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Re: Mark D? Someone with a scope?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:41:09 -0400
At 08:46 PM 8/21/2012, Dennis Haynes wrote: >The idle speed stabilizer shares some of the ECU inputs such as temp 2...
Re: 84 idle surges
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:08:28 EST
...If these are OK, it is possible that your idle stabilizer could be going bad. I have new idle stabilizers for the 1.9l...
FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
Historical mailing list - Road Camper
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
Re: How Does Timing Affect Idle Mixture?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Mon, 17 Mar 2003 11:31:50 -0800
...With the O2 > sensor disconnected, I am having trouble getting the idle mixture adjusted. > It is running lean even with the idle mixture screw...
Re: Vanagon Blues
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 07:04:03 -0700
...check your exhaust for leaks and your O2 sensor first, THEN check idle speed and idle stabilizer. Of course, as someone weened on a...
Idle problems, '84
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
Thu, 2 Oct 1997 10:07:40 -0700
...When i first start it, it doesn't want to idle, keeps trying to die, with the idle surging. There is no noticeable power...
Re: 1.9l timing setting
Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:27:42 -0600
...Anyway, I have set my ignition timing at 8 degrees BTDC at idle, with a full advance of around 36-38 degrees. There are...
Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:37:25 -0400
...there is a microswitch on the bottom of the throttle body that must close a circuit for the idle stabilizer to operate. Verify that...
Idle valve and ISCU
Historical mailing list - Germain
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:11:29 -0400
Hi all After opening my ISCU and changing the transistor and the 56 ohms resistor, the idle valve is humming. I have noticed that...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:46:46 -0800
...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted > acceleration it bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally > smoothing out at speed. > > Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
Re: Engine lopes at idle
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:48:35 -0600
...Engine lopes at idle > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Saturday, February 14, 2009, 6:18 PM > > Idle stabilizer? > > -- > > 1991 Vanagon GL > > > > George Averill...
new fuel press. reg. fixed idle too?
Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
Tue, 8 Jul 1997 09:51:02 -0400
Hi Volks, Thought some might find it interesting that my wandering and racing idle problem was also fixed when I *FINALLY* found the "running...
Re: Boston Bob Engine - Follow Up
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:20:10 EDT
...Fuel Pressure at idle - 34 Connected 38-39 Disconnected Engine Vacuum at idle - 10 >> Gentlemen, There seems to be something wrong here. While I...
Re: Digijet Idle Problems
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:10:20 -0400
Michael Diehr wrote: > However, still having trouble getting my idle to settle down -- if I > have the idle air bypass screw open enough so...
Idle issue? Any update?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 6 Apr 2020 09:06:11 -0400
Hi Jack, Any updates on your idle issue? I hope it was a simple as the water in the gas you were checking out...
Re: It's cold out there
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 21:25:28 -0500
> > Does the coolant even circulate at idle? Yes, but it circulates much faster at higher rpms. You'll see a noticeable drop in outlet...
Idle speed
Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:53:32 -0500
...And the idle at a cold start hunts up and down 50/100 rpm. John --
Re: Idle problem
Historical mailing list - Rafael Rosario
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:53:42 EST
cold start rough idle can sometimes be caused by the aux air valve not operating properly. It's located under the air flow meter...
WTB: Idle Relay
Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:42:42 -0800
Hello! Well, looks like idle relay has given up the ghost. Anyone out there with an extra one? Or a good place to get...
Wanted: idle control valve
Historical mailing list - Graham Benoit
Sat, 31 May 2003 16:50:32 -0500
Hi, I need an idle control valve, part number 035133455F, for a 1986 Vanagon. If anyone has one for sale, please e-mail me...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 13 May 2016 13:26:03 -0700
...On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 1:24 PM, Scott <SCOTTDANIEL@turbovans.com> wrote: > if you have a genuine 'mist at idle' .. > like very...
Rain and bad idle / no start
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:57:13 -0800
...The TPS clicked as it should, but the idle control valve didn't buzz. Since I had a spare idle control module, I thought...
Re: Bypassed DIS
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 20 May 2010 10:19:55 -0400
...Dear Bob, You'll have to take it out again to set the idle... :-) Not having the idle stab doesn't do the slightest...
Re: Idle Control
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 13:48:52 -0800
...On 11/14/20, David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> wrote: > Eh? A 1.9l shouldn't have an idle air control valve (though it...
Re: Extreme high idle
Historical mailing list - PAT
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 22:19:08 -0400
Would a stuck air flow meter flap cause high idle? I would think this would just screw up the mixture, don't think the...
Re: 84 vanagon wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:31:19 -0700
...With the idle switch closed, the computer shuts off the injectors when the idle gets to high for some reason. If you idle it...
Idle Stabilization parts Costs
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:36:02 -0600
...I find I apparently will need an idle stabilizer valve and the idle stabilizer control box that goes in front of the right hand...
Re: Idle stub system
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:01:01 -0500
At 12:03 AM 12/5/2009, Arkady Mirvis wrote: >What is idle stub system? Ark Sorry Ark -- the full name is idle stabilization...
Idle stabilizer testing
Historical mailing list
Fri, 20 May 94 14:27:17 EDT
Folks, I've been checking out the idle stabilizer because of no cold start high idle. At lunch today I quickly tested the valve...
