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• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:28:44 -0400
  ...Your mechanical is wrong when he says that the Idle stabilizer is useless. It is usefull during the warming up process, while the A...
• Re: high idle
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:23:20 -0700
  ...I had already checked the idle stabilizer > >and cleaned that out - so I'll know tomorrow what the verdict is. > > > >Todd Last > >'88 Westfalia...
• Re: 88 Syncro / cold start surging
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 27 May 1998 10:04:58 -0700
  ...The idle stabilizer then does its job and drops the idle back down. Here's exactly what I observed on my 87: At start...
• Re: WTB: known good Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:34:30 -0700
  ...about had it with tapping the gas pedal to drop the idle to > 900rpm. > When I unplug the ISV, it drops right down. I...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 19:40:01 -0700
  ...the Idle stabilizer is between Dist and Ignitor .. though I could imagine that between the 2 ...ignitor and idle stabizer , they could influence the...
• Re: a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:45:43 -0500
  ...Shawn >> >> >> >> > > Sounds like it's worKing just right to me. > > The idle stabilizer increases rpm under the following conditions to > prevent engine stalling: > > A...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:25:59 -0400
  ...IMHO, the idle stabilizer only has any effect at idle. I did not see anything on your list about the O2 sensor. Maybe you...
• Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:45:43 -0700
  ...Look at the A/C > > diagram and see a wire from the compressor clutch labeled "to idle > > stabilizer control unit" but wire color shown...
• Re: 84 Vanagon stops running intermitantly.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 15:27:32 -0500
  ...I have the idle stabilizer bypassed. If I connect the idle stabilizer the 84 will almost always stop and not want to start again...
• yay, fixed my problem....but how long can I go?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 18:41:10 -0500
  Hi all, I found my hot start problem and a recent hesitation problem were due to a faulty idle stabilizer and not the temp...
• Idle stabilizer relays for sale (digifant 1986 up)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 06:09:44 -0400
  I have 2 of these....they are used. They both are good, I have tested on my 88. $75 each and shipping. Good to...
• Does removing A/C affect performance
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 14:38:08 -0700
  Hey- I'm workin' on an '86 Syncro & I just read that the control unit for the Idle Stabilizer Valve receives inputs from the...
• Re: Running rich.....
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:33:07 -0400
  ...Last time I replaced the distributor cap 3 days before a trip the idle stabilizer failed and the fuel pump quit. The kind of...
• Re: Why am I stalling?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 23:48:38 -0700
  ...If this sensor is working as intended, check your idle stabilizer and its related control unit. Based on your description, I would suspect that...
• Idle Stab.-OK to bypass?
  Historical mailing list - V I Urban
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 16:39:54 -0600
  ...I remembered someone mentioning an Idle Stabilizer a while back so I looked in my Bently and saw something about bypassing it by disconnecting...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:15:14 EST
  In a message dated 22/02/2004 4:27:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<Do the Idle Stabilizer Control...
• Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 12:29:05 +0100
  ...Happy Holidays to all! RSF > Around June of 1988 the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit was upgraded. The old > part numbers are: > > 251 907 393...
• Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:30:57 -0700
  ...setting the warm idle rate to spec (850 rpms) with the adjustment screw with the stabilizer bypassed a new idle stabilizer (needed one anyways...
• Re: Continuing Cold Stall Problem - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 10:17:28 -0700
  ...of the list said > "replace > the idle > stabilizer > valve" I decided to try that. I "borrowed" the > stabilizer from my > wife's 90 > cabriolet...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sun, 7 May 2000 06:36:40 -0500
  ...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: She's bucking...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:57:44 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Rob Tippey wrote: > 1987 syncro > > I've changed all of the usual suspects, ECU, idle stabilizer and computer module...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:53:45 -0800
  ...I have done the timing check and tried to adjust idle (with idle stabilizer disconnected). I can't get the idle speed down to...
• Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
  ...Start and run Engine - greatly improved start and idle; Inspect: Engine idles quite well without assistance of Idle Stabilizer; Reconnect Idle Stabilizer; Fuel System...
• Re: Cold Start Injector doesn't turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:21:55 -0600
  ...3.) There is an idle stabilizer unit (NOT the same as the digifant unit of the same name) that controls the idle by advancing...
• need digital idle stabilizer transistor pn#/relays going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 23:08:27 EST
  upon inspection of my D.I.S. and opening it i found that a transistor (bottom board /upper right hand corner with spade connector...
• Mike Miller & Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 20 May 2002 09:05:00 -0500
  ...idling problems---sometimes it idles, sometimes it doesn't--- He did have a vacuum leak at the idle stabilizer--but the problem persists occasionally...
• Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 01:00:08 EDT
  ...The van now has a new temp II sensor and idle control valve. I have also tested the van with a good idle stabilizer...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:21:50 -0400
  ...Free, too. >> >> Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to >> 10* ATDC, >> hoses attached, 950 rpm. You should be able to...
• Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:18:32 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. > -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture > -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. > -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 9:00:44 EST
  I had the idle stabilizer replaced on our 82 at a VW dealership in Palo Alto. The engine would cut out after a high...
• Re: Not idling up when AC turned on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:08:23 -0500
  ...What is this symptomatic of? > > > Jay, this is usually symptomatic of a failed Idle Stabilizer Valve(ISV) - cylindrical device mounted on top of the...
