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• Re: Help! Appeal for data
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 21:22:23 -0500
  ...Have you >tried removing the level warning control unit to see if that disables >the level warning? What is the part number on your...
• Re: 12V accessories from 120V shore power
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:03:56 -0800
  ...if you want the charge level controlled as is needed for AGM batteries) then the more expensive unit is needed. Like I said before...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:10:00 -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: Add on A/C BTU Requirements 82 Diesel Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 11:20:35 -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...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:03:54 -0300
  ...idle control unit) and more >>>> expensive? >>>>>>> What's the impact of running with the power to the idle control >>>> valve disconnected while I await...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:51:06 -0700
  ...Before photo: <http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Solenoid.jpg> After photo: <http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/photos/Cruise_Control_Solenoid_Vacuum...
• Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:38:30 -0700
  ...so that I have full control over what's playing. And the little remote for the head unit give me the ability to turn...
• Re: Fuel tanks and caffeine substitues
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 Aug 94 09:43:03 CDT
  ...WARNING** **WARNING** The United States Air Force has lost several F-16 fighters due to the pilots' inability to control the vehicle while making...
• Re: Hanging wire...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:18:48 +0200
  ...and a yellow single female connector hanging loose underneath the >digifant control unit relay box (on the driver side). it goes into the major...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:23:10 -0400
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause >this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:41:10 -0700
  ...Both had sufficient vacuum for the Zemco units. In other words, the cruise would hold full throttle whenever necessary. Perhaps the Zemco design requires...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:13:53 +0000
  ...There is a wire > from the A/C compressor clutch over to the idle control unit so the idle > control unit will know to...
• Re: Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:43:51 -0700
  ...their investment they're controlling the direction that each and every kit goes until they have a number of units on the road. The...
• Re: orphaned wire in driver's side of engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 01:27:27 -0400
  ...The wiring > diagram in the Bentley manual indicates that this wire goes to the idle > stabilizer control unit. Anybody know what the purpose of...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:37:12 -0700
  ...Never considered > lube 'cause I didn't notice any on several units I've seen. > > Neil2 > > > On 5/5/08, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate...
• Re: Truma heater, like Propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:21:56 -0700
  ...can be made to be happy with the lower > voltage, and control units can be found that work at 12V. err, just put in...
• Re: Digifant II... ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:48:34 -0800
  ...A knock sensor , idle stabilization controlled by the ECU( no idle stabilizer relay), and Hall control unit. Vanagon's Hall control is in the...
• Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 23:18:08 -0400
  ...They now have available brand-new, 0-mile TDI engines, very complete, that are mechanically-controlled, NO computer and wiring nightmare to deal with...
• Atwood Furance
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:47:41 -0800
  ...The only problem with it is you cannot let it run overnight, and it is not thermostatically controlled. Admittedly, I let mine run out...
• Re: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 20:27:36 -0500
  ...to have in the dash unit: >- AM/FM obviously >- CD player - be nice if it played MP3s >- Remote control would be nice > >Have 4...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:04:43 -0400
  ...like the Vanagon. >The Digifant II also has a Hall Ignition Control Unit. Digifant I has >a throttle position potentiometer, an ignition coil power...
• Re: GPS in WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:59:00 -0700
  ...Dash' full blown unit with the pop out screen for the GPS (and DVDs and it's the display/control for the radio/DVD...
• Re: VW Fuel Injection Information (was SS header)
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 16:46:31 -0400
  ...How about strapping a couple of double A's to the exhaust with a variable resistor to the Control Unit? Looks like you need...
• Ignition Coil Wire Routing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 15:04:25 -0500
  ...I have a green wire from the points/condenser in the distributor, a wire coming from the fuel injection control unit, and a double...
• Re: Sudden High idle
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:25:05 -0800
  ...ouch! > > Really high idle on a late model usually means bad idle stabilizer control > unit.... ouch again! > > Cheers, > > Jeff Jeff, It's really not...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 May 2013 09:01:54 -0500
  ...When choosing among the head units with a remote, be sure to get a remote that will actually TURN OFF the head unit so...
• Another "Pro" tech nees help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 12:45:18 -0800
  ...Always ____________________________________________________________ I have changed the coolant sensor, O2 sensor, MAF with new unit. I leaked tested all injectors, found all to be okay, pulsated...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 13:50:56 +0000
  ...Dometic thermostat control knob Wow!         You found that fast.  I’m glad as it is really nice having all things in the van working...
