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• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:53:30 -0700
  ...It's the injector control unit, or injector driver unit, aka ECU and I got one coming from Mark Drillock. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 11:17:59 -0800
  i think GW mentions this on their web page but the WBX 2.1 idle control unit would be deleted. From their web page...
• Re: Control Unit for Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 22:29:09 -0800
  ...The procedure started with doing some tests using the >connector to the cruise control control unit. Bentley says it is "behind >instrument panel right...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:04:25 -0400
  Hi Dave, Turning on your ignition starts the fuel pump --- nothing to do with the ECU (which, incidentally is Electronic Control Unit --- not "Emission...
• FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:45:54 -0400
  ...VW Vanagon Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (including idle stabilizer valve) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411584792 1990 VW Vanagon...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 18:26:18 -0700
  ...I am pretty sure it is not the stock cruise as the control unit of the stock unit has 8 wires & this one has...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:31:15 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:22:02 -0400 > >Sorry to disagree with you but...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Latchua
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 05:17:50 EDT
  ...Several owners have mentioned cruise control on Vanagons -- is there an after-market cruise control unit available that works reasonably well? My 86GL Weekender...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:22:02 -0400
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:44:10 -0400 > > > >Chris, > > Are you saying the the...
• Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:37:28 +0300
  Just wondering - what electronics do the hall sender and the ignition control unit contain? I want this info to be better able to diagnose...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:30:58 -0800
  ...The input signal to the control unit may be one or more switches: Driver's actuation of the A/C switch, closing of the...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:39:27 -0800
  ...The Digijet "idle stabilizer" controls the spark timing, while the DigiFant version controls the air-bypass valve. The idle stabilizer unit is the relay...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:12 +0200
  ...1) Idling control unit (behind right tail-light cluster 2) idle valve (sits right on top of engine). Try removing your control unit. You...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:45:01 -0600
  ...Three wires connect the Hall sender to the Control unit. It is these three wires that are routed through the two plugs on the...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part III
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:21:58 -0500
  ...remove idle stabilize control unit. connedt US1115 L.E.D. tester between terminals 2 and 5 of connector plug for stabilization control unit. Start...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:10:31 -0800
  ...The control unit is hooked to the Hall sensor, and also the stabilizer valve. You can see the valve on the Digifant diagram on...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:40:32 -0400
  Hey, I sort of feel responsible for the latest exchange of snappy repartee regarding ISV control units....I am planning on attacking the 90...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:54 -0500
  ...remove idle stabilization control unit. Connect US 1119 multi-meter between terminals 5 and 6 of connector plug for idle stabilization control unit and...
• Re: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:16:06 -0700
  ...The iPod controller device hides behind the head unit and > the iPod connection cable (included) is pulled forward. Pretty > straightforward. > > The head unit interface...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part IV
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:45 -0500
  ...remove idle stabilization control unit. Connect US 1115 L.E.D. tester to terminsals 5 and 15 of connector plug. Start engine and turn...
• Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:21:59 -0700
  ...Fuse box cover in black 2 alloy wheel hubcaps Cruise control control unit All 3 Westfalia outlet covers Grey theater style jumpseat Grey front...
• Battery Leakage
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie Scott
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 23:12:33 -0500
  ...Starter turns but voltage to distributor sender unit is too low (8V when minimum is 10V), outcome is no fuel, no spark from control...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:31:57 -0700
  I wonder if the 2wd Vanagon uses a different control unit due to the speedo cable driven speed sensor only spinning at half the...
• Re: Idle control issue
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 09:25:31 -0700
  The idle control unit in the passenger side area in front of the tail light can get exposed to moisture and dust. On my...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:55:03 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:22:02 -0400 > >Sorry to disagree with you but...
• 2.1L idle control unit FS.. Re: Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:36:21 EST
  ...heard the whole saga, but you may have the bad idle > control unit, it's a $230-300 VDO part behind the rear passenger...
• Re: Wanted: Idle Stablizer
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:54:52 -0700
  Actually, this is a good question. I need the idle stabilizer control unit from the '86-on. Do you sell this unit? Malcolm
• Re: R&R Idle Control units?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:51:49 -0500
  ...R&R Idle Control units? Idle ICU Does anyone know someone who rebuilds or R&R's the A or B Idle control unit...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:20:43 -0500
  ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle control unit)"* So, I would assume they kept that ECU in...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 22:10:04 -0600
  I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control Unit could be taken apart and be re-soldered. I will look into that. Is it...
• CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:07:52 -0800
  ...STEVE.. > > > For those of you who have added after market cruise control to your > > leakers, > > > where did you mount the control unit? >
• 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...
• 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...
• Re: FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:04:02 -0400
  ...Sean Solowiej wrote: > Two new items added to the 3-day eBay auctions: > > VW Vanagon Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (including idle stabilizer valve) > http...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:05:34 -0800
  ...stabilzer control unit mounted on the firewall with two plugs in the bottom that one was suppose to disconnect from the control unit and...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
  Chad, At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: >I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control Unit could be taken apart...
• 1.9 Harness/ECU Free
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:07:35 -0500
  ...It's a 1.9 ECU,Harness,idle control unit,and Hall control unit. Also has the black relay box. I have not tested...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...If YES: - replace the idle stabilizer control unit and proceed. If NO: - repair open circuit between terminal 1 of ignition coil and terminal 17...
• Re: Solved Bizarre 2.1L: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:36:13 -0800
  ...This is the second problem I have had with the idle stabilizer system >in the past month! I recently replaced the stabilizer control unit...
• Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:15:02 -0700
  ...He wants to install an idle stabilizer control unit, but wants to know more specific placement than: ‘right side of engine’ So how/ where...
• Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:58:59 -0500
  I'm replacing the control arm bushings and wonder if tack welding the new ones as in the original factory units is necessary. What...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:55:44 -0700
  ...The unit I've got in my hand (the control unit itself) is part number 251-907-393B. I think this unit is replaced...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 13:59:06 +0200
  ...which I remember >had a separate idle stabilizer control unit mounted on the firewall with two >plugs in the bottom that one was suppose...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Specs
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:10:06 -0800
  Does anyone know where I can get a schematic for inside of the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? I have an 86 Vanagon with the...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:11:43 -0400
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:22:02 -0400 > > > >Sorry to disagree with you but...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 11:00:03 -0600
  ...valve, control unit or both? > Chad, > > At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: > >I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control...
• Re: Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 21 May 2009 07:33:03 -0400
  I'd also check the 'throttle control element' which is the little cupcake size bellows unit that's located on top of the engine...
• Re: Help - engine won't idle
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Sat, 1 May 1999 12:45:15 -0500
  ...problem was a bad connection on the control unit? OR, do you think the control unit is just failing intermittently and I will need...
• Re: Fuel control unit - Test
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 May 2003 16:40:52 -0400
  At 02:45 PM 5/28/2003, Dave Vieira wrote: >Hello, > >is there a way to test a fuel control unit ? .. I think you...
• Re: help me stop the oil light from blinking!
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 08:23:20 +0300
  ...There is a control unit mounted in the speedometer and it also senses engine RPM. THe control unit looks for system pressure from sensor...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 19:15:58 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:40:32 -0400 > >Hey, > > >I sort of feel responsible...
• cis problems - FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 09:13:41 -0600
  ...The problem was a fried/missing/fouled up set of grounds that fried the control unit. Rewired, installed used control unit, reset fuel mixture...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 15:24:00 -0700
  ...Is this how the Behr AC unit is controlled? My next question is why would all of the wires from the dial be cut...
• Fwd: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:54:39 -0700
  ...For the controllers there are no new units available and most likely a GoWesty refurb is an only choice. As they are a bit...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:52:42 -0700
  ...There were 2 types of coolant level control unit used and the exact behavior of the LED depends on which type you have. The...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:36:46 -0500
  ...It's a cone shaped rubber unit that had developed a leak and therefore the cruise control wouldn't work anymore. It was simple...
• Re: WTB-Idle Stabiliser Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:51:42 EST
  Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabiliser Contol Unit (P/N 251 907 393 B or 251 907 393D) for sale? Please ontact...
• Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sun, 19 May 2002 12:57:07 -0400
  I finally finished installing and testing an Audiovox Cruise Control unit in preparation for a Memorial Day trip to Michigan. I purchased an Audiovox...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:19:15 +0200
  The Vanagon also shares the vacuum pump, the throttle control element, the brake/clutch valves. You can also use the control unit itself, although...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:22:23 EST
  ...Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go > bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the terminals... and no change. > Anyone had this go bad...