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• Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:28:52 -0800
  ...The ground wire the Bentley speaks of here, "near Dig....", is the > ground for the Dig Control Unit only. Not until the 1990 models...
• Re: Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:43:17 -0400
  ...A couple months back when the problem started happening (engine warm or cold), I took a quick look at things, pulled the idle control...
• Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 10:55:13 -0700
  ...They have working units using a Ford EDIS module (or something like that) which is just a missing tooth gear so the computer can...
• Hey all you shop mechanics with Oscillosopes? VW GREMLIN?
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Wed, 12 May 1993 01:05:50 -0700
  ...grin> I'm doing my term paper on the ECU (Electronic control unit, for the newbies) I am reading that Oscilloscopes let us see...
• Re: fuel system questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
  ...Though I don't have it, I always assumed that this was where a cruise control unit would connect to the throttle. If you...
• Re: blinking coolant light/mech. in Santa Cruz, Ca
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:11:10 -0400
  ...If it stops blinking after a few seconds, you have a bad coolant level control unit (the "relay"). If it continues to blink you...
• Re: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:48:54 -0500
  ...I got to see a 1977 Scirocco outfitted with a 2.0L 16v (continuous injection when stock) engine from a GTI, updated with Digifant...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:23:12 -0800
  ...Anyone working on reverse engineering that idle > >>stabilizer control module?? > >> > >>Regards, > >> > >>John Rodgers > >>88 GL Driver > >> > >>jon wrote: > >> > >> > >>>I have made great progress in...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:07:02 -0400
  ...5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the >> Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, >> and quickly opened it up...
• ignition? injection?
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 19:54:36 -0500
  ...to distributor, and the voltage on the Idle stabilizer control and the Hall control unit, and started the van with the idle stabilizer cables...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 13:31:49 -0800
  ...above, the ECU controls the fuel pump relay so you'd see battery voltage at fuel pump relay 87 once engine is running but...
• Re: Coolant temp warning lamp glitch?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:10:27 -0700
  ...Also the 'blinking red light' control unit on the fuse box can give a false reading (that's in the archives). My mechanic says...
• Re: Stereo Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Gary Mceachern
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 17:53:24 -0400
  ...Are you boosting the bass control? This may significantly reduce the maximum undistorted playing level and increase the possibility of buzzing. Keep in mind...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:53:50 -0800
  ...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: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 12:07:22 -0400
  ...You _could_ use an AC motor plugged into the hookups but then you might as well stick a window unit in the luggage rack...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:45:58 -0800
  ...New Knock Control Unit New Knock Sensor Vehicle Connections and Fuses Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original Coolant Sender] Engine Position Unit [Replaces Distributor] Fuel...
• Re: Newbie: I've Joined the Tribe! Questions...
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 09:43:35 -0600
  ...designers? My stereo came with a remote control which did everything but power down the unit. Great when you're upstairs stargazing and want...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:50:02 -0600
  ...The base unit allows control of the >curve via a three button panel and display, and for those with tired >engines, or indeed with...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
  ...core leaks > >> 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab > >> controller unit > >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. > >> 7 - fuel...
• Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:01:06 -0700
  is it a 1.9 or 2.1 ? Oct 85 would likely be an 86 model with 2.1 engine. if it's a...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 07:26:27 -0600
  ...Another listee made the statement he has been > driving > > > without the Idle Control Module plugged in (which, I believe, controls > the > > > buzzing) . > > > The engine...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:28:07 -0700
  ...And ..I have seen the electronic control unit and/or idle air valve cause this. I've had a vanagon sitting in a bay...
• Re: hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 12:04:33 -0700
  ...ignition/fuel control unit, and i need to have a > > better understanding of what the hall sender > outputs. > > > > Per complete engine cycle (all four...
• Re: monitoring system
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 22:05:31 -0500
  ...It additionally > operated > as a cruise control unit. Now I've been looking for something similar for > my '90 > Vanagon, but I can't...
• 84 Camper engine dying
  Historical mailing list - Alvaro San Paulo
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:39:40 -0800
  ...one, and also I have been used a loaned Main Electronic Control Unit (used) for about 600 miles, and all this keeps on happening...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 03:50:45 -0600
  ...it does hot, for the control >unit adds additional fuel to the injectors when it senses the engine is >cold. Now, there is no...
• Vanagon extremists
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:52:51 -0800
  ...The ecu (extreme control unit), the brain of the engine, is only second to the brain of the person behind the Wheel. And the...
• ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:52:47 EST
  ...the idle stabilizer control unit, temp II sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, and O2 sensor. I have also: cleaned the AFM, measured AFM resistance...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:25:27 -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...
• 78 VW bus / westy for sale $4000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:07:03 -0600
  ...in dash ) Add on cruise control 4 speed manual transaxle replaced in 99, with a low mileage unit. suspension, tires and steering are very...
• Audi 2.3 l conversion report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 19:23:27 -0700
  ...I've exchanged 3 used knock sensor control units and kept the one that worked the best, but would like to find a perfectly...
