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• re: Bosch CIS problems
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 11:50:06 PDT
  ...checked > everything, cap,rotor,wires plugs,halls unit and control unit, everythings > OK and most of it is new.. It would skip worse when...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:41:54 -0500
  ...plate and my favourite >feature - a remote control so that I can be in bed and control the tunes. > >The installation of a radio...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:36:42 -0500
  ...coolant preheater - webasto BBW46- was installed in the >> engine compartment. it had a little digital control readout mounted >> under the dash this coolant preheater...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping-Toyotomi Portable A/C
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 02:41:54 -0700
  ...Regards, Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Bob Bellanca wrote: > Or...You could get a free standing, 4000btu, Toyotomi AC unit, Lots > less...
• Re: van sputters upon acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:47:38 UT
  ...It tells the control unit that the throttle is closed, both to cut off fuel when coasting down, and to get proper throttle response...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 20:16:34 -0600
  ...truncated overhead unit? >> >> > > uhh...cuz they got these things called poptops.. ;<P > > but if your question was:"why didnt vw engineer the vanagons with...
• Re: timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 00:35:29 EST
  ...t= >he >Bentley to check the throttle and the idle stabilizer control unit? > >Is there a step-by-step description of the basic process...
• Re: Car Stereo Fit (dimensions)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Sat, 28 May 2005 20:13:21 -0400
  ...control for $79 here at Canadian Tire. Was a special for 2 days only. The frame fits perfect without any modification and the unit...
• Re: Antifreeze Enema
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 09:40:24 -0500
  ...As each unit of antifreeze siphons in, a unit of >water will be displaced by it and run out of radiator bleeder. Continue >until...
• Re: scammed? Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 03:17:49 -0500
  ...idle stabelizer control unit solution? > Unfortunately you have been scammed.>> >Having just come back from visiting the shop I worked in for ten years...
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 08:52:53 -0700
  ...We leave our Westys as collateral, more or less, and they let us "Demo" their unit on a weekend jaunt. It would be very...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:25:32 -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: Computer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 17:10:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...can't think of anything left it could be except the control > unit, ye old computer itself. Visual inspection shows hoses and such > are...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 04:26:25 -0500
  ...The '82 carrier bars work just fine, and I never tested the '83 units so YMMV! Second, on the issue of conversion engines, there...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:54:45 -0600
  ...http://playground.arduino.cc//Main/InterfacingWithHardware#Magnetic_Hall My Digifant pro manual shows that the IS unit uses input from the distributor hall. My...
• Re: 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:30:54 -0500
  ...the function of the outer wire of the O2 Sensor to Control >Unit wire? It's a shield -- grounded and one end, floating at...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:58:32 -0700
  ...rebuilt engine is in, started on the first try but it's running > rich. > > Any ideas? > > It as the original AFM, Idle control valve...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 13:57:54 -0800
  ...above, the ECU controls the fuel pump relay >> so you'd see battery voltage at fuel pump relay 87 once engine is running >> but...
• Re: 2.1 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:15:12 -0400
  ...kill >the engine, unplugging it by the yellow connector on the firewall drops the >rpm. Swapped in an Idle Stabiliser Control Unit from a...
• Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 00:09:06 -0400
  ...was leaking fluid, new unit from Bus Depot) Then last Saturday on our way to go camping, the engine started running rough. It sounded...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:43:33 -0800
  ...Popping on another idle control unit doesn't seem to make a difference. and the one from it worked fine in an 86 GL...
• Re: Hesitatation - GOOD NEWS !
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:32:38 EST
  ...Only things not replaced yet in this circuit are the idle control valve and idle stabiliser control unit. Both of these items appear to...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
  ...The AAZ is a reasonably robust engine of themechanically controlled variety and if superstition or prejudice driveone to that conclusion, I hope you enjoy...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:28:11 -0800
  ...be as a result of the idle control valve (though > it vibrates), the idle control unit or the coolant temp sensor (which i > am...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 02:39:57 -0400
  ...how, exactly, >does the idle control unit operate the idle stabilizer valve? Having but a >voltmeter, I can only tell that it receives voltage...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:40:35 -0600
  ...The base unit allows control of the >curve via a three button panel and display, and for those with tired >engines, or indeed with...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 02:14:39 -0800
  ...The last piece of the puzzle is the dynamic oil pressure control unit that lives inside the speedometer housing. The terminals here are usually...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:43:44 -0800
  ...The install is pretty elaborate with control modules under dash and in engine compartment. The wiring is integrated with the other van wiring. The...
• Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:04:12 -0400
  ...Beginning in late '85, the Digijet TVS is one unit that sits under the throttle body, upside down. (Prior to mid-'85, there were...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:57:19 -0500
  ...A Gasoline, (spark ignition) engine has to run with a controlled fuel-air mixture. In order for the engine to run at a given...
