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• was- a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies- now??
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:38:01 -0400
  ...It >>> runs and idles fine without the air. The biggest problem at the idle >>> was core was loose dirty corroded ground cables Must have...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 May 2010 21:59:47 -0400
  ...clean & lube idle air control valve > > Any recommendations on what to do, what not to do to loosen up my idle > air control valve...
• Re: ICU issue?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:25:17 -0700
  The problem was caused by the Idle Control Unit cable coming in contact with the power steering pump pulley. Two wires were severed, I...
• Conclusion to story of setting Idle
  Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:08:11 -0400
  ...Then I said don't turn that screw, I'd learn how to properly adjust the idle. (My idle was too high and was...
• Idle too High on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael & Carol Ostrouch
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 21:51:05 -0400
  ...Isn't life grand? Oh yaah, the idle problem. How do I lower the idle? It can idle up as high as 1500 rpm...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:20:17 -0500
  ...The idle control system is same as a 2.1l MV. It idles high, but when I unplug the ICV it purrs like a...
• Air Flow Meter and Idle/Mixture Adjustments
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 12:07:56 -0500
  ...I have attempted to adjust idle (idle stabilizer disconnected) and the idle control screw has very little effect on the RPM. I have also...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 May 1997 12:55:41 -0700
  > I've been following the high and wandering idle thread(s) of late as I have > been suffering the same malady. After trying all...
• More progress in idle problem and a question
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:30:05 EDT
  I covered the end of the idle stabilizer control valve with tape so that no air could pass through that system and reconnected the...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:21:44 -0700
  ...That's far too simple. -- RJS On 07/28/2011 01:47 PM, Karl Wolz wrote: > For 500 bux, you could open the idle...
• Re: erratic idle
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:49:26 -0800
  ...erratic idle Wasn't he one of the guys in Monty Python's Flying Circus? Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA
• WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:41:33 EDT
  Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D for sale? Please e-mail me. Rich
• Re: 2.1L low idle at start
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:48:05 -0400
  Sounds like your Temp II sensor is shot. Replacing it should cure the cold idle. Roger Van Till 89 Westy 86 Syncro
• good used idle stabilizer needed..
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:35:22 -0500
  hey pulsing vanagon head, i need a good used idle stabilizer valve for an 89 vanagon.. anyone? pmail me... thanks all, jess 89 carat
• Re: Wild idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:21:25 -0500
  Try disconnecting the O2 sensor, see if that smooths out the idle. I had a similar problem. That stopped it. Another thing - in my...
• Re: Frydaye question - 1960 Double Cab 1600 motor - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:00:52 +0000
  I guess the first question I have is what kind of carburetor are you running? If its a stock carb with the electric idle...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:49:41 -0600
  ...Bad Idle Stabilizer? >> >> AS I understand it, with the engine warm, the idle stabilizer should be >> isolated from the circuit, and not have ny...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meyer
  Tue, 27 May 1997 20:08:04 -0700
  I was having problems with the idle stabilizer on my 85. (engine cutting out). Since they wanted $200 for a new one and I...
• Re: WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:24:36 -0500
  ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L > Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D > for sale? Please...
• repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:33:38 -0800
  there was talk a while back about repairing the idle stabilizing unit. Unfortunitly i was not able to find anything in the archives about...
• Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:07:36 -0400
  Hi, The latest wisdom on my idle woes on my 87 Westy is that it is possibly the idle control unit. Bus Depot has...
• 2.1L ISV for sale..was Re: Wanted: idle control valve...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 2003 18:29:28 EDT
  In a message dated 5/31/03 5:59:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, graham@IC.OWATONNA.MN.US writes: > > I need an idle...
• Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:32:05 -0700
  ...I can’t think of a reason why the idle goes to 1,800 when I put the selector into Park. Yet it idles...
• 87 Westy High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Alasdair Crawford
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:49:15 -0400
  Last weekend my 87 Vanagon suddenly developed a 3600rpm idle! Found that if I disconneced the lead to the Idle controlvalve it imemdiately dropped...
• Idle Stablizer '85
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 17:04:42 +0000
  ...So, I disconnected the idle stabilizer again and it started right up. Still idles like crap, but it's running! It also seems to...
• High Idle fix....
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:36:38 -0300
  Hi folks, minor fix, I've been stuck with a high idle once warmed up, to the point of cleaning up the throttle body...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:51:41 -0800
  ...If the throttle valve is closed, then adjust > the idle air flow to keep the rpms within a narrow range. When there is > partial...
• Idle Stab.-- quick fix
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 26 Dec 96 12:39:49 -0600
  ...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: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 May 2020 13:56:42 -0600
  ...I have an ‘89 Westy and haven’t been able to feel the idle valve vibrating. I put in a new ICU that Peter...
• Re: Help! irratic idling while wet
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:31 -0700
  Hi Paul, The power steering is connected to the idle stabilizer control unit which lives in front of the right hand taillight assembly. The...
• Idle Stabilizer FIXED!!!, Thanks to Jim Davis
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 07:46:20 -0700
  On 10/13/97 I posted a note ("Idle Stabilizer fix?") requesting information on the sudden racing idle problem. I received several replies and...
