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• Re: "oil spray controller"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 19:01:07 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "oil spray controller" I'm looking through a catalog and see part #026 103 547 "Oil Spray Controller" for...
• 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: crusie control
  Historical mailing list - chumford
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 15:55:38 -0500
  I just picked up an aftermarket cruise control at a rummage sale for $2-. I checked the parts list to make sure it was...
• Emergency engine cooling
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:21:02 +0200
  ...When I open my heater control, the engine temperature drops substantially. It appears that the heater control is a valve which stops the circulation...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:58:24 -1000
  ...I always figured cruise control would give the best possible gas mileage since there is almost no variation in the speed. Isn't a...
• idle control unit -- digifant
  Historical mailing list - DIGEST Alan Cote
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:36:47 EDT
  ...advice from the list archives and Bentley) I believe the idle control unit is bad. A common failure it seems. Anyone know: a good...
• rear heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:46:00 -0700
  I was wondering if the rear heater valve is supposed to have a control cable/lever for it? Mine looks like there was never...
• Vanagon Fuel Injection Controller
  Historical mailing list - Gary Watts
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:16:38 -0700
  I got an extra FI controller with my wife's Vanagon My mechanic says that these are unavailable, and needs one to finish fixing...
• Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 14:24:40 -0700
  ...I understand the bottom two control knobs on the four >vent/heater controls are for the rear heater, someone tell me how to >position...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:23:43 -0500
  Hey Friends I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I rebuilt it. It wasn’t working...
• Re: oem faucet hard to turn on/off
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:56:12 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/faucets-plumbing/4209/hands-free-faucet- kit-?v= It's a pneumatically operated switch, the control for which can...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:57:22 -0800
  ...cruise control on an air cooled westy Has anyone ever put a cruise control on an air cooled westy? Is it even possible? I...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 07:58:13 -0700
  On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Timmy Evens <monkey_lips@yahoo.com> wrote: > what brand/model charge controllers do folks recommend...
• Re: Need help for heating system
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 07:03:02 -0500
  The "Vent Controls" Section on Vanagon.com is NOT for air cooled vans, It is for water cooled vans. I am working on a...
• Re: Pfft, boring ;-) was:Styled Cockpit FISH
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:38:00 -0400
  ...TWO stalks on the left side of the steering column? Is that upper one a cruise control/MFA control stalk? Seats look comfy (and...
• Fwd: 1/10 scale model remote control Split
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 10:14:30 -0500
  ...1/10 scale model remote control Split To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Volks, just saw a 1/10 scale model remote control Split by...
• idle Control Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 21:56:19 -0700
  ...I also asked around several places about whether an idle control stabilier would solve the problem. You see, when I bought the van, the...
• Re: temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:38:02 -0800
  ...Unplug the controller (42 or 43 > painted on it). If the gauge keeps flashing it's bad panel voltage > or bad internal gauge capacitor...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:02:32 -0400
  At 03:34 PM 7/22/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I need to identify which relay-looking unit is the Coolant Level Control...
• Aftermarket Cruise Control on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:37:12 -0500
  ...Now I'm wondering what to do about the aftermarket cruise control the PO installed. I have absolutely no idea how one of these...
• Re: Aircooled Heater control box question
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 08:05:20 -0700
  ...Aircooled Heater control box question > > > I figured out part of why my heater did not heat very well. In one of > the heater control...
• Re: Vanagon Hybrid ? Wheel Motors
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:14:28 -0400
  ...Just add batteries and controllers. Those wheel motor look very interesting too. On Wed, Oct 16, 2019, 1:46 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net...
• Need Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:33:17 -0500
  I am looking for a Speedometer for a 90 Vanagon GL with Cruise Control. I can use any speedometer from '86-91 as long...
• 2.1L ISV for sale..was Re: Wanted: idle control valve...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 2003 18:29:28 EDT
  ...Time, graham@IC.OWATONNA.MN.US writes: > > I need an idle control valve, part number 035133455F, for a 1986 > Vanagon. If anyone has one...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 09:38:32 -0600
  > I had bought an idle stabilizer control unit on Ebay, so I put it > on. Just a note. Verner (excellent mechanic here in Boulder...
• Re: installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 16:14:29 -0500
  ...lower control arm bushings, all I got was about 3 replys. Each one asking for info on replacement.Same thing for adj of second...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 02:09:15 +0000
  ...Yes I am planning on replacing all of those additional parts...key concern at this time are the lower control arm bushings. This is...
• Servicing heater/defroster controls - 1984 GL
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:36:28 -0600
  I have two broken control cables on subject system. Access to this area is limited, to say the least. So far, I have only...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:53:31 -0700
  ...Instead it controls the fuel pump relay and that relay provides the current for the pump. On 1.9 models turning on the ignition...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:35:59 -0500
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 16:17:58 -0500
  ...You just hook the the subie vacuum controller right up to the pump. So I don't think it's the vacuum bellows. JFF...
• Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 00:57:18 -0500
  ...If you have the new controller, it does the same -- except that it only does it in short pulses, sufficient to trigger the blinking...
• Re: Arduino Fix for Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 15:00:33 -0500
  ...Guess my turn now for idle controller. Gong to try a Go Westy. Good thing I make some money fixing these things so I...
• Needed: Power Mirror Switch Connector
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:09:13 -0700
  Hi everyone, I have two power mirrors and controller switch from a '89 era Vanagon. I want to build a wiring harness to put...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:01:45 -0700
  ...of the size > of the allen head on > the front upper control arm bolt for an 87 westy? > Thanks > > Mike Kozak > 87 westy > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Add...
• power door lock wiring path
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:48:28 -0700
  ...What path does the wiring take to get to that 4-conductor spring loaded contact do-dad that controls the power door lock for...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:58:36 -0600
  ...I >>suppose one might consider an atomic pile as a controlled metering, but >>it is really a a controlling of natural radiation being emitted...
• Cruise Control troubleshooting: continued
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0500
  ...The control function is in the pump and controls a internal valve that vents the vacuum, I believe, even with the pump running. The...
• Re: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 6 May 2020 16:26:54 -0700
  ...The purple wire from the cruise control servo must be connected to the positive side of your brake switch. Normally the rear brake switch...
• Re: More abuse from the dash gremlins
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:58:21 -0500
  ...So if you have an old controller and a pegged gauge, the problem is practically certain to be the controller. As to the blinking...
• Additional questions ... trip x-country is going great but...
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 17:01:04 -0400
  ...It seems the cruise control causes lots of unwanted behaviour...... When going 60 or so and I slow down quickly the oil light would...
• 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...
• Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
  ...All Wheel Drive Locking rear differential Cruise control Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan B. Suspension, wheels...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Daley
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings > Terry... What the heck is a "kurf?" I tried looking it up. Merriam > Webster's never heard of it...
• Re: New heating system for the vanagon... nonVW
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:46:08 +1300
  I recently bought a deregistered 88 Corolla Sprinter Ceilo (liftback) which has climate control. I'm thinking of stripping out the van's awful...
• Re: Water 4 Gas. com Does it work? Has Anyone Tried it? Know of It?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:14:46 -0400
  ...Anyone stupid enough to buy into one of these scams is also too stupid to do a proper controlled experiment, and probably too stupid...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:59:16 -0700
  The idea of giving a little gas when you start a cold WBX engine (without dle controller) was from my observations on my ML430...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:46:29 +0200
  ...shares the vacuum pump, the throttle control element, >> the brake/clutch valves. >> You can also use the control unit itself, although most cars use...
• Re: idle air control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 May 2022 20:15:25 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On May 15, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Jennifer Rabbitt <yoursocialconcierge@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hello Volks, > > Looking for an Idle Air Control...
• Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:30:20 -0500
  Craig Cowan was asking about upper control arm bushings and got some good answers. I am about to replace every bushing in my entire...
• Re: instrument panel lights
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 18 Jul 1994 11:46:43 -0500 (CDT)
  On Mon, 18 Jul 1994, Will Self wrote: > > In my '84 Vanagon the lights behind the speedometer and heating > controls don't work. The...
• Re: Help - engine won't idle
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Sat, 1 May 1999 12:45:15 -0500
  ...only problem was a bad connection on the control unit? OR, do you think the control unit is just failing intermittently and I will...
• Re: How to keep cool in your van
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 22:31:23 -0400
  Up top, the controls are as such, sort of (true on my '87 w/out A/C): Top lever: Move it right to direct...
• Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:43:01 -0700
  ...My only problem with them is that now my cruise control will not work, is this because the control unit is not seeing the...
• Re: After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
  I did install an aftermarket vacuum cruise control unit. It uses vacuum for engaging the throttle, the rest is electrical. Works great! Includes cabling...
• Re: starting from aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:01:25 -0700
  ...I always noticed that about basic small aircraft like older Cessna's say ... *everything* is full manual control... fuel mixture, mag control....flaps ..*everything...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:55:27 -0400
  ...I conclude that the idle control box knows how >fast the engine is going and regulates the amount of air the valve bypasses >to...
• Re: Vanagon factory cruise control system... install resource?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:42:20 EST
  In a message dated 2/20/07 9:05:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET writes: > I have an entire cruise control...
• Re: 86 vanagon high idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:27 -0500
  ...A slightly rich mixture will cause a fast idle that the idle controller may not be able to controll. Dennis.