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• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 09:38:16 EDT
  ...BELLSOUTH.NET writes: > I have had a problem with my cruise control on my 1990 VW Camper. It is > intermittent and sometimes works just...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:15:30 -0800
  ...I installed the right control arm with 2 new bushings, (took only about 20 minutes), and took a 200 mile trip on the Olympic...
• Re: aftermarket cruise control?? '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:28:40 -0600
  "JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)" wrote: > Looking for pointers, your recommendations, etc, for installing > aftermarket cruise control on a '91 Vanagon GL. Local VW...
• Re: Engine idles from 800 to 3000
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 23:35:33 +0000
  ...be. > >Tim My guess - either a sticky idle control valve or a dodgy idle control module. Possibly even a broken throttle valve ... Pete C...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:22:23 EST
  ...Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go > bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the terminals... and no change. > Anyone had this go bad...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 May 2006 21:51:02 -0400
  ...the speed control is simply a switch ... no electronics onboard ... so a separate switch wouldn't have to be wired to the old one...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:40:08 -0800
  > The idle control valve is normally closed. When the idle speed goes below > the set point, the ICU sends pulses to the valve to...
• Re: Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:23:48 -0700
  yes, that heater control bulb, as far as I know, comes with bulb holder. annoying eh? It looks like the grain of rice bulb...
• Re: control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:00:12 -0600
  and also what years the control arm on an '81 is compatible with. anyone have any experience with this issue ? -------------------- Clip ---------------------- 80-84 Usyally...
• Re: SA van images
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:20:38 -0500
  I was looking at my company car's rotary climate control knobs this morning driving to my first jobsite, and thinking about this situation...
• Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 11:23:16 -0400
  FWIW, when I was having a runaway idle issue I cleaned and lubed the idle control valve. Carb cleaner followed by a short shot...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 23:12:28 -0700
  Got the Audiovox CCS100 cruise control system working well today! To recap, I have the 4-speed manual transmission in my '84 Westy, and...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:34:18 -0800
  ...Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights... Hi there... My illuminating lights behind the heater/vent control panel and the cigarette lighter (with...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:31:15 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:22:02 -0400 > >Sorry to disagree with you but...
• 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: Ventalation Controls (sp)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 10 May 2002 11:38:37 -0700
  ...Ventalation Controls (sp) > Ok I can't seem to find the manual that came with my vanagon and I can't figure out the...
• Re: More Climate Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 17:05:49 -0700
  ...More Climate Control Issues > Can someone please explain what the bottom blue lever does for those of > us without AC? 3 years and I...
• Charge Controller
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 7 May 2008 13:14:35 -0700
  I went with the Bluesky iX Charge Controller (Solar Boost 2512iX). Its MPPT without question, with 3 stage battery charging, and has an auxillary...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:05:11 -0800
  ...Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F > > What is the test specifically? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 9, 2016, at 10:03 PM...
• Re: Hello from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 08:27:37 -0800
  ...Just to the left of the heater controls (between the heater >>controls and the steering column) there is a hole in the dash with...
• RE: Aftermarket Cruise Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 07:35 -0600 (MDT)
  The surging sounds like the same problem the factory cruse control engenders. It's not a problem with the cruise control system. As it...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:23:24 -0500
  ...Why on earth spend the $3 for the controller circuit if you're not going to use it? Anyway, the controller input has to...
• Re: Cruise Control not working
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:13:43 -0800
  The cruise control is not complex, and it is covered in my Bentley manual. There are two systems at work here: 1. Vacuum - Check...
• Re: Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 15:10:57 -0400
  ...Headlamp Relays; Fuse the Relay Control Circuit? > I have two questions for the group regarding the use > of relays to power the headlamps. As...
• Re: Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:17:47 -0400
  Jim, I just sent you a link to some pictures that I did last year of replacing these rear control arm bushings. You can...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:05:37 -0500
  ...When I pulled > the wheel, I can definitely feel play in what I think is the front bushing > of the upper control arm (that...
• Climate Control Cable Meltdown - '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:24:08 -0700
  Hi Volks, A few weeks ago I wrote in about a melted heater control cable which seemed to be linked to the lights on...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:03:43 -0700
  ...Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs? Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:55:07 -0600 At 09:39 AM 02/08/2008, you...
• 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...
• Valve-timing-by-wire
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 14:09:46 -0500
  <https://newatlas.com/camcon-digital-iva-valve-system/55827/> Interesting implications and benefits, being able to digitally control any single valve at any point...
• Rear Air Vent
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 05:29:23 -0700
  ...For my '87 Westy, I want to replace the two vent face/controllers that are over the sliding door. I believe that is for...
