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• Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 17:35:24 -0600 (CST)
  >I've tested my idler stabilizer valve on my 87 Westy and it has continuity, >yet it does not buzz. Checking the book, states...
• Re: stabilizer link repair?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:46:23 +0200
  ...I recall >seeing an e-mail or personal >web page that described drilling and tapping >a snapped stabilizer link >so that a bolt/washer...
• Re: Help with Timing of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 12:25:20 -0400
  ...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: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:22:05 -0500
  I have 2 stabilizer controllers. Let me know the part number on yours. $120 shipped in the US. Jim On Saturday, April 23, 2016...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 13:15:42 -0400
  At 12:45 PM 6/1/2011, neil n wrote: >Did you disconnect the idle stabilizer with engine running? The engine would instantly stop...
• Re: need digital idle stabilizer transistor pn#/relays going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 23:43:01 EST
  Austin, Did you read my earlier post on help for the fuel pump relay and current supply relay (the 2 relays in the black...
• Re: what is with the plug
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 09:03:52 -0700
  I think you are talking about the plugs to the idle stabilizer. It is a mystery to me what that thing does because it...
• Re: Lowering your Van- again
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 08:58:47 -0700
  ...daze... > > If the van's a-rocking its probably the idle stabilizer. Well, at my age it's definitely not rockin' the way it...
• Re: idle surges
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 12:31:37 -0500
  ...the idle stabilizer valve. With advice found in the archives, we were able to cure the problem completely. Of course, we now have a...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Tue, 22 May 2018 14:28:11 -0700
  ...Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a while back to see if that was the issue...it wasn’t. >> I...
• Diff. b/t CA and Federal?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:18:29 -0700
  ...It appears that PO has removed various components associated with the CA emissions setup (EGR line crimped, idle stabilizer removed, some random wiring, etc...
• Re: high idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:19:57 -0600
  Pat, you need to first check the operation of the idle stabilizer valve(ISV) and idle stabilizer control. Together they control idle speed on...
• Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 06:52:09 -0700
  ...There is a Hall control unit, but no idle stabilizer. > Anyone seen anything like this? I assume I should time the engine (once > its...
• Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:29:32 -0800
  ...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: High idle after warm up
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:39:47 +0200
  My mind says Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Search the archives for ISCU... there is ample info on this rather complex and pricey system. The...
• 1987 Vanagon Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Baumgarten
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:47:31 +0000
  ...I have replaced all fuel lines and injector seals, oxygen sensor, and idle stabilizer valve, and done a full tune up. Going to check...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 06:50:25 -0400
  The idle stabilizer can cause cold-start symptoms also. I suggest unplugging the card from behind the rear-right trail light assy. Go get...
• Vanagon syndome
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:52:52 -0500
  ...83-85 vanagons have an idle-stabilizer. They cause strange stalling problems often intermittent. T.L.C Autowerks near Albany NY found it; something...
• Re: Digijet ignition clarification Q
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:04:51 -0500
  ...The idle > stabilizer was still disconnected. > 4) Reconnecting the vacuum lines and idle stabilizer, > the engine now idles at about 950rpm, but seems more...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 21 Nov 95 22:02:50 EST
  ...John ja@coe.wvu.edu '78 Westy Virginia (idle stabilizer valve, yeah right) '90 Corrado G60
• idle stabilization, shifting, violent lurching, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 03:54:09 -0700
  ...I tried switching idle stabilizers from my 90 GL into my 87 Syncro and found they had different part numbers, They did not work...
• Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - emz
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:55:23 -0500
  ...The Wiring diagrams I have showing the CIS-E Systems all have a idle stabilizer valve. This valve (the idle up solenoid valve) came...
• Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:50:19 +0000
  ...To the right is the double fuel relay (which I replaced), to the far left next to the coil is the idle stabilizer (ordered...
• Re: hunting idle when cold,no,no, no,no, like this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 02:06:41 EDT
  ...arounf 800-900 rpm. > > is this indicative of idle stabilizer or would a bum stabilizer show up > all the time? i beleive this federal...
• Re: '85 timing question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 13:07:41 EST
  ...You just unplug your idle stabilizer (green or black box with two cannon plugs in the bottom on driver's side firewall), connect the...
• for Ken Wilfy (delete unless you are he... or just have to read it!)
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 21:41:45 -0500
  (Sorry for the bandwidth folks) Hello Ken, A while back you posted that you had idle stabilizers (the one you bypass to set timing...
• For "Rudi Kammereck" Only
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 08:30:36 -0500
  ...So if you want an answer to your "Vanagon Idle Stabilizer" question, perhaps you should try something else and try reaching me again. Larry
• Is this an Idle Stabilizer problem?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 07:51:53 -0700
  About 10% of the time when I decelerate to stop at a light or in the driveway, the idle drops to 500 or less...
• fixed but now another problem
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:49:59 -0800
  ...Cleaned the Idle stabilizer valve, new rotor, cap and wires (plugs too).. And today I found the throttle body idle wires were broken. I...
