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• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:40:41 -0700
  ...I think I am looking at a voltage stabilizer problem. That's my best guess after looking at the Bentley without having really taken...
• parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:27:34 -0400
  hey all, for sale Idle stabilizer vale idle control unit 2wd speedo 175,000 on it(back plastic plate is cracked at screw holes...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:40:02 -0400
  While you have the idle stabilizer connected together, check your timing. I have found that timing that is off in the 1.9 can...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:00:52 -0400
  You are so right, Mike. Now that I reread it I see that you were just saying it's still grounded ... just differently than...
• Re: '83 vanagon: shot control module?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Aug 94 15:05:27 EDT
  ...a faulty idle stabilizer and a collapsed hose running from the aux. air regulator to the bellows. The latter so I am told will...
• Re: voltage stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Wed, 2 May 2001 22:52:45 -0600
  ...full fillup > I'm looking in the bentley, question the voltage stabilizer is a transistor? > and if mine is bad, do they sell a...
• Help! Still hesitating and gasping for air
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:31:35 -0800
  ...Finally I swapped out the Idle Stabilizer valve. < This really solved the problem, sort of... The van runs much better with the new (used...
• Re: Broken Stabilizer Link, any experts reading this?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:05:50 -0400
  ...Broken Stablilizer Link, any experts reading this? John Brush wrote: > > > Chris Mills <scmills@tntech.edu> said: > > >Sway bar bushings? > > Pretty close guess :-) > > The stabilizer...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:25:29 -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...
• Fuel Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:00:10 -0700
  ...I have replaced sending unit, gauge and voltage regulator/stabilizer. Any further suggestions? DDF
• orphaned wire in driver's side of engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 19:32:26 -0700
  ...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: Last call for overheating help. FINSIHED!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:43:14 -0400
  ...I replaced the voltage >stabilizer today. Gas and temp gauges are now both in the normal range. Aren't you glad you didn't...
• Re: Vanagon Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:33:45 -0400
  I kmow little about electricity, but I do know that there is a voltage stabilizer on the insterment cluster that can affect your temp...
• Re: HELP ;)
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:02:24 -0700
  ...so i don't think in this case it is that stabilizer . i just went out and took the ground spiders of and they...
• IR Guns (formerly) RE: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 09:22:24 -0500
  ...Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > How about Harbor Freight? I have one store near me and another...
• Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:05:08 -0400
  Hey Everyone, I am having two problems...first is...my idle stabilizer is not working...the valve itself has continuity between the terminals...but...
• Re: Broken Stabilizer Link, any experts reading this?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 7 May 2002 10:41:16 -0600
  ...Where should I look for one? Any chance of replacing it >> without removing the whole stabilizer bar? The upper bushing looks like a >> mean...
• Re: 83.5 Waterbox Dash Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Thu, 21 May 1998 18:58:36 -0400
  ...83.5 Waterbox Dash Voltage Stabilizer >I haven't had the dash apart in quite a while so I'm not sure the correct...
• Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:33:57 -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: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:09:50 -0400
  With the 1.9 system, one must remove the two plugs from the idle stabilizer (forward of the coil) and plug them together. Plugging...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:49:13 -0400
  ...Free, too. > > Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to 10* ATDC, > hoses attached, 950 rpm. You should be able to...
• reliable service in Ottawa, Ont?
  Historical mailing list - Dorothy Vogels
  Mon, 01 Jul 96 10:12:45 -0700
  ...Any guesses on what replacement of an idle air stabilizer valve should cost (the idle is low and unstable on our '90 Westfalia (71...
• Engine Dies update
  Historical mailing list - Stephen M Canapp
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 10:29:04 -0500
  ...Looks Like Joel Walkers advice on the idle stabilizer valve sticking was my problem, I'll still check out the other suggestions. Thanks Again...
• Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery Johnson
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 17:30:47 -0500
  <<I wonder if there is a beefier power transistor that you could replace the BD438 with that would not be so prone to burning...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 07:22:43 EST
  In a message dated 1/22/03 1:05:32 AM, dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET writes: << Solder joints have very poor fatigue resistance, and an...
• Re: Had surging, fixed it, but did I just bandaid it?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:43:12 -0500
  The way I've always corrected the surging idle on 1.9 engines is to unplug the wires from the idle stabilizer, plug the...
• Re: Recall for Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 19:41:57 -0700
  ...gas tank on my '87 > > Syncro Weekender sending unit and idle stabilizer had a recall. So, check > > it out with your local dealer. > > > > > > >From...
• FW: [Syncro] Stabilizer Bar Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:39:24 -0400
  ...Re: [Syncro] Stabilizer Bar Assembly Question This is true with all moving front end parts. This may be the reason for breakage. Front end...
• 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...
• Idle Problems, update, kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:32:17 -0500
  ...I pulled the idle stabilizer control unit and opened it up. It smells like it's toasted, a kind of burnt electronics smell. The...
