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• RE: My Van Idles Too Dern Fast
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  19 Jun 1995 08:00:00 -0800
  ...My Van Idles Too Dern Fast. To refresh my memory, its a fuel rejected two liter. It will idle slower if I do something...
• Fwd: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:54:39 -0700
  ...Usually idle troubles are the result of something outside of the idle control system or is indicating an engine performance issue. For the controllers...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Mon, 8 May 2000 18:47:30 -0700
  ...We tried to clean up the Throttle body, > >adjust the switch, adjust to idle, and clean the idle > >stabilizer and nothing works. The funny...
• Re: Idle speed, racing engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:24:36 -0500
  ...There is an idle stabilizer control (ISC) and an idle stabilizer valve (ISV) for the engine. When the engine is cold, the ISV which...
• Re: '87 High/wandering Idle-a solution???
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 03:15:19 -0600 (CST)
  ...CCW to >raise idle , CW to lower, correct? >Thanks >Ken Lewis Yup - but note that it is not *only* the static idle that changes...
• Re: '87 Westy shudders at idle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 19:49:00 -0700
  ...Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:39 PM Subject: '87 Westy shudders at idle > Hello all, > > I have recently purchased an '87 Westy with 61k...
• Re: Idle/mixture Screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 19:23:45 -0400
  The idle mixture screw effects only that, the idle mixture. Other driveability problems are caused elsewhere. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:07:58 -1000
  ...Weird idle problem continues > > Stuart > > I recently encountered an H2OBoxr that did not want to > IdleDown ~ don't remember how high the Revs were...
• Idle RPM
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 20:51:30 -0400
  what should a 1.9L engine idle at? Mine is never consistent but is usually around 900RPM. Does that should right?
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:04:48 -0400
  High idle and timing defaulted is normal when temps is disconnected after engine running. That is part of the procedure to set the timing...
• Digijet rough/wandering idle and bucking at slower speeds
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:33:58 +0000
  ...Noticed an improved smooth idle and acceleration immediately versus my (recently cleaned OE FI's. I had to fiddle with my idle versus the...
• The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the auxiliary air regulator along with those AC and PS idle booster solenoid valves. Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:57:13 -0400
  Boy this has me excited! I would love to get rid of the rats nest of stuff for idle control in the 1.9...
• High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 14:35:30 -0400
  ...I tried to lower the idle with the little screw on the idle arm (?), but it wouldn't go down much and I didn...
• no idle after cylinder head replacement
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:57:40 -0700
  ...Could this be the problem I have with no idle? When I turn the big idle screw, it doesn't make a difference. Should...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:46:41 -0700
  ...The idle rpm increased from ~880 to ~1000. I sprayed contact cleaner on the contacts of the yellow connectors for the single wire and...
• Cleaning the idle stabilizer valve
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:00:21 -0500
  I've pulled the idle stabilizer valve and spayed carb cleaner in it until no gook came out (lotsa gook in there) - but should...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  You are right that the idle control to A/C wiring connection is not well covered in the Bentley. I can try to cover...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
  ...My idle control unit looked okay on the outside. I first tried to clean my idle stabilizer with brake cleaner - didn't do anything...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 01:43:15 -0500
  At 12:02 AM 1/10/2002, Blake Thornton wrote: > > however, cold starts are a pain, because the Idle Stabilizer Valve > (ISV) keeps > >I...
• Re: Idle valve and ISCU
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 18:46:35 -0400
  ...I just disconected the idle solenoid valve. No affect on gas mileage. Since I have no AC, and don't push the limits on...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 May 2011 01:56:02 -0400
  At 12:43 AM 5/29/2011, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >still.....what does the Idle Stabizer do on a 1.9 ? >I could...
• Re: Erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 22:19:25 -0700
  I believe you are thinking of Eric Idle, and he's still in the Circus... 8~] -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: high idle has returned
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 16:22:27 -0600
  ...high idle has returned A few years ago the idle stabilizer was removed from my 87 gl . It would run at a low idle...
• difficult starting, uneven idle, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:22:19 EDT
  ...Cleaned idle stabilizer valve. e. Cleaned and inspected air intake hoses for cracks. f. My AFM and idle control unit were replaced with new...
• 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: Vanagon Puzzler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:04:12 UT
  TBill If you disconnect the idle switch the F.I. unit will never know when the throttle is closed, so it will dump in...
• Re: AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:33:59 -0400
  Conrad- I recently had the same trouble arise where my idle would go up to about 2000rpm when the A/C compressor was on...
• Re: Idle at 2k rpm w/ AC on - why?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:07:45 +0100
  Gordon and others, On Mon, 1999-03-15 09:11:25 -1000, Gordon C Smith wrote: > My idle does not drop below 2000 rpm...
• Tach Jumping
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:26:29 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer is also new (three months ago). I've bypassed the idle stabilizer for now and am waiting to see if the...
• Re: '87 2.1 Starting Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:09:10 -0600
  ...First, make sure the idle stabilizer valve is connected. If it is disconnected the engine will do absolutely as you describe. Won't idle...
