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• Re: Skipping and Stumbling when wet???
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Sat, 27 Mar 2004 13:31:38 -0500
  ...ISV is clean and control unit is dry and pluged in properly still runs great when cold but as soon as it's warm...
• Any European Vanagonauts on this list?...
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:55:40 +0300
  If so, I need your help in analyzing the idle stabilization units of the various engines, especially the 2.1L. Take a look at...
• Idle Problem 1987 2.1 Van Automatic
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:36:39 -0600
  ...In order to fix the uneven idle swinging from 800 to 1200 I had to replace the idle stabilizer control unit(these are known...
• Re: "High" Pressure Oil Switch Electrical Questions. (Jetta conversion) PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:23:34 -0700
  Thanks Mark! I don't recall seeing a separate oil pressure control unit on my Jetta cluster but I'll compare it to the...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:49:52 -0800
  ...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: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
  ...There are a few different versions of idle control units out there. Some of them have a different "pulse" frequency. The valves barely hum...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 11:41:32 -0500
  ...The unit used to work very well. It could not get the throttle way open, especially up hill, due to drop in vacuum I...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:16:09 -0700
  ...The electronic idle stabilizer is that black box mounted on the sheetmetal not far from the Hall control unit. It has two round plugs...
• Re: Van dies when cold
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:15:22 -0700
  ...Finally I > figured that it had to be > > the idle stabilizer control unit. We replaced it > with a known good > > control unit. I have...
• Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sat, 26 May 2012 22:57:31 -0400
  ...And the idle control unit is eliminated? What controls the air bypass? Or maybe the new system just bumps the timing to compensate. For...
• Re: Alternator Problems
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 13 May 2002 09:10:23 -0400
  ...Alternator Problems Besides the main harness that plugs into the back of the alternator, there is a single wire that controls the alt light...
• RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:45:33 -0700
  ...The AC controls had to be rerouted a bit. You end up with three controls. Compressor Front Fan Rear Fan The rear fan control...
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  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:20:30 -0700
  ...It’s a pricy unit. The truckfridge units are much cheaper. But I don’t think they have the same control system as the...
• Re: 87 Idle Stabilizer Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 08:55:10 -0500
  ...After reviewing the manual, I suspect it > may be the > Idle Stabilizer Valve or Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (behind the right rear > taillight). > I...
• aftermarket cruise (rostra) to VW stalk switch
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:51:55 -0700
  ...Bentley isn't much help because the diagram from switch just shows how works with the VW control unit (which I don't have...
• Re: oil pressure light problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 13:10:18 -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: Inverter questions; was: Re: Power Inverters, which one to buy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 19:55:38 -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...
• Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 12:20:57 EDT
  Has anyone considered installing an RV water heater such as a Suburban 6gal or 3gal in a Westy? I realize these units have huge...
• vw recalls for vanagons, campers, and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:26:57 CDT
  ...Your dealer will install a new fuel tank containing a redesigned fuel filter and replace the control unit with a modified unit IF APPLICABLE...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:57:15 -0800
  ...Common problem with the printed >>circuit to >>the gauge/control unit. Search the archives >> >>Howard >> >> >>New thermostat, temp sensors, water pump, radiator and fresh...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:47:17 -0500
  ...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: Vanagon + LED Brake Lights + AudioVox CCS-100
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 8 May 2020 00:51:25 -0700
  Is this issue specific to third-party CC units or can I expect this fun when I install the accessory (aka 3rd) brake light...
• Re: Radio Size - dimensions?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 23:29:02 -0500
  ...Oh yes, it also has a remote control! Good luck John! Marc Perdue Todd Last wrote: > I got a Pioneer DEH unit in mine...
• Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:54:54 -0800
  ...a power pulse modulation to control the speed also it comes in kit form you can mount that unit any where you want lot...
• Re: 4000 RPM idle Please Help
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 18:55:11 -0500
  When that happened to our '88 about 2 years ago it was the idle stabilizer control unit (the one behind the right tailight). I...
• Re: Idle running up and down
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 23 May 2009 21:30:17 -0700
  Idle control unit behind the right rear tail light. I can't think of anything else. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "dj" <djct2@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 13:05:50
  ...unit which mounted under the van. The fuel pump was mounted separately, as were relays and circuit breakers (under the dash), and dash control...
• Wireless Thermometer for fridge
  Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 15:27:25 -0700
  ...I stumbled upon a _wireless_ thermometer, with a base unit, at Target that cost $25. You put the hockey-puck-sized remote part in...
• Heat/Hot Showers Cheap!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:03:24 -0400
  ...Wasserboxers thus have a built-in waterheater! The price for one of these units rebuilt is $157Cdn and I would bet it could be...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting??
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:03:02 +0200
  ...lights to the CC unit but that seems > silly. I am still baffled as to how the cruise control works or > doesn't work...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:49:31 -0700
  ...If you actually have to turn yours down you have > the best running unit I’ve ever heard about on this list! > >> > >> If you...
