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• repost: some stuff of interest
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Jul 95 21:07:27 CDT
  ...DPD Air Conditioner Evaporator & Controls for 68-79 Bus Factory distributed (under part number ZVW-805-237) aftermarket DPD Air Conditioner Evaporator unit for...
• Re: Cruise Control Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:58:13 -0700
  All factory cruise control systems have the pickup on the speedo and do not use magnets on an axle. This option was available from...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 02:37:53 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:05:00 -0400 > > What you fail to mention is...
• SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:31:01 -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: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:27 -0700
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control >unit to cause this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:37:02 -0600
  ...a failed idle stabilizer control unit: >> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r >> ebuilt.html >> <http...
• Re: KEP/Group Response, #2
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 13:47:05 -0300
  ...DOes the governor unit control this? and can weight be added to move shift points? Anyone knowlegeable on this stuff? let me know! KEPs...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 11:22:24 -0600
  ...The DigifantII is basicly the > same as the original Digifant, but with the incorporation of the CIS's > ignition control unit. This is used...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 10:08:59 -0500
  ...But > the obvious benefit was the fan would stay off if the control unit was off. > No runaway fan on a hot day thing...
• Re: TII conversion
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:23:37 EDT
  ...The lack of an O2 sensor with appropriate ECU support would require the complete replacement of the kit-supplied motronic unit with a full...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:12:53 -0700
  ...On 09/01/2015 07:57 AM, Jon VO wrote: > Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls > /switched/ power to...
• Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:37:58 -0400
  ...Right on the money at 5 volts Replaced the Idle Control Valve with unit from my '87 - BINGO! Purrs like a champ! Decided to...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:54:10 -0700
  ...Anything in particular that you would like to see? A copy of the cruise control installation write-up is in the files section of...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 01:31:32 +0000
  ...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: 87 westy will not idle
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 10:37:43 -0800
  ...Of course, the idle stabilizer control unit, behind the right tailite, can also be defective. My Vanagon ran perfect- so did your's and...
• Re: Pressure Regulator/FI problems
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:12:02 -0700
  Try getting your VW specialist to borrow the idle stabilizer control unit from a known good running Digifant van (it lives in front of...
• Power Window Switch Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 08:18:57 -8
  The front-most power window switch on the driver's side (the one that controls the passenger side window) has gotten progressively more sticky...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:38:53 -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...
• monitoring system
  Historical mailing list - hfinn
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 18:01:26 -0700
  ...It additionally operated as a cruise control unit. Now I've been looking for something similar for my '90 Vanagon, but I can't...
• VW diesel no-starts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 19:41:43 -0500
  ...Each Diesel car has a glowplug control relay (or glowplug controller in the computer for late-model vehicles) that determines the glow-time from...
• Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:26:04 -0400
  ...This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:21:27 +0100
  ...More often than not the problem lies behind the right rear taillight in the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit which probably has a burned out...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:45:30 -0500
  ...that would fit vertically on to the D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit."? I do know that the...
• Re: Mystery connector
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:14:33 -0500
  ...a control unit behind the LHS rear tail light, a monovalve in the coolant line on the rear RHS of the engine compartment, and...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 06:05:13 EST
  ...Check the control unit on the fuse/relay board. Has a 43 or 47 imprinted on it. Switch it with a known good one...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:07:42 -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: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:58:08 -0500
  In a message dated 95-11-11 18:38:59 EST, danb@sound.net (Dan Beatty) writes: >The first time I tried to find...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 02:01:56 EDT
  ...the clutch to change gears the engine would rev out of control,It is easy to ck your vehicle to see if it has...
• Re: What will remove "Rockguard"?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 05:45:20 -0600
  ...Sure,you could try sand blasting it off, if you have access to a good pressure feed unit, but this process is so darn...
• High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:25:25 -0500
  ...What is causing the idle to stick at 2000 rpm? (I've also swapped out the stabilizer control unit with a spare). Suggested fixes...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:41:46 -0400
  ...It is all controlled with the remote (or at the unit). You can also set up play lists and such if you wanted. It...
• Re: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:47:30 -0500
  ...What is causing the idle to stick at 2000 rpm? (I've also swapped >>out the stabilizer control unit with a spare). Suggested fixes...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:29:27 -0400
  ...I've > disconnected the Idle control unit and that doesn't seem to change > anything, and I keep reading that there is an idle...
