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Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
...If you plugged the Valve in the engine would race to 2000 rpm+. I checked the control unit by installing my good test unit...
f.i. or carburation?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:25:57 -0700
...system was "shot" -- I never learned the precise details, but the major problem was the "brain" or computer ECU (electronic control unit), the black...
Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
...of the engine hums and vibrates when the ignition is on, as it should. It and the idle stabilizer control unit were both replaced...
High Idle speed
Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
Thu, 20 Sep 2001 09:55:36 EDT
...spade bit connector coming out of the wiring harness near the control unit. Is this the oxy sensor wire? Should there be some kind...
Vanagon Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:28:14 +1100
...Hi-Tech Parallel Flow Condenser Plate and Fin Evaporator Blower unit located under the rear seat Electronicly speed controlled High pressure blower that will...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:30:36 -0500
...5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the > Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, > and quickly opened it up...
Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:29:09 -0500
...of the engine harness, > reflash and go. Modular, total control, and much more robust in terms > of electronics than aftermarket standalone units and nothing...
Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 11:30:58 EDT
OK spending a week in a westie in several different climates got me to thinking about some practical climate control. I know about the...
Re: Won't start--Dew Point?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:37:47 -0400
Take a look at the connector between the fuel injection wiring harness and the electronic control unit. If the connections are dirty, you can...
Re: High idle after warm up
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:39:47 +0200
My mind says Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Search the archives for ISCU... there is ample info on this rather complex and pricey system. The...
timing tyro
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:47:46 -0500
...by the Bentley to check the throttle and the idle stabilizer control unit? Is there a step-by-step description of the basic process...
Re: tdi
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:59:15 +1200
...The EFI control unit will alter the injection timing with rpm, so giving close to the ideal timing; this will give max power/torque...
Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:12:35 -0700
...Actually, I will probably be more like a > sidewalk superintendent than a pioneering engineer. My buds will pursue > this with my direction and encouragement...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:09:05 -1000
...a failed idle stabilizer control unit: >>> >>> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r >>> ebuilt.html >>> <http...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Rebuild
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 21 Nov 95 22:02:50 EST
> Has anyone had any luck rebuilding/lubricating an intermittently stuck Idle > Control Valve Stablizer Unit? I'm talking about the cylindrical doohickey that On...
Re: AIR FLOW METER
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:13:45 -0600
...get around, nonlinearities in making such >work with the existing Vanagon engine control system. Both of the attempts >that I'm aware of seem...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:56:39 -0500
...unit, called the Multi-function Display, in the center of the dash. This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling...
Wanted Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate for Air cooled 82
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Tue, 19 May 1998 09:20:46 -0600
...They have one that is temp controlled (180 degree valve) but these are for the water cooled engines. Do any of the list vendors...
Da Parts
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:32:21 -0600
...Coolant resivoir (1) alternator (1) Fuel Pump (1) Control unit (1) idle stabilization control unit (1) fuel tank (1) locking gas cap with key...
Re: Selecting a CB& antenna Quest.?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 02:34:13 EST
...This unit has all the controls in the CB handset and is hooked into a cigarette pack-sized box that can be mounted under...
Re: idle surge diagnosis?
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 18:15:36 EDT
...I exchanged the idle >stabilizer >control unit (behind the tail light), and nothing changed, so I put >the >original back in. Then, I exchanged...
Re: Oil pressure switch question
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 02:43:06 EDT
...Remember, the control unit in the instrument cluster does not ever want to see the .9 switch OPEN at 2000 RPM or higher, ( the...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - jon
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:54:21 -0800
G- I'm not a 1.9 expert...however, you haven't mentioned messing with the injectors nor the idle stabilizer control unit. Either...
Re: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... am I insane?
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 11:14:04 -0600
...The commentary says: "no extra hassle with electronic > gas pedal and electronic control unit", in reference to the TDI engine. > Also recommended are Tom...
Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:30:37 -0500
...haven't mentioned messing >> with the injectors nor the idle stabilizer control unit. Either one could >> cause you problems. >> >> Try running a tank of...
Re: Subject: German quality?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:44:37 -0500
...No-where on the unit or box is there anything mentioning The Chrysler Corporation! The board inside the controller is marked Made in USA...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Ben
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:00:09 -0700
...This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational...
Re: Not idling up when AC turned on
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:08:23 -0500
...Failure of either unit will result in the engine stumbling or stalling. The black box is the weak part of the circuit, and if...
first clue your mechanic doesn't have a clue
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:09:02 -0400
...new engine? Is your catalytic converter shot? Possibly it's your wiring harness, a new head gasket, a new transmission or control unit. Any...
Re: [Fwd: Electriclly FRIED WIRE HARNESS.]help....
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Jan 1997 21:51:26 -0500
...when you turn the steering wheel, the > idle stabilizer speeds up the engine speed to compensate for the effort > that the engine has to...