• Re: audio system upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 11:08:42 -0800
  ...Currently the system is perhaps the worst generic >manual am/fm/cassette unit ever made. The van obviously did not come >with a radio...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
  ...New Knock Control Unit > New Knock Sensor > Vehicle Connections and Fuses > Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original Coolant Sender] > Engine Position Unit [Replaces Distributor] > Fuel...
• Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 19:07:49 -0500
  ...control for your heater. It's not impossible job but it will be time consuming. Stan Wilder High Performance Ceramic Coatings www.engineceramics.com...
• Engine Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:45:51 -0700
  ...Everything is located in Fremont, CA 94536: ~2.1 ECU - guaranteed not DOA $125 ~Idle Stabilizer control valve - $75 ~Idle Stabilizer control unit - $125...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:31:39 -0700
  ...ve got a failed unit ready to send: > > https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle- > controller-rebuild > > They are all old...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:50:46 -0400
  ...control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. Key on engine not...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...We can all guess until we're blue in the face, but >> if we want to create a re-engineered control unit that solidly...
• Re: cruise control mystery
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 8 May 2001 11:54:20 -0700
  ...in the engine compartment > A Vacuum servo attached to the throttle > > I'm guessing that any year that had the cruise control as an...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:30:29 -0800
  ...An image from my Digifant pro training manual showing labelled pin outs of ISV control unit: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QxW65MiNQlI/UoUHgd3ioUI/AAAAAAAAIp0/rfGr1KsYiho...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:17:05 -0800
  ...Swapped out >idle stabillizer unit with a good one, tested oxy sensor per your instructions, and replaced all the >usual tune up items with...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:35:35 -0400
  ...I= > checked the idle stabilizer control unit sprayed all the contacts and clea= > ned them. No change,so that seems good. > New fuel filter...
• Re: Battery Sages
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:21:52 -0500
  ...It's specifically designed to be permanently mounted in an engine compartment (weatherproof metal case, heavy leads). I don't recall it's brand...
• Re: Going back to fuel injection...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
  ...Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039-906-021C Auxiliary Air Valve Part # 0.280.140.101 Air Cleaner Top and Bottom with intake...
• VW-FYI-Gas Heater resources
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:41:58 -0400
  ...One fuel pump, and no controls. I'm looking for ideas on replacement parts, controls, and mounting one of these in a Syncro. I...
• Re: Idle Stabilization Valve
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 06:51:10 EDT
  ...I suspect the Idle Stabilizer = > Control Unit (ISCU) and the Idle Stablization Valve. I had a quick look = > inside the ISCU and I notice...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:30:30 -0800
  ...I would add that all adjustment must be made on a warm engine. BTW the idle control unit issue is just for cold idle...
• Bad distributor (was: Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L))
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 17:22:37 -0500
  ...I have determined that it wasn't the coil at fault, nor the ignition control unit. Nor the distributor cap, or the idle control...
• Re: 2.1L engine from 1987 Syncro (Sold)
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 2 May 2005 22:05:59 -0400
  ...Engine comes with complete digifant wiring harness (minus only the coolant expansion tank sensor and sensor plug), 022 ECU and idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:34:37 -0400
  ...Also, the interior is all VW; design, controls, materials, practically everything exept the 'platform' including engine and transmission. The one I looked at was...
• Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:22:51 -0700
  ...control for your heater. >It's not impossible job but it will be time consuming. > >Stan Wilder >High Performance Ceramic Coatings >www.engineceramics.com...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 07:00:32 -0400
  ...coolant preheater - webasto BBW46- was installed in the engine compartment. it had a little digital control readout mounted under the dash this coolant preheater...
• Re: Questions--Re: WTB 86+ Westie Full Camper (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 16:54:18 -0800
  ...As for your ECU question, ECU stands for Electronic Control Unit, aka 'the brain' or the computer unit that controlls the fuel injection system...
• Bosch CIS problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 20:06:26 -0500
  ...checked everything, cap,rotor,wires plugs,halls unit and control unit, everythings OK and most of it is new.. It would skip worse when...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:54:31 +0100
  ...a new idle stabiliser unit (the guys at German Parts Warehaus were great!). Problem went away completely!! The replacement controller cost $120. It is...
• Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 13:11:32 -0400
  ...I have replaced all of the vacuum lines on the engine, the idle control unit (it does the surging when the ICU is bypassed...
• Re: Start Idle Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:51:24 -0300
  ...controls the mixture. The AFM is part of the entire run cycle of the engine. The initial setting is used until the engine, under...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
  ...Verified signal as expected at both cold and hot engine temperature and observed at both sensor output terminal and Electronic Control Unit (ECU). and...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 17:40:07 -0700
  ...a delay timer really unit from banggood. It's this one Geekcreit® DC 12V LED Display Digital Delay Timer Control Switch Module PLC https...
• Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:59:54 -0700
  ...Jetta engine I installed in my Westy. The ECU and wiring harness are from an automatic Jetta. Auto tranny TCM (trans. control module) NOT...