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• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:04:40 -0600
  ...Or am I missing the point? What is the signal phase of the outgoing pulses being referenced to? Please explain. >>Disconnecting the idle stabilizer...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:45:22 -0500
  I finally got my engine idle, and idle stabilizer valve to co-operate and can now run my airconditioner with the engine at idle...
• Re: catalytic converter failure question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:03:38 -0600
  ...I got home and found that the idle > stabilizer on the oxygen sensor wasn't connected (don't ask me how the > mechanic didn...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:32:39 -0400
  ...The idle stabilizer appears to > be working. It hums and the van runs and idles fine once it warms up. A > friend thought it...
• problem 86 camper weekender
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 21:43:21 -0800
  ...Compression is good , timing and idle at specs. tempsensor2 checks out although it is difficult to get a reading. Replaced the idle stabilizer valve...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:33:46 -0500
  ...unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each other; 2. use plug wire number one to drive your timing...
• More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:33:54 -0400
  ...Is this correct? Next, the Haynes says to connect the idle stabilizer together and pull out the vacuum lines to the distributor. I then...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 15 May 1998 08:31:33 -0500
  I found an old one of these under the Weekender seat while cleaning up and assume it's bad. I was wondering how these...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:15:22 -0700
  ...The idle > stabilizer appears to > > be working. It hums and the van runs and idles > fine once it warms up. A > > friend thought it...
• Re: need 1986 Digifant computer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 18:17:00 -0600
  Paul, I have heard on the list in the past that idle stabilizers can be repaired. I currently have mine out of my '86...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:29:42 -0400
  ...The idle stabilizer appears to > be working. It hums and the van runs and idles fine once it warms up. A > friend thought it...
• High Idle 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 17:35:29 -0500
  ...Per the advice of others on this serve and Bentley, I have checked the Idle Control Stabilizer Valve (ABV), cleaned it several times, but...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed...
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 21:33:06 -0800
  ...Most of the responses from the list were to check the idle stabilizer. In the end I swapped my Idle Control Module, had a...
• Re: Parting out 87 Vanagon in Guelph, Ontario (Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:35:48 -0500
  Hi Jay, Does it have a good Idle Stabilizer Valve? What is the part number on its Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? I know I...
• Analog to Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:55:40 -0500
  My apologies - but I can never remember who is was/is working on a digital replacement for the analog box just forward of the...
• Re: Recall for Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 16:55:22 +0200
  ...still a open recall on > the gas tank, sending unit, and idle stabilizer on the '87 Syncro Camper! G, I wish those were valid...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:31:06 -0800
  > > Interesting about GoWesty. I knew they were working on something, but > didn't know it was available. I took a quick look at their...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 11:55:06 +0200
  ...In fact, my idle is more stable when the stabilizer is disconnected. Have you checked the idle position switch on the throttle body? I...
• Fwd:Euro: Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 01:51:27 EDT
  ...removed catalytic convertebut no improvement,seems lack of fuel,irreregular idle with idle stabilizer bypassed. Any suggestions thank you Rudy Rudy Brandes agcs1@aol...
• Re: high idle
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 22:46:35 -0700
  ...I had already checked the idle stabilizer >and cleaned that out - so I'll know tomorrow what the verdict is. > >Todd Last >'88 Westfalia...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:20:39 -0500
  ...Idle stabilizer control > > What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, > come right out with wires attached...
• HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - kevin leong
  Sat, 6 May 2000 21:40:28 -0700
  ...We tried to clean up the Throttle body, adjust the switch, adjust to idle, and clean the idle stabilizer and nothing works. The funny...
• timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:47:46 -0500
  ...Thanks to several of you, I figured out how to set up the light and loosen the distributor and plug the idle stabilizer plugs...
• Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:13:25 -0700
  ...I asked a local VW mech about it, and he bypassed the idle stabilizer electronic thingy (plugged the two cables into each other) to...
• Re: 85GL won't turn over...help please?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:35:17 -0500
  ...If you have none then I would unplug your ignition module and plug it back in and also unplug your idle stabilizer and plug...
• Re: Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:30:40 -0400
  ...idles poor and requires the use of the idle stabilizer.  If I adjust to more before TDC then recommended, the car idles much...
• rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:54:30 -0700
  ...idle, seeing as there is supposedly a switch between the AC compressor and the idle stabilizer valve to increase to bump up the idle...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 14:07:34 -0700
  ...Runs great except for intermittent stalling at idle. I have replaced all fuel lines and injector seals, oxygen sensor, and idle stabilizer valve, and...
• Re: Fast idle Vanagon 1991
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:21:30 -0500
  ...It sounds like the idle stabilizer. I don't have my Bentley with me but this component can be diagnosed using the procedure outlined...
• Re: slight surge in idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:53:32 -0800
  Sounds like it might be the famous Idle Stabilizer Unit problem. Bus Depot has them at a very fair price Dane Tessler http://members...
