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• Re: Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:45:02 -0400
  ...just for fun) > Idle Control Valve "seems" to be vibrating. But could be the bucking and > puffing of engine. Hard to tell. Never felt...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 21 May 2016 22:01:30 -0700
  ...When you are under there > steadying things as the unit separates from the engine you need a helper to > control the jack. > > Great fun...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:52:32 -0700
  ...Any high resistance in this > path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think > it is like > 40 below. Yes...
• Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:18:32 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. > -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture > -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. > -throttle valve switch...
• follow up to original inquiry (stumbling 89 GL 2.1)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 May 1997 21:35:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...additional service performed included put in new Temp sensor II, cleaning contacts on idle stabilzer control unit, checking Bentley stats on voltage and ohm...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:20 -0500
  ...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: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 23 May 2007 10:34:44 -0700
  ...I bet, over the life of the > design > that feature has been responsible for some blown up vans..People turning > the > flame control knob...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -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...
• Re: Acronyms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 May 2002 17:49:54 -0400
  ...b/c - because X- - trans- ECU - engine control unit AFM - air flow meter DVM - digital volt meter VOM - volt-ohm-milliameter, usually these days...
• Re: Eurospec problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 21:57:57 -0700
  ...Pin 3) 24 -- -- --- No Connection -- 25 G G G/BK Hall Control Unit (Pin 6) * 1989 Jetta Only At 08:17 AM 13/10...
• Re: cruise control mystery
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 8 May 2001 17:37:34 -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: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:21:42 -0500
  ...engine has warmed up. 4. Will the red light come on, blink, then go off if the coolant low level-warning control unit is...
• Re: Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:11:31 -0800
  ...I could even retrofit a 2.1 electroically controlled idle air valve and control unit to a 1.9 .... ..but those are expensive parts...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 05:37:49 -0400
  ...It's the catalytic converter that requires this very precise mixture control, not the engine. I haven't kept up with recent engine-control...
• Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:24 -0400
  ...The light in the clock is controlled with the dash lights. For the rest of the stuff, ignition switch, load reduction relay, cross connection...
• Re: Odd AC contraption
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 19:09:26 -0700
  ...the engine area under the van, then up the passenger's-side pillar just forward of the sliding door. The temperature controls and vents...
• AC high current problem fixed and improved AC performance
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:46:42 -0500
  ...box in the engine compartment via a heavy gauge wire and an 50 amp circuit breaker. The relays were controlled by the original air...
• Re: Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 15:23:56 -0500
  ...The coil signal used on his digijet tool is ECU pin 1 from the ignition control unit. This gave us a bit of a...
• Re: South African van differences - when they happened
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:44:32 -0700
  ...as > mentioned would be the upgraded vent control dials, and the over head > air condition units....We seem to have a lot more models...
• Getting coolant level warning to work on '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 21 May 2008 12:26:05 -0400
  ...other than a non-existent coolant level sensor? Is there some control unit between the sensors and the instrument panel that I don't...
• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 3 May 2005 22:39:32 -0400
  ...nothing. - When engine is warm it should Idle between 800 and 900 RPM. - Try to avoid the cruise control. Cruise control is very bad...
• Re: ECU optimization -- one quick question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:19:32 -0700
  ...the harness, the sensors and inputs, the ECU, the Idle Valve and it's control unit, or the engine itself. in any case, it...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400
  ...Apparently something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:22:20 -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: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:29:35 -0600
  ...I would not be able to start the engine. Defeats the purpose of the remote control. I plan on a second battery some day...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 20:48:39 -0600
  ...engine has warmed up. > > 4. Will the red light come on, blink, then go off if the coolant low > level-warning control unit is...
• Re: install heater core in AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:48:53 -0800
  ...I do not know if that matters but that would NOT take a heter core. > it's a odd 2 piece unit. > We had...
• Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:43:22 -0800
  ...of > the engine hums and vibrates when the ignition is on, as it should. > It and the idle stabilizer control unit were both replaced...
• Re: cold start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:50:13 -0700
  HI Finn, Sounds very much like the Idle Air Valve and it's Control Unit may not be doing much. First ...make sure the...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 06:30:44 EDT
  ...work. > >Our feeling is that it relates to the oil pressure control unit in the >dash >but from the manuals we have referred too...
• RE: Auxillary Heater (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
  18 Apr 97 01:31:33 EDT
  ...The unit is remotely thermostatically controlled, and lights itself automatically. When the thermostat calls for heat, an electric heating element lights the gas without...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:35:16 -0400
  On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Rodney Woten wrote: > My van has a rotary battery switch to control its dual battery setup. > It was installed...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:57:17 -0700
  ...piece of cake! >> > >> >> Do I need a Digitool for my Digifant engine system? How much does one of >> those cost? >> >> Don Hanson >> > > From the...