• Re: Digijet Idle Stabilizer--Green or Black?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 22:15:46 -0500
  ...Digijet Idle Stabilizer--Green or Black? I have an '85 Westy. I replaced the idle stabilzer as part of some trouble shooting I did...
• Standard Vanagon Jack Base?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 20 May 2012 11:20:23 -0200
  ...Some sort of "stabilizer" would come in handy. Phil
• Re: What's the connection between the temp and fuel gauges? Why the voltage stabilizer of course!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:23:26 -0400
  At 05:52 PM 4/15/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >though with two similar gauges not working, one looks for something >electrical in...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 17:10:32 -0500
  At 04:38 PM 12/8/2010, Marius Strom wrote: >I'd need to do some research, but isn't the part on the...
• Live nude ISCUs!
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 00:21:04 -0800
  That's right! I opened up my Idle Stabilizer Control Unit today (the one behind the right rear tail light) and snapped a couple...
• Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:44:56 -0600
  I don't know about costs on the idle stabilizer control, but recently someone postedn to the list a web site to a parts...
• Re: help my bucking Westphalia!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 22:19:40 -0500
  ...I have replaced the fuel filter and cap / rotor. > Any ideas would be very helpful and appreciated. > Matt You might check your idle stabilizer...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:16:51 -0400
  ...I had bought an idle stabilizer control unit on Ebay, so I put it on. Now I notice a difference. It does seem to...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...What we are after is with a properly tuned, warmed up engine, pull the idle stabilizer plug from the idle stabilizer and adjust the...
• Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:43:22 -0800
  ...The idle stabilizer valve on top of > the engine hums and vibrates when the ignition is on, as it should. > It and the idle...
• I-4 conversion needing a new fuel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:51:04 -0700
  You might try some Sta-bil fuel stabilizer in your present tank, first. That stuff cleans up the fuel system. I use it instead...
• Re: Real starter problem solved, wiring harness needed - Short Version
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:17:26 -0600
  ...I now need the main wiring harness that runs along the front of the engine compartment to the idle stabilizer, throttle switch, injectors and...
• Re: Whining Fuel Pump Woes....
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 10:55:22 -0600
  ...Prior to leaving I > filled the tank and placed a bottle of gas stabilizer (MMO)concerned about > any water in the fuel. When I...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 10:01:56 -0700
  All, I'm looking for a known good, used Idle Stab Valve as mine isn't working. In my searching, I see both the...
• Re: Broken Stabilizer Link
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:10:48 -0400
  At 01:13 PM 8/8/2013, Kevin Gilbert wrote: >So, what's involved for replacement? Looks like plenty of bushings >up front also...
• '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:25:54 -0700
  ...If so, what's the mechanism? Is it called an "idle stabilizer," or something else? I did search for the answer, but couldn't...
• '87 low RPM/idle - (mostly) fixed, THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 09:17:42 -1000
  ...vacuum hoses idle stabilizer coolant temp sensor Aloha and mahalo! Gordon
• Re: cold starting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 21:46:47 -0600
  Check and be sure your idle stabilizer valve is connected. This part keeps your engine running on a cold start until the engine warms...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:42:22 -0400
  ...Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes... > Hey Everyone, > I am having two problems...first is...my idle stabilizer is not > working...the valve itself has...
• Re: digijet FI adjustments-Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:56:17 -0400
  ...With engine off, disconnect 02 sensor and idle stabilizer valve. Check throttle plate adjustment. Adjust stop screw so it does not stick closed. Idle...
• 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: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:52:53 -0400
  ...24-182 clearly shows the idle stabilizer control valve. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Dennis Haynes wrote: >85 1.9 does not have...
• Re: Storing Westy for 8 months
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:59:26 -0500
  I added some fuel stabilizer to a full tank of fuel before storing. Fuel can begin to gel as it gets older so make...
• High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 22:27:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Dirty connections on the idle stabilizer control unit. 2. Dirt and crap inside the idle stabilizer valve. 3. Incorrectly adjusted limiting screw on the...
• '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rossi
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:47:16 -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...
• Re: 84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 15:27:32 -0500
  ...I have the idle stabilizer bypassed. If I connect the idle stabilizer the 84 will almost always stop and not want to start again...
• Re: Weird all of a sudden 4,000 Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:28:28 -0500
  Disconnect the clip on the end of the idle stabilizer valve, start the engine and rev it enough to keep it running. Allow it...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 May 2018 17:37:23 -0400
  ...the step where one connects the multimeter with adapter to idle > stabilizer valve #1 in the photo. Problem is the photo shows the O2...
• Re: HELP ;)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:33:50 -0400
  At 09:21 PM 6/14/2010, pickle vanagon wrote: >Another trouble part is the little voltage stabilizer on the circuit board >on the...
• yay, fixed my problem....but how long can I go?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 18:41:10 -0500
  Hi all, I found my hot start problem and a recent hesitation problem were due to a faulty idle stabilizer and not the temp...