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Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:44:38 +0000
Is there any way to quiet a squeaking upper control arm bushing? My mechanic said that's an early sign they are starting to...
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:38:13 -0800
...Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought > >Well, three years ago I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends and upper control...
Re: Idle Control
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:51:32 +0000
...The functions of the aux air regulator, solenoid idle valves and idle stab module are combined in the full-fledged idle control system (controller...
Re: No fast idle when cold -- '84 Vanagon with 1.9L engine
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:40:00 +0000
The 1.9 does not have a mechanical idle control valve like the 2.1. There is an electrical control module and also the...
Re: Fridge LED Panel Switch question
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Tue, 4 May 2004 12:52:13 -0300
...Could be the board, LED, resistor or most likely the LM324, Radio Shack part #276-1711, chip which controls the LED on the control...
Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
Historical mailing list - Leon
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:41:00 -0700
...I guess > if > one finds it really necessary to have instant control of the stop valve > all yous > gotta do is drill a hole...
Idle control valve and very cold weather?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:32:27 -0800
It the idle control valve prone to problems during cold weather? I replaced mine with a new one last fall..and today it again...
Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part II
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:54 -0500
...remove idle stabilization control unit. Connect US 1119 multi-meter between terminals 5 and 6 of connector plug for idle stabilization control unit and...
Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Mon, 10 Jun 1996 11:11:11 -0500
Hi, I am trying to install a cruise control (from Sun Distributing) on my '89 Westy and I cannot find a way to connect...
Re: CRUISE CONTROL
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 23:17:27 -0500
...CRUISE CONTROL >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >>Hello; >> >>Can 1987 Westfalia with 4-speed manual transmission be equipped with >the >>cruise control? Anyone knows...
Stiff Heater Cables when pulling
Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 13:48:37 -0000
My 1981 VW Transporter (2 Litre Air-cooled) has a problem with the heater controls. When heater control is moved to the left to...
Re: Vanagon trivia - name THAT part!
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:58:28 -0700
...This is a European Syncro > DJ-code 112 hp liter engine with an O2 sensor and a Catalytic converter. > The Lambda Sensor Control Unit...
Re: Ventilation Controls
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:24:19 -0600
...The controls on the dash are what confuse me.... there's four levers, two knobs (fan control), and that's about all I can...
Re: need to "See the light"
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Nov 96 13:10:04 CST
...My '85 Westy has a knob to the left of the >sliding heater/vent controls for the rear seat fan unit-it is lit...
Re: Cruise Control - Subaru Conversions
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:33:31 -0700
...told that with a Subaru engine in the van, the cruise control > is defunct, Anyone know about the efficacy of this? > -- 1989 Swedish Tristar...
Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:15:34 -0800
...Anyone installed these Australian Nolathane REVO420086 Upper Control Arm Bushings Working and lasting? Image of parts, packaging: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix...
Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:07:26 -0800
...Should have asked first Did you have to alter the wiring and/or electrical connector on the Jetta to allow the Vanagon control valve...
UperControlArmBushings
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:44:26 -0700
...utm_term=1980-1991+Volkswagen+Vanagon+Control+Arm+Bushing+Vaico+W0133-1632510+Upper+80-91+Volkswagen+Control+Arm+Bushing+1984+1982&fp=pp&gbm...
for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:26:29 EDT
dont put wheel weights on the inside lip (typical crimp on rim style) of the front wheels....they come incredibly close to the control...
Solar Charge Controllers?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:14:41 -0800
...Was looking for suggestions on solar charge controller/monitors that are compact for use in a Vanagon. Any suggestions? In the last solar thread...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:36:14 -0500
...On Sun, Oct 4, 2020, 3:00 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > I am not a specialist on cruise control on vanagon...
Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
Fri, 29 May 1998 12:27:15 -0400
...Until my last trip, setting the cruise control always resulted in the speed being set to just a hair above the present speed. Operation...
Re: Cruise Control not working
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 11:27:17 -0500
...mike 87 westy Todd Last wrote: > I have an '88 Westy on which the cruise control stopped working. > > I would welcome any suggestions. Here...
IDLE problem
Historical mailing list - Joel Chasse
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:35:23 EDT
...One of my friend told me that it is either the Idle Control Valve or the Idle control Unit (I don't even know...
Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 11 May 2002 21:37:58 EDT
...Does't show controls on the dash for the AC either. How would I check this? Ground the switch wire perhaps? >> Bob, You are...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 22:32:33 -0700
...Cruise Control I just completed the installation of the Audiovox CCS-100 in my '87 GL. So far it has performed remarkably well. Richard...
Re: Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Dec 2003 00:18:56 -0500
...Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm) I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm...
Re: Solar Panel config?
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:54:05 -0700
On 3/22/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi B, > SNIP >They are connected to a Solar Boost 2000E > solar controller...
Re: 84 westphalia
Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:04:11 -0800
Derek, sounds like either your "idle control valve" on top of the engine or your "idle stabilizer control unit". The valve on the engine...
Re: AAR auxillary air regulator
Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 22:14:30 +0100
...My understanding is that the actual valve doesn't react to temperature changes, nor does the control electronics. I do believe that the system...
