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• Re: Battery Leakage
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 14:44:14 +0100
  ...Control unit wiring checked OK. > Troubleshooting revealed a leakage of 30-40 mA from the battery with > ignition switched off and all fuses removed...
• digijet control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jun 1997 23:02:58 -0400
  ...starter, >ignition,). I assum the control unit must be fried and is not opening the >injectors and causing the fuel pump relay to switch...
• Hall control unit failure, was: Quantum no-start problem solved( no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 07:12:15 -0500
  ...That got me thinking about two things, the coil, it was OK, and the Hall control unit, it was bad. Does anyone know what...
• I need an ICU
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 15:16:53 -0700
  I need an ignition control unit. Does anybody have an extra they like to sell or trade me? Note, this is NOT an ECU...
• Hanging wire...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 18:19:21 EDT
  ...and a yellow single female connector hanging loose underneath the digifant control unit relay box (on the driver side). it goes into the major...
• stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 02:18:03 -0400
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:41:51 -0700
  What's a Digitool? and should I feel stupid for not knowing? On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM, <TINKERMAN007@gmail.com...
• RE: Q's about your cruise control installation
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 31 Dec 1996 14:23:08 -0700
  ...If you have a problem with the cruise being erratic that you suspect is ignition noise, the unit can be shielded with a piece...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:04:43 -0400
  ...Digifant II also has a Hall Ignition Control Unit. Digifant I has >a throttle position potentiometer, an ignition coil power stage, and a >knock...
• 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: Passed inspection...Now idle is messed up.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 04:22:56 -0700
  ...Could also be the idle stabilizer control unit, located behind the right tail light. This unit can be repaired if you can locate the...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:06:28 -0700
  ...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:48:13 -0700
  ...side of the ignition coil. From there it goes to 4/86 of the electromagnetic coil on the digifant control unit relay. The coil...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:25:53 -0700
  ...Turning on your ignition starts the fuel pump --- nothing to > do > with the ECU (which, incidentally is Electronic Control Unit --- > not > "Emission" ---- it's...
• Re: Ignition Coil Wire Routing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:56:53 -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...
• WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
  ...211-905-115-B, Ignition Coil 3. 191-905-351-B, Hall Control unit, transistorized coil ignition unit 8. 251-906-083, Idle stabilizer...
• Re: i dont know!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 11:36:27 +0200
  ...The ignition control unit is designed to supply current to the coil's primary winding while the shutter wheel is blocking the field. When...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 18:26:25 -0400
  ...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in...
• Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 22 May 2003 08:19:40 -0700
  ...I have checked the idle control and Halls units, bypassed the idle control unit, and changed out the ECU, without any change in symptoms...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:02:37 -0700
  ...The control unit is a motronic distributed for the international market. The SA vans didn't use digifantand had that little 7 pin 'ignition...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:27:28 -0700
  ...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in...
• Re: Need help to determine type of Hall control unit
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:29:26 -0700
  ...The Bentley says that "Two different types of Hall control units can be installed." (Fairchild or AEG). Does this mean that either will work...
• Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:52:42 -0700
  ...and the ignition key must be reset for it to stop (except on the early type of coolant level control unit). The temp gauge...
• algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:50:56 -0400
  ...system control unit (presumably in the relay/fuse panel?) and then ends at the ignition switch. The PO removed the seatbelt warning unit but...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:19:54 -0500
  ...Another suggestion which has been made is to wire the radio's switched lead to the switch in the ignition which controls the door...
• Re: No spark, good coil, etc
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:24:49 -0500
  Have you tried to swap the ignition control unit? Also try unplugging the idle unit and plugging the two plugs together. I have had...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:03:07 -0400
  ...Advice on Spare 2.1 >> gonna be hard to get an idle stabilizer or ign control unit on a 2.1.. they're incorporated...
• Re: digijet control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 01:27:36 -0500
  ...starter, >>ignition,). I assum the control unit must be fried and is not opening the >>injectors and causing the fuel pump relay to switch...
• Re: ebay parts picture question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 21 May 2002 10:45:30 -0700
  That is the Ignition Control Unit for the 1.9 L (and tiico!) engines... very expensive new. matthew Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
  ...Also, the control unit (behind the tail light) could be bad. Swap with known good units, and see if that solves the problem. Neither...
