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Re: [T2] Putting FI on carburated ACVW
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:12:18 -0500
The best way is to get the complete wireloom (engine compartment) FI Control Head, Double relay, Resistor unit its pretty much very simple if...
oil pressure light problem
Historical mailing list - william urban
Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:23:56 -0500
...I swapped out the dynamic oil pressure control unit behind the speedometer with one out of a '91 fox but that didn't help...
Re: idea?
Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:24:06 -0400
...If I use the front >>>>>> part >>>>>> of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? >>>>>> >>>>>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy >>>>>>> On...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:01:44 -0700
"brain" = the idle control unit? It's just a plastic cover. What I found tricky with that part, is actually getting connector off. The...
Re: Weird idle-solved
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:32:17 -0700
...its the Control Unit. and it's good you learned about and went thourgh a bunch of related systes in the process. in my...
Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 22 May 2006 13:25:33 -0700
...the controls these units come with. If it could, that might largely resolve my concerns. In measuring the stock dash and heater unit, it...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle control unit) There are only four connections to be made to...
Re: 86 Vanagon GL Oil pressure warning
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 13:38:02 -0700
...The other part of the system that is prone to failure is the buzzer control unit - this is a piece of printed circuit board...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:23:31 -0700
Check the Van Cafe website. I don't recall what they call it, but it is the next generation of the NLA hand made...
Re: Gas Heater?
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Mon, 18 May 1998 02:19:25 -0400
...the little green knob on the dash, that says "temp" is the > on/off/timer control. often times gas heaters are not used for...
Re: Advice needed: engine speed...
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 21:33:06 -0800
...In the end I swapped my Idle Control Module, had a spare. This unit is tucked in behind the right side tail light. Solved...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:10 -0400
...It also has an optional Ipod interface that is > controlled by > the head unit or the remote control, displays selections on the > head unit...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:41:13 -0400
...It also has an optional Ipod interface that is controlled > > by > > the head unit or the remote control, displays selections on the head unit...
RE: Electric Cruise for '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Tue, 5 Nov 1996 08:29:26 -0700
...My local FLAPS don't seem to carry cruise controls any more. JCWhitney still has them, but I am a little uncomfortable buying before...
Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 05:28:32 EDT
...It also has an optional Ipod interface that is controlled by the head unit or the remote control, displays selections on the head unit...
Re: Product comments: solar battery maintainer
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:43:31 -0400
...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHN1VJH/?coliid=I16M8DM1WXM4PS&colid=WQ7V2JH6L9T1&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Solar Controller https://www.amazon.com...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
...Cruise Control > > Hi List, > I've ordered the Audiovox CSS100 version cruise control and will pick =20= > it up next week when I'm...
Re: Dash Lights
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:11:09 -0800
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/vanagon-heater-control-light-led-hack/ further thought here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/vanagon...
86 idle hunting and idle control unit
Historical mailing list - John Brigstocke
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:41:07 -0400
Hello all, Have an 86 westy that has hunting idle - idle controller is varying the idle speed at a rate of 2-3 times...
Friday off-T solar questions:long
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:41:24 -0800
...One panel is ancient, with a dull pebble front and a 4 post controller, about 3' square. We had only that one, for a...
Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:56:48 -0600
...I bought a unit with a remote control so I can operate everything from the bed position. With a detachable face, I presumed that...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:58:33 +0000
...a failed idle stabilizer control unit: > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r > ebuilt.html > <http...
Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
...My idle control unit looked okay on the outside. I first tried to clean my idle stabilizer with brake cleaner - didn't do anything...
Westy Furnace Suggestion
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Oct 1994 22:54:52 -0500
...thermostatically-controlled one that I could tap into my existing propane system, no luck. Or how about some sort of freestanding unit that is...
speedo problems
Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 21:24:37 -0500
...This seems strange; doesn't the same mechanism control both? I was under the impression that if one went, the whole unit was disfunctional...
Engine Quits
Historical mailing list - Lee Schelin
Mon, 5 Jul 1999 22:50:34 -0700
...We had the idler control unit replaced due to high RPMs, thinking that may have caused the engine quitting too, but she called tonight...
difficult starting, uneven idle, stalling
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:22:19 EDT
...My AFM and idle control unit were replaced with new 2 years ago. Does Anyone have any ideas what the problem could be? TIA...
Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sat, 21 Dec 2002 12:29:05 +0100
...Happy Holidays to all! RSF > Around June of 1988 the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit was upgraded. The old > part numbers are: > > 251 907 393...
Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:45:51 -0700
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Are you talking about adding the idle air control device and small > electronic control unit...
Re: no spark, no gas, no love
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:07:57 +0000
...it is to be connected to the ignition control unit via the green wire. the Hall sender is connected to the ignition control unit...
Re: Idle stabilizer control unit
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 09:59:07 -0500
I remember I had several recalls on ECU and Idle Control Module for my 87 Syncro. Whenever you have a bad ECU or ICM...
Step up the idle
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:12:56 -0700
...They do connect to the Idle Control Unit. The wires are in the FI > harness whether needed or not, at least on the USA...
