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  • '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:29:34 -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: Pathetic airflow from dash vents
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:24:42 +1200
    ...wrecking an 88 (Corolla) Sprinter Ceilo AE90 with climate control. I will pull the unit out and look at fitting it to my Caravelle...
  • Re: Upper Control arm Woes
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:16:32 -0400
    ...here! here is a link to some photos of the existing > unit. > http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman/?action=view&current=RearCAsmall.jpg...
  • My solution to the Bass and Stereo issue
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 16 May 2001 14:20:03 EDT
    ...For the head unit, I just replaced the previous system with a Sony XR-C9100 cassette deck and Changer control. This deck has 3...
  • Stumped-Runs Rich/Stalls
    Historical mailing list - Aileen Boyd
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:08:00 -0400
    ...Tested 02 sensor-ok New Temp II Sensor Replaced Idle Stablizer Unit Replaced ECU New Fuel Pressure Regulator New spark plugs and wires All...
  • Re: Adding Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 20 Dec 2018 02:02:37 +0000
    Noticed that the current source of this Cruise Control kit got sliced off of gerry.vanagon. Anyway...try "MurphsKits.com"....or some variation thereof...
  • Re: sucks in snow!
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:13:32 -0800
    ...The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of gears inside rather than a true limited slip with...
  • Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 4 Jul 2014 15:37:59 -0400
    ...The other possibility is that there is a spurious start signal coming >>> from the idle control unit wiring since the idle control unit also...
  • ECU Campaign Details Requested
    Historical mailing list - Vance Gist
    Wed, 24 Apr 1996 21:52:28 +0000
    I found the following information in the archives "1986 Vanagon WV***02**GH000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace Control Unit/ 1987 Vanagon WV***02**HH041180...
  • hall effect sender output characteristics?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:15:38 -0700
    I'm trying to compile a bit of information for a new ignition/fuel control unit, and i need to have a better understanding...
  • Re: NVC price of milk
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:26:19 -0400
    ...The real-time reporting of sales is mostly to assist in inventory control. If x company knows how many units have sold then they...
  • Idle Stabilizer Valve
    Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
    Sun, 1 May 2005 11:49:17 -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: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:14:31 -0400
    ...The Bosal and Walker are amongst the worse units. Some units can be restrictive enough to also affect performance. If everything is running right...
  • Re: Cruise Control Problem
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 17:37:08 -0600
    ...Cruise Control Problem Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 19:04:37 -0500 Hi Bob, What year Vanagon are you dealing with. I have been...
  • Re: Westy Shower Solution --- now on Sale
    Historical mailing list - vt
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:18:43 -0500
    ...They sit between rebellious Boston and controlling NYC ... are dependent on commuter trains to get to work, otherwise have no control over their politics...
  • Audio options for a Westfalia...
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Mon, 15 May 2000 14:18:26 -0700
    ...I'm thinking of an in-dash CD-player with remote so that I can control it from the bed. I would also install...
  • Re: Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 22 May 2006 13:51:43 -0700
    ...the controls these units come > with. If it could, that might largely resolve my concerns. > > In measuring the stock dash and heater unit, it...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer question...
    Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
    Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:44:46 -0600
    ...believe that my troubles must be with the Idle Stabilizer Valve Control Unit. I think that will be the next thing I replace. Chad...
  • Re: Wish List
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 2 Jan 2018 06:58:31 -0800
    ...Plenty of buttons to control the unit. Steven 91 Westy <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:15:46 -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: Aftermarket Cruise questions . . .
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:24:00 -0400
    ...Dana corporation makes a lot of these "adapatable" units so my first guess is them, maybe a web site. As to the problems, I...
  • Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:52:17 -0600
    ...the unit ! The one I worked on this week >had the step resistor in the heater assembly. Test all the heater cable >controls before...
  • Re: 1.9L - Will not idle cold - when warm idles at 2800RPM
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:02:48 -0700
    Have your buddy disconnect the idle control unit, and plug the leads together. If the van will idle normally then, Viola! Its the stupid...
  • How many volts can ECU handle?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:33:08 -0800
    ...Looking at my Vanagon Bentley, I see B+ from alternator going to the Digifant control unit relay, then off to the Digifant ECU. Seems...
  • stereo wiring
    Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
    Mon, 10 Jun 2002 02:18:03 -0400
    ...The head unit I've purchased (Pioneer DEH-P4400) has two power inputs: one for the "terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition...
  • Re: that little light behind the heater controls
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 10 Dec 2005 22:19:17 -0600
    ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver TC wrote: >so the useless dealer tell me the >single unit fixture that is both the light & the...
  • Re: '91 Carat - Again!! Runaway RPM
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 31 May 2017 09:02:12 -0600
    ...then you're probably going to have to > replace the idle control unit. Happened to an 86 transporter (automatic) I > had for a few...
  • Re: Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 22 May 2006 13:39:07 -0700
    ...the controls these units come with. If it could, that might largely resolve my concerns. In measuring the stock dash and heater unit, it...
  • Re: Diesel Conversion Kit web site
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 00:01:27 EDT
    ...the TIICO system or stationary power plants sold for non-automotive applications like industrial TDi units, or 1.9L NA's only imported into...
  • Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:19:58 -0500
    ...My original high pressure PS banjo fitting was a > leaky poorly weld-repaired unit that did not have any electrical > connections on it. After...
