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• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:55:24 -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...
• Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:38:57 -0800
  Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is that it runs fine for a while, then the...
• Re: monitoring system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 08:18:28 -0400
  ...It additionally >operated >as a cruise control unit. Now I've been looking for something similar for >my '90 >Vanagon, but I can't...
• FS Various parts found in the garage
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:41:03 -0500
  ...a valve seat - ALL fuel injection parts from this engine, minus AFM and control unit - upper rear Westy cabinet. Good condition. - westy sink If...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 15:36:52 -0700
  Or...You could get a free standing, 4000btu, Toyotomi AC unit, Lots less hassel. Hardly takes up any room. Just a thought. Works for...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:59:38 -0400
  ...Remember, the control unit [the ECU] sends a signal [to the injectors] which is changed by the air temperature sensor. Cold air, weighing more...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:20:39 -0500
  ...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: need affordadle Rebuilt engine vendor? who is the less on all evils?!?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 06:22:40 -0500
  ...VW engine specialist - aircooled - and see if he will rebuild the engine for you. Keeping it local gives yo a bit more control, and...
• Just a few more questions....(long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Fri, 4 May 2001 17:15:00 -0700
  ...My unit is mounted in the dash and the control plate says "Behr". Is this a factory,dealer or aftermarket unit? I can't...
• temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 13:53:05 -0400
  ...i have swapped ecu no change, swapped afm, no change, check 02 sensor, good, swapped idle control unit, no change, check all wiring, good...
• 1991 2.1L Wasserboxer engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:01:39 -0400
  ...Comes with complete uncut fuel injection wiring harness, "D" model ECU unit, ISV and ISV control box. This engine spent all of it's...
• Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:13:23 -0700
  ...go from the front of the van (dashboard control buttons) to the rear (in the engine compartment where you mount the servo); I routed...
• Re: [WetWesties] anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:32:00 -0800
  ...that look like they run on tracks to control wiper speed (and > on/off). The unit now works intermittently (I have to jiggle it...
• oooooooh kay. here's one for you to figure out! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 23:55:08 -0600
  ...no a/c compressor visible in engine photo. there appear to be some later-model a/c controls, just to the right of the...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:21:19 -0600
  ...I assume that >this control unit is a simple relay, but I'm not sure. The Bentley manual >isn't specific. Where is this...
• Re: FI Parts Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 13 Sep 1996 17:56:58 -0400
  ...Control Unit, IE the computer, mounted on right side up where the air intake snout goes to, big electrical connector goes there > > Resistor Unit...
• general info & fuel delivery (?) problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:34:29 -0500
  ...the fuel pressure regulator, the vaccum advance unit on distributor, ignition control module, cap&rotor,plugs We think at this point that the ECU...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 21:03:45 -0700
  ...a delay timer really unit from > banggood. It's this one > > Geekcreit® DC 12V LED Display Digital Delay Timer Control Switch Module PLC > https...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:40:20 -0700
  ...that would fit vertically on to the D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit."? I do know that the...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:37:46 -0600
  ...people on this list. > >Cheers, >Katy > > >>Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is >>that it runs...
• Re: Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 18:08:43 -0700
  ...What is this? #### Beats me, the 68 pin ECU controls the O2 sensor - never heard of a separate unit. Also, does anyone know if...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 19:51:45 -0700
  ...work. > >Our feeling is that it relates to the oil pressure control unit in the dash >but from the manuals we have referred too...
• RE:Engine Surges
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  14 Jan 95 21:32:24 EST
  ...does not completly close the circuit when at idle, the control unit is sent incorrect information. This was exactly the problem with my van...
• Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Vanagon Tachometer-Yes!
  Historical mailing list - Nate Wall
  Wed, 24 May 2000 08:04:58 -0400
  ...s place. " Do not forget to swap the dynamic oil pressure control unit that rests next to the speedometer in the instrument cluster. Its...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:34:18 -0500
  ...If the switch is good, then most likely the idle control unit >> needs to be repaired. We can do that for you for $225...
• Re: temp II sensor (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 14:15:53 -0400
  ...i have swapped ecu no > change, swapped afm, no change, check 02 sensor, good, swapped idle > control unit, no change, check all wiring, good...
• Idle Stabs. - opinions
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 26 Dec 96 13:30:16 -0600
  ...a built in 'fast idle' curve built in to the stabilizer control unit. in *effect*, when the stabilizer starts getting gummy, this IS what...
• Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:31:52 -0700
  ...volume hydrogen generator to > produce a clean alternative fuel for combustion engines from water. . > It's amazing how much head way he has made...
• Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 15:03:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...vacuum levels supplied by the engine. The vacuum on the vanagons is not enough to run the cruise control so at a minimum a...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:22:23 -0500
  ...not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it. > (3) install sound deadening material (3M) in the engine compartment. > > John > On Jul 9...