• Re: 2nd request, where's my fuel pump relay?
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 20:50:28 -0500
  ...Or you could follow a wire from a fuel injector to locate the control unit. By following all the cables from the control unit...
• Anyone parting out a 83.5 - 85 1.9L bus? Part needed.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:43:41 -0800
  I need a heatsink for my TiiCo ignition control unit. You can see a picture of one here... http://www.vgonman.com/ignconsink.htm...
• Re: '90 GL Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 02:41:20 EDT
  ...Sometimes the controller and actuator are assembled together into a single unit. Most units also have a function whereby if the actual speed if...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
  ...repair open circuit between terminal 1 of ignition coil and > terminal 17 of idle stab. control unit plug. > > if you have NO milliamp reading...
• Re: brain board needed for 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 02:16:41 UT
  Gail, Could well be the ECU - I had same symptoms years ago in my '87 and it was the control unit. You could tap...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 02:28:23 +0000
  ...is that their is a problem with the > ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I > put in a Boston Bob...
• Re: waterboxer coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:56:30 -0400
  The control unit is under the dash, mounted on the left A pillar. You will have to remove the fuse box to reach it...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:19:03 -0700
  >> > I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the Hall >> Sensor? >>Yup - the little box below the coil. > No...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 11:22:24 -0600
  ...The DigifantII is basicly the > same as the original Digifant, but with the incorporation of the CIS's > ignition control unit. This is used...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:09:37 -0700
  ...Advice on Spare 2.1 > Grab everything, get the idle stabilizer, ignition control unit, coolant > bottles if he's not using them, etc. > > Bryan...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:24:19 -0700
  The ECU is deeply involved with ignition in 1986 and newer model Vanagons with 2.1 Digifant. The signals from the hall unit go...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit - part numbers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:33:53 -0400
  ...The heat sink is a separate p/n; the controller is bolted to it with M4x18 machine screws and spring washers. As to the...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 6 May 2010 18:48:36 -0400
  Grab everything, get the idle stabilizer, ignition control unit, coolant bottles if he's not using them, etc. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:02:09 -0700
  ...THe ignition module is controlled by the Hall sending unit as well as ECU. I would try to replace ECU, Idle stablization control unit...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...wring harness, and idle valve, control unit,. However... Yes...works great for Idle control. Rock solid and dependable idle. And they usually work very...
• checking coil and icu?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:30:02 -0700
  how do you 1) check a coil 2) check an ignition control unit no spark. got gas and power to coil. both are spendy...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 23:37:46 -0500
  ...deeply involved with ignition in 1986 and newer model >Vanagons with 2.1 Digifant. The signals from the hall unit go into the >ECU...
• Coolant Level Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 12:24:33 +1000
  ...is it possible to check the control unit? The warning light flashes for a few seconds on ignition switch on and on overheating so...
• 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...
• Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:37:50 -0500
  ...Idle controll motor and controll unit have been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has also been replaced with good unit with no...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:10:27 -0330
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Hall Control Unit and timing
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 20:50:35 -0800
  ...I had an extra Hall unit off another '85 GL. Same make and model number on unit. The swapped unit seemed to change the...
• FIX: 87 Vanagon: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 25 May 2000 19:06:33 -0700
  ...these have alot of promblems with the control unit i've put alot of control units in these before but this one is crazy...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:07 -0500
  ...tester between terminals 5 >> and 14 of idle stabilization control unit plug. L.E.D. tester should >> come on when ignition is switched on...
• Anyone parting out a 83.5 - 85 1.9L bus? Part needed.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:35:36 -0800
  ...I have found one. > I need a heatsink for my TiiCo ignition control unit. You can see a picture of one here... http://www...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  ...tested. > > Computer control for ignition via Hall sender - Good > > Fuel pressure test: 30+ psi > > With a brief pause after the ignition switch is turned...
• 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...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:17:43 -0800
  ...The USB socket must not be used to power other USB devices.     Can the BORCO display data from an engine control unit? No, the...
• Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:46:20 -0700
  ...The Digifant II also has a Hall Ignition Control Unit. Digifant I has a throttle position potentiometer, an ignition coil power stage, and a...
• Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:00:53 EDT
  ...etc.) and modified the Vanagon clock unit to take the MFA. Jetta/GTi switch gear (cruise control and MFA) stalks fit just fine. Frank...