Re: re. O2 sensor output voltage
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 21:25:22 -0700
...which is one of the reasons the idle seems to kinda 'lope' at times. hope it helps. joel ------------------------------------------ Regarding idle hunting as being normal...
By the Powers Check your Microswitch or Temp II
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:04:40 -0700
...The basic idle needs the signal from the throttle micro switch that the engine is in idle. You could've been a lubber, and...
Re: She's bucking...
Historical mailing list - John Lane
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 17:54:02 -0700
...1987 syncro I've changed all of the usual suspects, ECU, idle stabilizer and computer module, AFM, O2 sensor, temp II sensor, plugs, cap...
Idle problems/digitool
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 13 Jul 2003 12:23:59 -0700
Volks, My 85 still doesn't want to hold an idle very well. Start up and run and it idles usually at 800, sometimes...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
Thanks for the info! I'm slowly starting to understand. > The 2.1l engines have a solenoid-operated idle-stabilizer valve with an > associated...
91 Westy, idle problem
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:14:21 -0400
...My 2.1 idled way too fast, sometimes. A good mechanic said (as have many of you) idle control valve (he called it idle...
Re: Chasing Surge
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 5 May 2002 17:50:08 -0500
...This morning I attempted to adjust the idle mixture. Unplugged the 02 sensor and the rpm connection for the ISV valve (again per Sir...
Re: FrontFire?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 16 May 2006 12:09:48 -0700
...Immediately post rebuild, it would idles somewhat roughly, smelled like it was running rich, poor fuel economy. Drove it around for about 500 miles...
Re: Weird idle problem continues
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:07:13 -0700
...Weird idle problem continues > > > The temps sensor gets a signal off of the ECU and sinks it to the chassis. > As the sensor warms...
Re: Low idle speed when cold
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 05 May 94 13:35:36 CDT
...My '84 seemed to >have a "high idle" which this '87 does not. it's possible that 1. your idle speed was adjusted wrong...
Troubleshooting help, please
Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
Thu, 15 May 1997 23:23:52 -400
...Now it won't idle and won't run at all above idle. How does one test for CO content? i.e. ... Where does...
HELP! Super high idle!
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:01:07 -0500
Hi all, Today after an hour drive my van decided it likes to idle at very high rpm's. I don't have a...
Re: idle fuel calculations
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:34:22 -0500
Who told you the ECU does not use the O2 sensor at idle? It definatley is. Only if something is worng or the settings...
Re: oil pressure at idle
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Sep 1994 14:16:00 -0500 (CDT)
> > >One of you wrote that your oil pressure reading at idle is 0, >and another wrote that the oil pressure reads at 15-20...
Re: cold starting
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 16:34:57 -0800
I dunno...Plugs, idle switch, idle bypass are typical culprits. Do the easy stuff 1st-check idle switch adjustment, buy NEW plugs. Clean the...
Re: 2.1 idle adjustment
Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:25:01 -0600
I>>I have a stock 2.1 watercooled engine that runs well, but consistently >>idles at 2000 rpm. What should it idle at and...
Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 23:45:24 -0400
...So it could never idle. At normal idle the flap oscillates around a region of something like maybe a quarter inch open (if you...
Re: Wanted: Digijet idle controller
Historical mailing list - -------------
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:36:10 -0400
BlInd leading the Blind Digijet did not use an idle controller John Lane wrote: >I think I have one laying about somewhere..lemme look...
Re: idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:34:33 -0500
...stabalizer in the"wiggling"part..anyway did this to get my idle speed up to 900,but after the disconect/plug togeather,the big...
while we're surging
Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:44:32 -0800
My 83,5 idles roughly and surges not at idle but somewhat above, when the throttle is depressed. Any ideas while we're collectively...
Digital idle stabilizer ('84 1.9L)
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Sun, 6 May 2001 15:50:17 -0400
What are the symptoms when a digital idle stabilizer goes bad. I have an 1984 with 1.9L engine. In there any way to...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:57:46 -0400
...Weird "idle" problem Just got my son's "new" '87, and we were told by the seller it had an idle problem. He's...
Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:10:32 -0700
...There sure would be a lot of idle stabilzers sold if everyone replaced them for just broken plastic mounting tabs. it's very 'normal...
Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 22 May 2018 14:38:51 -0700
...Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting No problem other than it doesn't vibrate. I thought I read somewhere that vibration or...
Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:31:48 -0400
The idle controller does get a signal from the AC compressor to compensate. When the clutch engages there should be a momentary jump and...
Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:21:44 -0700
...Water pump gave up the ghost-fixed that, starter issues-finally got a good one, now the beastie won't idle to save it...
Re: Wild idle
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:21 -0700
...Wild idle this is fun. the 'symptom' is clear ...wild idle. but for clues to go with the symptom ... as to what might be...
Re: RPMs constant, but pulsing vibration at idle
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:21:43 -0700
...These are the relevant things that I have recently replaced with > no effect: > > idle control valve > idle control module > throttle body > throttle switch > vacuum...
Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:33:51 -0400
...Take out the idle stabilizer and connect the plugs to each other -- if the idle goes to normal, bad stabilizer. If it doesn't...
Fast Idle?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:01:05 -0500
Someone mentioned about having an 1800 rpm fast idle in cold weather. I have never seen a fast idle on either of my Vanagons...
Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:28:36 -0700
...I can’t think of a reason why the idle goes to 1,800 when I put the selector into Park. Yet it idles...