Re: Bliking coolant light and back firing?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 17:56:41 -0400
...Maybe bad temp level sending unit >but ironic I get the back firing too. Pull the plug and short the pins -- if no blink...
Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:45:35 -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: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:59:03 -0700
Thanks Dennis. > Having the idle control unit unplugged has an effect on the temp 2 circuit. > That sensor is shared with the ECU and...
Idle Control Unit
Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
Thu, 8 May 2014 10:56:23 -0400
About five years ago my ICU system died. Because I spent most of my time up north and didn't care much about air...
Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 9 Apr 2013 09:19:20 -0700
...I pull them from junked vans for this purpose, only if the A/C ceiling unit rear fins are pretty clean showing little use...
Re: Camping heater for any Westy
Historical mailing list - David Garth
Sun, 13 Nov 1994 18:02:51 -0800 (PST)
...However, the vented catalytic heaters do require about 1/2 amp of 12v to run their control units and vent fans. IMO, 1200 btu...
1.9 L engine for sale
Historical mailing list - Data Services
Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:26:46 -0400
...Control unit, AFM, coolant hoses and lines also available or as package. No injectors, but can use ones from your existing engine. Asking $600...
Re: High idle problem
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:40:50 -0500
...What is causing the idle to stick at 2000 rpm? (I've also swapped > out the stabilizer control unit with a spare). Suggested fixes...
Re: Question about front heater core removal... blower motor wires
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 15:36:08 -0800
The silver box, Cruise control , control unit perhaps ? ( unless it's a an aux diesel heater control box, those are mounted there.) yeah, the...
RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:05:00 -0800 (PST)
...Both had sufficient >vacuum for the Zemco units. In other words, the cruise would hold full >throttle whenever necessary. Perhaps the Zemco design requires...
Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 21:13:38 -0400
...unit into a 12 volt car battery. We wait a couple weeks. A second can (or rebar) should be placed nearby for a "controlled...
Re: AC & Idle Stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:13:11 -0700
...unit (by the right tail light) failing to properly close >on idle? snip > >Is there any other reasonable cause beyond the idle stabilizer control...
Re: Inverter questions; was: Re: Power Inverters, which one
Historical mailing list - CANNON.E.C-
Mon, 10 Nov 1997 16:14:01 -0500
...Modified sine wave and frequency controlled." Is this really 'fine print' meaning the true capacity of the units is less than indicated, or what...
Re: Whistlin' ducks
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 2 Jul 1998 15:57:27 -0500
...If you pull the front unit you can replace all these seals and it will make a big difference in your controls . You can...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:16:28 -0700
...On 09/01/2015 07:57 AM, Jon VO wrote: > Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls > /switched/ power to...
[Q] was: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
Historical mailing list - Chris
Sun, 18 May 2003 23:58:15 -0700
...It > is possible to rewire the thermostat so you can > switch between AC control > (direct) and DC control (through a relay so you > don...
Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:42:45 -0800
...You don't have an MPPT controller that will take advantage of the high voltage. Wire in parallel to increase Amps and not voltage...
Re: brain board needed for 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
Wed, 3 Sep 1997 07:50:30 +0000
...same symptoms years ago in my '87 and > it was the control unit. You could tap on the box (or jiggle it when > unmounted...
Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:07:55 -0400
...It also has an optional Ipod interface that is controlled by > the head unit or the remote control, displays selections on the head unit...
VW-E-brake cable + turn signal unit
Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
Mon, 13 Feb 95 11:44:37 PST
----------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Chubb laments after his failed safety inspection: .....The second is that the turn signal unit is not tightly connected to the steering shaft...
Re: wiper motor problem
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 4 May 2013 17:05:27 -0400
...time I fix one it's either wiring contacts or the control unit/ relay ..or ground connections. >> and seldom the switch. >> >> >> On 5/4...
'90 Vanagon runs rough/rich when warm
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 05:55:17 -0700
...He has checked the engine ground, the wiring, changed the o2 sensor, checked air control unit, changed the temp sensor, even tried a different...
vanagon cyclic idle finally solved! Thanks
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Thu, 15 Jul 2004 22:05:00 -0800
...Those who diagnosed it as the idle stablizer control unit definately hit it on the head. With that fixed, the whole idle and timing...
vanagon cyclic idle finally solved! Thanks
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Thu, 15 Jul 2004 22:05:07 -0800
...Those who diagnosed it as the idle stablizer control unit definately hit it on the head. With that fixed, the whole idle and timing...
Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:21:00 -0700
> > You > have a fuel tank full of water, it gets processed, the hydrogen and > oxygen are separated, moved to a place of advantage (combustion...
Re: Charge Controller
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Wed, 7 May 2008 19:00:37 -0700
...Charge Controller > Interesting that the SB2000E may not be MPPT. I've looked carefully at my > unit's input & output volts and amps and...
Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 20:11:10 -0500
...needed go for the upper control arm bushings. To save some coin you could consider the GoWesty units for these. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 06:34:11 EST
...the unit ! The one I worked on this week had the step resistor in the heater assembly. Test all the heater cable controls before...