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• Cruise Control parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 05:23:34 -0700
  Hi all I have had the good fortune to locate a '90 vanagon in the bone yard that had the Cruise control in it...
• Cruise Control not working!
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 08:34:12 -0600
  ...BUT the cruise control does not work. Any simple or easy suggestions for first checking, before heading to a mechanic. We are planning 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: Speaking of Cruise Control...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:29:37 -0800
  ...and it is way more accurate. > What brand of aftermarket cruise control are you using Frank? I ask because I've never been able...
• Re: Wanted: Digijet idle controller
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 04:43:22 -0700
  ...Digijet idle controller Anyone got one for sale? Cheap is good. Please email with price. This is for an '84, in case that matters...
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:46:36 -0600
  Does the "curse control" work along with the "power breaks"? Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:29:19 -0800
  ...the plastic control face, illuminates > the white plastic portions which acts a bit like a light pipe. > > alistair > > PS heater fan controls(s) also...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:53:37 -0700
  Sure Tom, those parameters are good and all, but is it really that much less complicated than an old school controller with pots for...
• Re: Looking for the fridge fan thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Jul 2013 20:29:18 -0700
  ...I think this one is close to the stock one. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Selco-OA50-Temperature-Controlled-Switch-/280141431566?pt=LH...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:00:01 -0700
  Rear heater controlThe hot water should flow through it when the little white lever is in the forward position. If you are getting heat...
• 1980 Vanagon (Missing knob for temp. control?)
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:35:15 -0700
  ...When I bought the van there was a knob missing just below the temperature control panel. It is centered right below it. Since I...
• Re: [NVC] IR Radio Remote Control
  Historical mailing list - Stew
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 21:50:33 +0000
  Ken Lewis wrote: >Does anyone have trouble with their (infra-red) remote control on cold >mornings? > >Ken Lewis >http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > > Don't...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:01:29 -0100
  Thanks...when I unplug the Idle Stabilizer Controller, idling returns to normal. Does that mean that it is indeed the culprit? I read in...
• "free" Canadian Tire loaner tools...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:53:54 -0800
  ...has anyone tried kit 25 "648604 Upper Control Arm Bushing Service Kit" ? Does it work with Vanagon upper control arms? Removing Vanagon control arm...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:07:19 -0700
  ...ECUs for the NA market are likewise essentially work-alikes, and really don't come into play anyway, as the idle control system is...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - James Sperl
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 20:51:04 -0600
  ...Rear heater control valve? > As I pulled out the back seat of my Westy I discovered a long-hidden > coolant leak. The slow leak...
• Re: Higher idle??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:00:19 -0400
  Basically, you have an idle air control valve and a controller. Of course, both after thought add on. The controller is located in front...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:06:04 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm, hex key size I have a 1/2" drive socket bit that fits if I use my breaker bar not a...
• Re: fresh air on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 09:49:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Most vehicles have recirculate/fresh control which > accomplishes this. I _think_ I understand the heater controls, but maybe > not. I just want to be...
• Re: Factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 13:03:35 -0700
  I believe they added cruise control as an option the same year they upgraded the Wasserboxer to 2.1l, 1986. I've yet to...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:48:34 -0800
  ...The charge controller seems to be working fine now thanks for the tip on the low voltage from the bat >> >> 3. ?? Can I hook...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:14:55 -0800
  ...I thought that I saw somewhere in Bentley, but not in the section you expected to find it, that the idle stabilizer control that...
• Heidelberg radios
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 06:54:07 EDT
  ...I need the tape deck from the Heidelberg radio that has all electronic push button control and remote controller. On/off & volume is electronic...
• Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:32:57 -0700
  ...Cruise Control I have no experience with the VW cruise control on a Vanagon but understand from the list that they can be problematic...
• Aircooled Heater control box question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Lawrence
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:01:25 -0800
  ...In one of the heater control boxes there was no gasket if that is what it is called. So no matter if the lever...
• FS: inst. cluster w/ tach/digi clock, & factory Cruise Control setup
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 2005 12:02:55 EDT
  ...OEM cruise control setup for vanagon. from a '90 carat. fits all vanagons. includes turn sig/wiper stalk w/. cruise switch, dash wiring harness...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:26:42 -0400
  ...Ken On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Are all upper control arms the same? > I...
• 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...
