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Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:37:28 +0300
Just wondering - what electronics do the hall sender and the ignition control unit contain? I want this info to be better able to diagnose...
Re: vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 05:11:25 -0400
...Does leg with restriction go to distributor vacuum advance or does it go to emission control system?� Bentley p. 24.16 & 24.24 shows...
Vanagon Stove Burner Control Valve Replacement
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:48:06 -0400
Has anyone ever replaced a Stove Burner Control Valve on Vanagon Westy? Mine is an 84, I have the replacement unit, but I can...
Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:42:49 EDT
...GMAIL.COM writes: > Wondering if any of the Rabbits shared cruise control parts with the > Vanagon.....as in the switch on the blinker stalk...
Idle Stabilizer Control Box Needed
Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:09:40 EDT
Anyone have a decent used Idle Stabilizer Control Box to sell for an 87 Westy. I think 87 to 89 will work, and perhaps...
Troubleshooting cruise control
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 7 Jun 2003 23:43:03 -0700
...As well, I checked the wiring at the control unit, and the proper hot wires and grounds are there. How should I go about...
Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
Tue, 25 Feb 1997 12:06:22 +0200
Chris wrote: > >While playing in my new-to-me 89 Westy, I discovered that I have a > >(Ebersach (sp?) gas heater, with a control...
Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Mon, 19 Oct 1998 15:46:42 -0700
...If your cruise is not fully functional on your car's open throttle vacuum, your cruise control will not work in that car unless...
Re: Vanagon heater controls
Historical mailing list - Roland
Mon, 25 May 2009 15:14:09 -0700
...Demystifying Vanagon heater & fresh air controls http://www.westfalia.org/community/showthread.php?t=593 " 7/27/99 (11:39 PM) I posted this...
Re: AC Controls
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 17 May 2008 22:06:06 -0700
...AC Controls Here's a silly question: What year did they move the AC control knobs for the late model Vanagons from the duct...
Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sun, 4 Nov 2012 07:52:44 -0500
The electric pump in VW / Audi engine compartments is for factory cruise control only. The "bi-pressure" two-way pump in a VW/ Audi...
TIICO: cruise control/parts
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:38:19 -0500
Listers, I am ready to begin working on adapting my '88's cruise control system to the new tiico engine. Before I begin I...
Re: Rear heater, Operation
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 18:34:16 -1000
...Is there a second control on the > dash required to control the temp of the rear blower air? (1990 Westy) > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82...
Re: To weld or not to weld upper control arm bushings..
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:07:32 -0400
...If I recall correctly, the tack welds secure the bushing once pressed into the control arm. As the press fit isn't necessarily that...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:30:58 -0800
...The input signal to the control unit may be one or more switches: Driver's actuation of the A/C switch, closing of the...
Re: Cruise Control Sensors
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 10:31:25 -0700
...The cruise control is covered in the Bentley manual in detail. There are several steps to check when troubleshooting: 1. Vacuum: Disconnect the vacuum...
Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:36:03 -0700
I don't know who 'they' in the first line are, but vanagons use radiator coolant temp to control the rad fan, not engine...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:50:56 -0800
...Electronic idle control is nice of course. 'normally' ...the control for the Electronically controlled Idle Valve , like on other Bosch EFI systems, is inside...
Re: Emisson Control unit question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:25:53 -0700
...with the ECU (which, incidentally is Electronic Control Unit --- > not > "Emission" ---- it's the computer that controls the Fuel Injection > system). Here's a...
Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Ken
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:48:42 -0500
Please elucidate your WhiteLine preference over Powerflex, especially for the lower control arm. Mine is way overdue. Thanks, Ken Lewis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 7 May 2010 03:29:11 -0500
...2010, email99 wrote: >Since installation of upper control arm bushings the in the cast syncro >control arm doesn't require welding, I wondered if...
Re: instrument panel lights
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Jul 1994 16:20:37 -0500 (CDT)
> > On Mon, 18 Jul 1994, Will Self wrote: > > > > > In my '84 Vanagon the lights behind the speedometer and heating > > controls don't work. The...
Need help to determine type of Hall control unit
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:52:59 -0400
...Last time the problem was the Hall control unit. I installed a cheap one from the local parts house. Parts house has changed to...
Rear heater, Operation
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:10:34 -0700
...Is there a second control on the dash required to control the temp of the rear blower air? (1990 Westy) Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82...
Re: Dash removed/re-installed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 May 2012 14:49:04 -0700
...Hopefully the smooth and correct action and travel of all the heater control cables were checked ( and lubed ) during reassembly. I've seen a...
Re: How do the heat controls work on an 85 GL?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 15 Oct 1997 15:04:58 -0700
...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/vent_controls.html Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (415) 284-6972 \ / \X / "Tools that Help People Decide" \_/ \/ http...
Speed controllers (no vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Apr 1999 23:58:21 -0500
...I have need to synchronize two blower motors so they turn identical rpm no matter the vernier speed control settings. Any suggestions on how...
Temp II again
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 12:46:59 -0400
If you have a flaky Temp II sensor, can it kick you out of closed loop ECU control, or does it stay in closed...
WTB: Rear Control arm for 82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Veedub
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:37:45 -0400
I am looking for a rear control arm for my 82 Vanagon Diesel. I need the driver's side, and would prefer to find...