• Re: Wanted Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate for Air cooled 82
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 May 1998 18:07:44 -0500
  ...They have one that is temp controlled (180 degree > valve) but these are for the water cooled engines. Do any of the list vendors...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:04:26 -0800
  ...heater/AC unit from the interior firewall....a fair bit of work....as much work as pulling the engine from the engine bay. I...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:20:01 -0400
  ...What's important is that it's coming on before 2000 RPM because the controll unit want to see a GROUND on the .9...
• Re: Temp gauge / false reading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:14:41 -0400
  ...Pull the low coolant controller out of the relay socket. That should make the gauge work normally regardless of coolant level. When the light...
• YAHOOOO (well, almost)
  Historical mailing list - john cianci
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 15:07:54 +0000
  ...19 ground and ran a second ground from the control unit back to the engine bay and upon the next test drive...NO RICH...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:31:41 -0600
  ...It was pretty dirty. > > 2) Pulled the idle control unit, disconnected and reconnected it several > times to clean the contacts and re-installed it...
• Re: Idle issues - cold is fine, warm is high
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 12 May 2006 22:35:22 -0400
  ...jsp?ct=625638812&pa=pct&pct=36780620&p =1655133091 Idle Stabilizer Control Unit $265.00 http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?ct...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:50:34 -0700
  The temp needle will NOT jump unless you have the early design coolant level sensor control unit. I suggest replacing any early model "43...
• Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:16:37 -0500
  ...The Valet 711T unit was very well installed, with lots of heat shrink, electrical tape and tie wraps making it tricky to follow around...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:38:39 -0800
  ...I have a delayed off light unit in the drivers position. The >> no turn off effect happened after I installed the LEDs. Didn't...
• Re: Rain and bad idle / no start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:11:50 -0800
  ...the Idle control unit clips onto a black bracket, normally, that mounts it to the rear of the fender part there. You should even...
• Re: Locking Differential[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 20:08:58 -0600
  ...Here are the gory details: > >I ordered a LockRight from Weddle Engineering and was told that there >was a 30 day back order. What...
• Re: 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Tue, 20 May 2003 13:44:27 -0700
  ...I have > also replaced the > blue > temp sensor & idle control unit. None of this has > helped the flatness > when > I accelerate. Anymore suggestions? I...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:55:51 -0700
  ...I used on fo those black boxes you find in the engine compartment as an enclosure for the relay (actually had 2 relays in...
• Re: NVC--wife's car dies at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:33:25 -0700
  ...On a waterboxer there are only two parts - the valve, and the Control Unit. The price of the control unit is .........prohibitilve. On an...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:48:50 -0500
  ...Big problem with engine not running - please help now! > Importance: High > > > Hi Volks: > > My engine won't run for but a few seconds and...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:57:39 -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: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:17:24 -0700
  ...But you know how it is, one doesn’t do controlled experiments when you’re trying to get the damn thing fixed stat :-) Alistair...
• Re: Bentley Manuals on CD-ROM :)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 17:29:50 -0500
  ...manufacturing quality control. Just like the 2/3-height 5 1/4" BASF drives I helped build. Interesting example there of engineering myopia -- the...
• Re: What Do I Put In The Sugject Line?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:28:54 -0700
  ...then start the engine cold, and it's its same old sleepy slow self, you can conclude that perhaps that valve and control unit...
• Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
  ...oil temperature and all OBD II sensed engine variables (the son is hacking the MFA controller to display all VAG.com accessible info). So...
• Cruise Control troubleshooting: continued
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0500
  ...control > > > > > > > > > > > > > What do folks recommend? > > > > > > > > > > I verified that the column switch is working > > > > properly. > > > > > As well, I checked the wiring at the control > > > > unit...
• Re: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 24 May 2007 00:16:00 -0400
  ...I bet, over the life of the design > that feature has been responsible for some blown up vans..People turning the > flame control knob...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:33:48 -0700
  ...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 May 2012 07:28:42 -0700
  ...It's the catalytic converter that > requires this very precise mixture control, not the engine. I > haven't kept up with recent engine-control...
• Re: 86 Westy Syncro oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:15:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...these engines run coolest with the level between the marks. 1/4 inch >above the mark will drive oil temps out of control, even...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -0800
  ...I find > this an interesting thread. > > An image from my Digifant pro training manual showing labelled pin > outs of ISV control unit: > > > https://lh5...