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• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:07:05 -0400
  ...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: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 11:14:36 +0200
  I used to just dissect factory VW and MBZ delay units are wire them in. It is essentially a powered ground. Once you open...
• Re: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:25:52 -0700
  ...I don't have a spare electronic control unit. However, I'm not sure if the injectors are stuck open. At least, I hope...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:14:52 -0700
  ...William > Brief recap - Cruise control failed due to pin hole in vacuum servo unit. > Had suggestions from the list to coat it with 'Amazing...
• Re: WTB Behr AC switch and switchplate
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:59:32 -0500
  ...I think the switches from later model over the visor units use the same switches and controls. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:25:13 -0800
  ...unit > I called gowesty they already have a hot-wire digital replacement for the > afm for ouch $675 > Has anybody tried this unit from...
• Re: Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:11:13 +0000
  ...or an enclosed unit has a blue wire for power.  This is the one you'd want the dimmer to control. The reply about...
• Re: AC ON / High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:16:24 -0400
  Franc, what does ICU mean? Idle Control Unit, so same as ISCU?? Cheers, Ben RAlanen@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 13/04...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:25:58 EST
  ...My next plan is to find a properly running Vanagon and swap in all the different idle stabiliser control units I have and make...
• Coolant Temp Indications
  Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 14:06:58 -0600 (CST)
  ...cooland low level warning control unit? I don't think so, but wonder. I am sure the sending unit is not the problem and...
• some parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:53:11 -0500
  ...but it works 180xxx miles on speedo idle control unit from 88 van idle stabilizer unit 88 van front heater blower motor-works front...
• Re: Where should the radio fit in an older A/T with A/C.
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:23:38 -0800
  ...They also made a shaped plastic cover to protect the unit behind the glove box. Both units came with a plastic box which allowed...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:35:18 -0400
  ...If you actually have to turn yours down you have the best running unit I’ve ever heard about on this list! >> >> If you...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:34:24 -0700
  the factory installed the control unit upside down, and water can pool into the housing, causing exactly what you describe. After drying, install it...
• WTB: Heidleberg Radio from Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 06:20:28 EDT
  ...Preferably one with the push button on/off volume control and remote. OR one dead unit with a good tape player still intact. Mine...
• Re: water heaters; also space heaters
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:38:24 -0700
  ...This is not a thermostatically controlled unit and because of the type of heat exchange I would estimate a 60 percent efficiency. About a...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:24:17 -0700
  ...issue, the unit itself might make a high pitched whine apart from audio gear interference. But apart from that, a PWM controller might be...
• Re: Questions & Help [fast idle problem]
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 23:13:37 -0400
  ...the Idle Speed Control Valve >to see if I could get the idle under control. The little valve inside >the unit moves freely. I...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:53:14 -0800
  Like other folks have said, a PIC chip could replace this unit quite handily. The IC unit is connected to: ISV (of course) PS...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 07:28:17 -0500
  ...Bange wrote: > > > >>>How many folks out there have a *bad* IS control unit? I'd love one to >>>verify if it's the transistor...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:54:15 -0700
  ...the correct later style control unit keeps level sensing and actual temp reading separate. - an upgrade all vanagons with the early set up need...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 01:11:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I opened the control unit and found a burnt componenent on the circuit board. Replaced it and another component (a capacitor) near it and...
• HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:19:01 -0700
  ...I bought the unit from Kragen for $95. This unit has a vacuum servo unit and a little square control unit. I would speculate...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:11:09 -0500
  ...Short the coil and say good bye to the control unit. Saw this twice last year. Test, test, test. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Re: Ball joint question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:38:38 -0400
  ...a VW unit, but a TRW. The > thing that puzzles me is that, included is two hex bolts for the > wishbone control arm, so...
• Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:32:36 EDT
  ...Some aftermarket cruise control systems use a short length of what looks like fat key chain -- bead chain. I have seen several units fail...
• Re: Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
  ...I'm not familiar with how the TDI engines control injection, but if it's electronic and works like gasoline FI, then the best...
• Re: audi 3A Swap -- Jetronic LH 2.4 question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 07:38:30 -0400
  ...that the Bosch >engineers also reprogrammed the Ignition Control unit and the FI control >unit to take advantage of that. If they did, will...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:15:29 -0600
  ...Common problem with the printed circuit to the gauge/control unit. Search the archives Howard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Woody Halsey" <WHalsey@SYA.ORG> To...
