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• Re: Foldable Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 18:05:00 -0700
  ...Controller on folding solar panel kits > > There should be no problem connecting a second controller to your > battery. But don't run the new...
• idle booster valve part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 14:45:28 -0400
  ...the P/S & A/C idle booster control valves? (There are two shown in the Bently Vacumm diagram-late version. One controls boosting the...
• Which cruise control for '91 Vanagon with manual transmission and Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:51:27 -0400
  ...things, but what I really need now is to have cruise control installed.  The past weekend made another round trip to Macon, GA and...
• Idle control switch (how much?)
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 07:00:40 -0700
  My mechanic has told me my Idle control switch is what's ailing my 1986 westy, and causing the intermittent idling. Anyone have an...
• Re: Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:06:33 -0700
  ...However, my solar charge controller does. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San...
• Re: Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:26, -0500
  This reminds me of the Poor Man's cruise control I did for our 71 camper- cut a piece of wood into an arch...
• Re: Heater control bulbs - how many?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:52:01 -0500
  ...Heater control bulbs - how many? > > Does anyone recall how many bulbs I need to light the heating controls in my 85? I have no...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:16:16 -0800
  ...After Market Cruise Control For many years the Audiovox CCS100 kit was a great solution. That is what I added to my '90. But...
• Flame war on levers/climate control
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 26 May 1994 09:05:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Yeah!! <big grin> > I think the simplicity gives you more control. Yes, you have four levers I have to concede that once you figure...
• Re: Cruise Control hooked up. Works perfectly!.
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:58:36 EST
  Good Morning List, Is there anyone on the list that has any further info or experience installing cruise control on to a non cruise...
• Where is the Coolant Fan Control Relay on my '93 Eurovan?
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:40:21 -0500
  Can any Eurovan folks on this list tell me exactly where the Coolant Fan Control Relay is located in my 93 EV GL with...
• idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 17:08:23 -0600
  ...Don't hear the infamous hum or buzzing sound coming from the idle stabilizer control valve (how loud is that supposed to be, anyway...
• Re: 85 Westfalia heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:34:31 -0500
  The rear (underseat) heater has a shutoff valve for coolant (heat) control. Pulled forward it's open for heat. Pushed aft it's shut...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:43:16 -0400
  ...Just about any of the old "Universal type" cruise control systems can be adapted to a manual vanagon ... unless they were designed for automatic...
• Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:11:47 -0700
  Creaking's usually the upper control arm bushings. There's a wear check in the Bentley but you can sometimes buy some quiet time...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:33:45 -0800
  ...On 11/18/2012 3:24 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote: > One man's "control knob" is another man's "lever" ;-) > > Thanks for the heads...
• 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: fresh air/heat sliders (EASY WAY TO KNOW)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Shane
  Wed, 9 May 2001 18:55:20 -0400
  ...And the lever off to the left, controls the NOISE from all that are left. So remember, when the controls have you beat... Be...
• Re: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - A. B. Czerny
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:24:07 -0700
  ...I bought from Crutchfield.com one of > the Alpine head units > and the iPod controller device (which is > approximately the size of a > deck...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Nov 2016 23:18:31 -0600
  ...That really helps!!! John On Nov 8, 2016 23:01, "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Lower ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 > > Upper ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 or...
• Spotted on eBay--check out the plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 18:38:30 -0400
  ...What intrigued me is the the "heater control" on the dash. Or is it a bleeder? Also, I was trying to figure out what...
• Re: autopilot
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:07:37 -0700
  oops! still on my sail boat- Yes cruise control! On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 3:07 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote...
• idle stabilizer control unit.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:14:01 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a idle stabilizer control unit (the one behind the right tail light) for my 86 Syncro. Anybody have one from...
• squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:44:16 -0700
  i ventured under the chassis and started looking at my upper control arm bushings on my passenger side, and i noticed gobs of grease...
• Re: double fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 20:48:50 -0700
  ...The 8 amp is for the water pump and the LED lights in the control panel. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "ssmilby" <ssmilby@EMAIL.MSN...
• Re: 85-86 Spindle Compatibility
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 15:29:48 -0400
  At 02:50 PM 6/4/2011, Edward Maglott wrote: >control arms... I know the early version of the spindle or "steering >knuckle" is...
• Re: Endless Heat
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 08:54:37 -0700
  ...After > screwing around with the temp control lever and the connection to the heater > control cable, I'm beginning to suspect that it might...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:49:28 -0500
  ...Todd, this refers to the Digifant idle stab valve with controller, *not* the Digijet idle stab timing-adjuster. Completely different animals. david -- David Beierl...
• Re: windshield wipers/heat control 85'
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:48:11 -0500
  At 03:18 PM 3/18/2002, Tracy Bonin wrote: >Hello, well my windshield wiper controls/heat controls aren't working. >(yes I checked...
• Re: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:12:42 EDT
  ...Help??" """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Sounds like, as a few have mentioned, that you have bent the bowden cable that controls the heater valve. You can take everything...
