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• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 15:00:06 +0000
  ...But the key wire is not a > > significant current-drawer. > > > > What I'm saying is that you can put the unit into standby with...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:08:52 -0700
  ...In the main relay panel of both, in relay socket #3 is a coolant level warning control unit. This relay will have a large...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Thu, 18 May 2000 23:56:47 -0700
  ...The Vanagon's vacuum unit isn't really up to the job of supplying the necessary vacuum to the cruise control. This results in...
• Garage sale at Zoltan's place
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:02:27 -0700
  ...heads computers for 2.1 or 1.9 Idle Stabilizer Control Units Idle valves Air Flow Meters for 2.1, 1.9 and Air...
• A/C Engine Fan Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 15:32:41 -0700
  ...The good news is that the unit now seems to be working properly, and the temperature control (circular switch surrounding fan switch) actually does...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter? Hydraulic...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
  ...Hydraulics would possibly work if operated by the normal shifter unit. Or if they incorporated solenoids...
• Re: heater always on
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:56:42 -0700
  ...I interpert shows > the heater control valve as item # 6. My heating systen has no > additional heating unit so I beleive I need to...
• Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:57:06 -0500
  I installed the Audiovox unit on my stock 87 van and I would echo your comments exactly. simple instal other than running all the...
• 1987 Digifant + Air Conditioner Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 20:30:04 -0700
  ...Which line on the Idle Control unit am I supposed to plug this A/C Clutch-Line into? On the 97.141 page, a...
• Re: Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:06:33 -0700
  ...to a Charge Controller made for PV (solar > panel) systems. > Nice looking unit at a reasonable cost. > > If this Controller were hooked-up to...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 19:10:21 -0800
  ...The USB > >> socket must not be used to power other USB devices. > >> > >> Can the BORCO display data from an engine control unit? > >> > >> No, the...
• Idle Control Unit (not valve)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:36:23 -0700
  Hi all, About 10 months ago, I replaced my ICU. Now all of a sudden, my bus is showing the same symptoms as before...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 21:53:12 +0000
  ...Idle Control Once I got to the idle control valve, I saw that the small boot over the connector was torn nearly off and...
• Re: ICU issue?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Aug 2024 08:32:11 -0400
  ...Disconnecting the idle control unit removed a the idle surge and allows van to be drivable, though idle is too low. >> >> I’m a...
• Re: MP3 Player Advice Needed - with a twist (no pun intended)
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:37:12 -0700
  ...This unit comes with a Wireless remote, easy to control from > either the top bunk or bottom. > 5. Great radio reception with a new...
• Re: aftermarket AC unit from the factory
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:43:14 -0700
  ...These contain some pictures of the A/C overhead unit. Found out these are dealer installed itmes. Just like the cruise control on my...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...gasket > - clean and check throttle body valve > - replace the ICU, idle control unit with a known good one from a perfect > running van > > and...
• Rockford-Fosgate In-Car 20GB MP3 audio system $99 (Today Only)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 16:49:35 -0400
  ...I have not tried this unit myself, so I can't comment on it personally. But I have a similar indash unit (a Rio...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:10:05 -0700
  I just took a few more digi-pics and put them on http://photos.yahoo.com/mwstebbins These are photos of the controls (toggle...
• Propane Stove 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Blair Webster
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 20:01:37 -0500
  One burner control on my 86 Westy stove packed it in without warning while on a camping trip this summer. More specifically the burner...
• propane stove '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Blair Webster
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 15:45:58 -0400 (EDT)
  One burner control on my 86 Westy stove packed it in without warning while on a camping trip last week. More specifically the one...
• need help, looking for westy $ part!
  Historical mailing list - "Martin Girard (by way of Ron 'Coyote' Lussier)"
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 17:06:08 -0800
  Hi, Maybe, by any chance, because you are a VW lover, you can help me! I am searching for a control unit (computer box...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:24:37 -0300
  ...running > rich. > > Any ideas? > > It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and > oxygen sensor, etc.. > Could it be as simple as...
• Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 00:53:09 -0600
  ...Both units are thermostatically controlled; 7. Both units cost $69.00 CDN, if memory is correct. Now, I almost bought one, untill I started...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:16:16 -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: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 24 Nov 2015 08:21:35 -0800
  ...That said, is it more likely the vacuum pump or electronic control > unit. > > > > Thanks for any input as I am fleeing the cold north...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 08:31:44 -0400
  ...My only problem >with them is that now my cruise control will not work, is this >because the control unit is not seeing the...
• Re: How do I....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:30:01 -0500
  ...Other wise I am going to > spend about $500 for the idle sensor and the control unit without knowing if > they are my problem...