• Looking for some advice on used parts and a good mechanic
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:51:51 -0400
  ...Upon performing the Bently's checks I think it is actually my Idle Stabilizer Control Unit that is the problem. After doing some checking...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 23:17:05 -0400
  Could be the idle stabilizer control unit which is in the cavity behind the rear right light (your have to take off the light...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 14:54:41 -0400
  ...The other possibility is that there is a spurious start signal coming > from the idle control unit wiring since the idle control unit also...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:38:19 +0000
  ...Idle Control May be cleaning the Idle Control Valve (ICV)? Take it out, spray the inside with a CRC AFM cleaner, let it soak...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:36:12 -0500
  ...control > What do folks recommend? > > I verified that the column switch is working properly. > As well, I checked the wiring at the control unit...
• Re: Reply: stereos
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 23:01:52 EST
  ...Also, you might want to get a unit that has remothe control capability. Mine does and is hardwired (with extra fuse). It is EVEN...
• Re: Joel - ECU Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 20:24:53 -0500
  On 2/7/95 Tim Smith wrote: >There is a recall on July 86 to Jan 87 on the idle stabilizer, main >control unit...
• Unknown wire Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Pollard
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:09:46 -0500
  ...Is this the wire that should go from the AC (aircon) to the idle stabilizer unit to control the idle with AC on. All...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:43:57 -0500
  ...When pushed out of the way, a depth of 7 1/2 inches ( I believe) can be accommodated with standard DIN units. What can...
• Re: audio source ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 15:24:30 -0500
  ...older unit what's >the best way to get it ipod friendly > >JFF > >>Alpine now makes a unit with iPod input and control. >> >>some...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:30:54 -0500
  Eric, are you sure the GoWesty EFI uses the same idle control unit as a Digitant FI Vanagon? I thought they replaced everything. Ken...
• Re: Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 09:20:51 -0800
  6) AFM and Dijijet control unit for '85 Vanagon how much? -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Michael Samson <msamson@LOCALNET.COM> wrote: > Listees...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:06:55 -0800
  ...located in southern Oregon. $ 170 for the whole heater system - , wires, fuel pumps, control unit, sheet metal cover that goes under it , rear blower...
• Early Engine Governors Figgered Out
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 07:37:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The units in question are marked 28 1,5 FDR in big letters on the cover. This would appear to coincide with the 28...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:23:35 -0400
  ...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: Van-o-hams
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sat, 22 Feb 1997 17:22:59 -0500
  ...If you stay clear of the control unit and the injection harness you shouldn't have any problems. At 07:09 AM 2/22...
• Re: New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:47:52 -0500
  ...The '97 unit will run the VW (Clarion) 6 cd changer. My son actually bought the Clarion unit that Crutchfield sells, but the VW...
• V-dub Supplies Chip Specs
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:32:36 +1000
  ...I'm baselining a fresh tune on an 022 control unit-- will do the same with an 022D and then add my chip. Both...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 06:29:34 EST
  ...Is an all electronic control unit. Two small boards filled with all kinds of electronic components. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:15:40 -0700
  It looks like a double size relay but that is the Idle Control Unit aka ICU. It is hidden inside the cavity behind the...
• Re: Fwd: Seat warmers
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 22:15:57 -0800
  ...These have a heat sensor built into the lower unit. The butt heater has a heat sensor, built in, which turns it on when...
• Re: Radio Problem
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:26:22 -0500
  ...I use a > Thummer remote that lives on the steering wheel to control all but the > channel select on the Sirius. Viewit.com, Onwatersports...
• Re: carver p4 follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 16:22:22 -0700
  ...Right now the unit costs over $700. I heard that the price for one unit was around $400 at a list purchase a couple...
• Re: [SPAM] Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 May 2015 12:06:50 -0700
  ...off, is that I have a remote control for the head unit and I bet the unit is maintaining some sort of readiness to...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
  ...stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on engine replacedfuel inj. ,control unit ,same problem -control unit shorted out again...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:11:02 -0500
  ...Your tachometer uses a pulse per unit >time to voltage conversion no digital stuff here nor D-A conversion. So if >the transfer function...
• Re: kooltrons/misc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 16:59:29 ADT
  ...I cut a hole through the fridge wall/cabinet and mounted the unit so that its controls/fan are behind the drivers seat. The...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:20:58 -0700
  ...I have done at least 5 installations of these units over a dozen years and I have never seen a failure. Mike Michael A...
• My 85 is running rough again!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 96 20:50 AST
  ...This time changed all the vacuum hoses, put another flow- meter, main control unit, trottle switch, checked the injector's pattern, clean the plugs...
• Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 01 Apr 97 22:08:15 CST
  ...the other (white) goes to connection pin #4 on the computer/control-unit. hope that helps. :) joel
• O2 Red Warning Light?
  Historical mailing list - PhamA
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:59:02 -0700
  ...Following the Bentley instruction, to reset the Control Unit memory ( I assume this is the same infamous ECU which everyone is talking about), I...
• compression problem
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 07:51:03 -0800
  ...Then check the wiring for opens to the control unit. Any ideas beyond that? William