  • Re: Voltage leak found
    Historical mailing list - Jon VO
    Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:15:52 -0600
    ...Some Pioneer & JVC stereos use the constant 12V source for illumination and control functions, but it wouldn't make sense to have the main...
  • Re: Rockford-Fosgate In-Car 20GB MP3 audio system $99 (Today Only)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 30 Jul 2005 22:14:24 -0400
    ...I have not tried this unit myself, so I can't comment on it personally. But I have a similar indash unit (a Rio...
  • Re: Idle stabilization control question
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -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...
  • Idle Control
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:27:51 +0000
    ...I tested the idle stabilizer using the procedure in Bentley (disconnect the unit and plug the connectors together) and it did not idle at...
  • 1990 Vanagon GL at Sacramento Pick-n-Pull
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:13:08 -0700
    ...Engine and automatic transmission are complete (except for idle valve, control unit and ECU). Seats are pretty nice. dirty. I would've grabbed the...
  • weird happenings II
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Wed, 8 May 1996 14:42:57 -0400
    ...I don't know how well shielded the early control units were against that kind of thing. If this dump truck driver had his...
  • Re: Why am I stalling?
    Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
    Sat, 13 Sep 1997 23:48:38 -0700
    ...If this sensor is working as intended, check your idle stabilizer and its related control unit. Based on your description, I would suspect that...
  • Re-Post (sorry) re. Fridges
    Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
    Mon, 15 Jun 1998 19:02:12 -0700
    ...this unit? It's made by DOMETIC, and fits along the driver side, right in front of the rear left wheel. The control panel...
  • Re: Skipping engine
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Sun, 4 Aug 2002 12:51:24 +0200
    ...I however also changed all ground at that time (highly recommended) and the Idle stabilisor unit, and control box too... so I cannot really...
  • Re: Friday topic: MP3s in a vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:54:46 -0800
    ...And, if you get a new head unit, and want one with a remote control, make sure remote actually turns your stereo on/off...
  • Re: variable speed blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:39:10 -0700
    ...I've wondered if there would be any noise issues but I can't hear anything with the units in the bench. My controllers...
  • Re: Intermittent running problem.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000
    ...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: Stereos
    Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
    Thu, 3 Feb 2000 22:25:26 -0700
    I've always had excellent luck with the Pioneer cassette head CD changer units. I've installed 3 so far: my first (7200) was...
  • Re: dual battery/vanagon.com error?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 06:01:56 EST
    ...I'm just now installing a Jensen MP3510 which has a remote control. My original VW radio/cassette had a remote control but the...
  • Re: vanagon and ham radio
    Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
    Sat, 27 Jun 1998 20:48:04 -0400
    ...The Vanagon makes a > great ground plane! > > 73.....de N6QCA, Phil in Vacaville, Ca. > > > Seems the only logical place for a relatively large unit...
  • Re: Need Help with My Refigerator - 2002 EVC
    Historical mailing list - Steve Douville
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 10:39:35 -0700
    OK, ( I just re -read the owners manual again ), on the Noorcold unit in the 2002 EVC it is temp controlled in Gas + 110...
  • Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:05:26 -0400
    ...So, let's see some suggestion! > >NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
  • Digifant warming up
    Historical mailing list - Jochen Hampe
    Fri, 22 May 1998 14:27:00 +0200
    ...I assume, something with the Digifant control unit or its sensors is wrong. Has anybody a specific clue? Thanks a lot Jochen Hampe
  • Last chance! (was: need assistance)
    Historical mailing list - David Ohlemacher
    Tue, 23 Jun 1998 19:52:19 -0400
    ...and muffler are not clogged, the O2 sensor tests good, the control unit test fine (tests according to Bentleys) everything is just fine, yet...
  • 1990 Vanagon Weekender for sale
    Historical mailing list - lchase
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:04:47 -0700
    ...power windows, power steering, cruise control, am fm stereo, electric door locks, ready to go camping, clear title, unit is a 1900 that was...
  • Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:37:10 -0700
    ...FWIW Robert, the buzzer you may be hearing is located on engine oil pressure control unit. (aka the "L" board) located in the cluster...
  • Re: New symptoms (still not running right)
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:26:05 -0400
    I've never experienced this kind of problem, but I would start by testing the Hall sender and Hall control unit per Bentley. That...
  • Re: New cars..RE: Friday NVC: European Union switch to diesel not working so well
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:57:35 -0500
    ...My daughter bought a 2012 Prius, and it does not have this display unit. Controls are more "normal." Yes, it will probably be illegal...
  • Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:26:11 -0500
    ...hot" type AFM unit for use on a Vanagon. Also there was some discussion about re-engineering the Idle Stabilizer Control box (in front...
  • Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:12:37 -0700
    ...that would fit vertically on to the > D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit."? I do know > that the...
  • Entertainment System upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Thu, 21 Nov 2002 10:41:40 -0800
    ...battery, but will run through a relay controlled by the amplifier control signal from the headend unit. That way I can shut off the...
  • 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:09:49 +0100
    ...Does anyone know the function of the outer wire of the O2 Sensor to Control Unit wire? Does the OEM Oxygen Sensor come with...
  • strange idling
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:01:40 -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: Blinking coolant level light
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:40:34 -0700
    ...Replaced the coolant level control module (relay).. No change. So I threw up my hands and took it back to my mechanic. Unfortunately, it...
  • '81 Westy in junk yard w/gas heater LA,CA/also sunroof Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:24:49 -0700
    ...I didn't see any controls for the unit as the entire dashboard has been removed and taken away. I have a couple of...