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• Another Update, was Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 13:03:14 -0500
  ...I did not take the taillight off and check the idle control unit. Everything seemed to be in order . . . This time I insisted that...
• Strange noise after being parked/interesting C/arm problem...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:40:01 -0700
  ...The motor is a VW factory rebuilt unit (according to receipts that came with the van) with less than 20K on it, and the...
• Trip Report - hot weather mod
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 14:33:25 -0700
  ...engine and in a few minutes the engine is cool but I'm boiling over! In St Louis I take off the control unit...
• [Fwd: Re: 91 Vanagon Wierd Fuel System Prob?]
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gurney
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 07:38:16 -0400
  ...of the > > engine compartment, disconnect the power (on the left). You also might want > > to check the idle stabilizer control unit. It is located...
• vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 May 94 01:29:03 CDT
  ...the engine to stall. Corrective Action: Instll a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units. ----------------------------------------- 1987 Vanagon...
• Re: Fw: What circuit runs the cabin light?
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 26 May 1999 20:33:33 EDT
  ...The "switched" circuit controlled by this relay leads to the "fridge fuse", and then to the fridge's 12V cooling unit (actually a heater...
• FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:29:29 -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...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:54:40 -0400
  ...bypass 02 input at WOT. > > And ..I have seen the electronic control unit and/or idle air valve cause > this. > I've had a...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:31:50 -0700
  ...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 - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:39:48 -0600
  ...coolant preheater - webasto BBW46- was installed in the >>> engine compartment. it had a little digital control readout mounted >>> under the dash this coolant preheater...
• thanks on blinking water temp light and groups in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 13 May 2017 15:27:35 +0200
  ...coolant level sensor in the coolant bottle in engine compartment 4) The coolant level control unit under the dashboard When the ignition key is...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:02:19 -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...
• New subject: Improved AC performance
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:03:54 -0500
  ...box in the > engine compartment via a heavy gauge wire and an 50 amp circuit > breaker. The relays were controlled by the original air...
• Oil Pressure Test Results
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:09:33 EDT
  ...alot of dealers were just bending a pin on the sender control unit and eliminating the > 2000 rpms sender altogether. You still would get...
• Re: Hunting and radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:30:47 -0500
  ...Another option could be the ICU (idle control unit) - the electronic gizmo mounted behind the right rear taillight. This is supposed to up-the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:01:04 -0800
  ...I find > this an interesting thread. > > An image from my Digifant pro training manual showing labelled pin > outs of ISV control unit: > > > https://lh5...
• Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 06:54:44 EST
  ...Also changed out the idle stabiliser control unit to a known good one and that made no difference either. I'm stumped ! I'm...
• Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 22:55:44 -0600
  ...Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage and operating tests per Bentley Cap...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -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: Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 20:33:22 +0000
  ...I have now hit a snag. > > > > Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The >instructions > > say 83-85 vans...
• AFM Data Update
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 19:58:59 -0800
  ...is in the unit. This might be some sort of throttle closed or idle function. The CO screw simply controls the amount of air...
• Re: What's the richest air fuel ration you can still make run? also friday Megasquirt VW
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:12:00 -0700
  ...On a Legacy Subaru 2.2 for example............the engine control wiring harness is completely integrated into all the wires for the front of...
• Re: '87 w/ surging idle
  Historical mailing list - chad knutson
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 14:45:13 -0600
  ...right.) But because there is an "idle stabilization valve" > and corresponding control unit, it seems appropriate to start there. > > So, the questions: > 1) has...
• Re: 78 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - ANGEL F OLIVARES CHICON
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 13:09:40 -0400 (GMT-0400)
  ...Check the control unit (computer). 7. Check the fuel pressure and the injectors to see if they are clean. 8. Take a little piece...
• Re: AC high current problem fixed and improved AC performance
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 20:46:38 -0600
  ...box in the > engine compartment via a heavy gauge wire and an 50 amp circuit > breaker. The relays were controlled by the original air...
• Re: 1991 2.1 l auto Vanagon stall on warm-up
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 19:24:38 -0700
  ...of engine coolant under the back seat. A close inspection of rear heater core revealed a hairline crack in the plastic control valve attached...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...As Jon suggested, the idle control unit can be the problem - it plagued my 84 for a couple of years and no one could...
• Re: Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 09:44:11 -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...