• fuel spillage and low fuel level problems ... the recall list
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 04 May 94 12:52:51 CDT
  ...Your dealer will install a new fuel tank containing a redesigned fuel filter and replace the control unit with a modified unit IF APPLICABLE...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
  ...bed and control the radio/tape/CD changer, changing from one mode to the other, controlling volume and turning the unit off all without...
• Re: Curise control for Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 May 2003 20:06:22 -0400
  Mike Collum wrote: > I'd say that any cruise control that uses magnetic pickup on a CV for > speed sensing should work. You'd...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 17:27:58 -0700
  Where does the I pod connect to the unit you have & how does it control the pod? Pax, Tom B.-inquiring mind needs to...
• Re: Westy RV sink water supply system
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 17:25:36 -0400
  ...This must >work well in flow control and to the eye. I have built a "snap-in" sink unit for my non-westy Vanagon...
• Re: Warning on Lchase Vanagon for sale.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:57:58 -0700
  ...power windows, power steering, cruise control, am fm stereo, electric door locks, ready to go camping, clear title, unit is a 1900 that was...
• 87 westy will not idle
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 05:40:46 -0800
  ...Anybody got any ideas where to start? I replaced the idle control unit about a month ago. Could this have gone bad? TIA. Pat...
• Re: It's a Beatiful Day in America!...
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 21:04:25 -0700
  ...thing-y make getting to controls a pain. Other ideas - or should I just get a new head unit w/ an AUX jack? john
• what is deal with "d" ecu
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:00:36 -0400
  hey all, what is the deal with "D" type ecu and idle control unit?? does this really make a difference especially in an 87...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:07:09 -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: Heads Up Warning on Garmin GPS Map Update
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:07:54 -0700
  ...GPS unit I was using. The 7200 also has a voice loud enough to hear in a Vanagon and a remote control that makes...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 13:23:59 -0800
  ...They should be proportional to the duty cycle, but again, knowing the duty cycle tells you exactly what the control unit is doing and...
• Re: Idle Control Unit (not valve)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 21:58:48 +0200
  ...Idle Control Unit (not valve) > Hi all, > > About 10 months ago, I replaced my ICU. Now all of a sudden, my bus is > showing...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:27:28 -0700
  ...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...running >> rich. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >> oxygen sensor, etc.. >> Could it be as simple as...
• Re: VW cruise control
  Historical mailing list - jthomas2
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 11:40:54 -0700
  ...However, I was hoping to find someone else out there who might know more about the units and/or where I can get a...
• Re: Cruise Control Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:48:30 -0500
  ...the problem must be (somewhere) in the wiring between the cruise control unit and the speed sensor. Sound logical? -jspeer '89 Westy, "Mystery Machine"
• Re: Factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 13:03:35 -0700
  ...toying with the idea of building a combination trip computer/cruise control unit (like the old Zemco's from the '80s), and from what...
• Re: Engine conversion help sought
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:06:18 -0400
  I grounded the shielding from the O2 sensor wire to the body sheet metal under the back seat, near the control unit. I don...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 May 2006 05:57:18 EDT
  ...Idle stabilizer valve, 2.1, 1695, 025 906 457 A - $275.00 CAD Idle stabilizer control unit, 2.1, VDO 412.202/015/007...
• New radio recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:37:08 -0400
  ...I’m looking for an Apple play version so I can control using my phone. It seems like sub woofer out and back up...
• Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:25:27 -0400
  ...So, let's see some suggestion! NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
• some really simple questions
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 23 May 2008 14:04:02 -0400
  ...part (idle control valve) and an electrical part, but I don' t know if they are part of the same unit or separate. Can...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:30:25 -0400
  Not only can you blow up the cruise control unit, after it shorts out you can also blow up your ECU. Just add the...
• Syncro Popular, not! and H2O heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:57:13 -0300
  ...They sell a higher output unit with dual level control, 8KW max. This is a lot of heat! And for around $2200 it's...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:52:52 -0800
  ...Both units are made by Perma-Cool, the fan and adjustable control kit. I always use (summitracing.com) as I sell them their plastics...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:09:39 -0400
  ...I like Scotts' idle control unit idea . Pro Training has s page on that. 3000 RPM with no load for more than a few...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:21:42 -0700
  ...82. > You should get the inner control lever assembly and cables with it, > all > as a unit. The cable for the heater valve will...
• '90 Westy watertank gauge shot
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 16:25:56 +0100
  ...led is lit on the kitchen-mounted control panel). It looks to be a sealed unit. When I take it out of the tank...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:16:51 -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: Starting issue - low idle and wants to stall
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 20:37:54 -0700
  hi Robert, sounds like the Air Valve and / or Control unit for it behind the right tail light are not working. it 'should' .. when...
• Re: Add on A/C BTU Requirements 82 Diesel Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 23:16:36 -0800
  ...I used the overhead stock interior control panel and evaporator from a junked vanagon. I purchased a 2-fan condenser unit and mounted it...