the upper control arm? It's bigger than 12mm and 1...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:30:01 -0400
  At 12:16 AM 5/5/2008, Stephen Edwards wrote... >The control cables are all in good shape but it seems like a good...
• Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:36 -0400
  ...On Sep 30, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Ken Wilford wrote: > Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 6 May 2010 00:24:16 +0000
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 06:21:33 -0500
  ...heater controls The heater controls on my 1980 Westy seem to be messed up. The top control moves the heat from defrost to the...
• Fridge parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:33 -0700
  ...I was trying to find a replacement control board and eyebrow/control panel for my '83 Westy. Any sources other than eBay? I made...
• Heater Control Box Baffle Repair???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:42:04 -0400
  Is it possible to replace the rubber baffle in each of the two heater control boxes in air cooled Vanagons? This is a rubber...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:19:44 +0000
  ...Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:16:19 +0000 -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:52:40 -0800
  ...but i don't see much on our distributors that > allows such timing controls. must be in the control box. > > hope it works! :)
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Paul Anderson
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 03:31:55 -0500
  > What aftermarket cruise control systems have you > installed in your vanagons? The one that Sears sells. > Who did you buy it from? Sears (see...
• Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:53:16 -0800
  ...Would it be more effective to connect the two panels in series...taking the older one's output directly (without it's controller in...
• Re: interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:44:49 -0800
  ...interesting vanagon for sale in victoria South African T3's have rotary controls. Not sure what year they started putting those on. If you...
• Re: interior lighting - led strip
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:22:21 -0800
  ...Unfortunately I smoked one of the controllers so until I get a new one both strips are driven from one controller. The controllers do...