• Re: [Syncro] More pictures of overhead AC & Leather Interior unique to T3's (Vanagons) in Thailand
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:01:45 -0800
  ...each has individual blower controls. The control panel looks after market compared to the rest of the package. It's apparently some generic AC...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:42 -0700
  ...pipe ,as a unit.Then I swapped a afm,hall control,idle stabilizer.The o2 sensor swapped with the exhaust unit. I swapped the...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:45:45 -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...
• help:DA6 gas(diesel)heater
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Thu, 4 May 2000 13:38:31 -0700
  ...i can hear a click from the relays and the control unit but it doesn't start to run. can anyone help me trouble...
• Re: a/c causing rpms to drop when turned on.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 13:11:10 -0800
  ...On Digifant ('86 & newer), the idle is raised during A/C operation by the ISV and the Idle Control Unit. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message...
• Re: Is the BA-6 still for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:28:25 -0300
  ...Here's the bonus, I have a second unit without the wiring, removed from a '78 Westy, identical unit, it is intact with temp...
• Re: Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 19:23:41 EDT
  ...The unite I did put in my 87 syncro was the Audiovox brand with all the features you mentioned. Good thing huh!. I didn...
• Erratic idling 2.1 DJ engine SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 10:14:19 +0200
  ...So I took out my idle control unit (behind right rear taillight cluster) because I reckoned the idle valve was being kept fully open...
• Re: Rough Idle on 84 Vanagon 1.9L - Help
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 18 May 2002 20:24:01 -0400
  ...Rebuilt injectors, new fuel > pressure regulator, new air flow meter, new coil, control unit (swapped with > junk yard one - no change). I checked all...
• Pla-Cool Air Cooler?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Apr 1996 14:46:36 -0800
  ...Controls are mounted on the bottom half of the unit, which protrudes downwards from the bus ceiling. It has on/off switches for "fan...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:06:43 -0800
  ...There is a RED/BLACK wire that runs from the cruise’s main control unit, through the foot pedal-activated canceling switches (one at...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 10:33:30 -0700
  ...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: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:15:57 -0800
  ...So P 97.127 in Bentley shows the fuel sender ground at "29" which is "near Digifant control unit". A misprint? Or is my...
• Re: Rectangle headlight conversion to common 200mm headlights
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 13:37:04 -0800
  ...Same problem with the 200mm units. The ideal is the independently adjustable Marchal Ampilux dual H1 units. You can have your cutoff and place...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...core leaks 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab controller unit fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. 7 - fuel...
• Re: Trumatic heater/furnace
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:12:08 -0600
  ...does anyone know about it? I > am missing the controls, I have only the lower part which has a big 12 > guage wire for...
• Re: Misc Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 21:03:17 -0400
  ...idle control unit (made by VDO VW Part# 251 907 393B, item located at the rear passenger side right behind the turn singal lens...
• Re: Vanagon Eng Wire Harness needed
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  20 Jan 97 12:00:09 EST
  >I'm looking for a new/used wiring harness (control unit multi-pin plug to >AFS, injectors, temp sensor, coil, etc.) that fits in...
• rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 11 May 2002 17:54:30 -0700
  ...Instead of replacing the unit she just cut the wires and belt. Could the cut wiring have an effect on the "surging" idle, seeing...
• New Vans at the Local Pick n' Pull
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:49:09 -0800
  ...I've already scavanged a few good pieces off the '86 (sliding door handle, idle speed motor and control unit) but there's quite...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long & Inane)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:16:43 EST
  ...VW head unit? I have a Sony MP40 in my Westfalia - fits nice, looks good, has a remote so I can control it from...
• Re: '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 10:34:07 -0400
  ...It is also capable of controlling a factory cd changer. Crutchfield sells a Clarion changer that works with this unit for $200. The wiring...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:28:30 -0700
  ...I measured the current draw of my stereo head unit. It was something like 130mA turned off, but face plate on. And only 30...
• Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:08:57 -0700
  ...pipe ,as a unit.Then I swapped a afm,hall control,idle stabilizer.The o2 sensor swapped with the exhaust unit. I swapped the...
• Hall Control Unit and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:22:01 -0800
  ...While checking things out in the motor, I happened to jiggle the wires going into the Hall Control Unit (HCU) and the motor turned...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 09:57:20 -0700
  ...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: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:30:23 -0700
  Tom, Here's the specs on what I believe is the exact unit. I know the one at Sams is a GE and 5150...