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• Lucas Heavy Duty Stablizer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:15:27 -0700
  ...and 3/4 of a quart of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer. Where I live it never gets below 30 degrees. I have noticed...
• Re: Recall for Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 22:22:17 -0400
  ...a open recall on > > the gas tank, sending unit, and idle stabilizer on the '87 Syncro Camper! > > G, I wish those were valid in...
• Surging idle on 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:19:23 EST
  ...by a bad or misadjusted idle switch or a bad idle stabilizer but neither of these are used on the 87 model. Any suggestions...
• A few part for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:12:49 EST
  ...idle stabilizer box, $45 7. radiator fan motor and fan, $60 Actual shipping costs only. Thanks, Joe in NH
• Re: New Engine, Poor Power, Low Gas Mileage - Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 May 2001 07:40:15 -0500
  ...With the engine warm, disconnect the idle stabilizer valve which is right on top of the engine ....very prominent.... and then check your idle...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:16:00 -0400
  ...In my hands the other day were both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around correcting all...
• Re: 86 Syncro dies again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 22:39:11 -0500
  Steve, every time I have have had rough running engine, dying engine, etc, it has been the idle stabilizer valve. So try this. Disconnect...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:04:20 -0800
  ...Standard tuning procedure is to disconnect the idle stabilizer and set the bypass air on the throttle body so the engine idles in the...
• Re: Installing torsion bar bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:31:58 -0400
  ...gmail.com>wrote: > Anyone know the secret to installing the torsion (stabilizer) bar bushings? > Old ones came right off as they were worn. New...
• Replace FI with carb??
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 13:20:21 -0700
  ...I am told this eliminates the conputer, injectors, air flow meter, idle stabilizer, and a few other parts. I am thinking of doing this...
• Re: re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:56:20 EST
  ...joel >> Now, in this scheme, exactly where does the idle stabilizer rear its ugly head? Rich
• Re: Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:51:34 -0400
  ...Jump idle stabilizer as you said. Connect timing light, using No.1 spark plug wire. Make sure idle is still in spec. 850 rpm...
• Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:49:43 -0400
  ...The harness is complete in nice condition, with all connectors (none of the connectors have been cut). $75.00 Idle stabilizer from 1990 2WD...
• hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:52:00 -0400
  ...what i have done so far is i replaced, ecu, icu, idle stabilizer, idle switch, temp II sensor, cleaned up grounds, sprinkled black butte...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:12:57 -0800
  > 1) Figure out a good replacement (or permanent repair/upgrade) for the > AFM. I have made some real good progress on this, and will...
• Re: Calling John Bange
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 22:10:41 -0800
  > > Have you gone any further in the development of some alternative to the > Idle Stabilizer Control for the vans. > > Just curious. I have control...
• Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:19:35 -0400
  ...The 87 isle stabilizer can be used with the 84 system but you will have to figure out the wiring. The idle stabilizer controller...
• Re: Cold idle mystery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 13:31:46 -0700
  ...I also replaced the idle control stabilizer, crank case breather hose, and vacuum line connectors, those 3mm short hose segments. -- Craig On Wed, 16...
• Trick to replacing the "Eye" bushing in the stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 13:23:00 -0400
  Hi all, I offer this as another approach to what's available in the archives for replacing the stabilizer link bushing. After searching the...
• '87 stumbling at idle/low speeds
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:14:03 EDT
  ...These events occurred both with and without a new idle stabilizer valve (new owner purchased before talking to me) and a newer functioning idle...
• VW Quantum Question/ No Van Content
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 22:14:10 -0500
  ...A short hose that runs from the intake to the idle air stabilizer collapses under manifold vacuum. The motor makes an audible sucking noise...
• Re: Irratic idle with AC on / Help
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:28:54 EDT
  The idle when the A/C is on is adjusted by the idle stabilizer control unit. If you have a friend with a '86...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:42:46 -0800
  > never seen a burnt out newer ICU. Now, I've tried replacing that BD438 > transistor and have had no luck. Maybe there are other...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:06:57 -0400
  ...unplug and connect the two pieces of the idle stabilizer together (if pre 86),and plug the vaccum line.Get your idle right,first...
• Re: Cold Engine/high idle
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 11:03:17 -0500
  ...New ones are available from list vendors. > If it is the idle stabilizer valve, just unplugging it may not work. Where is this idle...
• Re: Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Replacing Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:45:59 -0500
  ...You should also have a small green (or black) rectangular box, the idle stabilizer, mounted on the left side between the ignition coil and...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 06:15:14 EST
  In a message dated 22/02/2004 4:27:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<Do the Idle Stabilizer Control...
• Re: '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:26:36 -0400
  ...There is a Hall control unit, but no idle stabilizer. > Anyone seen anything like this? I assume I should time the engine (once > its...
• 1987 High Idle-Follow Up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 12:59:26 -0400
  ...I've switched out the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve with one >known to be good and had the same problem. Next I disconnected the...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:47:44 EST
  ...Parking brake cable for right rear $31.50 The trans, instrument cluster, and stabilizer link all came from the same Syncro that was, or...
• AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 20:29:13 +0100
  ...I have disconnected the idle stabilizer from ac compressor clutch. No, it is OK, but idle rpm is to low. Is there any possibility...
• Re: stabilizer linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 19:18:32 -0600
  I believe the drop link changed at some point, so maybe this isn't applicable, but I kept breaking them in my '81 Vanagon...
• Chrome Muffler Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:56:18 -0800
  HAs anyone ever found a CV joint ball bearing in the bottom hose of a WBX 2.1 idle stabilizer hose? You know, the...
• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:12:37 -0500
  ...My main problem will be the mounting bracket and the idle stabilizer. Thanks, Blake On 12/29/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com...
• Re: I'll try this again - Idling issues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 10:57:01 -0800
  ...So for now - I have unplugged the idle stabilizer and the idle has come down to about 900 rpm and the van operates fairly...
• Re: Checking out a synchro
  Historical mailing list - Dave91syncro
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 22:11:58 -0400
  ...One obvious flaw is the front stabilizer >bar is not attached to the suspension. >What is unique to the synchro and how does one...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:41:44 -0400
  ...I have yet to see a bad idle stabilizer keep engine from starting. If engine has good compression, then it is worth some time...
• Re: HELP ;)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:38:37 -0700
  ...didn't think of that one myself this time, but ....'anytime there is gauge weirdness' you think about that voltage stabilizer there. Easy to...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:21:50 -0400
  ...Free, too. >> >> Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to >> 10* ATDC, >> hoses attached, 950 rpm. You should be able to...
• Re: Digijet Idle Stabilizer--Green or Black?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 10:00:47 -0500
  At 09:42 AM 1/14/2002, Jay L Snyder wrote: >time. Now I hear there are two different idle speed versions, green and...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 03:41:58 +0000
  ...In my hands the other day were >>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around >>>correcting >>>all...
• 83.5 Waterbox Dash Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Thu, 21 May 1998 02:10:57 -0400
  ...legged" pictures and wireing diagrams? If all else fails, anyone know where I can pick up a couple hundred of these Voltage Stabilizers cheap?
• Re: Not idling up when AC turned on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:08:23 -0500
  ...What is this symptomatic of? > > > Jay, this is usually symptomatic of a failed Idle Stabilizer Valve(ISV) - cylindrical device mounted on top of the...
• Re: Vanagon gas tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 17:07:22 -0500
  The voltage stabilizer being off would also make your gauge read wrong. I.e., the voltage stabilizer is next to the gauge, if it...
• Re: Help! Still hesitating and gasping for air
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:15:51 -0800
  ...Second, if possible, try swapping-out the idle stabilizer *module* (behind the right rear tail light) with another Vanagon owner long enough to test...
• Air Flow Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Sat, 9 May 2020 02:11:45 +0000
  ...New plugs/ idle stabilizer/ fuel double relay. Anyways, any thoughts? Thanks all! Randy Coryell
• Re: Techron vs. other brand(s) injector cleaner - '91 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:23:07 EDT
  ...Does Techron work for diesel? And is Seafoam a better stabilizer than the old standard Stabil? JIm hey Jim they make a special treatment...
• Vanagon Water Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:07:15 +1000
  ...Then the fuel gauge started to register only about 1/4 full when it was full! Finally replaced the "voltage stabilizer" in the dash...
• How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:09:50 -0700
  What magic is happening inside the Idle Stablilizer? I have no idea what it does, but I was able to fix my idle problem...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 09:09:15 EST
  Could be the oxygen sensor, but I suspect the idle stabilizer. I have these for $24 each on my website (Dealer wants $185). I...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:00:46 -0800
  ...It uses the stock fuel rail but replaces the AFM, ECU, Idle > stabilizer, etc with a modern hot-wire fuel injection setup. > > For $600...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabilizer Controller) Stickin g TB!!!
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:00:30 -0500
  ...High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabilizer Controller) Throttle body flap sticking. Remove the throttle body and look in the throat. Bet you find some...
• Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
  ...ECU (because it got fried when alternator fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap...
• Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:39:48 -0700
  ...RECENT WORK Properly adjusted Throttle Position Switch Cleaned and lubed Throttle body Checked and cleaned Idle Stabilizer valve. Checked for corrosion at Idle Stabilizer...
• Re: o2 sensor didn't solve it
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:11:32 -0600
  ...Disconnect the O2 sensor Disconnect the idle stabilizer valve. Start the engine, and allow to warm up thoroughly at idle Now try to drive...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  ...First, page 24.48 shows the injection system components including the idle stabilizer control unit. Next to it is shown the wiring socket for...
• Re: Fuel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:10:32 -0800
  ...If your engine is warm the idle stabilizer in not operation, it only for cold engine warm up. The idle stabilizer in fact adjusted...
• Re: More timing confusion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 00:48:14 -0400
  ...Is this correct? Next, the Haynes says to connect the idle stabilizer together and pull out the vacuum lines to the distributor. I then...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:21:27 +0100
  BE CAREFUL!!! It can be one of many parts, and NOT at all the idle stabilizer valve (is this a VW mechanic with digifant...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 11:32:11 -0700
  Hello, I have an '84 GL since new and have never had this problem. Does this call for a show of hands? Is there...