• Re: Help! Traveling through Phoenix, Tucson and Vegasneed parts
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:39:17 -0500
  ...of days on vacation. > > The Rubber bellow which controls the throttle for the cruise control has > sprung an invisible leak. > > Does anyone have the...
• Windshield Wiper Madness!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:56:15 -0700
  OK, so I don't drive in the rain very often, but each time it rains, my rear windshield wipers go out of control...
• Couple of diesel dash questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:44:08 -0800
  ...What purpose did that L-shaped piece serve? Also, there's a fixture just to the left of the heater controls. In other vans...
• Solar panel deal, slolar panel mount
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 1 May 2010 14:00:20 -0700
  I noticed the Harbor Freight flyer had notice that their 3 panel solar outfit (45 watts total�with controller, aluminum stand�and a couple...
• factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 19:51:02 -0600
  Volks, After many helpful posts from members of the list regarding cruise controls from other auto manufacturers that will fit my Westy, I've...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 01:31:32 +0000
  ...Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy The original lower control arm attachments are a mount, not a bushing. And they are...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 May 2010 23:34:44 EDT
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and...
• 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:18:00 -0400
  ...2) Timing signal from Ignition Control (pin 7) to Fuel Injection Control (pin 1) looked good during stumbling condition. 3) Fuel pressure measured OK...
• Re: pcm controller for heater fans
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:23:55 -0500
  At 02:28 AM 12/19/2012, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >PCM = Powertrain Control Module ? > > ( I know it's not what you mean . >so...
• JCW and cruise control info plus Equss s
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 15:30:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...Today I called JCW about their cruise controls. If you look in the catalog there are two models that do not have stalk mounted...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon (Missing knob for temp. control?)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:41:24 EST
  ...When I bought > the van there was a knob missing just below the temperature control panel. > It is centered right below it. Since I...
• Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:48:15 -0800
  ...one way vacuum valve dash control switch panel with vacuum switch dash control panel wiring harness dash control panel mounting bracket If you have...
• Emission Controls, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 06:28:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...Emission controls began to show up 30 years ago with PCV systems. Some of us can remember seeing those old blow-by pipes under...
• Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 12:32:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The air through the dash vents is indepently controlled by the lever on the vent itself. <snip> None of the control levers acts to...
• control arm bushings for 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Sun, 26 May 96 15:34:21 UT
  I'm in the process of getting parts together to do the control arm bushings on my 85 westy. I have found a few...
• Re: Tire Size? Conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 11:30:41 -0700
  > The handling will improve I'm sure, but not as much as when I replaced the > upper control arm bushings! > The control arm bushings...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 00:16:51 -0400
  I was always under the impression that the vanagon has upper and lower control arms, not struts. Unless you are referring to the strut...
• Front End
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:09:34 -0700
  ...The upper control arm bushing in my 82 has been replaced, but I still get that old creaking noise as the suspension moves. Next...
• manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:13:16 -0500
  ...if there is a way to install a couple switches to control the fan manually. Any help would be appriciated. Mike Kozak 87 westy...
• Re: audiovox cruise control issue
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:57:45 -0500
  Edward, re cruise control issues... >>...maybe it just got really upset by my rushing it to engage so quickly after turning it on...<< If...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 May 2008 00:10:47 -0400
  As BenT notes, some round knob controls still make use of cables. That's the case on my 93 Corrado, for instance. Of course...
• Re: runs rough in rain
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:05:34 -0800
  ...I thought the ECU controlled idle stablization with the digifant system on an 88 (and therefore, there was no separate idle stablizer besides the...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:57:46 -0400
  ...A duty cycle meter or amp meter are the methods to determine if the controller current is out control or the valve opens up...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 15:26:59 -0800
  ...I have a PWM controller in my Syncro using a manual potentiometer. An inexpensive fix (about $12 as I recall). Unfortunately I can't...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 20:38:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The heater control valve is probably stuck open, even though the lever is moved to the "off" position. The control cable can get bent...
• Re: million dollar question of the day!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 02:43:58 -0400
  ...I was in the proccess >of removing the control for the lock axle and ran into the dellema(sP). >The entire control unit was...
• Re: 2000 RPM Idle w/AC on..
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 15:55:57 -0400
  The idle control unit (behind the rear right lights) has an input from the A/C relay. When the A/C is turned on...
• Re: Temp Gauge Out, Heat Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:57:30 -0400
  The heat in the interior from the van's heater system is controlled by a manual switch at the end of a wire that...
• Re: High idle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Apr 2016 12:22:05 -0500
  I have 2 stabilizer controllers. Let me know the part number on yours. $120 shipped in the US. Jim On Saturday, April 23, 2016...