• TOTALLY RESOLVED: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 27 May 2002 19:25:13 -0500
  ...Big problem with engine not running - please help now! > Hi Volks: > > My engine won't run for but a few seconds and roughly at...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:36:06 -0400
  ...Any high resistance in this > path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think > it is like > 40 below. Yes...
• Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 11:13:14 -0400
  ...A vehicle in the passing lane lost control and spun out directly into my path. We collided and the impact threw me off the...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:26:41 -0500
  ...This is often known as >> a Hydraulic Electric Unit Injector, (HEUI). On some engines these are >> calibrated so tight then when replacing them the...
• Re: VDO Vacuum Guage Installation 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:24:50 -0400
  ...Unfortunalty the cruise control unit has it's own vacuum pump, and does not connect to the engines vacuum source. I was major bummed...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:31:12 -0500
  ...control module or computer. I also have > never been in a situation to run the Bentley tests during the 20 minutes > of the engine...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:56:40 -0600
  ...It is only on when the engine is running. If the key is in the on position, but the engine not started the light...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 10:51:42 -0800
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/fuel-injection/23468/idle-control-unit---rebu ilt-?v= Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Winning Water Wars-part II: the Ketchup lid fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 00:02:50 -0700
  ...6000 miles/10,000 km (246,000 miles on engine) 19.6 mpg (but even with new MXT's, odometer/speedometer reads 4.3...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:00:11 -0800
  ...In general, those > engines, their electrical and control systems are readily supported by VW > and independent mechanics worldwide. To be sure, bolting up a...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light - Success!
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:07:17 -0700
  ...After I took the needle and face plate off the tacho, I discovered that the unit is actually split into two parts so that...
• Re: Idle control unit for 1.9
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 23:25:27 +0000
  ...6 new looking units in his collection.         This second trip was done in the cold and damp and the engine started and idled great...
• Re: Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:33:32 -0800
  ...Really ..a waterboxer engine looks like a lawn mower engine after you've played with 4 valves per cylinder, far better breathing, knock sensor...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:36:32 -0800
  ...I went with a adjustable fan control kit. This uses a sending unit that is a radiator probe, that just gets pushed into the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:53:19 -0700
  ...The idle stabilization valve > and control unit are currently unplugged. (see below). > > However. If: engine systems are working correctly, IS system is > connected, no...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:16:42 -0800
  ...heater/AC > unit from the interior firewall....a fair bit of work....as much work > as > pulling the engine from the engine bay. I...
• Re: Stranded in my driveway as I try to leave on a 10 day trip :(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams (Contractor)
  Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:11:33 -0600
  ...to something, specially since it says it goes to the Digifant > Control Unit. > > My "gut" says it's something inside the "Wire Distribution Box...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:41:54 -0700
  ...It's much more complex and controlled by a Control Unit that can be expensive... but it works better. your 1.9 Digijet EFI...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 17:31:02 -0800
  ...Engine warm, Idle circuit by passed.That is plugs removed from the controller per Bently and plugged into each other and the idle air...
• Re: Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 21:45:23 -0500
  ...After A fuel Pump Problem > > No start (new Harness) > > New idle control unit > > Water pump disater 200 mls from home > > New thermostat housing > > All...
• Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:51:21 -0700
  ...Now that they're apart I have a new heater unit, brake master cylinder and heater control valve on order from europarts direct. > > I...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
  ...Verified signal as expected at both cold and hot engine temperature > and observed at both sensor output terminal and Electronic Control Unit > (ECU). > > and...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:23:26 -0800
  ...the left engine firewall. >>> >>> I have a 2.1 Boston Engine installed in MAR 2008 >>> New AFM >>> New Idle Control Unit >>> New 02 sensor...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:15:41 -0400
  ...But I'm > not an engineer, nor do I play one on T.V. (or in techno babble videos). Engineering fail or specification fail...
• Re: Troubleshooting Opinions Wanted (was: WTB or borrow ECU)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Shane
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 16:16:14 -0700
  ...with the engine running-- again, all OK. > >So I'm thinking ECU. Any other ideas? I just thought -- idle >control unit or throttle switch...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...control module or computer. I also have never been in a situation to run the Bentley tests during the 20 minutes of the engine...
• Battery isolator tutorial
  Historical mailing list - Stanley Pitman
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 21:24:44 -0700
  ...Although the Sure Power units are the best I've seen and have a great reputation for reliability, I recommended getting a unit conservatively...
• Re: hesitation/power loss and smoke on 86 westy
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 01:54:28 -0400
  ...find a new one (hint, if anyone has an idle stabilizer control unit [behind the taillight] please let me know) I am gonna go...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:19:54 -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: Bus graveyard
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:17:05 -0600
  ...No wonder I couldn't find the controls! Jim On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 8:24 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote...