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climate controls (faq?)
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:12:50 -0400
...Can anyone describe, or point me to info on exactly what the four different heat/vent slider controls do? And how the air conditioning...
Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:24:00 -0500
...Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control Todd, I got my cruise from JC Whitney several years ago. It was a relatively easy install, looks...
Re: Fuel pressure too high
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Mar 2018 16:21:08 -0500
> > There's no power at the fuel pump, because there is none at the "Digifant > Control Unit Relay" (as it is called on page...
Idle Control Issues
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:06:23 -0700
...Can I assume the idle air control valve is "sticking", or is this more likely an idle relay issue? I know Audis have an...
Replacing footwell vent control cable?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 5 Apr 2011 16:36:49 -0700
The control cable that flaps the footwell vents (second cable from the bottom on the ventilation control panel) failed a few months ago. I...
Re: Vanagon heater controls
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 25 May 2009 16:17:15 -0700
...2nd lever is the water control valve 3rd is floor vent doors only. 4th is the big honkin' door that connects to the body...
Re: WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
Sat, 13 May 2000 11:21:33 -0500
...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L > > In a message dated 5/12/00 7:08:18 PM, kdosmm@worldnet.att.net writes: > > << I believe...
Re: HIgh Idle
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:31:00 -0700
...Replaced the Idle Stabilizer valve (on top of engine), opened up and checked the Idle Stabilizer Control unit (behind taillight), and checked every single...
Re: Tempurature
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 8 May 2002 15:40:27 -0400
...The coolant-level control module fakes a high-temp signal to the gauge to make the light blink. On older vans (probably through mid...
Pulsating Idle when cold
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
...Checked for false air leaks Control valve for idle stabilizer hums Replaced both temp sender units Air flow meter checked out New o2 sensor...
Re: dual battery
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 9 Mar 2006 06:56:26 -0800
...on batt, lcd meter to show load/ chg rates solar charge controller, for when you upgrade to a solar panel seperate dc panel for...
Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:51:51 -0700
...Solar charge controller (and solar panel) and an onboard 30 amp 'smart' charger. Question: What kind of problems, if any, would I encounter if...
Re: Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Eric Pruitt
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:19:40 -0400
...Rinse > and repeat. > >> > >> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine remained > at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:04:32 -0800
...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle control unit)"* So, I would assume they kept that ECU in...
Re: Cruise Control Speed Sensor
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 10:17:26 -0700
...Cruise Control Speed Sensor <BR>>Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 06:39:25 -0600 <BR>> <BR>>I was debugging my cruise...
Re: Galley lighting addition
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:19:07 -0700
...I recommend the little controller from superbrite led, the controller that looks like a iPod shuffle. >> >> Alistair >> >> >> >>> On Jun 25, 2014, at 7:50...
Re: One other dumb question, removing air control sliders
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:41:44 -0800
I did a little blog post on lever removal http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/vanagon-heater-control-lights/ might help. alistair On...
Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:25:52 -0800
...Of course there's no guarantee that today's Johnson Controls is anything like the old Johnson Controls. Gary Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010...
Re: Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 4 Apr 2009 12:09:56 -0700
...Updated the page now that the parts are installed and lower control arm is on vehicle. http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/lowercontrolarm Metal sleeve in...
Re: Heat won't shut off all the way
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Rokus
Fri, 13 Jun 1997 18:45:24 -0700
When mine did this I found that the wire that connects the control and the valve has kinked and when you moved the handle...
Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings
Historical mailing list - jimkim
Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:00:50 -0700
...Upper Control Arm Bushings > My '87 Westy's upper contril arm bushings are loose, well just one is > actually, on the right side, the...
Re: heater control panel backlight replacement
Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:45:55 -0700
...heater control panel backlight replacement > i need to replace the bulb that lights up the heater control panel. i've > searched the archives and...
Re: Lizard Skin sound control
Historical mailing list - turbowesty
Wed, 6 Jul 2016 22:01:27 -0400
...wrote: > > What experience has any one had its Lizard Skin sound control > > I looks like an excellent solution I really do want to get...
Re: Help! Traveling through Phoenix, Tucson and Vegasneed parts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:38:18 -0700
...of days on vacation. > > The Rubber bellow which controls the throttle for the cruise control has > sprung an invisible leak. > > Does anyone have the...
Quantum no-start problem solved( no Vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
Tue, 2 Nov 1999 03:44:27 EST
...That got me thinking about two things, the coil, it was OK, and the Hall control unit, it was bad. Does anyone know what...
selling 86 Westy
Historical mailing list - gist
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 17:02:52 -0500
...30K miles on engine now) remote control mirrors replaced all radiator hoses/tubes replaced all belts throttle control valve ox sensor clutch, pressure plate...
heater control panel backlight replacement
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:55:38 -0500
i need to replace the bulb that lights up the heater control panel. i've searched the archives and found one method where you...
Re: Dash Controls
Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 01:45:09 -0500
May the force be with you. Young Jedi.
Problem fixed thanks! NVC - List control help needed....Doh
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:46:57 -0500
Thanks! AGM
Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:39:29 -0400
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Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:09:59 -0400
...Right is more. >> >> The second lever controls air temperature (including the side vents >> on later ones). Right is hotter. >> >> The third lever controls airflow...