• Re: Help Major Surging
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 16:07:40 -0400
  ...Replaced Idle stabilizer (was having a problem with high > idle, > > fixed problem) , 22mdf cap fix for Air Sensor, (was having a > total > > intermittent dropoff...
• Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 22:23:02 -0500
  ...Disconnect the wire connector to the Idle Stabilizer Valve(ISV) on top of the engine. Restart the engine. Note the idle speed. Adjust the...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part IV
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:45 -0500
  ...functioning properly, but the idle drops drastically or engine stalls when a load is applied, the problem is with the idle stabilizer valve itself. *
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:42:10 -0700
  ...Let me know if there are any parts I should be pulling off this > thing! I pulled the voltage stabilizer and horn control. They...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:10:04 -0600
  ...Is it hard to get apart? Also, when you mention the poor contact to the ECU were you referring to the Idle Stabilizer Control...
• Surging idle on '87 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 21:37:09 -0700
  ...Says idle stabilizer hums like it should. He may have messed up the throttle body switch. Any thoughts on what to check? I will...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!! (was: ISCU Bench test)
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:41:51 +0200
  OK, no ISCU timing waveforms received here yet :-), but I found an interesting web page of one of our fellow list members, with ignition...
• Re: Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 18 May 2002 20:24:01 -0400
  ...I did have the idle stabilizer plugs connected together. > I am wondering if it could be the hall control unit. My understanding is > that...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:42:03 -0800
  ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering >I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly > (among other things). Thank you Mike...
• Re: Frontend Parts Availability
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:15:20 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/new-last-12-months/stabilizer-link-damping-ring-411513121 For other Vanagon Front End Bushings and pieces...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 23:15:13 -0500
  ...Don't you think your missing the obvious, what about gasoline stabilizer? Cheap, available at any FLAPS, safe! Works for me when I store...
• won't come off high idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Johnston
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 19:30:34 -0400
  ...it will when i disconnect the idle stabilizer. But it runs terrible when i do that. is the idle stab bad? it hums and...
• Re: Idle Control Whatzit
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 12:46:33 EDT
  I have new idle stabilizers for $50 that will work with either 80-83 aircooled Vanagons or 83.5-85 1.9l Vanagons. These...
• sliding door 1984 fits?
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 11:07:52 -0800
  ...does this go fo parts such as radiator fan and idle stabilizer? looking to buy some used parts off of an 84 vanagon and...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:09:59 -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...
• '87 goofy idle
  Historical mailing list - Brad Snyder
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 01:34:35 4
  ...I priced the idle stabilizer at a local dealer and it was close to $300.00. Incredible. Per some advice I saw here, I...
• Re: Old Gas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:11:14 -0400
  ...IMHO, adding a small container of a stabilizer probably won't make a big difference. Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 17:39:47 -0500
  ...2008, neil N wrote... >> Hi all. > > Hi Neil. > >> Does the voltage stabilizer work in conjunction with the engine >> coolant temp gauge? > > Yes, it provides...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 05:18:17 -0700
  ...BTW the California version, the Federal version had no Idle Stabilizer (IS). Check grounding and electrical connections. Hit them with electrical contact cleaner and...
• Re: Installing Idle stabalizer.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:12:41 -0400
  ...The idle stabilizer has to plugs, a > short one, and a long one. Can anyone tell me how to wire the thing? > Should the...
• Re: How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 14:47:41 -0700
  My original problem was poor throttle response from idle. I was having to rev the engine and slip the clutch to get enough power...
• Generic setting for Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:29:45 -0500
  ...without all the electrical testing etc.(since I don't have the throttle switch or idle stabilizer up and running atthe present. Thanks Max
• Stsbilizer Link Broke
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 06:18:04 EDT
  ...I found that the stabilizer link broke off at the bottom threads. Does anyone have used parts? Also need some advice on getting the...
• Honda van-type car
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 18:45:36 -0500
  ...Checked temp sender 4 and idle stabilizer all okay, any ideas? Also, my cylinder head is leaking on the ground. I did use the...
• Re: sway bar wiggling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:10:55 -0800
  ...I went under the front today (again), and > > notice that I can wiggle the stabilizer bar back and forth just > > slight. > > Is this normal...
• Re: Wiring on power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 20:14:29 -0800
  ...Bentley shows (page 97.125) both wires coming from the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, which I think is in the pass side area where...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 10:27:50 -0800
  Mike wrote: >I tried driving it at 5BTDC with the stabilizer disconnected, and it >ran pretty good. Not even a hint of pinging on...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:28 -0700
  ...middle pin of my '81 >> voltage stabilizer, is not connected. >> >> Since the metal tab on the voltage stabilizer is attached to ground >> path on...
• RE: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 24 Jun 97 02:12:54 UT
  Could be the voltage stabilizer - but don't weight the coolant gauge reading too much - my '91 regularly reads below (like yours) - but my...
• Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - Greg Mueller
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 10:13:21 -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: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:26:26 -0400
  ...spec (850 rpms) with the adjustment screw with > the stabilizer bypassed > a new idle stabilizer (needed one anyways because the plastic tabs broke off...