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• Camper cabinets
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 12:12:36 PST
  ...The guy said it was an electric fridge unit and showed me a control panel which looked to be a battery gauge and a...
• stumbling 89 GL 2.1 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 May 1997 15:11:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Not the air meter, not the O2 sens, temp II sensor, idle stab, or control unit......By the way,, if you have any similiar...
• Re: Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 14:36:14 -0500
  ...Incidently, all the mechanical parts survived the crash, the van is as drivable as before. (The idel control unit was crushed but I managed...
• Need remedy for a blank display on radio
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 06:02:50 -0800
  ...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: spiffing up my ride
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 5 May 2006 11:18:49 -0700
  ...I might even finally get a prototype digital microcontroller based idle control unit replacement assembled. Pictures of all, of course, will go up on...
• 83.5 won't start
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 1 May 2007 11:08:21 -0600
  ...leads, Dist cap etc last summer) Idle control switch specs out correctly, Replaced the Air metering unit with a new one. no change. Can...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...Idle stabilizer control What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, come right out with wires attached...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 10:06:45 -0800
  ...troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 8:41 AM Thanks everybody for the tips on troubleshooting...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:52:19 -0600
  I had an aftermarket cruise control installed on my 86 Syncro around 1987 or 88. It has the electronics and sensors so that if...
• Internal Pictures of ECU's and ISCU's
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 06:04:20 +0200
  Hello again, In this never ending saga of analyzing the various versions of ECU's and Idle Stabilization Control Units (ISCU) used in our...
• Tach Installation
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sun, 19 May 2002 22:26:36 -0400
  ...Front view of my old unit had coolant temp on top, fuel gauge on bottom, clock in the center. New unit has coolant temp...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:19:21 -0500
  ...troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Date: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 8:41 AM > >Thanks everybody for the tips on troubleshooting...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:26:27 -0800
  ...I don't know what engineer came >> up with the crappy OEM plug and bulb for these controls but it really >> sucks. I replaced...
• Re: Trip Report. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:29:50 -0800
  ...The only thing that can normally cause one of those Unity police-type spotlights to not work is a blown bulb or fuse. No...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:29:05 -0800
  ...I did solve mine with a new idle control unit. However, I've been thinking of other sources of the problem that the ICU...
• Re: heated seat switch/controller found at wreckers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:18:52 -0700
  ...as a gloat, just dumb luck in finding a heated seat control unit and switch at a trip to the wreckers today. No actual...
• Re: Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 21:01:37 -0400
  ...A less expensive alternative to the window mount AC units I have seen on the list and elsewhere is a freestanding AC unit with...
• 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - Michael Anderson, A.I.I.C., C.I.P.
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 18:48:58 -0700
  ...Our feeling is that it relates to the oil pressure control unit in the dash but from the manuals we have referred too we...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - dianne gigler
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 13:45:32 -0500
  ...low wattage unit replacing stock > incandescent) > 8. fluorescent light with extension cord, plugs into "silver socket" > 9. variable intermittant wiper control > 10. little nylon...
• Re: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - KD
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:31:51 -0600
  ...Cheers, Katy > Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is > that it runs fine for a while...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:52:53 -0500
  ...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes Most likely you have a bad isle speed control unit. I have also see a bad...
• Re: Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:20:05 EST
  ...The unit up front is just a control panel with vents just like the center tunnel ducts. They are prone to stress fractures on...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:27:42 -0800
  I had the same 2000 rpm problem, and it was a bad idle control unit in my case. Check that your idle control valve...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:34:35 -0800
  ...Idle Control Unit in front of the passenger side tail light. > I thought this was a 2.1 ...until I saw 'ecu attached to...
• Dometic Doings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 09:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Since the unit has an "inside" and an "outside" sensor and switches between the two, I decide to put the entire thing in the...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:30:49 -0400
  James Remove your ISCU (Idle Stabilizer Control Unit) located behind the right tail light. Open it and check if the power transistor ( small black...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:42:53 -0500
  ...control > > > > > > > What do folks recommend? > > > > > > I verified that the column switch is working > > properly. > > > As well, I checked the wiring at the control > > unit...
• Re: New to water cooled, temp questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:47:05 -0500
  ...4) On the heater unit under the rear seat, I notice that there is a valve that controls water to this unit. For the...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:09:26 -0600
  ...controller. The early ones would short the temp sensor to ground causing the gauge to rise and the light to flash. The later units...
• BN-4 heater FS
  Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 20:38:25 +0000
  ...it has multiple redundant safety controls, temp control, and is very serviceable by the user. these heaters put out an estimated 4,000-16...
• PARTS PLACE and enging surge at 1100rpm
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Fri, 3 Jun 94 13:18:06 CDT
  ...would you mind looking if it has much about digiJET? systems and if there is a way to check the control unit? Thanks, Bill
• Re: 2nd request, where's my fuel pump relay?
