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• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:53:56 -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: RPM surge
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:36:07 -0400
  ...Idle controller has been change for a used unit. At idle the engine is rough but not running rich. Good power on higway. Any...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:26:00 EST
  ...in fact 88-91 has the a/c controls in the dash, so the only thing in the ceiling is ducting. without the ducting...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 3 Feb 2016 02:09:15 +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...
• Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 19 May 1998 01:45:31 EDT
  ...Dashboard & related trim, Fuse box, Relays, Idle Control Unit '85 older, Horn, Bosch A/C blower motors, Ignition switch/ key, Syncro fuel Tank, Power...
• Heaters for VW's!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:05:02 +0000
  ...only for cooling or leaves the unit on controlled by the thermostat. The heater also has a control box that sits under the seat...
• Adding Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 20 Dec 2018 01:50:57 +0000
  ...Adding Cruise Control   I've been very happy with the "old school" (that is using manifold vacuum for the servo) Audiovox CCS100 cruise control...
• Re: gas heaters
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:33:55 -0700
  ...The temperature control actually won't let the burner stay on very long, and the thing cycles burning for about 20 seconds, and then...
• Re: Looking for some Vanagon wiring harness parts
  Historical mailing list - gburgin
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:30:51 -0400
  ...We > need the ECU plugs and also the plug for the large idle control unit > relay. If you have these parts please let me...
• Re: low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:42:03 -0600
  ...So, let's see some suggestion! NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:31:46 -0500
  John, actually the cruise control troubleshooting is in the Bentley. It is just a little tricky to find as it doesn't list it...
• Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 11:03:31 -0800
  ...I believe he used a waterbed thermostat to control the thing. I never liked the idea of heating the water inside the tank, as...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:02:09 -0700
  ...THe ignition module is controlled by the Hall sending unit as well as ECU. I would try to replace ECU, Idle stablization control unit...
• Re: Need remedy for a blank display on radio
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:15:01 -0500
  ...flashing red > light near the volume/on-off control dial. The PO > states that this unit is from a '92 Corrado. So I'm...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:48:18 -0600
  ...Common problem with the printed circuit to the gauge/control unit. Search the archives Howard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Woody Halsey" <WHalsey@SYA.ORG> To...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control - problem identified
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 22:18:01 -0400
  ...I had suspected something in the vacuum area and sure enough, I discovered that the cruise control servo unit (the one with the rubber...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:08:30 -0400
  ...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: oil light help???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 12:35:12 GMT
  Probably the control unit. You can keep screwing around with it or do what I did. Put a red led on the low pressure...
• A little traveling music ... Siriusly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:25:23 -0500
  ...The Westy has Sirius hardwired to the head unit ... but the one we have in the Beetle is the "Transmit over FM" type. The...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:07:32 -0700
  ...So, let's see some suggestion! > > NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
• 84 waterspitter runs again!
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 13:46:25 PST
  ...Turned out to be a bad EFI control box, and the really F FLAPS found me a rebuilt unit for only $310 (ow!!) Now...
• PORTABLE OVEN
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 21:05:28 -0600
  ...It's a small (10 3/4 X 8 X 8 1/2) oven, with thermostat control for use in any 12V vehicle. It...
• Re: Newest Vanagon Performance Mod...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:56:27 EST
  ...The kit includes one PT-6 engine (turbine) with fuel pump and FCU (fuel control unit), ignitors, ballast box, and a Hamilton Standard constant...
• Re: Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:40:54 -0400
  Sounds like you might have a bad ground somewhere that is causing the available voltage for the ignition controller or computer to drop during...
• ok here we go...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 5 Oct 94 15:01:07 PDT
  ...Just pull off the vent control lever knobs (gently mind you) then carefully pry out the control face plate. Now you should have access...
• Readable Propex Heater Post!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:52:57 +0000
  ...only for cooling or leaves the unit on controlled by the thermostat. The heater also has a control box that sits under the seat...
• AC & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 14:11:23 -0500
  ...Is there any other reasonable cause beyond the idle stabilizer control unit? If this is the prime suspect, is replacement the only option? TIA...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 11:54:52 -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: 2.1 idling @ 2200, stumbling, etc, where do I start?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:54:29 -0700
  ...I have seen extreme high idle 'just occur' from that system ...the electronic idle speed control, involving that valve and the control unit for...
• Interior Plastic & Ductwork: Need to Get Rid of
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 10 May 2006 01:19:30 +0000
  ...The front overhead air duct with the fan and AC controls in it. The center front duct that fits the front overhead unit. The...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:39:07 -0500
  ...One lamp controls all of the others. T. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Possibly. I...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
  ...verified that I had no false air issues > -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this is the last thing I did) > -passed state emission test...
• Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Fri, 11 May 2001 18:55:37 -0600
  ...Other parts that might fit this catagory are ECU's, AFM's, idle stablizers and control units, Thermostats, temp sensor #2 (German not autozone...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 20:31:45 +0000
  ...I measured the > current draw of my stereo head unit. It was something like 130mA turned > off, but face plate on. And only 30...
• Catalytic Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 16:42:03 EDT
  ...A 6,000 btu unit seems about the right size for my 90 syncro westy which I use in Vermont camping out in the...
• Re: In-Dash Weather Band Radio?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 03:40:47 EST
  ...FWIW I have the cobra CB with all the controls in the handset which has weather channels. I mention this becuase it can be...
• algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:50:56 -0400
  ...So, I trace the current track in the Bentley for the front interior lights and it meanders thought the seatbelt warning system control unit...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:13:22 -0400
  Here is a link for the operation and maintenance of this unit. As these small ridges are designed to operate with very little or...
• Re: Stalls in the rain
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Zenor
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:03:59 -1000
  ...fixed the hole and zip tied a plastic bag around the control unit and the problem went away.... pull your tail light and see...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:47:11 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:21:13 -0400 > > Come on chris, > I have one...
• Waterboxer starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sat, 2 Dec 1995 15:30:02 PST
  ...The Hall control unit checks out OK. Sparkplug wires are OK. The odd thing is, if I put the battery charger on it for...
• Re: in dash MP3 player??
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 14:05:46 -0800
  ...least two units that have aux in. One is the Reno and the other is the Aspen. They offer IR remote control and lots...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 18:36:44 -0800
  ...Barrett '88 Wolfsburg On Dec 10, 2005, at 5:26 PM, TC wrote: > so the useless dealer tell me the > single unit fixture that...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 16:50:28 -0700
  "I'm starting to look at CD decks that can control iPods. Has anybody gotten into these yet? Comments? It sounds like it could...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:58:03 -0800
  ...The AC controls had to be rerouted a bit. You end up with three controls. Compressor Front Fan Rear Fan The rear fan control...
• Re: Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:30:20 -0800
  ...Hall Sender checked out fine. > Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. > Action taken: > Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit > > After driving...
• Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:51:22 -0500
  ...Older controllers just took > 12V and ignored the rest. MPPT controller take the full > voltage from the controller and convert it to 12V at...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 22:45:34 -0500
  Owen, I went looking for this small unit and my Walmart didn't have one. The smallest was 5000 BTU and it was $98...
• Re: '87 Westy - need to buy engine
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 14:05:16 -0400
  I would replace the oil pressure control unit ( mounted inside the speedo) before replacing the engine. Unless of course the oil pressure above 2000...
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:52:50 -0400
  ...Does the > fuel injection control unit have anything to do with the spark? > Does this model have an ECU? Thanks in advance for any...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
  I'd add the pedal switches for the cruise control unit. -------------- Original message -------------- From: joel walker <uncajoel@BELLSOUTH.NET> > ok, anybody else working on...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:05:54 -0700
  ...Those Idle Control Units though .. I've seen a ton of dead ones of those. Just figure you had an extra effecient and fast...
• Re: '81 westy fridge fuse holder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:43:26 -0500
  ...These units are sold to audio enthusiasts who need to add more electrical stuff to their cars. This new unit is rather handsome and...
• Re: Garage sale at Zoltan's place
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Apr 2019 22:40:20 +0000
  ...heads computers for 2.1 or 1.9 Idle Stabilizer Control Units Idle valves Air Flow Meters for 2.1, 1.9 and Air...
• Re: [vanagon] Another "Pro" tech nees help
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:50:01 -0600
  ...Always > >____________________________________________________________ > >I have changed the coolant sensor, O2 sensor, MAF with new >unit. I leaked tested all injectors, found all to be okay, >pulsated...
• Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:43:54 -0500
  Thanks for everyone's opinions on the Blaupunkt units. They used to be everywhere and now they've disappeared. Good thing I have no...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -0800
  ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)�replaces NLA Digifant ECU and > ICU (idle control unit) > There are only four connections to be made to...
• At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:51:55 -0700
  ...This changes the opening force acting on the flap, which changes the potentiometer signal to the control unit. Since the injector opening time (and...
• Re: Red light flashing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:56:31 -0400
  ...blinker -- could make a combined unit. Interesting notion. The coolant light would have to latch, since the newer controllers don't send a continuous...
• Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:56:26 -0800
  Quick reply, I'm sure others will elaborate or correct You have one solar panel charge controller right? But only the newer panel is...