• Another Bus adventure!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 12:51:59 -0500
  ...like busses and gun control, I'll be truckin' on down to Florida, where we'll put the new engine in a different camper...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...If for any reason the engine stops (misfires permanently) wheile you >are > > >driving the van, the Hall sending unit will stop generating the Hall...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:22:32 -0400
  ...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: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 17:39:28 -0400
  ...So, i plugged the idle control unit back in expecting > that to > > > take over the rest and make it run right.....No change. But...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:11:17 +0000
  ...Some radiators also have transmission and engine oil >>>> coolers as part of these tanks. These side tanks and seals can also be >>>> damaged by...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 07:31:40 -0600
  ...about Suburban heaters? I have a NT12LEC unit >installed in the Westy. It's thermostatically controlled and electronically >ignited. The blower is 12v and...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:41:55 -0700
  ...ve got a failed unit ready to send: > https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle-controller-rebuild > They are all old...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 12:09:22 -0700
  ...In 1972 > the Japanese > discovered the patents and with additional engineering built > successful > units for the motorcycles being exported to the US, hence the...
• Re: Tachometer troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 22:10:57 -0400
  ...somehow with the engine running, like with a > multimeter or something? I hate to purchase and > install another tach unit only to find out...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:16:26 -0700
  ...ONE is the control unit on the fuse box panel. Looks like a relay but is not. Has a number 43 or 42 on...
• Re: O2 voltage when cold
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 17:24:12 EST
  ...valve and its control unit all test ok). Does the fact that my engine stalls out at cold start up with the low voltage...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 13:53:34 -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: I will pay 75.00 US for this part. Have you got one?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 06:49:44 -0700
  ...the engine from outside the van). Usually > mounted on the firewall beside the double relay, or sometimes beside the > idle stabilizer control unit. > > I...
• FS: Lots-O-Parts
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 22:53:12 EST
  ...1 Idle control unit. P/N 251 907 393B/D 1 Power window regulator. 2 Swivel seat bases. Feel free to email me with...
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:57 -0700
  ...It's the catalytic converter that >> requires this very precise mixture control, not the engine. I >> haven't kept up with recent engine-control...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...Sensing of engine rpm is performed by the ignition control unit, part of the Wasserboxer's Hall-type transistorized ignition. Water 'bout the Vanagon...
• Re: I'll try this again - Idling issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 11:01:11 -0800
  ...So you unplugged the idle stabilizer valve but left the idle control unit in front of the passenger side tail light connected? The ICU...
• FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY.
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 12:41:59 -0400
  ...20K ago * Replace water pump 20K ago * Replaced the clutch unit since the engine was out at that time. * Replaced rear brake shoes, pistons...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:50:36 -0800
  ...This is often known as > a Hydraulic Electric Unit Injector, (HEUI). On some engines these are > calibrated so tight then when replacing them the...
• '57 Progress or Problem?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:47:53 MST
  ...All the guy did was drop the engine, replace the rear main seal, loosen one side of the tranny, and replace the rubber engine...
• Behr AC; Air Leaks; Alarms; Scope Creep
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Wed, 5 Jul 2000 11:12:56 -0600
  ...I would think that the factory unit would be an appropriate > > replacement (or any other quality compressor that will mount properly on the > > engine...
• Re: Battery Sages
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:49:43 -0700
  ...It was "less cheap", but not prohibitive. > > Here are the specifications for the WalMart unit: > The Schumacher SpeedCharge maintains both 6- and 12-volt...
• Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:46:06 -0500
  ...I find this a much easier resolve to the cheap plastic inaccessible unit under the Van. It is an easy installation. It is an...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:33:09 +0200
  ...Installing a new system IMO is actually attempting to develop an engine control system on your own and tuning it, even if the basic...
• Re: install heater core in AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 23:09:46 -0800
  ...I do > not know if that matters but that would NOT take a heter core. > > > it's a odd 2 piece unit. > > > We had...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:42:57 -0700
  ...controlled by the thermostat. By creating a free-flowing alternative to the cooling circuit you compromise the thermostat's ability to get the engine...
• Re: Hesitation is back...
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 17 May 1999 22:37:00 -0500
  ...noise originating in the Air Flow Meter, which confuses the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). You can "mask it" with the well-known capacitor fix...
• Re: 87 Misfires when damp
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 22:01:02 -0400
  ...coil won't solve the > problem if it is the idle control unit behind the right rear taillight. > > Sam > > -- > Sam Walters > Baltimore, MD > > 89...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 05:31:52 -0600
  ...What torque it makes at any given rpm is what determines the power. (HP = work/unit of time) In other words an engine making...
• Re: Computerized Gauge Setup
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 07:25:07 -0600
  ...The digital kit also has digital out for controlling things. With these kits you can control / monitor anything you deem necessary or worthwhile. There...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:52:26 -0400
  ...from their engines. So why not electrically drive the water pump and power steering ? Just think, you could add a speed control for the...
• 90 Westy as stocking stuffer(FOR SALE-NY $9300)
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:45:55 EST
  ...I replaced the engine with a spare I had (new head gaskets/JB welded) the engine has about 100k. Runs like a top. All...