Re: cruise controll
Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 23:11:22 EDT
...On Sun, 18 Oct 1998 08:18:35 EDT, Daniel Bey wrote: > Hi all, I just installed an aftermarket curise controll from JC Whitney...
Re: Cruise Control not working
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 08:46:41 -0800
...mike 87 westy Todd Last wrote: > I have an '88 Westy on which the cruise control stopped working. > > I would welcome any suggestions. Here...
Re: Heater cable repair
Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:24:32 -0500
...Heater cable repair The heater controls in my '84 Westy don't work so good. The one controlling the heat exchanger is stuck on...
Rear anti-roll bar installed!
Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
Fri, 31 May 2002 13:03:56 -0700
...However I don't have the skills to fabricate the "heavy steel carriers to attach the a/r bar pivots to the inner control...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 5 Oct 2020 10:26:52 -0700
It could be Specific Cruise Systems is a supplier to other aftermarket cruise control makers such as Rostra, Dakota etc... so you have to...
Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 26 May 2018 13:51:23 -0700
...Would installing a grease fitting (zerk type?) to each upper control arm bushing, and adding grease when required (when bushing becomes noisy?), help prolong...
Re: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:20:45 -0800
...Rear heater control You can still get a genuine owner's manual from Bentley.� They have them for '80 thru '82 and '85 thru...
New weels rubbing control arm
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Sat, 5 Dec 2015 08:43:22 -0800
...The tire place just called and said the front wheels are hitting the upper control arms. The wheels are the 16x7.5 ET 23...
Herky-jerky slowdown -- '87 Wolfs
Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:00:24 -1000
...There are two more idle control items (idle control regulator and the electrical component behind tail light - not sure of the name right now...
Re: squeeks
Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:13:18 -0700
...Wed, Mar 8, 2000, 6:44 PM > > i ventured under the chassis and started looking at my upper control arm > bushings on my passenger...
Re: 86-Idle Stabilization Question
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:18:28 -0700
...86-Idle Stabilization Question How can I determine if an idle problem is the idle stabilizer control unit, or the idle stabilization control valve...
Re: heater controls
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:07:56 -0700
...heater controls >> >> If you Google it, you'll find: >> >> http://www.gowesty.com/flow-thru_ventilation.html and >> maybe others. M >
Re: Idle Control
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 11:58:31 -0800
...IIRC, I disconnected the idle control module in an attempt to eliminate it and related wiring as possible fault sources. Doing so may not...
Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:53:06 -0800
...Front end bushings -' 88 GL Lower ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 Upper ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 or GoWesty RadiusRod PowerFlex Upper BallJoint AutoZone Lower BallJoint ?? On 8...
Re: A/C fan and burning smell
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:47:41 +0000
Mostly likely the control knobs, that's what I associate with the burning smell and then no fan. I have some some of those...
Re: Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
Historical mailing list - Ben
Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:36:37 -0700
...Like yours, the AC controls are in the dash rather than overhead. I have plenty of spare sunvisors from vans w/o AC. But...
Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:09:27 -0400
Dang if I can figure out the heater controls on my syncro doka! Yes, I have the print out of how the controls work...
Re: '87 GL high idle problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:40:01 -0500
...Incorrect settings, bad idle speed controller or valve, weak O2 sensor signal. The idle speed controller shares the temp 2 sensor. A bad connection...
Re: Heat won't shut off all the way
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Fri, 13 Jun 1997 13:02:12 -0800
Chris Pittack wrote: > > Hey.... > > I've got that same problem.....does it have to do with the valve that > controls coolant flow to the...
Re: re; smog sympathies
Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 11:25:21 -0800
...There's a >reason for pollution control devices on vehicles; they fucking work. >> Three things. First, I presume this is a family list. I...
Re: opinions on shocks... please
Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
Sun, 27 Nov 2016 09:19:44 -0700
...They are about right for a camper, compression is well controlled and rebound has little overshoot. I changed the original Carat springs to stock...
Re: parts for the fridge? (Fan Control)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Wed, 22 May 2002 20:17:34 +0000
...If you like the control of a switch, you have lots of options. Wire one fan through the thermostat and have a switch on...
Re: Buying advice.. weekender
Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
Mon, 12 Jul 2004 10:35:07 -0400
...3) Do not buy an aftermarket cruise control unit if you are planning a Subaru conversion; the Subaruvanagon web site on Yahoo details how...
Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:04:30 -0700
...I did swap out the idle relay (controller) and it acted exactly the same way. Anyone (who knows these relays) think it might be...
Re: Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:48:14 -0700
*What's the impact of running with the power to the idle control valvedisconnected while I await a new one?* None... I have been...
Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:53:00 -0700
...sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year My drivers side upper control arm bushings are screaming like crazy. These are new Meyle bushings...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:45:10 -0400
Chad, At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: >I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control Unit could be taken apart...
Re: Audiovox cruise control/Subaru engine
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 28 May 2010 08:12:29 -0400
My own '87 WBX auto Westy had the same problem when I initially installed the same cruise control. I put the magnetic pickup on...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 14:14:57 -0700
...control on his van, he get rid of it > and > > > replaces it with this > > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23793/gowesty-cruise-control-?v...