• Re: 1987 VAN IDLE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:22:17 -0700
  ...1987 VAN IDLE I have an 87 2.1 with a/t and my engine seems to get stuck in fast idle after driving...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
  If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is correct, that unit is in control of the idle only when...
• Re: 1800cc type 4 carb adjustment...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 21:48:20 -0700
  At 1:52 PM 6/24/96, Gregor Durstewitz wrote: >Dear list, > Does anyone know which way to turn the idle speed adjustment screw...
• Re: '87 GL High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Mar 1997 23:59:02 PST
  ...Since the ABV (air bypass valve aka control valve for idle stabilizer) is common to both check it first. During high idle unplug it...
• SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:31:01 -0800
  ...In short, the idle values were off with HC ppm at 424 where max allowed is 120 though the 2500rpm values passed fine and...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:27:03 -0400
  ...When the idle switch is engaged the engine runs and idles just > fine. The second the idle switch is disengaged, wheezing, coughing, > and associated...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Oct 2014 10:40:59 -0400
  ...Weird idle problem continues With the ISV connected. Unplug it and it won't idle at all, even after a few minutes of holding...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:33:53 -0700
  ...This should make some improvement for the idle. If the idle > >becomes > >too fast then turn it back half a turn. Usually this will...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 08:54:03 -0800
  ...I've been running with my ISV disconnected for a few months because I could never get the idle to sit at 900rpm. With...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:58:13 -0800
  I would start by looking at your idle control relay (behind tail light) Look and see if it is an ( A or C ) or...
• Racing idle in the cold (1995 2.2)
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Thu, 10 Nov 2016 09:39:53 -0500
  ...This idle racing is incredibly annoying tho. Difficult and perilous to change gears (esp. reverse at that high idle) And I get a pretty...
• Re: 1983.5 idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:47:46 -0500
  ...1983.5 idle problem I had similar problem with my '84 a couple of years ago. I had a bad O2 sensor. John On...
• Re: 1983.5 idle problem
  Historical mailing list - john Lauterbach
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 07:47:22 -0500
  ...My vehicle is driven frequently and runs fine except for a persistent idle problem. After driving either in cold or hot weather, I will...
• Re: Digijet Idle Stabilizer--Green or Black?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 22:15:46 -0500
  The two different units are different idle speeds. The green one is virtually worthless as it does not correct the idle speed until it...
• 87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 13 May 2003 19:36:13 -0400
  ...For a couple of months now at start up it would belch black smoke...run rough...and after warming up the idle would hang...
• Re: 83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 05:13:38 -0800
  ...83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness > anyone know where to get the 3 pronged plugs that plug > into the idle...
• Re: Coincidence?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 06:55:15 -0300
  Stuart, That was my thought - a bad water pump would be of insignificant load on the idle of the engine .... now I need to...
• Re: 1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:29:44 +0000
  ...1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Thank you all for your suggestions - I will...
• Re: fuel injection woes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 15:29:10 -0700
  ...you said, >The Westy idled great for about a week after the adjustment. Then, it returned >to the same sputtering without a lengthy warm...
• Re: '87 Westy shudders at idle
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 22:11:21 -0500
  ...Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:39 PM >Subject: '87 Westy shudders at idle > > >> Hello all, >> >> I have recently purchased an '87 Westy with 61k...
• Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:50:14 +0000
  ...When I start the car and it's cold (around freezing) the idle hits 2500rpm. Once the engine is warm, it drops to a...
• Re: Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:48:45 -0800
  ...When it does, it idles at about 1200 and slowly decreases. Is that textbook? Or is that idle too high? Kim S. 88 2WD...
• My Van Idles Too Dern Fast
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 17 Jun 1995 06:48:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My Van Idles Too Dern Fast. To refresh my > > Anywhay- ideas on the runaway train? Checked my auxillary air, > the idle screw is _all...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Sykes
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 10:49:27 BST
  After replacing the transmission in my '71 camper, resetting the points and the timing, I have found I have a problem with the idle...
• Re: High Idle for Emmisions Test
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:18:38 -0800
  ...The idle at this setting stays between 900 and 950 rpm. Initially the "highly trained inspector" was concerned with the high idle. .................. For info...
• idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Wed, 27 May 2009 15:09:15 -0700
  My mechanic says that my 85 Vanagon 1.9 doesn't have a idle stabilizer.Do I need a new mechanic? Bernie
• Re: emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 26 Aug 2004 20:56:22 -0400
  ...emission failure, HC 229 @ idle (ok @ 2500 rpm) > You don't mention what the acceptable limit is in your state. In New > York it...
• Re: a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:05:00 -0800
  ...a/c and idle > > > > rsf wrote: > > > > > >>My idle shoots up 1000rpm when the a/c in turned on. What factors and > >>failure trends are...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:53:42 -0400
  ...That doesn't work here per the fixed plug discussion above. > >> > Right -- this suggestion is for the spark controlled idle stbilization of > the old...
• 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...