• Re: Help - engine won't idle
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:22:45 -0400
  ...Concerning the control unit, I did the continuity test on the idle stabilizer valve and found continuity. I assumed that the control unit should...
• Re: Idle hunting problem, 85 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:34:34 -0500
  ...my responses are in caps (i'm not shouting) >idle hunting is usually a sign of the idle stabilizer trying to >figure out what...
• Re: Digitfant Flu
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:57:45 -0700
  ...Van was running better[?] but they only managed/ bother to fix one of the problems by replacing a flaky idle stabilizer, adjusting timing and...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:40 -0700
  > Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer > control using modern digital processor technology? > > Seems to me that for someone knowlegable...
• Wire identification request
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Fri, 9 May 2003 12:16:14 -0400
  ...Philip Chidlaw Philip, if I'm not mistaken, that connector is the disconnect for the idle stabilizer valve. It is used during engine setup...
• Re: Idle Stabilization Valve
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 19:46:46 -0400
  ...The idle is very rough and I need to keep the throttle = slightly open during the warming up. I suspect the Idle Stabilizer = Control...
• Re: 1400--1600 rpm in '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 94 8:05:34 EST
  ...one; but in order to PROPERLY adjust the idle you must first bypass the idle stabilizer (green or black box beside igniter). To do...
• Re: Fear of Max Cool
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 06:24:09 -0400
  ...If this switch (idle stabilizer valve) is not activating something may be electronically kaput. Or, like me, merely mechanically inept. Checked your fuses? Cheers...
• Throttle Stuck
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 20:43:03 -0400
  Just replaced Oxygen Sensor...Temp 2 sensor and cleaned idle stabilizer... Now my new problem is my gas pedal/throttle is sticking on my...
• Re: Surging Idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:35:03 -0500
  ...Start to get things back to normal with an idle speed check with the engine warm and the idle stabilizer valve(ISV) disconnected. To...
• Re: More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:48:14 -0400
  ...Is this correct? Next, the Haynes says to connect the idle stabilizer together and pull out the vacuum lines to the distributor. I then...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:09:59 -0400
  ...In my hands the other day were > >>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around > >>>correcting > >>>all...
• Help! irratic adling while wet
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sat, 29 May 1999 11:16:09 -0400
  ...At that time, the problem seemed to be rectified by making sure the connection on the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit was secure. Do you...
• Re: '87 goofy idle
  Historical mailing list - Ed Vala
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 10:29:40 +0000
  ...I priced the idle stabilizer at a local dealer and it > was close to $300.00. Incredible. Per some advice I saw here, I...
• Idle Stab.-- quick fix
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 14:07:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...this is the time of > year that the summer's accumulation of grunge affects the idle stabilizer > and results in a 2000-3000 rpm...
• Re: High Idle, Fuel Pressure Test Results and Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 01:23:12 -0800
  ...When cold, the distributor timing should adjust itself to keep the idle up via the idle stabilizer. The 'closed throttle switch' also needs to...
• Re: erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:05:36 -0600
  John, something else will cause that problem more so than the idle stabilizer valve. There is a big black molded rubber piece with about...
• Re: 83.5 1.9L WB Timing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 09:11:33 -0400
  ...I have been disabling the idle stabilizer while checking/setting. Right now it is running ok with the mark between the 10: 00 - 11...
• Re: WTB 87 Idle Control Module
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:11:07 EDT
  ...From my _Vanagon Items Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm) webpage > Idle stabilizer control unit, 2.1, VDO 412.202/015/007...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 13:45:42 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Yes, at some point during 88 the FI wiring...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:16:09 -0500
  At 18:41 11/21/2016, Zoran Mladen wrote: >Thanx for responding. How are these solenoids used? I know where >the sensors are...but...
• Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 16:37:39 -0700
  ...1985 1.9l Westy w/Auto Trans and Air Conditioning 145k miles Compression fair (around 120-125 each cylinder) Recently replaced Digital Idle Stabilizer...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:20:23 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question In Bentley wiring diagrams for '86, to '90 and up, a change in wire gauge aside, I see...
• Re: '87 Vacuum plumbing question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:23:02 -0500
  ...On 11/10/08, Bill Collins <wb6otg@intrex.net> wrote: > On my '87, the short hose between the idle stabilizer valve and the air...
• idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:43:57 EDT
  ...idle stabilizer, along with the relay behind the left tail light, throttle body, complete air box with AFM, distributor and ECU. I've installed...
• Cold idle speed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:57:20 -0500
  ...Also, I have recently replaced digital idle stabilizer and aux. air regulator. I called him up this afternoon to see if the work was...
• GOT IT! was Re: 83.5 1.9L WB Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 13:18:44 -0500
  ...Worked at getting a smooth Idle at 800 with the stabilizer removed then brought timing to 5 deg ATDC; the mark on the front...
• Re: Stalling 1.9l Digijet
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:45:08 -0500
  ...If the problem goes away after bypassing the idle stabilizer then that the faulty unit. Oh yea, this will sound whacked, but are your...
• Timing 1.9,2.1 engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Coggia
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:24:38 -0500
  ...I've replaced ground connectors and checked for leaks and I'm in the process of investigating the idle stabilizer. On the '90, I...