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Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -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: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:13:33 -0600
...to have in the dash unit: > - AM/FM obviously > - CD player - be nice if it played MP3s > - Remote control would be nice > > Have 4...
LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:02:18 -0800
...The base unit allows control of the curve via a three button panel and display, and for those with tired engines, or indeed with...
Heat handling design error help
Historical mailing list
Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:39:20 -0700
...units. I think this list's FAQ archive seems to suggest they were enlarged on vans after about 1983. 3) Both progressively staged control...
FS - misc used parts
Historical mailing list - karl
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:21:47 -0800
...2 idle stabilizer control units (from behind the right tail light) part # 251 907 393B $20 for both - power mirror control switch (fits in...
Re: The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:10:55 -0700
...Look at the wires to the idle control unit. The wire colors and pins for 1987 and late 1986 match but not other years...
Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:29:35 CDT
...All Gasoline Engine Vehicles Research by Volkswagen AG and other manufacturers has shown that the performance of todays gasoline engines is directly influenced by...
Re: [Syncro] Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:50:50 -0700
...Basicly for the engine to keep running, you need to be getting both current to the digifant control unit and to the coil. Both...
Fuel pressure checks out, what next?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:09:35 -0700
...when the engine stalled, so I think the pressure is ok. Last night I also removed the Idle Stabilizer control unit, IS valve, and...
Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 01:01:57 -0400
...The quirk is that my Digijet system has an Idle Stabilizer Control unit (ISCU) and Idle stabilization valve on top of the motor just...
Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:35:08 -0700
...about any water cooled >> engine. I have them both in the LT and in the Jetta wagon. >>>>> >>>>> The control units work on a timer...
Re: Digifant circuits
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 23 Jun 2001 20:47:45 -0700
...Pin 23 seems to be a way for the ECU to know that the Digifant Control Unit Relay is supposed to be enabled. This...
Re: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:11:23 -0600
...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: 84 WB Coolant Light... More(U)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:13:12 PST
...Tightened >ground >connections at engine, nothing. Bentley shows a coolant light >controller or >relay in wiring diagram... anyone seen this or a had problem...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:57:33 -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: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
Mon, 8 May 2000 18:47:30 -0700
...a new idle stabiliser unit (the guys at > German Parts Warehaus were great!). Problem went away > completely!! > > The replacement controller cost $120. It is...
Re: Idle Stabilization Valve
Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
Wed, 16 Apr 2003 19:46:46 -0400
...I suspect the Idle Stabilizer = Control Unit (ISCU) and the Idle Stablization Valve. I had a quick look = inside the ISCU and I notice...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:04:48 -0400
...control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. Key on engine not...
Re: Idle problems
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:36:27 EDT
...gauge at the 3000 rpm level, I cleaned the connections on the idle stabilizer control unit as well as soldering a joint that had...
Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
Sun, 15 Sep 1996 09:23:39 -0800 (AKDT)
Perhaps a bit overdue, but thought I should give an update on Weddle Engineering. I removed my transmission back in August (16th) for some...
Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:47:42 -0800
>| > This weekend I'm going to remove the distributor and take a look at >| > the hall control unit wire that reside in the black...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:12:54 +0000
...relay > Fuel pressure reg > injectors > PS pressure switch > Idle stabilizer control unit > control supply relay > Some vac lines and the vac tank > Fuel filter...
Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:54:59 -0500
...of the engine harness, reflash and go. Modular, total control, and much more robust in terms of electronics than aftermarket standalone units and nothing...
Re: help....84 starting problems
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 6 May 2006 14:38:56 -0700
...It was supposed to adjust a part in the carb to help it start when engine hot. Of course it would malfunction when engine...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2016 12:12:36 -0400
...I checked the idle stabilizer control unit sprayed all the contacts and cleaned them. No change,so that seems good. > New fuel filter also...
Re: Dometic fridge (external) fan replacement...
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 28 Aug 2016 17:31:59 -0400
...I theorize that with the cooling fin unit near the top of the fridge interior, convection is going to be pretty effective with circulating...
RE: Pla-Cool Air Cooler?
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 03 Apr 1996 15:11:00 -0800 (PST)
...cooler, but I really have no clue. > >Controls are mounted on the bottom half of the unit, which protrudes >downwards from the bus ceiling...
Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 20:39:06 -0500
...it does hot, for the control unit adds additional fuel to > the injectors when it senses the engine is cold. Now, there is no...
Re: SUB EJ22
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:26:52 -0700
...rebuilt units. JDM japanese imports can be an option also. I have a Wolfy and a Westy, both 1984, with ej22 engines around 120k...