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 16:17:09 -0500
  ...The control unit on my car is behind the left brake light. By following all the cables you will find the one cable that...
• Re: Free Stuff-see pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:43:57 -0600
  ...one of those rear heater units, the tail light and the temp control panel. heallamp and extra rim On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at...
• Wiring theory confirmation please. (adding Jetta tach + Vanagon oil pressure PCB)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:59:26 -0700
  ...I'm "in there" adding a "dynamic oil pressure system control unit" to my Jetta conversion, so want to install the Jetta tachometer I...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:05:40 -0800
  ...our computer (Is that the > "ECU"? The bentley calls it a "Control Unit") ... is it scary? I'm a bit of > a computer geek...
• Re: gizmos/toys for the trip
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Aug 94 11:16:17 EDT
  ...5 >gallon unit (and I assume all their units) has an on/off >push/pull action, so that the flow is controlled at the...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:41:05 -0800
  ...I haven't taken any before/after pics of the heater/fan controls, since I didn't have ANY lights there before the LEDs...
• Catalytic Heater Review
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 12:23:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the 12 volt supply loses voltage, the unit shuts down automatically The unit is remotely thermostatically controlled, and lights itself automatically. When the thermostat...
• audio source A's
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 22:42:07 -0800
  ...Alpine has a box coming out that will allow you to control the 'Pod from the head unit (volume, play/pause next/last), it...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:01:37 -0700
  ...I have found a unit that will fit inside the dash in the large open space hidden above the glovebox. It does not intrude...
• cold draft from fresh air vent
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 11:16:17 -0700
  ...kinked or tightly bent control cable not allowing vent flaps to close tight 2. fresh air vent flaps in heater/vent housing not sealing...
• temp gauge-coolant level sensor questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:46:09 EST
  ...vehicle is cold- it does this if the coolant temp sending unit is connected or disconnected! is this normal? when i fill it with...
• Re: Ceiling Fan for Westys
  Historical mailing list - wognacious
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:09:09 -0700
  ...I noticed that one of their tent lights come with a remote control. Now that's what I'd want with that ceiling fan...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:17:48 -0400
  ...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: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:29:57 -0500
  ...Craig Oda wrote: > Karl, > thanks for the tip. > > I don't have a spare electronic control unit. However, I'm not sure > if the...
• RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Preliminary Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 07:43:17 -0700
  ...The AC controls had to be rerouted a bit. The rear fan control is now mounted in the Syncro Decoupler cluster. One other installation...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:02:20 -0600
  ...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: Dometic Thermistor Function?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:45 -0700
  ...The sensor on the aluminum cooling unit slides in a groove on the back. There is a piece of rubber (silicone?) that holds it...
• Re: alt stereo intall
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:00:50 -0700
  ...I would say your unit has quite a bit of value. They're rare and fit where an A/C unit should be. Under...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:40:10 -0700
  ...I have thought of buying one of those floor units with a dry hose already on it to use when I am "docked". Would...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 06:59:29 -0400
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:21:13 -0400 > > > > Come on chris, > > I have one...
• Re: New radio recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:30:19 -0800
  ...It works via bluetooth with my iphone like a champ and the best part is, it is only half as deep as other units...
• Re: Herky-jerky slowdown -- '87 Wolfs
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 01:55:55 EDT
  ...It needs to be less than .5 ohms of resistance so that your idle stabalizer control unit can understand closed throttle. Also when that...
• carver p4 follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 14:16:52 -0700
  ...I really like the sound of the thermostat control.It sounds to me like the carver p4 is the heater of choice. I have...
• Re: Refrigerator and alarm
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 14 May 1995 19:18:05 +0000
  ...The fridge uses a cooling fan that is thermostatically controlled. It comes on when the ambient temperature is around 20 celcius or up. Sometimes...
• Re: Why no low end torque?
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 10:38:06 +0200
  ...air to get involved in the combustion process without the Electronic Control Unit noticing it. This would result in the engine running lean at...
• My Vanagon's gone, and so am I!!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 22:51:37 -0500
  ...water cooleds, "Carburators and manual chokes FOREVER!, Fuel injection and Electronic control unit thing-a-ma-bobbies NEVER!!" Peace All, see you on the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:50:06 -0500
  ...Next project - (1) try and get the tach on line (works sometimes - sometimes not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it. (3...
• Conclusion to story of setting Idle
  Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:08:11 -0400
  ...The CO adjustment is in the air intake/air flow control unit. Finally, there is a tiny screw on the lever of the throttle...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:36:42 -0500
  ...core leaks > 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab > controller unit > fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. > 7 - fuel...