• Re: ECU Recall?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 09 Feb 1997 17:54:34 -0800
  ...http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen/recalls.html and > > there you will find: > > > > 1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace Control Unit...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant Hell
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:31:03 -0700
  Depending on which "coolant level control unit" you have, IT can cause the temp needle to rise all the way if it is trying...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 06:56:06 -0700
  As far as I know, the 86 steering knuckle will go right on the solid lower control arm used in later 85s. The 86...
• Re: Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:40:31 EDT
  ...30 feet of hose. (My recent rear-mounted air cooled unit did >not control the temps in the high mt. passes of the west...
• Re: Some Comments on GPS Systems and Audio Electronics (Not Short)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:34:50 -0700
  ...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: Dual A/C in Westies
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 14:09:44 -0400
  ...to control the front unit.I spliced in the low side line back to the compressor w/ a tee and high side to the...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 12:27:38 -0700
  ...The other possibility is that there is a spurious start signal coming >> from the idle control unit wiring since the idle control unit also...
• Re: vanagon misfiring after 30 mins
  Historical mailing list - John Thomas
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 11:53:22 -0700
  ...Is it the same as the "Hall Control Unit"? Thanks John
• Re: Weekend from hell 3
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 18:08:13 -0700
  ...Everything works, but there is no brain to control it! This > was discovered by subbing in a functioning used unit. Whoopee, it started > right...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:38:25 -0800
  ...Most cruise control units do draw vacuum off the engine to operate. This is ineffecient in an underpowered vehicle, esspecially on grades. This aftermarket...
• Re: Copy of: Re: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 23:56:35 -0400 (AST)
  ...camping furnace ought to seriously look at one of these units. The digital control is by my left knee, just under the air vent...
• Re: Emission / Air Mass Sensor - could it be the cause?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:09:48 -0700
  ...ECU, sensors, Idle control... > new sparks, wires, distributor, air filter - timing tuneup > new temp sensor, O2 sensor > check for vacuum leaks, check idle control...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 09:17:16 -0500
  ...Portable Air Conditioner for Westy? Owen, what AC unit was it that you got from Walmart? And how did you mount your unit on...
• Re: Bus graveyard
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:35:05 -0800
  Right, the P22 unit had a true icebox. Looks just like the Dometic from the outside, and it slides out and a Dometic slides...
• Re: Mistery Item
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 17:53:15 EDT
  ...the van there is a temp. control rotary knob. Is it a heater or an air-con unit? >> doubtfully it's plastic, theyre made...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
  ...The unit and its controller give troubles commonly -- the unit clogging with crud and the controller getting internal electronic failures. So if you have...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:55:24 -0700
  ...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: dwell
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:35:26 -0400
  ...the coil secondary (that's the "control module" -- in this case it's internal to the Pertronix unit). The simplest way would be to...
• Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:40:09 -0500
  ...Here is what I want to have in the dash unit: - AM/FM obviously - CD player - be nice if it played MP3s - Remote control...
• the scoop on vanagon audio?
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:35:43 -0600
  ...a direct connection to my iPod and can control the iPod from the head unit. does anybody have any ideas or experience w/ this...
• Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 23:58:41 +1200
  ...What are you talking about? >> > >Gotta have the euro headlight frame with part 535 941 295 A - "headlight >range control motor" behind it instead...
• Re: Atwood Furance
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 16:30:25 -0700
  ...I checked online, and it appears the unit is 12,000 BTU and has a cutout of about 8 x 11 and apparently will...
• Re: Westy-Vision
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:23:37 -0000
  ...It is a Emerson with remote control. ---------- > From: Chris & Aimee <uzzi@AIMNET.COM> > To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU > Subject: Re: Westy-Vision > Date: Monday...
• FS: Dometic RM 215 Van Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:46:28 -0400
  ...9282761, Unit Type 276A1. Approximate dimensions: 19.5" wide by 16" deep by 25" tall. These dimensions do not include the upper control panel...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:56:04 -0700
  ...a >keyless entry unit that locks/unlocks, starts the engine, pops the trunk >(probably not a Vanagon though), and remote control the windows. > >Their...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 12:37:00 -0400
  ...But the key wire is not a >>> significant current-drawer. >>> >>> What I'm saying is that you can put the unit into standby with...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:03:48 -0400
  ...so that > I have full control over what's playing. And the little remote for the > head > unit give me the ability to turn...
• Re: more radiator discussion. anyone have LED sender unit fail?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 May 2006 06:38:55 -0400
  The LED controller looks like a relay and is plugged into the relay board above the fuse box. It will usually have a 42...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:12:08 -0500
  ...not 'on or off' . >> >>And I don't like that the Control Unit for it is a 500 dollar part of some >>excessive number...