Looking for differential lock parts(from Syncro)
Historical mailing list - John Clemens
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 19:58:41 -0700
I'm looking for the entire vacuum control system for the locking differential system on a Syncro vanagon.. There is a control valve(with...
Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:11:09 -0500
...Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F What is the test specifically? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 9, 2016, at 10:03 PM...
Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:56:26 -0800
Quick reply, I'm sure others will elaborate or correct You have one solar panel charge controller right? But only the newer panel is...
Getting a handle on Idle problems...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:11:02 EDT
...Throttle switch: -When throttle is closed it turns control of the idle over to the idle control module from the ECU. O2 Sensor: -gives...
Re: Raining-no cruise control
Historical mailing list - ian Butler
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:55:05 -0500
On Fri, 14 Feb 2003, Kim Brennan wrote: > Hmm, Let me disagree with your analysis, but mostly support your > conclusion... > > Cruise controls work by...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - walkingboss
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:15:29 -0600
...one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control Well, after a couple of years of minimal use and maximal body work...
Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:26:17 -0400
That's the ignition stabilizer for idle speed control I think. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
Re: Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:36:07 -0700
...Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed > Hi All, > I took apart my rear seat heater to replace the leaking core and this is...
Cruise Control Answers
Historical mailing list - Jon B
Tue, 6 Oct 1998 06:09:46 -0700
...A\C,cruise control etc... Unfortunately it went with the '84 when I sold it. The '90 GL I have now is a riot...
Re: cruise controll
Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 09:03:33 -0700
...On Sun, 18 Oct 1998 08:18:35 EDT, Daniel Bey wrote: > Hi all, I just installed an aftermarket curise controll from JC Whitney...
Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:39:18 -0800
...Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights... Hi there... My illuminating lights behind the heater/vent control panel and the cigarette lighter (with...
lopping idle
Historical mailing list - Jeffory Schiebel
Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:00:31 -0500
...About two years ago I installed an Equis brand cruise control that has been working really neat. It was also really easy to install...
Re: PowerFlex Urethane Upper Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 3 May 2011 19:51:12 -0700
...There is a thread on thesamba regarding upper control arm bushings here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=272333&highlight=upper...
WTB: Turn signal switch w/cruise control (86+)
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 12:21:58 -0800
I need a new turn signal lever/switch for a '90 van....the one with cruise control switch built in. Need the late model...
Re: Heater Control Question
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:46:00 -0500
...The cable runs from the lever to the center console, and then down (below the vehicle) to the valve that controls the heater. If...
Re: Adding Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 02:02:37 +0000
Noticed that the current source of this Cruise Control kit got sliced off of gerry.vanagon. Anyway...try "MurphsKits.com"....or some variation thereof...
Use of X signal to control fridge and/or aux battery relay
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 5 Aug 2009 20:33:17 -0700
A couple people have asked about my use of the X signal from the ignition switch for battery relay control. This is an alternative...
Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part IV
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:45 -0500
...remove idle stabilization control unit. Connect US 1115 L.E.D. tester to terminsals 5 and 15 of connector plug. Start engine and turn...
Re: Cruise Control Afterfit?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 21 May 2006 00:42:06 -0400
On my '85 Westy 4 speed, I installed an Equus 9000-B aftermarket cruise control system. I did it in less than one day...
Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:44:54 -0700
...One mod I made which I do like is controlling the fin fan with a programmable controller rather than the switch Thermo switch on...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:38:29 -0800
...Common problem with the printed > circuit to > the gauge/control unit. Search the archives > > Howard > > > New thermostat, temp sensors, water pump, radiator and fresh...
Cruise Control Sensors
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:20:33 -0700
...Just what information does the VW stock 89 cruise control get and where does it get it. Motor speed via tachometer? Driveshaft rotation? How...
Re: Auxilary air regulator?
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Thu, 31 Dec 1998 12:21:36 -0600
...It is electrically >controlled by the ECU. Actually, it's controlled both ways. When power is applied to the valve, that activates a heating...
Re: iPods in Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 18:28:03 -0500
...The Pioneer's controls of the iPod were pretty primitive, but the sound was good. I just swapped in a new Pioneer AVIC N3...
Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:17:42 -0500
...The greased joints are still tight but > the upper control arm bushings are clunking and squeaking on one side > once again. Only a long...
Re: 4k rpm at idle help?
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:13:53 -0700
Jim, the only thing (that I knopw of) that can cause idle that high with the throttle body closed is an idle control valve...
Fwd: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
Sat, 3 Oct 2020 16:35:45 -0500
...Anybody? (Hey Friends > > I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I rebuilt it. It wasn’t...
Re: heater control lights
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:15:28 -0500
...Dave Milo On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 12:47 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Its true, we all adjust the controls...
New Control Arms W/ Bushings!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 06 Mar 1997 19:48:31 -0800
I got my hands on a few sets of Control Arms! These are OEM and if you have one of those Vanagons that SQUEEKS...
Front heater never shuts off
Historical mailing list - ron johnson
Thu, 23 May 2024 19:03:25 -0700
...Heat pours out of the dash with the heat control fully off. Recommendations mostly point to replacing the control valve which is a difficult...