• Digijet Idle Stabilizer--Green or Black?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 09:42:00 -0500
  ...I replaced the idle stabilzer as part of some trouble shooting I did a year or so ago. I noticed the new one was...
• She's bucking...
  Historical mailing list - Rob Tippey
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:46:32 -0700
  1987 syncro I've changed all of the usual suspects, ECU, idle stabilizer and computer module, AFM, O2 sensor, temp II sensor, plugs, cap...
• 86' stalling/mechanic problems
  Historical mailing list - Seamus Padraic Ragan
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 11:49:32 -0500 (EST)
  I have recently had a lot of work done on my 86' including a rebuilt engine from AVP, new clutch, and new idle stabilizer...
• What is this?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 21:27:37 -0500
  ...I'm assuming this is my idle stabilizer control unit? But where this mounts looks to be a spot for some type of relay...
• Re: Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:34:15 -0500
  ...Digifant Idle Control Unit (behind passenger tail light)- $190 (new) Idle Stabilizer Valve- $190 (new) Tail pipe and gasket- $23 (new) Westfalia single mudflap...
• Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:21:59 -0700
  ...Grey Rear hatch Insert in Grey Digifant Idle Control Unit (behind passenger tail light) Idle Stabilizer Valve Tail pipe and gasket Westfalia single mudflap...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 10:07:55 -0600
  ...unplug idle stabilizer connectors from idle stabilzer, and plug the connectors into each other; 2. use plug wire number one to drive your timing...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 23:32:43 -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...
• Emission Testing.....PASS!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 18:33:56 -0400
  ...Shocked me as the is a hole in the muffler, a hole in the connecting pipe and the idle stabilizer module is unplugged. Don...
• 84 Camper engine dying
  Historical mailing list - Alvaro San Paulo
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:39:40 -0800
  ...I unplug the idle stabilizer box and bypass it. Then the engine starts normally. If right after this I remove the bypass and re...
• Re: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:36:27 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: Recall for Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 21:55:47 -0700
  ...the gas tank on my '87 > Syncro Weekender sending unit and idle stabilizer had a recall. So, check > it out with your local dealer...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:09:53 -0800
  John - Where in the world are you finding a high price for an idle stabilizer valve (ISV)? Sure, the dealer gets over $500, but...
• Re: re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:56:20 EST
  ...joel >> Now, in this scheme, exactly where does the idle stabilizer rear its ugly head? Rich
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:19:35 -0400
  ...The 87 isle stabilizer can be used with the 84 system but you will have to figure out the wiring. The idle stabilizer controller...
• Re: '86 vanagon choke problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 21:35:47 -0500
  ...Another possibility is the idle stabilizer (it sits on top of the engine). It is basically a solenoid. So check if there is power...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:11:38 +0100
  I would suggest that you trade out your Idle Stabilizer Valve with a "known good" one BEFORE you put a new or new/used...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:17 -0400
  ...setting the warm idle rate to spec (850 rpms) with the adjustment screw >> with >> the stabilizer bypassed >> a new idle stabilizer (needed one anyways...
• Re: a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:24:56 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer increases rpm under the following conditions to prevent engine stalling: A/C is on Steering is against the locks one direction...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:06:57 -0400
  ...unplug and connect the two pieces of the idle stabilizer together (if pre 86),and plug the vaccum line.Get your idle right,first...
• Digifant problem....closer to fixing
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:55:55 -0400
  ...Maybe the green wire to the idle stabilizer control unit has a short? Or maybe unit is bad? Troubleshooting advice would be helpful here...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:32:40 -0800
  ...2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve Doesn't the Stabilizer control come into play when the AC is on, as in providing a signal...
• Re: Idle running up and down
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 24 May 2009 14:13:39 -0400
  Clean or replace the idle stabilizer valve. If working, it should be buzzing or humming. I pulled mine and cleaned it with carb cleaner...
• Re: 1.9l timing setting
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:27:42 -0600
  ...1) use a timing light with an advance setting dial and set to 37-degrees 2) bypass the idle stabilizer unit and connect the...
• new fuel press. reg. fixed idle too?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 09:51:02 -0400
  ...I had originally thought it to be the idle stabilizer and unplugged it. I just cleaned the connector, plugged it back in an VIOLA...
• Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:15:53 -0700
  ...Their web site is refusing connection, so I dunno what's up recently. > Also there was some discussion about > re-engineering the Idle Stabilizer...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...Idle stabilizer control What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, come right out with wires attached...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:30:40 -0800
  ...The control unit consists of 16 op-amps (4 LM2902 quad chips), a 4 Amp PNP power transistor for driving the idle stabilizer valve...
• Re: Adjusting intake air sensor
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 11:02:23 EST
  ...writes: << "Which way leans the mixture?" >> With the OXS and the idle stabilizer disconnected, turning the CO-adjusting screw of the intake air sensor...
• Re: She's bucking...
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:54:02 -0700
  ...1987 syncro I've changed all of the usual suspects, ECU, idle stabilizer and computer module, AFM, O2 sensor, temp II sensor, plugs, cap...