• Re: Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 23:08:02 -0700
  ...Cold idle mystery >Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 16:37:39 -0700 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Ok, time to put on your thinking caps...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:01:05 -0400
  ...No idle when engine cold > > if you have the Idle control valve, the one that sit on top near the breather tower... remove it...
• Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:00:55 -0700
  ...RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle All, 2.1 '87 westy with AC, manual I'm experiencing a slight pulsing vibration at idle...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 07:57:14 -0800
  Let me know what you find out, my 85' idles high like that after going on the highway or on long drives. Once shut...
• Pulsating idle on 87
  Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 20:47:14 -0800
  ...When the engine warms up, I have a pulsation in the idle of 100-200 RPM. The idle switch is engaging, TII sensor is...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:32:57 -0700
  For what it's worth, GoWesty gave me an estimate of $285 labor and $200 parts to install *two* idle boost valves.
• Correct idle speed for 60's engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Mon, 1 Apr 96 16:30:03 UT
  Muir quotes the correct idle speed as 850 rpm. My owner's manual says 550 rpm. What do you people think? Thanks, --Jonny
• a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:10:47 -0500
  My idle shoots up 1000rpm when the a/c in turned on. What factors and failure trends are at work here and what needs...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 23:56:21 -0400
  ...I was just checking my idle stabilizer this afternoon per "idle stabilizer, checking/1st check on 24.53 in the Bentley. Firstly, the idle...
• Vanagon jerking in stop and go traffic
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:15:48 -0500
  ...Now the throttle switch closed in idle. However, now the idle has become unstable (pulsating). Never-the-less I took the car for a...
• still high idle and rough running at star-up
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:40:10 -0500
  ...Starts up, idles at around 1500 RPM. After about 15 seconds, idle jumps to 2000 to 2600 RPM. When I start off after about...
• clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 14 May 2010 08:12:14 -0400
  Any recommendations on what to do, what not to do to loosen up my idle air control valve? What to use for solvent/penetrant...
• Engine overheats after spark plug change
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:34:04 -0400
  ...If I set it to the correct timing, the car idles poor and requires the use of the idle stabilizer. If I adjust to...
• Fwd: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 May 2020 14:40:09 -0400
  ...Date: Sun, May 17, 2020 at 2:38 PM Subject: Re: Idle issues To: vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@cox.net> Cc: vanagonlist a...
• 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Van Pelt, Steve
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:02:58 -0600
  ...The idle also is kind of an issue, in the sense that it will idle at about 1000 and hunt between 1000 and 1200...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 07:10:15 -0400
  On Thu, 6 Aug 1998, Lawrence Johnson wrote: > Lasha wrote: > > Modifying the Idle Stabilizer: > > I have been told by the "VW Bus Heaven" that...
• Oil Light on at idle only when hot
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 21:35:58 -0700
  ...After a few minutes, it begins to flicker at idle. After driving the vehicle or extended idling, the oil light stays on while the...
• Cold engine Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:35:58 -0500
  ...When the engine is cold, it will not hold an idle. It idles for a minute then cuts out. When I try to restart...
• IDLE problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Chasse
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:35:23 EDT
  ...One of my friend told me that it is either the Idle Control Valve or the Idle control Unit (I don't even know...
• Re: Stalling at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 11:01:51 -0400
  ...on my '85 the idle is around 800 or 900 .... with or without the AC on (AC works well, too). It stays the same...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 17:52:39 -0800
  ...performance off idle at ~ 2000 RPM (and maybe fuel efficiency?), I'd be > curious if using the OE WBX idle control valve and AFM...
• Re: weird idle...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 May 2002 22:19:46 +0200
  ...and in city traffic in the summer, this means heat!!! I found that I could pull the idle back down by disconnecting the Idle...
• Re: High Idle 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 15:56:13 -0700
  ...The warmer, denser air of Seattle made it idle at 2800 rpm. My problem was the idle position switch on the underside of the...
• Wont idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
  Wed, 27 May 2009 07:27:18 -0500
  ...When I start it in the morning it doesnt want to idle at firs and will die pretty quickly. I feed her a little...
• Oil Light Flashing 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Tue, 4 Mar 1997 09:14:17 -0700
  Suggestions needed! My oil light is flashing on idle after engine is warmed up. Oil level is OK. Has not done this in the...
• Re: purpose of throttle valve adj.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:36:28 -0500
  Jim, The reason is to precisely control the amount of air at idle through the idle bypass screw instead of the TV. The screw...
• Re: horrible cold start idle, running rich
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:44:27 -0800
  ...I find them not making contact at idle all the time. not hard to test or check. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mordo" <helmut.blong@GMAIL...
• Re: Black Vapor and Rattle. And other stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 08:04:01 -0800
  More likely you have a bad idle speed controller or possibly the valve. This is common way for the controllers to fail. Slight thread...
• Re: Rough Idle / motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:31:49 -0400
  >>Someone asked about shaking at idle and bad motor mounts. My '90 Carat has a >>motor that seemed to rock too much at idle...