REAR CONTROL ARMS
Historical mailing list - --------
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:08:25 -0400
I had a scrap yard sell me two rear control arms. The yard could not get the two main hinge bolts out, so they...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:31:09 -0700
Hi List, I've ordered the Audiovox CSS100 version cruise control and will pick it up next week when I'm in the US...
Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
Historical mailing list - Ron
Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:13:37 -0800
...cruise control on an air cooled westy Has anyone ever put a cruise control on an air cooled westy? Is it even possible? I...
Re: A/C ducts
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 3 Nov 2012 17:21:10 -0700
Yes, later passenger models have the factory A/C controls on the dash while 86/87 have the controls overhead between the visors. The...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - John Clavin
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:45:01 -0600
...Three wires connect the Hall sender to the Control unit. It is these three wires that are routed through the two plugs on the...
Re: Front heater never shuts off
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Thu, 23 May 2024 19:44:31 -0700
On many of our vans the wire between the control lever and the heater valve is too loose, or too stretched, or something. The...
Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part III
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:21:58 -0500
...remove idle stabilize control unit. connedt US1115 L.E.D. tester between terminals 2 and 5 of connector plug for stabilization control unit. Start...
Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:24:42 +0200
Fred Porter asked... > What aftermarket cruise control systems have you > installed in your vanagons? I've got an aftermarket VDO unit in my '86...
Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:02:37 -0700
Max/Joyce Wellhouse wrote: > > The cruise control issue wouldn't bother me near as bad as the fact that a > transistor had to be...
Cruise control
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 16 Apr 2017 13:25:32 -0500
Well, once more into the breech!!!!! Seems the cruise control on both of my vans - ol' Red (88 GL) and Big Blue (91 Carat...
Vanagon heater controls
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 25 May 2009 13:56:41 -0800
<<What do each of the 4 heater controls do starting from the top moving down?>> Simplest lever first, the 2nd controls the amount of...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:10:31 -0800
...The control unit is hooked to the Hall sensor, and also the stabilizer valve. You can see the valve on the Digifant diagram on...
Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:18:11 -0400
...Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt on a Syncro. It was seized...
Re: Which cruise control for '91 Vanagon with manual transmission and Subie engine
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:18:52 -0700
I'm a big fan of the electric GoWesty kit - https://gowesty.com/products/gowesty-cruise-control, but it's a lot more expensive...
Re: [WetWesties] Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 3 Jun 2013 09:41:15 -0700
...Cruise Control I think your other questions have been answered but you didn't say whether the cruise control is stock (original VW) or...
91 GL Dash Lights out
Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
Sat, 27 Dec 2003 07:12:06 -0800
...heat controls, ac controls) do not work. The instrument cluster lights work fine. Any ideas? Enjoy your day! Tom Boyd meyra21@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Do...
Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:12:25 -0700
...I Love My New Cruise Control (Long) Jason, I, too, have the Audiovox CCS 100 cruise control, but have been frustrated with getting proper...
Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 7 Aug 2005 12:03:15 -0600
...Speed controllers is one of the things I have been looking at. These are not cheap but are available from various sources. The trick...
Re: Almost no front heat but my rear heat is OK... why?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 4 Jan 2008 23:09:35 -0800
The cable for the front heater control valve pulls nicely to increase heat, but instead of sliding back in the outer cable one day...
Re: Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome?
Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 09:39:30 -0500
...Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome? > Hi all, > > Now that the weather's warmed up considerably, I think I have to rename > my van "Squeaky...
Re: [WetWesties] Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 6 May 2015 20:49:33 -0700
...I reread the charge controller manual and for sure; this charger needs to see a minimum voltage at battery (8 Volts?) before it "turns...
RE: control arm bushings for 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
Mon, 27 May 96 13:54:47 UT
...control arm bushings for 85 Westy >I'm in the process of getting parts together to do the control arm bushings on >my 85...
Cruise control problem stumps dealer
Historical mailing list - Jerry Hudgins
Tue, 24 Jun 1997 10:40:43 -0400
...I recently bought a '91 Carat with a non-working cruise control. The PO didn't know when it had died, as he lived...
control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Troy
Mon, 20 May 2013 09:31:10 -0800
I need to replace my control arm bushings this summer. Does anybody know of a website that has a tutorial and some pictures to...
Heater control bulbs - how many?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:33:46 -0500
Does anyone recall how many bulbs I need to light the heating controls in my 85? I have no light behind the sliders or...
Re: upper control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 17:46:16 -0500
> My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I > have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:19:51 EDT
There is a control module (labelled 43) up under the dash forward of the fuse panel. Hard to get to with the dash on...
Cruise Control Kits
Historical mailing list - Ed Bass
Mon, 23 Jun 2003 16:10:38 -0400
...I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has recently and happily installed a cruise control system on a 2.1L Vanagon. Details about the...
Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 05:28:35 -0400
...terms and give a knowledgeable opinion about the programable > Megasquirt fuel controller? There are a few people on the Scirocco list who have used...
Re: Idle Control Valve
Historical mailing list - j. karukas
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:40:46 -0800
...Just wondering - is this purely coincidental, or could air in the system mask a valve, idle speed controller or other malfunction?
Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:42:15 -0400
...Cruise Control Disengage >Just for information, the audiovox uses the brake light circuit to >disengage. Whe the brakes are applied, the circuit is grounded...