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• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:25:01 -0400
  Check out this water heater setup --- uses engine coolant routed through the Westy hot water tank. Very cool!! http://www.concentric.net/~Sxs/HotWater...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:14:26 -0800
  ...The later units are much more complex, judging by looking at Bentley. One of these days I'll reverse engineer one of those. Anyone...
• Re: Testing some components
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 10:48:31 -0800
  ...idle control unit (ICU) and ends at empty connector T1k. Page 97.103 lists the position of connector T1k as "single, in engine compartment...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 06:58:04 -0700
  ...core leaks > 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab > controller unit > fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. > 7 - fuel...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:03:44 -0700
  ...accuracy of > the more quality unit, and is not really related to MPPT technology. On > the cheap controller I was seeing voltages well in...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:27:55 -0400
  ...itself is only grounded through the sender. >I removed the level control unit from an 86......and turned on the >key - LED still flashes...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 20:03:25 -0600
  ...not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it. > > (3) install sound deadening material (3M) in the engine compartment. > > > > John > > On Jul 9...
• Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
  ...ECU (because it got fried when alternator fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap...
• Entertainment System upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 10:41:40 -0800
  ...battery, but will run through a relay controlled by the amplifier control signal from the headend unit. That way I can shut off the...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:00:46 -0800
  ...that the flat four "Wasserboxer" engines as used on Vanagons use a different ignition system. The coil is controlled directly from the ECU, and...
• Re: High Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 07:52:59 -0400
  ...this week, actually, to find out if the bad valve or control unit is creating what amounts to an intake leak, since air could...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 16:35:01 -0400
  ...controller. The early ones would short the temp sensor to ground causing > the gauge to rise and the light to flash. The later units...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:21:44 -0400
  ...So, i plugged the idle control unit back in expecting that to > take over the rest and make it run right.....No change. But...
• Re: Stereo question (Friday nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 1 May 2020 20:02:58 -0500
  ...Is the angle adjustable? My current unit has a remote which is handy too :) or can you control this with your phone ? Sent from...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:40:41 -0700
  ...Since I'd found the upper control arm long bolt/eccentric washers, figured these guys http://shop.vw-bus.com/product_info.php?info...
• Re: Diesel mod people question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:01:02 +1200
  ...in you library) and possibly through US engine importers. Supposedly they have a electronic control unit, dunno what for. That's the only flat...
• TiiCo News
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:55:39 -0400
  Hi- Our kit was delivered without the left engine carrier or the ignition control unit. When i discovered this, my natural response was to...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:30:27 -0500
  Guys, Reverse engineering an old control pcb is (can be) a very tough project. If it is at all possible to get them, getting...
• I will pay 75.00 US for this part. Have you got one?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 09:23:56 -0400
  ...the engine from outside the van). Usually mounted on the firewall beside the double relay, or sometimes beside the idle stabilizer control unit. I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -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: oil pressure warning alarm
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 02:17:10 EDT
  ...The control unit in your instrument cluster needs to see that curcuit closed at 2000 RPM or higher, and what you are doing is...
• Re: 1.9L-still no cold idle-looking for ideas-long
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 00:58:38 -0500
  ...Sprayed carb cleaner all around the running engine to check for speed up. Found nothing. Putting a new idle control stabilizer worked, so I...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:06:28 -0700
  > I did swap out the idle relay (controller) and it acted exactly the same > way. Heh. Well, then I betcha' THAT'S not it...
• UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:30:01 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:49:20 -0400
  ...on 80-85 models (the one on the >left engine wall) is a sealed unit, so repair of these is extremely >difficult, if at...
• Rebuilt MV Engine and Parts Priced to go
  Historical mailing list - Sven and Rachel
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 12:40:32 -0400
  ...idle stabilizer control, all muffler pipes (except J-pipe and including a catalytic converter) -Used: AC compressor, wiring harness, air flow meter unit and...
• ISV questions, help needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 16:28:08 EST
  ...the idle stabilizer control unit, temp II sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, and O2 sensor. I have also: cleaned the AFM, looked for vacuum...
• Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:33:27 -0500
  ...it does hot, for the control unit adds additional fuel to the injectors when it senses the engine is cold. Now, there is no...
• Re: F.I. and Pertronix Ignition?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 22:22:49 -0700
  ...Reconnect it and no spark. >The Pertronix unit worked fine in a carb engine. > > >H. > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel BC, mailto:david@volkswagen.org -- -- 78...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 19:01:37 +0000
  ...ECU, to the power steering pressure switch, and the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. The fuel pump relay #86 and the ECU relay #86 is...
