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• FS: Control Unit and Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 13:42:34 -0700
  I have recently had a TiiCo engine put into my 1990 Vanagon and now I have a control unit and wiring harness which were...
• Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:40:59 -0500
  ...manual thermostat / heaterflap control? oh yea, id go there. =) anyway I can go out in the AM, manually close the flaps while it warms...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:18:14 -0700
  Idle Stabilizer Controller....it's located about 1 foot in front of the right rear taillight behind the air box feed cover. You should...
• Re: I-90 Freeway help
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:02:36 -0700
  ...Cruise control My Foot(A$$?)!! My comment on "Put it on cruise control" was rhetorical, I guess I haven't figured out how to...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 01:00:43 -0400
  ...traction it greatly lowers the threshold at which controlled power oversteer becomes loss of control and a spin vs. 1 wheel drive(open diff...
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:11:58 -0700
  Suspension pRon -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
• Re: digijet control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 09:32:08 -0400 (EDT)
  Is there a compatible, reliable, replacement for the digijet available? glynn
• Re: Stiff Heater Cables when pulling
  Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 13:47:10 EST
  ...2 Litre Air-cooled) has a problem with the >heater controls. > >When heater control is moved to the left to turn off the heat...
• Auxiliary Heater Control problem. Name that diode!
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 11:49:59 -0700
  ...http://golddollar.com/vanagon/diode.html I have the diesel version, but the timer/control is the same part number for gas and diesel...
• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Wendell Hovey
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:07:45 -0600
  ...It then disengages the speed control device. Wendell "Michael A. Radtke" wrote: > Eric, > > Thanks for the detailed HOWTO. > > I installed a similar unit a...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:20:33 -0400
  ...I checked - putting 12V on the ST1 & ST2 connections on the idle control module connector will cause the idle control valve piston to move...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:03:53 -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: Spotted on eBay--check out the plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:20:45 -0700
  ...What intrigued me is the the "heater > control" on the dash. Or is it a bleeder? > > Also, I was trying to figure out what...
• What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 11:08:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...I've got truckers leg :-) What aftermarket cruise control systems have you installed in your vanagons? Who did you buy it from? What model...
• Cruise Control Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:47:34 -1000
  Speaking of cruise control... I've read the manual and played with my cc, but can't seem to figure out how to "coast...
• 2.1 wbx no warm up on cold start
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:33:19 +0000
  ...I've check all the wires to/from the idle stab control unit and temp sensor is ok. I've have to keep my...
• Re: Oversize Diesel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:19:20 -0800
  ...The spring and shim inside the injector controls the opening pressure. Injection volume is controlled by the injector pump. In theory, if you reduced...
• uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:31:39 -0400
  ...after deciding to change my upper control arm bushings, I finally looked up the job in my Haynes manual, to find THIS under the...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 24 May 2024 11:51:15 -0700
  ...Since you're there lube all joints on the control plates. On Fri, May 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail...
• Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:05:25 -0500
  ...Originally I was just looking at new Upper control arm bushings however - I figured since I'm going to "be there" already and I...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:15:30 -0800
  ...On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 7:32 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > It the idle control valve prone to problems during...
• Removing Differential Lock / Cruise Control Plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:42:39 -0400
  ...I managed to remove the controls on the lower portion of the dask as well as the line that runs from the front push...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:08:10 -0700
  ...Yes, the WHT/GRN wire from the idle controller connects to the RED/BLU lead powering the compressor clutch. > Another question I have is...
• Re: excessive tire wear on outside while turning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:26:45 -0500
  ...excessive tire wear on outside while turning RE: (1) radius rod bushings; (2) anti-roll bushings; (3) control arm bushings and its assoc. parts...
• Re: Goofy CB + Coolant LED Stuff! (sorta friday content)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 08:19:18 -0700
  ...Most modern cars have Controller Area Network or CAN bus.� In effect it is a twisted pair of wires that goes to each device...
• Re: Cruise Control Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 16:58:13 -0700
  All factory cruise control systems have the pickup on the speedo and do not use magnets on an axle. This option was available from...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:06:13 -0700
  ...http://www.teglerizer.com/fi/megasquirt/ms_parts_defined.jpg I imagine the controller on the Vanagon Digifant ECU uses a FET to control...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:03:50 -0400
  ...Cold idle speed is raised by a temperature-controlled air valve containing a heater. Its initial amount of opening is controlled by ambient temp...
• Re: What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 01:10:33 -0500
  ...What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights? >Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:28:47 -0700 > >Hi everyone, >A quick question for electrical...
• Re: Factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:05:48 -0700
  ...Factory cruise control Can someone tell me what years the factory cruise control was offered? Is the speed sensor in the speedometer just a...
• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:23:27 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/tune-up-parts-ignition-control-module/ignition-control-module-211905351-d-gr Unless what yer really looking...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 11:18:41 -0800
  besides the idle control module went bad, there's another option worth to try bringing the idle down.. - clean the ICV/Idle Control Valve...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 29 May 2015 07:39:11 -0600
  ...Depending on the MPPT controller, this may mean a reduction in power transfer efficiency, but should still charge the battery. Some MPPT controllers generate...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:45:30 -0500
  ...Check out my video on Youtube for the normal problems and repair of the Vanagon cruise control switch: http://youtu.be/KcIL_K9H8zQ Let...
• Re: Upper ControlArmBushing ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:23:54 -0500
  ...Upper ControlArmBushing ? Has anyone on the List tried these yet ? http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=24312&type=
• Re: AFC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pabst
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:13:04 EST
  Hi Ken et al., it's Air Flow Controlled referring to the fact that the air sucked in by the engine gets metered and...
• Re: help!! vanagon cruise control question!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:01:00 EDT
  ...writes: > > does anyone know where the pickup is for the cruise control on the vanagon > > tranny or back in the engine? bentley doesnt show...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 11:05:50 -0400
  ...I thought that the wiper relay just controlled the intermittent feature. --Jeff BenTbtstr8@aol.com wrote: > Jeff, > > The self park feature is controlled by...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:24:00 +0000
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• pcm controller for heater fans
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:27:34 -0500
  Iwould be interesed in these as they would save power. mike
• Query....
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:03:26 -0700
  Is there a cruise control available for my '89 wolfie with standard transmission? Thanks, Phil
• Autron aftermarket cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 May 2003 22:31:42 +1200
  Check this out: <www.autron.com.nz> I am inquiring right now...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:48:34 -0400
  Rubber seals!!!! what the hell are those, what for???? ha ha ha..... Ben
• Re: how to use heater controls on dash. '88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bart Prinsen
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:26:08 -0700
  thanks all for your help! bart
• Re: coolent level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:47:02 -0500
  ...As you surmise, the "sender" is simply a pair of stainless-steel pins -- one of them is grounded and the controller puts a very...
• Re: Idle control valve and very cold weather?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 21:23:37 -0800
  is it the electronically controlled type of Idle Valve ? ( not just an Auxiliary Air Regulator - which is just a mechanical device with a temp...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:43:42 -0700
  ...However, the rear heater control valve was $2 cheaper at the dealer than the Bus Depot. I decided to get all the parts from...
• Re: Idle control unit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 12:33:23 -0700
  ...they must have had thousands of those left over ..and had to use them somewhere ....but that is what the control unit socket clips...
• Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:30:17 -0600
  I keep getting project announcements about a micro-controller board called the Arduino and some of them really look interesting. I would really like...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:46:41 -0700
  ...the critical wire is not fully labeled at the idle control unit page. > b. the critical wire has the wrong color shown on the...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs Just dropped....
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:09:09 -0600
  I have a used control unit I bought on ebay a few years ago and never used.. Have to see if I had the...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:28:43 -0800
  ...Another thing to consider is that the knock control unit is actually the iginition control unit. It is mapping the advance of the spark...
• Re: Pressing control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:44:40 -0400
  ...some pictures that I did last year of > replacing these rear control arm bushings. You can do it yourself with > some tools from Harbor...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 08:47:39 -0700
  ...control out whereas magnets > would see no difference in axle speed. > > If I have to downshift, I don't need the cruise control engaged...
• Re: sick of replacing Control Arm Bushings every year
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:37:22 -0500
  ...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: fresh air/heat sliders (EASY WAY TO KNOW)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 9 May 2001 16:03:11 -0700
  ...The Vanagon, however, wins the prize for the most > obtuse controls and documentation I've ever encountered. > <SNIP> > > Oh come now!!!! They are easy...
• CC problem solved (was: Cruise control problem stumps dealer)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hudgins
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:46:44 -0400
  ...I'd posted some time back that the cruise control in my '91 Carat didn't work, and that my local VW dealer couldn...
• Re: digijet control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 01:27:36 -0500
  ...Sat, 21 Jun 1997 23:00:46 -0400 >>To:vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu >>From:rainmr85@oneonta.edu (Marc Rainville) >>Subject:digijet control unit...
• Re: idle air control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 15 May 2022 16:42:14 -0700
  ...yoursocialconcierge@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Volks, > > Looking for an Idle Air Control Valve for my ’90 tin top. > > Found one on e-bay but...
• Re: cruise control - please help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:54:26 -0500
  ...Jim On Thu, Mar 19, 2015 at 10:53 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi all, > > the factory cruise control on my...