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• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:43:49 -0800
  ...Hopefully some has the time to engineer this thing. > THe VW digifant Jetta 88-92 has this built into the > ECU, and these are...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jun 2004 - Special issue (#2004-539)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 08:20:57 -0700
  ...During 85 VW switched to a new "coolant level sensor control unit" RELAY. The new type does not peg the needle on hot when...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:07:50 -0700
  ...So, let's see some suggestion! > > NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
• '90 Carat Runs Rough...the epic continues...help??!!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:20:08 -0700
  ...He swears he has checked and re-checked the grounds, adjusted the valves, new o2 sensor, air control unit, and after reading over the...
• Re: Ignition problems, subie question (Syncro crosspost)
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:28:26 -0700
  ...Same basic engine, 2.2L, but closed-block turbo, 186HP in stock trim, plus a WRX intercooler and boost controller. Opinions? Thanks again, Jerry...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 06:39:34 -0700
  ...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: How many volts can ECU handle?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:50:46 -0800
  ...control unit relay, then off to the Digifant ECU. Seems to me > that the amount of volts to the Digifant ECU is controlled only...
• Re: Inductive Tach for tuning
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:20:07 -0800
  I 'suppose' if one wanted to say, make sure a 1.9 wbxr engine with purely mechanical controls for timing advance ( centrifugal and vacuum...
• Two VW Turbo Diesel Engines FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 May 2000 11:56:40 EDT
  ...with alternator, A/C compressor, power steering pump, and even cruise control unit still mounted on the motor. Of course the motor comes with...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 May 2016 17:19:45 -0400
  ...When you are under there steadying things as the unit separates from the engine you need a helper to control the jack. Great fun...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 02:19:10 -0400
  ...This changes the opening force acting on the flap, which changes the potentiometer signal to the control unit. Since the injector opening time (and...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 21:08:28 -0400
  ...coil won't solve the problem if it is the idle control unit behind the right rear taillight. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89...
• Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 07:57:18 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...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion-Engine Management or not.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:04:37 -0700
  ...com>wrote: > I wasn't thinking so much of normal engine operation/control but rather the > response to failure situations. If a support system...
• Gas fired heaters (long) (was: heating parkedvanagon)]
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 01:06:42 +0100
  ...an electric water pump for better circulation and a dash-mounted control unit. Some systems link into the car's standard heating system, and...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:14:44 -0500
  ...The standard mantra was get a new Idle Stabilizer Control Unit or Idle Stabilizer Valve or both. IMHO This procedure should be written up...
• cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:59:45 -0500
  ...I don't see any compelling reason to suspect the idle control unit or ECU, especially since idle and normal run is good once...
• Re: Photon driven Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 22:24:23 -0500
  ...propulsion units for our Vanagons, I'm torn! Wankels, Subarus, fine German TDI's, fine American IRON, Swedish stuff, Harley hog engines, HECK! I...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:03:35 -0800
  I had the same problem with my 85' GL until I replaced my idle control unit. Actually I didn't even have one, someone...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:33:14 -0700
  ...how, exactly, does the idle control unit operate the idle stabilizer valve? Having but a voltmeter, I can only tell that it receives voltage...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 10:16:33 -0500
  ...There are many units out there > that will fit as long as they are 1 din in size. The one I find the most...
• Re: Temp Gauge calibration with Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:29:55 -0700
  ...There are 3 versions of >this control unit, early, late, and latest. The first 2 versions have a >"43" stamped on the top and...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 20:45:46 -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: Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:08:34 -0500
  ...vacuum levels supplied by the engine. > >The vacuum on the vanagons is not enough to run the cruise control so at a >minimum a...
• Re: Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:40:28 -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: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:11:15 -0700
  ...it's in the Level Sensor Control Unit I think. .......something like that. I just prefer the Awareness Method - your are watching, checking , smelling...
• Re: oooooooh kay. here's one for you to figure out! :)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 23:22:43 -0700
  ...no a/c compressor visible > in engine photo. > there appear to be some later-model a/c controls, just to the right of > the...
• Re: Hot water;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 00:19:58 +0000
  ...For $10 I was able to get a new water bed heater control unit. This is a mechanical one, not solid state. It was...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 08:52:22 -0700
  ...Here is how it would work, mount a 5 hp electric motor to the >left of the A/C compressor in the engine compartment...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:00:57 -0600
  ...controllers, but this seems to be robust. Wiring is pretty simple,although I do have continual (50mA) drains from the CO2 & CO warning units...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:48:08 -0600
  ...controllers, but this seems to be robust. Wiring is pretty simple,although I do have continual (50mA) drains from the CO2 & CO warning units...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Thu, 7 May 2015 07:59:20 -0600
  ...controllers, but this seems to be robust. Wiring is pretty simple,although I do have continual (50mA) drains from the CO2 & CO warning units...