• FS: 2.1L engine from 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 2 May 2005 13:04:42 -0400
  ...Engine comes with complete digifant wiring harness (minus only the coolant expansion tank sensor and sensor plug), 022 ECU and idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:23:10 -0700
  ...The early 'coolant low level control unit' pegs the temp needle on the hot end just because the coolant level in the tank is...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:33:42 -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...
• Catalytic Heater Review
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 12:23:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I would rate the quality of the unit's construction and engineering as excellent, except the sheet metal case is light gauge and somewhat...
• FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:04:19 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:41:55 -0700
  ...If we were keeping this engine I'd have gotten him one of the rebuilt units that is sealed instead of a 30 year...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:19:52 -0400
  ...The idle stabilization valve and control unit are currently unplugged. (see below). However. If: engine systems are working correctly, IS system is connected, no...
• 1990 Westy AC 3rd speed and condenser fan - Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:04:51 -0400
  ...The 1990 has a 3 speed rad fan (single really but controlled >with a resitor block). The fan has never gone on with AC...
• My solution to the Bass and Stereo issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:20:03 EDT
  ...For the head unit, I just replaced the previous system with a Sony XR-C9100 cassette deck and Changer control. This deck has 3...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:15:46 -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...
• Re: 13th Annual Twin Cities Volkswagen Club Bug-In
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 6 May 1999 22:56:59 EDT
  ...Reserve unit in support of Kosovo. I may have to be there for the Finance briefings. Later! Brad Spear '72 Westy (Engine goes in...
• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:41:43 -0600
  I've always wanted to see a setup that exchanges heat with the exhaust or radiator somehow, though it would require running the engine...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:27:12 -0600
  ...I have seen where both the valve and control unit needed > to be replaced to get it all to work properly. There can also...
• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:47:59 -0700
  ...they operate a number of internal combustion engines worldwide. But they ran three separate scientifically controlled test and the last was under the direction...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:34:51 -0700
  I have plans on doing this and have installed a 200 Amp, ECU controlled, high output ZETEC alternator charging system. This system is feeding...
• Re: HELP! [check Temp 2]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:01:31 -0500
  ...Hall Sender checked out fine. >> Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. >> Action taken: >> Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit >> >> After driving...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 3 May 2011 21:18:13 -0700
  ...the level sensor function ..and a control unit for the level funcion. > You can see the control unit on page 97.43 in the...
• Re: air-cooled air conditioner effectiveness
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:13:43 -0400
  ...AC unit's evils, knowing that many a soul is crackling in the fires of hell for using an air-cooled-engine-powered VW...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:43:14 -0400
  ...The subaru engine is left intact, including the Electronic Control Unit, so the engine is running the same regardless of whether it rests in...
• Re: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:25:57 -0500
  ...Looking at my Vanagon Bentley, I see B+ from alternator going to the Digifant control unit relay, then off to the Digifant ECU. Seems...
• Idle problems/digitool
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 12:23:59 -0700
  ...Tried jumping the idle control unit, no change Put in new plugs, cap and rotor, air filter [needed a tune anyway] no change Sprayed...
• Re: Blower Motor Vibration Blues
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:52:25 -0800
  ...replaced the original in my '84 Westy with a new Thermex unit. I > attached spade terminals to connect to the newer-style plug on...
• Re: Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 21:18:18 -0800
  ...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: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 27 May 2002 19:27:41 -0500
  Marshall wrote: > > Hi Volks: > > My engine won't run for but a few seconds and roughly at that. > > Using the digitool, I see that...
• It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tinkerman007
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:00:52 -0400
  ...And since the ICV was within spec (4.5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:07:13 -0700
  ...Any high resistance in this path > leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like > 40 below. Yes...
• Need HELP! please - tracking down a relay part number
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:42:46 -0500
  ...I tracked the problem down to what Bentley calls either the: "digifant control unit relay" on page 97.124, or the "current supply relay...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:53:53 -0800
  ...I have a delayed off light unit in the drivers position. The > no turn off effect happened after I installed the LEDs. Didn't...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:08:41 -0700
  ...I bet I can get the later electronic idle valve and control unit to work on a 2.1 engine, but still using the...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:09:53 -0800
  ...the proper controls for the engine. I find I > apparently will need an idle stabilizer valve and the idle stabilizer > control box that goes...