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• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:16 -0800
  ...BL = Throttle Switch (ground at idle, full throttle; open all other times) W = Idle Stabilizer Valve + Y = Idle Stabilizer Valve - W/G = Air Conditioning...
• Re: Digijet Idle Stabilizer--Green or Black?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:00:47 -0500
  ...Now I hear there are two different idle speed versions, green and >black? I assume the Digijets with A/C, P/S and more...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 May 2018 14:38:51 -0700
  ...Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to operate it. Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a...
• Re: scammed? Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:00:28 -0700
  > > if you have a guy that is trying to help > you, don't begrudge the man his money > > > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > Van-Again > John...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit guts
  Historical mailing list - Daniel D
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 23:41:26 -0800
  I've done the web & list searches but haven't come across it yet. Has anyone seen documentation on the ISCU's internal circuitry...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 08:49:06 -0700
  At 10:53 AM 10/12/98 -0400, you wrote: > The Bentley diagram shows the "Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Connector" to be a >single...
• Re: HELP - No idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:30:38 -0600
  ...Idle stabilizer "Did the Walk, Talked the Talk!" Replaced it anyway. Problem solved. John Rodgers "88GL Driver instructor wrote: > Hi All, Recently I have...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:45:18 -0500
  ...Marc Perdue wrote: > Regarding hose quality, there's a kind of fat hose below the one that > connects to the idle stabilizer valve that...
• Re: new engine / no cold idle
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 18:01:29 -0500
  Did you check the card behind the right-right lights? It's a small black box that pops into the Idle Stabilizer wires. Unpliug...
• 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: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 22:05:28 -0400
  ...It's definitely the stabilizer, when I put the green one in the '84 the idle speed went down. There's no more than...
• Re: '86 idle revisited and other comments
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 17:22:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I was experiencing the same problem; I replaced the O2 sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, found a working idle stabilizer, etc. and...
• Air Flow Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Sat, 9 May 2020 02:11:45 +0000
  ...New plugs/ idle stabilizer/ fuel double relay. Anyways, any thoughts? Thanks all! Randy Coryell
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Wed, 7 May 2003 16:27:33 -0400
  ...I have replaced the idle stabilizer, but that didn't do it. Next I am going to try the oxygen sensor, don't know...
• Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:39:48 -0700
  ...RECENT WORK Properly adjusted Throttle Position Switch Cleaned and lubed Throttle body Checked and cleaned Idle Stabilizer valve. Checked for corrosion at Idle Stabilizer...
• Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:11:32 -0600
  ...Disconnect the O2 sensor Disconnect the idle stabilizer valve. Start the engine, and allow to warm up thoroughly at idle Now try to drive...
• 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
  ...a daze... > > If the van's a-rocking its probably the idle stabilizer. Well, at my age it's definitely not rockin' the way...
• SETTING THE SPECS ON A 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 13:21:27 -0500
  ...Any ideas? The idle stabilizer doesn't seem to hum. What > voltage should I get going to the stabilizer? What symptoms would a > defective...
• 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...
• Parts FS (clarification]
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:29:38 -0400
  ...inline The idle stabilizer I'm selling is actually the control unit for the valve. It's the electronics that controls the stabilizer. Its...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:55:44 -0700
  ...Seems simple enough from >> the picture, but it eludes me. >> It is on the end of the idle stabilizer control valve (the solenoid air...
• Re: High Idle 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:57:47 -0600
  ...Do this by warming the engine, then jwith engine off, disconnect the Idle Stabilizer Valve (ISV for short). It's the little cylinder like...
• 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...
• some really simple questions
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 23 May 2008 14:04:02 -0400
  ...1987 Syncro Is it for sure a Digifant? If not, how do I ID what I have? Idle stabilizer: Bentley, and this list provide...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:09:37 -0700
  gonna be hard to get an idle stabilizer or ign control unit on a 2.1.. they're incorporated into the ecu. but yeah...
• High CO2 emissions
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:24:55 +0000
  ...Will replace idle stabilizer this weekend. Anybody got any other ideas on how to reduce emissions? --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http...
• 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: random high idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:12:41 -0500
  ...Then with the engine warm, and the idle stabilizer valve disconnected, re-set your idle speed. Let the engine get cold, reconnect the ISV...
• Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:07:21 -0400
  ...Where is the idle control module and stabilizer valve? > > Thanks again! > > -chris > > > >
• idle conversation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:00:21 EST
  ...Spark plugs, fuel injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter, fuel pressure regulator, idle stabilizer valve, temp sensor II. The micro switch under the...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 11 May 2002 21:37:58 EDT
  ...To isolate the A/C input to stabilizer control unit, popping out the A/C Clutch Relay appears to be the most expediant way...
• 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...
• 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
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 24 May 2006 09:18:24 -0700
  ...known good Idle Stabilizer Valve - UPDATE: problem solved! > > Thanks to John Bange and Eric Zeno for suggesting the correct solution to my > idle stabilizer...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:22:35 -0500
  ...Standard tuning > procedure is to disconnect the idle stabilizer and set the bypass air on the > throttle body so the engine idles in the...
• Weird stall and then no start
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:07:42 -0700
  ...Is this normal or do I need to replace my idel stabilizer, or clean my idle stabilier or what? Please help, would like to...
• 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...
• AFC System Check Help
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:16:34 -0800
  ...If I hold it steady, the idle smooths out. (4) Bypassing the idle stabilizer results in a low idle and the engine dies. Are...
• Re: orphaned wire in driver's side of engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 01:27:27 -0400
  ...The wiring > diagram in the Bentley manual indicates that this wire goes to the idle > stabilizer control unit. Anybody know what the purpose of...
• Re: a/c causing rpms to drop when turned on.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 15:58:28 -0600
  If your vehicle is an 86 or newer, there is an idle stabilizer valve mounted on top of the engine and an Idle speed...
• Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:18:51 -0700
  ...bypass your idle stabilizer as an experiment. I found a pretty-darn-sure bad one recently. Still looking for a source for new ones...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 04:28:01 +0000
  ...I tried running with the idle stabilizer valve (on top of the engine) disconnected, but no change, so I'm suspicious of the idle...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Jan 2001 (#2001-84)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 02:49:29 -0500
  ...If any input value varys it can cause the module to cycle the stabilizer valve and upset the idle speed causing your symptom. Also...
• Re: ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 23:48:19 -0600
  Roger, it sounds like you still have a problem with that idle stabilizer circuit, and in all likely hood the valve itself. The ECU...
• 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...
• 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: AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:33:59 -0400
  ...I've been thinking that the idle stabilizer control unit may be the problem, but haven't gotten around to looking at it yet...
• ECU high idle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:33:58 -0800
  ...If so the idle stabilizer is in the ECU, and the idle air motor is all that's in the engine bay. As far...
• Re: Last gasp: low compression exhaust valve can't pass smog
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:59:59 -0700
  ...No, I sure do not expect that smog techs will go fiddling with undoing the Idle Stabilizer on 1.9 waterboxers usually these days...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:30:57 -0400
  ...idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both? > > >I am experiencing the ever so common high idle problem on my '89 Carat. >Don't hear...
• Re: New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:40:15 -0500
  ...With the engine warm, disconnect the idle stabilizer valve which is right on top of the engine ....very prominent.... and then check your idle...
• Unknown wire Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Pollard
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:09:46 -0500
  ...Is this the wire that should go from the AC (aircon) to the idle stabilizer unit to control the idle with AC on. All...
• Eratic idle???
  Historical mailing list - Jon Stanton
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 17:53:12 EST
  ...Does that have anything to do with the idle problem? Idle stabilizer? ECU? Please help, the wife is getting very impatient!!! Thanks in advance...
• Re: 88 GLstarts, stalls immediately -- possible solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 18:13:37 -0600
  ...The idle stabilizer system comes into play on three different occasions. _Start-up_: While is is not a cold start valve, it does kick...
• Re: '88 Vanagon poor idle when engine is first started
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:03:28 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer valve should be humming as well. The idle stabilizer control is a box just forward of the right hand tail light...