• Looking for some Vanagon wiring harness parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:38:21 -0400
  ...We need the ECU plugs and also the plug for the large idle control unit relay. If you have these parts please let me...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 6 May 2010 18:48:36 -0400
  Grab everything, get the idle stabilizer, ignition control unit, coolant bottles if he's not using them, etc. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• No spark
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 13:11:44 -0500
  ...Does the fuel injection control unit have anything to do with the spark? Does this model have an ECU? Thanks in advance for any...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
  ...Unless you have a tiico engine, you can't mount the servo control unit where Keith did. I'm still looking for a better...
• Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:32:38 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Are you talking about adding the idle air control device and small > electronic control unit...
• Re: Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:46:00 -0500
  ...to R > & R the > heater control from the dash and replace whatever cable is bad. > Will the > control unit assembly come out by itself...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:56:23 -0700
  ...lights to the CC unit but that seems > silly. I am still baffled as to how the cruise control works or > doesn't work...
• Re: cruise control - aargh!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:02:36 +0200
  ...In contrast the cruise control unit starts opening the throttle only as soon as it senses a drop in speed. Depending on the upgrade...
• Re: Frydae windmills was Re: The ever changing thread
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:33:32 -0500
  ...The unit was the well-known (among cognoscenti) Rotpunct SC-7 installed in a VW T3 "Joker" with controls integrated into the stove bezel...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:57:14 -0600
  Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & control...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
  ...Unless you have a tiico engine, you can't mount the servo > control unit where Keith did. I'm still looking for a better...
• Re: 4k rpm at idle help?
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:13:53 -0700
  ...If yes, the idle control unit may be shot. If no the valve may be stuck open. You can clamp the hose to the...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:29:44 -0600
  ...I assume >>that >>this control unit is a simple relay, but I'm not sure. The Bentley manual >>isn't specific. Where is this...
• Re: '87 goofy idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 19:58:14 -0600 (CST)
  ...When the valve quits humming the control units works itself slowly to death. The moral here; when the idle speed valve first starts to...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:32:39 -0400
  ...Finally I figured that it had to be > the idle stabilizer control unit. We replaced it with a known good > control unit. I have...
• More Stereo thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:49:58 -0700
  ...list for a head unit. I'd like it to have: Made by anyone other than Sony, Real volume control knob, (not a fan...
• Fridges for 79 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 12:26:36 -0700
  ...this unit? It's made by DOMETIC, and fits along the driver side, right in front of the rear left wheel. The control panel...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:08:45 -0500
  ...to power the A/C fans and control within the vehicle with out an external ventilation unit. I don't know what HP would...
• LVC (GPS install question)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 21:16:56 -0400
  Okay, on my newly installed GPS unit one of the last functions unconnected is to the "car speed signal". It isn't particularly clear...
• Re: some parts 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:03:01 -0500
  ...but it works >180xxx miles on speedo >idle control unit from 88 van >idle stabilizer unit 88 van >front heater blower motor-works >front...
• Throttle switch testing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmquist
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:01:36 -0400
  ...The Bentley says to disconnect the control unit (is this also known as the ECU?) before connecting a test light at the switch connector...
• Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies - Vanago
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:11:52 -0400
  ...I didn't choose the unit based on that feature but it does come in handy while camping. On 8/31/06, Florian Speier...
• Re: Idel stabiliser control unit repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 06:45:29 EST
  More on the idle stabiliser control unit. Yesterday, I opened up the one currently on my '87 Westy. It's still the original that...
• Re: Speaking of Cruise Control...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:25:24 -0600
  ...How does the unit you used fit on the steering column/stalk. Mark Magee 90 Carat 95K Kemah TX USA -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:59:31 -0700
  ...Does the throttle switch input to the IS control unit effectively disable the control unit during engine acceleration? On 4/11/15, David Beierl...
• Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:44:52 -0700
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 23:29:42 -0400
  ...Finally I figured that it had to be > the idle stabilizer control unit. We replaced it with a known good > control unit. I have...
• Re: electronic rust control
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 31 May 2000 09:41:03 -0500
  At 10:11 PM 5/30/00 -0500, Lee Roesner wrote: >A while back someone had written in about an electronic rust control >device...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 16 May 2010 14:30:33 -0700
  ...AC, right? With the concentric fan and thermostat controls wrapped up in one switch unit? I see them occasionally on eBay, and they never...
• Engines,Ecus and more FS!!
  Historical mailing list - KW
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 10:06:14 -0700
  ...125.00 2) complete Engine harness' $300.00 2) Idle Stabilizer control units $100.00 Each E-mail me if you want to place...
• checking coil and icu?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:30:02 -0700
  how do you 1) check a coil 2) check an ignition control unit no spark. got gas and power to coil. both are spendy...