• Re: What cruise control system should I
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 11:08:39 +0200
  ...What cruise control system should I Date: Friday, 20 Dec, 1996 1:21 Fred Porter asked... > What aftermarket cruise control systems have you > installed...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:54:01 -0500
  > The Idle control valve: > - Is simply a fan that pumps air into the center plenum. > -The volume is metered by the airflow meter. > -The...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:26:58 -0800
  ...Rear heater control hi Harry, I used to get genuinenew Vanagon Owner's Manuals from myVW Dealer. last time I tried foran 84 Owner...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 21:04:24 +0000
  ...Once I got to the idle control valve, I saw that the small boot over the connector was torn nearly off and it was...
• Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 00:59:06 EDT
  ...BTW, Classic fuel-economy-in-the-toilet-with-cruise-control relates to porous vacuum diaphragms at the actuator or control valve. This leak is...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 07:49:53 -0800
  ...I > suppose one might consider an atomic pile as a controlled metering, but > it is really a a controlling of natural radiation being emitted...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 13:54:43 -0500
  ...Correct, it has no notion of anything but the frequency of an incoming pulse stream controlling the phase of an outgoing pulse stream at...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Unplug connector at rear heater control and pull out its bulb holder. Remove three screws holding heater control cluster to dashboard. Remove synchro control...
• Re: Replacing footwell vent control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 22:34:43 -0400
  ...footwell vent control cable? >> >> The control cable that flaps the footwell vents (second cable from >> the >> bottom on the ventilation control panel) failed a...
• 87 Westy dash controls
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:46:37 -0400
  ...However, I wonder if any of you wise owners can tell me: (1) How the warm air (front heater) blower fan control switch attaches...
• annoying control arm bushing syndrome
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:00:43 -0800
  ...Dreaded control arm bushing syndrome? Hi all, Now that the weather's warmed up considerably, I think I have to rename my van "Squeaky...
• How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 07:24:16 +0200
  ...Right or wrong? Will I instead have to dissassemble first the whole upper control arm??? I'm happy to have you, folks, as I...
• Re: Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Chris Donaldson
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:22:09 -0600
  ...mudflap Fuse box cover in black 2 alloy wheel hubcaps Cruise control control unit All 3 Westfalia outlet covers Grey theater style jumpseat Grey...
• cruise control wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:57:43 -0800
  ...these 2 wires to be plugged on the back of the odometer for the cruise control... question: is there a specific way to plug...
• HIgh Idle
  Historical mailing list - Boroko
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 03:32:24 -0700
  ...Is this a problem with the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? ( for those paying close attention, this is not on the van that had the...
• 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...
• Audiovox Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 15:41:41 -0600
  Hi All, I was finally able to get my hands on the Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control, they are hard to get in Canada...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  ...So, I put a known working idle control valve in, same thing. Then I swapped in a known working idle control module (behind the...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:06 -0400
  ...2009/10/23, Rico Dagastino <Dagbear@aol.com>: > If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is > correct, that unit...
• Re: Questions: Clear Coat and Westie Stoves & "Geez, my Vanagon i
  Historical mailing list - Ssittservl
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 20:22:09 EDT
  ...Would someone please explain the stove control knobs to me. I > turned the knobs to the center position ( "hollow flame" icon) to light > the...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:17:43 -0800
  ...When using a different display, the display control in the firmware must be adapted.     Which expansion options are there? The on-board computer has...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 4 May 2008 09:42:49 -0700
  ...knobs control > > servos that control the valves....... > > > > My mind was also racing while the list was down. > > Bring me a SA heater control panel...
• Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:59:19 -0800
  ...The blue wire > controls the existing relay. You can branch it over to also control > your relay but a better way is to branch...
• Re: idle air control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 15 May 2022 15:21:02 -0700
  ...On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 2:46 PM Jennifer Rabbitt < yoursocialconcierge@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Volks, > > Looking for an Idle Air Control Valve...
• Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 07:49:49 -0700
  ...The majority of car batteries are created by 3 manufacturers - Delphi, Exide and Johnson Controls Industries. Delphi makes some EverStart models sold in Walmart...
• Re: So What's Wrong with this Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:26:12 -0500
  ...However, aren't there usually some Syncro specific controls on the dash of a Syncro? Like where the A/C controls are in the...
• Re: SA vanagon heater/vent controls
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:27:19 +1200
  ...is a link to a close up pic of the rotary controls on south > african T3s. > > http://www.sa-teile.de/drehknop.jpg The...
• EV Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Parise
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 22:44:46 +0000
  ...The tech said there is a problem with the condensor fan or control. So basically my question is this: where is the A/C...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 09:58:20 -0600
  Kent Gutke wrote: > Does anyone know of an aftermarket cruise control other than a > broom stick or brick? Kent, Check with Sears or JC...
• Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:15:18 -0800
  ...On the sliding door, is a large lock assembly called the Remote Control Lock. It is part #11 on the microfiche from the VW...