• Need help with engine running too rich
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 15:45:05 -0500
  ...idle control unit (second hand) * cleaned and soldered all ground wires, new eyelets * added new grounds to the right side of the engine and...
• Re: Do you have one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:54:18 -0700
  ...1 is an electronically controlled what I call 'air idle valve'........with it's own dedicated small electronic control unit mounted behind the right...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:53:23 -0800
  ...I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. > > The unit up front is just a control panel with vents just like...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:10:50 -0700
  ...ve got a failed unit ready to send: > https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle-controller-rebuild > They are all old...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:38:57 -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: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:29:22 -0500
  ...I have seen where both > the valve and control unit needed to be replaced to get it all to work > properly. There can also...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 08:54:03 -0800
  ...engines have a solenoid-operated idle-stabilizer valve with an > associated control board -- it bleeds air past the throttle plate. > > The 1.9l engines...
• '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: Help Major Surging
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:29:04 -0700
  ...Replaced Idle Stabilizer valve (on top of engine), opened up and checked the Idle Stabilizer Control unit (behind taillight, and checked every single !$%*& vacuum...
• Re: mechanical speaking what triggers the LED?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 20:38:24 -0400
  As far as I could read from Bentley that module is ONLY for the low coolant aspect of the unit. How could it function...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:30:36 -0700
  ...Have I got the wrong wire? If not, where does this White/Green lead to if not the Idle Controller. Another question I have...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Tue, 28 May 2002 11:08:18 -0300
  ...Big problem with engine not running - please help now! Importance: High Hi Volks: My engine won't run for but a few seconds and...
• Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:00:58 EDT
  ...Your results were fairly typical as some inspection surprises are quite expensive repairs (SRS control units, body frame rust, engine mounts, leaking power steering...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:50:02 -0800
  ...This is a AM/FM/Cassette unit with CD changer controls. My friend told me that these are rare units. On the body of...
• Smog device
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  3 Jan 1997 12:06:10 -0800
  ...The ECD(tm) operates independently and externally from the engine. A catalytic converter requires internal engine feedback systems and computer fuel control systems to...
• Type IV miss
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 1 May 95 15:39:19 PDT
  ...through in a spot and is sending erroneous data to the control unit which subsequently causes the wrong amount of fuel to be injected...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 08:59:36 -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: 85 vanvagon 1.9 electrical prob
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:52:36 -0400
  ...There's a timing output to the ECU (engine control unit, big box of tricks forward of left taillight) but no inputs from it...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:42:26 +1300
  >Superchargers are normally powered from the main crank (which means >that they add more air in proportion to the engine speed.) In fact most...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 01:05:38 +0000
  ...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: Anyone using a VintageAir Mk IV AC unit? - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:02:37 EDT
  ...The unit as pictured on Alistairs web site is certainly a custom installation. However, it was not particularly difficult. I started will all components...
• Re: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 23 May 2007 10:15:47 -0700
  I guess Helmut and Franz, over dere in Westphalia, never cooked any strudle in the engineering department while designing the cook-top..They certainly...
• Re: [DIESEL] Diesel Vanagon Tachometer-Yes!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 24 May 2000 05:51:01 -0700
  ...s place. " > > Do not forget to swap the dynamic oil pressure control unit that rests next to the speedometer in the instrument cluster. Its...
• Idle Stabilization Valve
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:57:29 -0400
  ...I suspect the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) and the Idle Stablization Valve. I had a quick look inside the ISCU and I notice...
• Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:07:15 -0700
  ...On the 2 switch system, the switch that controls the light only (not light/buzzer combo) is open until engine is running. i.e...
• Re: 89 Vanagon engine misfires, coughs, backfires, won't idle
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:18:59 -0700
  ...Engine/FI grounds/wiring harness, temp sensor 2, idle stabilizer/IS control unit, main control unit. We have a library of known good spare...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:42:09 -0700
  ...my thoughts go to electronic air idle control circuit - valve and control unit. That system is supposed to read what the idle rpm is...
• Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
  ...sensors - Toyota Estima aircon cruise control - Rostra UltraCruise II (<www.autoairandmore.com> code PACC002) - no vacuum---this unit out of production and no stock...