• Re: Webasto control panel for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:46:07 -0400
  ...Hey-I am removing the digital control panel that is mounted in the dash of our 84 Westfalia. It is available to anyone that...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:28:55 -0500
  ...brown <rwinstonb1@gmail.com> wrote: > Can anyone recommend an after market cruise control to purchase/ > install on my 1987 Vanagon Camper with auto transmission? >
• Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 24 May 2000 13:36:47 -0700
  I am replacing the heater control valve on my 85 Vanogon. I spent one hour last night trying to get the upper spring hose...
• heater control knob
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:19:29 -0600
  The knob on the end of the heater control lever broke off yesterday. This is the 2nd lever down, turning heat on and off...
• Re: electric mirror trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 12:36:55 -0400
  ...Blue - Left (Driver side) Mirror Control Pin4: Blue/Black - Right (Pass side) Mirror Control Pin5: Black - Shared mirror control Pin6: Brown - Ground (working, since...
• Re: Charge Controller
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 7 May 2008 19:00:37 -0700
  ...Have you ever posted pics of where you're charge controller is located? From: Mike Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> To: obeechi@RUNBOX.COM...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:46:53 -0500
  ...So, I put a known working idle control valve in, same thing. Then I > swapped in a known working idle control module (behind the...
• 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: My Sway bar thoughts and Rear sway bars- Source: $119 kit F or R
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 12:13:55 -0500
  ...4) Want more control, add a bigger front sway bar. 5) Still want more control (don't we all...) Add a rear sway bar...
• torsion rod bushings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:10:49 -0500
  ...Thanks again Jeff _________________________________________________________________ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem...
• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:56 -0600
  ...I > already purchased some control arm bushings, and now see there are some > polyurethane style available from Burly motors and some other sources. > Curious...
• Re: WTB 87 Idle Control Module
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:11:07 EDT
  ...I am looking for an Idle Control Module for an 87 Syncro. Good working condition, of course. Thomas, I have a few new ones...
• Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:36:33 -0400
  If any of you would prefer a made in USA option, I should mention that my company makes MPPT solar charge controllers that are...
• 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
  ...My awesome mechanic recently replaced my idle air control valve, but noticed the idle is still not performing correctly. He wants to install an...
• Fwd: Update, including rear wiper controller
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:07:51 -0400
  ...Update, including rear wiper controller To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> Cc: vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Does the rear wiper relay have...
• Re: digijet vs. digifant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:03:36 EDT
  ...1.9 is DigiJet hey guys other than the ingnition control system what is the difference between the two?? I have a 85 vannie...
• air control panel bulb
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 16:22:17 -0700
  there is a place for a little bulb in the center of the panel with the air control levers, when my van was vandalized...
• Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 09:30:31 -0800
  I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm. I installed new bushings and i i never did get it all...
• Ideas on hooking cruise control to throttle?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 08:28:01 -0500
  I have not yet sorted out how to connect the cruise control servo's throttle-pulling chain to Mellow Yellow's throttle. What little...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:41:12 -0400
  ...This will usually un squeeks the control arm bushings, but it didnt,soooooooooo, I suspect the sway bar bushings are the villian. If you...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  You are right that the idle control to A/C wiring connection is not well covered in the Bentley. I can try to cover...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:25:37 -0500
  ...The functions of the aux air regulator, solenoid idle valves and idle stab module are combined in the full-fledged idle control system (controller...
• Smog sympathies offer
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 21:59:06 -0500
  It seems that there are alot of people on the list that don't care about emissions control systems or even if they stay...
• Re: Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:53:24 -0800
  ...Ventilation controls <<Secondly, if your feet get cold...they'll stay cold. Why? My 86 GL Westy heats just great! After not more than...
• Re: What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:41:12 -0400
  ...What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights? > > > Hi everyone, > A quick question for electrical system experts. What controls the > blinking of the temperature...
• Re: I need three black plastic heater control levers...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:39:43 -0800
  ...I need three black plastic heater control levers... Yeah, they have them all right. But 13 bucks for each? Hope I'll be able...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  Frank, I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley tells how to see if they are worn, but the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 19:16:39 -0500
  ...You can see a picture of the Digijet idle stabilizer at 24.29 in Bentley, just to the left of the ignition controller. However...
• Re: Very little heat from the front heater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:10:39 -0600
  ...Bad heater valve, kinked control wire would be the biggest > suspect. A kinked control wire is a common problem with Vanagon heaters, evidently. However...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:55:44 -0700
  ...That doesn't work here per the fixed plug discussion above. >> Right -- this suggestion is for the spark controlled idle stbilization of the old...
• control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 19:17:47 -0800
  ...posted way back about it when i first bought the van and the consensus seemed to be control arm bushings. talked to a local...