Re: [Syncro] factory auxiliary syncro heater-heater booster
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:15:52 -0500
...quite expensive (even overhere they cost more than > 1000 DM. > The control-unit also can be bougt from Reimo (a german camper-equipment > shop...
Re: AFM operation query was Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:15:30 -0800
...a Control Unit ....or Interpretation Unit ........with electronics in it... to provide a useful input to the ECU........from an AMM. if it was...
Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 3 Dec 2004 07:45:56 -0800
...I'm running a different engine now. At the time, I called around and asked people's opinion on the idle control stabilizer. Many...
Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:29:41 -0600
...it does hot, for the control unit adds additional fuel to > the injectors when it senses the engine is cold. Now, there is no...
Re: install heater core in AC housing.
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:39:27 -0500
...it's a odd 2 piece unit. We had a 1980 westfalia with indash fan (defog) that used a heater distribution box thats an...
Behr Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
...The unit became discharged once during the six years I have owned it. One of the schraeder valves in the engine compartment failed, allowing...
Digifant parts fs
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Mon, 8 Mar 1999 19:54:56 -0500
...So I have a Digifant ECU (part number 025 906 022D) an Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (part number 251 907 393D) and three Air...
Re: Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
Historical mailing list - Dan
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 09:46:43 -0400
...I have now hit a snag. > > Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions > say 83-85 vans...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:45:50 -0500
...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: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:02:45 -0500
...of the engine) and the Idle Stabilizer Control (ISC - in front of the right hand brake light), and the Electronic Control Unit(ECU). The...
Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
...The two things beside the coil that control spark are the hall sensor (inside the distributor) and the ECU (under the rear seat). Unfortunately...
Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:14:01 -0800
...the left engine firewall. > > I have a 2.1 Boston Engine installed in MAR 2008 > New AFM > New Idle Control Unit > New 02 sensor...
Re: Vanagon diesel engine transplants
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 17:14:50 +0100
...mins but nothing happens and the unit switches off again: insufficient battery voltage. Battery light on control panel will be red. 6) The more...
Re: your opinion please - part 2
Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 11:23:19 -0400
...you stepped on the clutch to change gears the engine would rev out of control,It is easy to ck your vehicle to see...
Re: Hot water heater
Historical mailing list
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 09:58:25 -0700
...that ran on 120 volts but also had fittings to run engine heated water through it. John On 5 Sep 2002, at 10:41...
Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:33:15 +0200
...control the spark? (This is > me being clueless again.) > > 1) Battery -- replaced this morning. > 2) Ignition coil > 3) ECU > 4) Ignition Control Unit > > Is...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:10:13 -0500
...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: 2.1L idles too high - I think I need a new throttle valve.
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 8 Sep 2003 07:14:04 -0400
Dave, Swap out the idle control unit. This is the small box behind the right rear tail light. These must have a deault that...
Re: known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
...core leaks >> 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab >> controller unit >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. >> 7 - fuel...
Re: Wiring on power steering pump
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
Mon, 10 Feb 1997 20:14:29 -0800
...Bentley shows (page 97.125) both wires coming from the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, which I think is in the pass side area where...
Urgent part request for 82 California van
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Sun, 24 Jul 2005 13:34:05 -0400
...the engine from outside the van). Usually mounted on the firewall beside the double relay, or sometimes beside the idle stabilizer control unit. I...
Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:54:10 -0500
...the gas fueled coolant preheater - webasto BBW46- was installed in the engine compartment. it had a little digital control readout mounted under the dash...
Re: Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Fri, 11 May 2001 20:39:17 -0600
...Other parts that might fit this catagory are ECU's, AFM's, idle stablizers and control units, Thermostats, temp sensor #2 (German not autozone...
80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
...The full fuel injection system for an 80-83 Vanagon with Type IV engine; The main parts are listed below: Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC...
Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit
Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery Johnson
Thu, 19 Dec 2002 08:54:26 -0500
...the unit will fail again eventually. With the plug disconnected from the Idle Stabilizer Valve, the Idle Stabilizer Relay is no longer controlling anything...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:29 -0700
...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
Re: Clues to the cold start/running problem- my test
Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 19:22:51 -0500
...Revved the engine OK cold and it would idle and not die (It might >just mean that my control unit was OK after all...
Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:38:00 -0500
...of the engine harness, > reflash and go. Modular, total control, and much more robust in terms > of electronics than aftermarket standalone units and nothing...
Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:18:42 -0500
...Anyone working on reverse engineering that idle >>stabilizer control module?? >> >>Regards, >> >>John Rodgers >>88 GL Driver >> >>jon wrote: >> >> >>>I have made great progress in...
Re: Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 20:54:52 -0500
KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > OK spending a week in a westie in several different climates got me to > thinking about some practical climate control...