Re: bosch blue
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:33:27 -0400
...However, if the engine is running properly, I do not see too much value. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 5 Aug 2013 22:15:16 -0700
...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
Update: No start after rain
Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:24:52 -0500
...Opened engine compartment and gave it a through washing. Not going anywhere. Ok so I have it nailed down to being in the engine...
Re: '84 Westfalia Behr AC Woes
Historical mailing list - lakersalex
Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:39:11 -0700
...smog referree who said as long as the donor engine uses all the emission control equipment that it came with AND it passes the...
Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:41:37 EST
...If the thermostat is calibrated for 190 F (typical for US/Canadian 1Z engines) for those conditions in which the thermostat is controlling (not...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
...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: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:47:08 -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: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 07:36:00 -0800
The reason why is so not CA certified is the engine has to be EPA and CARB approved by the original manufacturer. The Eurospec...
Re: Heater Hoses
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:50:32 -0800
...And this might be a personal preference type of thing, but I found that the new VW heat control valve I installed has a...
Re: Introductions and electrical questions
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:25:04 -0800
...control is dead too, but the >> vacuum pump seems fine. Not a cruise expert, but two easy things to check: 1) Is the unit...
Re: 87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 15 May 2003 20:28:59 -0400
...the engine up until the cold start enrichment process stopped. > >That all stopped today. Chris Turner had a used ISV Control Unit and sent...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:03:16 -0700
...control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. Key on engine not...
Re: weird idle...
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Mon, 6 May 2002 13:25:51 -0700
...I researched it a bit more and learned that the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (hidden behind the passenger side tail light housing) is also...
Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -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: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:49:41 -0700
...sensor provides correction during engine starting and warm up." ..... The resistance signal it produces is used by the control unit to determine: The amount...
Re: Start Idle Issue
Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:20:05 -0400
...controls the mixture. The AFM is part of the entire run cycle of the engine. The initial setting is used until the engine, under...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:17:53 -0400
...I replaced every single sensor on the engine as well as the thermostat and housing unit. It might be ground or the wiring for...
Wasserboxers, heads and Vanagon top speed.
Historical mailing list - Dave
Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:54:51 -0600
...I also fried the idle stabilizer control unit, which also wasn't a big deal. The engine idles fine without it, I'll replace...
Re: Electric Power Steering
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:23:13 -0400
...from their engines. So why not electrically drive the water pump and power steering ? Just think, you could add a speed control for the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
...If for any reason the engine stops (misfires permanently) wheile you >are > > >driving the van, the Hall sending unit will stop generating the Hall...
Re: Stereo question (Friday nvc)
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 1 May 2020 15:18:59 -0400
...Even a remote control and the ability to add a sub woofer and a exterior speaker. Also a microphone can be added to talk...
Re: Put rebuilt 1.9l in, now my injectors won't spew, or squirt, or
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 01:47:18 -0800
...When the engine is running, the injectors are controlled by the negative side of the circuit form terminal 12 of the ECU. If you...
SETTING THE SPECS ON A 2.1
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 13:21:27 -0500
...the thottle switch tells the electronic control unit that the engine is at idle if the throttle switch is not working, misadjusted or has...
Re: air-cooled air conditioner effectiveness
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:28:01 -0500
...AC unit's evils, knowing that many a soul is crackling > in > the fires of hell for using an air-cooled-engine-powered VW...
Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 4 May 2005 06:31:35 EDT
...Next on the list is the idle control valve and idle control unit. Both of these need to be checked according to the Bentley...
Re: Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:15:47 EDT
...If there's too much coolant concentration, your control unit for that stupid cooland light will flash because it thinks that the coolant level...
Re: '90 Carat Runs Rough...the epic continues...help??!!
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:55:12 -0700
...He swears he has checked and re-checked the grounds, adjusted the valves, new o2 sensor, air control unit, and after reading over the...
Re: Battery for 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Mon, 19 May 2008 11:34:47 -0700
...They are designed to be cycled (discharged and charged) hundreds of times, with plates that are more robust than engine-starting batteries to withstand...
Re: Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:05:38 -0500
...Both units are thermostatically controlled; > 7. Both units cost $69.00 CDN, if memory is correct. > > Now, I almost bought one, untill I started...
Re: Wet weather power loss
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
...When idling, the idle stabilizer unit constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an electronic control that drives an air valve...
Re: future is looking bleak....
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 00:07:16 +0200
...I replaced, in addition to the AFM, the Idle Stabilizor Unit (valve) and the COntrol unit (the electronic box located behind the right reaaar...