• Stall during idle
  Historical mailing list - william landsman
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:18:20 -0800
  ...I recently had it is the shop (there was a problem with my Hall Sending Unit in the Distributor). Got all that fixed it...
• Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:51:22 -0500
  ...one of Terry Key's window AC units. ;-) > > Richard > ----------------------------------------- Tom Ring K0TAR EN34hx Never attribute to engineers that into which politicians, lawyers, accountants, and...
• Re: weird flooding engine (very weird)
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:10:06 -0500
  ...Is this the same as the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit found at Busdepot? This one costs $189? I have been running our '87 for...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:45:35 -0700
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into > the air from evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider > engine modifications...
• Re: 80 vanagon CA emission"gremlins "
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 16:17:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...You can check the Hall Control Unit with a voltmeter; the procedure is spelled out in all the manuals and runs to 7 or...
• Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 21:13:13 -0500
  ...with the engine off, ignition on. You should feel a vibration when touching the valve. The problem we had was poorly controlled idle speed...
• Re: Porsche Boxster(not much vanagon cont.)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:18:06 EST
  ...head sealing, horse power, etc. >> SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Engine: Horizontally opposed 6 cylinder, DOHC 4valves per cylinder, all aluminum, water cooled Bore/stroke: 85.5mm x...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:07:42 -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...
• Tachometer troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:35:36 -0400
  ...somehow with the engine running, like with a multimeter or something? I hate to purchase and install another tach unit only to find out...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:26:17 -0800
  Beats me, but that would be far more sensible than the separate unit in a wet area like the Vanagon. Except, of course, that...
• Troubleshooting Opinions Wanted (was: WTB or borrow ECU)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 02:14:01 -0400
  ...with the engine running-- again, all OK. So I'm thinking ECU. Any other ideas? I just thought -- idle control unit or throttle switch...
• Re: AC ON / High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:24:47 EDT
  ...not trace what control the higher idle when AC is ON, i know that the ISCU (Idle Stabbilizer Control Unit) control the Power stering...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:45:45 -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...
• hot water and shower at last!
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...For $10 I was able to get a new water bed heater control unit. This is a mechanical one, not solid state. It was...
• Re: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... am I insane?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 08:31:40 -0700
  ...The commentary says: "no extra hassle with electronic gas pedal and electronic control unit", in reference to the TDI engine. Also recommended are Tom...
• Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
  ...2.1L engine control unit (ECU). Price: $60. You pay shipping, or pick up here. 2.1L fuel Injection harness. Price: $50. You pay...
• Re: air/fuel mixture
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:18:15 -0400
  ...With the stock AFM and engine controls, you are limited to this one strategy unless you run open loop all the time in which...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:38:15 -0700
  ...I want to > measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency > counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:01:46 EST
  ...truncated overhead unit? > > uhh...cuz they got these things called poptops.. ;<P but if your question was:"why didnt vw engineer the vanagons with...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 May 2011 18:12:51 -0700
  ...it's purely about the temp guage, the level sensor function ..and a control unit for the level funcion. You can see the control...
• Acronyms
  Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:59:43 -0700
  ...Dreaded (or dumb) prior owner DVM Digital volt meter ECU Engine control unit FAQ Frequently asked questions FLAPS Friendly local auto parts store FWIW...
• Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:52:17 -0600
  ...unit. This will extend its life. >VW thought it was "cool" to leave it in the dirty incoming air path ! More >"German" engineering. Look...
• Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 22:04:00 -0500
  ...After A fuel Pump Problem No start (new Harness) New idle control unit Water pump disater 200 mls from home New thermostat housing All...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 06:48:31 EST
  In a message dated 08/01/2007 6:03:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Now, if someone else...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:38:12 -0700
  ...like the Vanagon. > The Digifant II also has a Hall Ignition Control Unit. Digifant I has > a throttle position potentiometer, an ignition coil power...
• Re: HOE-LEE schmokes~ hohoho, 48megs and a bottle of rum...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 19:40:08 -0800
  ...I vote that cut wheel wells, baja tires, TDI engined Synchro conversions, dull painted diamond plate poptops, rattle can camoflauge paint jobs with matching...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:49:07 -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: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:19:56 -0500
  ...haven't mentioned messing >with the injectors nor the idle stabilizer control unit. Either one could >cause you problems. > >Try running a tank of...
• Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:06:04 -0700
  ...Fuel pump (original? no records from PO) makes normal buzzing Fuel pump relay Fuel pressure reg injectors PS pressure switch Idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: Audiovox cruise control/Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 28 May 2010 08:45:42 -0700
  > I have an EJ22 Subaru engine in my automatic, 89 vanagon. I am using > Audiovox CSS -- 100. I have some questions about the hookup...