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• Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:19 -0800
  ...a power pulse modulation to control the speed > also it comes in kit form you can mount that unit any where you want lot...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 5 May 2008 12:52:48 -0700
  ...Tri-Flow's low viscosity allows it to penetrate to free corroded and frozen bolts, lubricate sticking controls, cables, linkages, bearings, wheels and rollers...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 08:12:38 -0400
  ...1.) Direct Injection This is where most of the horsepower and fuel efficiency gains come from 2.) Computer Control of the system VW refines...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:03:40 -0700
  ...com/mwstebbins These are photos > of the controls (toggle switches) front panel > (modified) and the controls on the top of the fridge. > I did...
• Re: For sale cheap 85Single-Cab
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:44:42 -0700
  ...complete 2.1LWBX transplant, new front rotors and pads, clutch , idle control unit and valve. The truck has 109,000miles and the new motor...
• early Westy fridge relay location
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 21:25:26 -0700
  ...on the top of the fridge unit (inside, under the stove) with all the other fridge switches, controls, and wiring. These models also do...
• Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:44:15 +0300
  ...I want to measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
• Re: Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:13:33 -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...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control - problem identified
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 19:37:21 -0700
  ...vacuum area and sure enough, I discovered > that the cruise control servo unit (the one with the rubber cone shaped > bellows that pulls on...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:11:18 -0700
  ...Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Peyton Cramer VW Los Angeles "Karl M." wrote: > > TDI does not equal computer controlled, only Turbo Direct Injection. There > are...
• Power Steering: leak and pressure switch ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Tue, 2 May 2000 16:16:24 -0400
  ...I don't recall a dummy light for the PS on the dash ?! And the diagram shows it wired to the Digifant control unit...
• Re: Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 12:24:35 -0500
  ...I'm going to try the portable unit. I just don't like hauling around the window unit, which won't be blowing where...
• 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...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:14:38 EDT
  ...gauge at the 3000 rpm level, I cleaned the connections on the idle stabilizer control unit as well as soldering a joint that had...
• Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:46:06 -0800
  I ran a set of RCA control cables and a CD changer cable between the dash radio and the compartment under the drivers seat...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit repair?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 15:43:59 -0800
  Hi Mike, Wow, Powel River, birthplace of my '87 Westy... now residing in Campbell River. To your ISCU question: I had similar symptoms. Tried...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:16:45 -0400
  Send it back and get the unit with the electric servo. The Vanagon does not have enough vacuum for this to work reliably. Will...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 08:10:34 -0700
  ...But >> the obvious benefit was the fan would stay off if the control unit was off. >> No runaway fan on a hot day thing...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 29 May 2013 08:38:11 -0500
  ...The switched is the "trigger" signal to turn on the unit while the primary power is the permanent one. Unfortunately, the permanent power draws...
• anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:27:34 -0800
  ...that look like they run on tracks to control wiper speed (and on/off). The unit now works intermittently (I have to jiggle it...
• Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:18:04 -0400
  ...Now that they're apart I have a new heater unit, brake master cylinder and heater control valve on order from europarts direct. I...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:58:19 +0000
  ...Dometic thermostat control knob Yes,  Only about 1,000 above sea level so far.  Good to know that is a reason to have it...
• Happy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sun, 13 May 2001 12:51:40 EDT
  ...1 Audiovox cruise control installed with help from the archives. $99.00 from Jean Claude Whitney It works well up to about 75 mph...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:12:12 -0600
  ...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes > > Most likely you have a bad isle speed control unit. I have also see a bad...
• temp sinding unit # 2
  Historical mailing list - Lee Spear
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:46:44 EDT
  ...I looked at it like just start at the hardest place the control unit page 24.61 in the manual i went through every...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:27:55 -0400
  ...itself is only grounded through the sender. >I removed the level control unit from an 86......and turned on the >key - LED still flashes...
• FS: on eBay Idle Control Unit p/n 251 907 393 D for 2.1 WBX -- start bid at 99 cents
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:00:07 -0700
  My apologies to those on multiple Lists who will get this more than once. There's got to be someone here who needs one...
• Re: temp gauge-coolant level sensor questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:40:48 -0500
  ...david > when >i fill it with coolant will this stop, or do i have a problem with the low >coolant sensor controller?? any help...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:06:30 -0700
  ...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: wiper motor problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 May 2013 14:15:04 -0700
  ...time I fix one it's either wiring contacts or the control unit/ relay ..or ground connections. >>> and seldom the switch. >>> >>> >>> On 5/4...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 15:36:52 -0700
  Or...You could get a free standing, 4000btu, Toyotomi AC unit, Lots less hassel. Hardly takes up any room. Just a thought. Works for...
• RE: Eurovan reliability
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:19:20 UT
  ...Poor cruise control tuning - surges a lot with light load - changed after control unit replaced, but still not up to US standards. (Vanagon much...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:36:42 +0000
  ...There is a wire > from the A/C compressor clutch over to the idle control unit so the idle > control unit will know to...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:42:35 -0800
  Dons digifant has idle control electronics in the ecu and not a separate module as we see in the wbx. The idle control valve...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:28:02 -0700
  ...Charge Controller & Vents > What are you planning to do in that thing that you think you might need > so much juice? I would start...
• Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:10:00 -0800
  ...The manual seems pretty complete to me, just like the one that came with the Avital unit I installed last year. Just map the...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:28:39 -0400
  ...I pull them from junked vans for this purpose, only if the > A/C ceiling unit rear fins are pretty clean showing little use...
• Re: 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:39:50 -0700
  ...And you don't say what year your van is, but doesn't the idle stabilizer control unit live in the space in front...
• Re: AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 11:12:09 --100
  ...I've been thinking >that the idle stabilizer control unit may be the problem, but haven't >gotten around to looking at it yet...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 12:39:53 EST
  ...I have both the idle stabilizer valve (PN 025 906 457A) and the idle Control Unit (PN 251 907 393D) available for $240 each...
• '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:45:56 -0400
  ...The controls on the dash seem to be functioning--the fan comes on and changes speeds. I have not yet put the guages on...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 19:48:12 -0500
  I like the looks of this unit but apparently so do many others as the web site says it's currently sold out. http...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question--fixed
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -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...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:41:11 -0600
  @ John & Steve One of the 1st things I do when trying to Diag' an improper Idle RPM is to Unplug that ControlMod', Spray the...
• Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:31:18 -0500
  ...that with the leads and controls to the sub underneath the center of the van. The Alpine head unit fits snugly, once I bent...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:09:08 -0500
  ...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...
• Re: High Speed Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 22:18:49 -0700
  ...tank cap and radiator fan switch/sensor plus a new gauge sending unit. After installation of the level sensor and cap, the temp doesn...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 7 May 2013 11:57:01 -0400
  ...Modern GPS units don't compute speed based on how long it takes to move between points, so are not subject to errors in...
• Re: '85 Westy AC question - gray wire with red end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 06:22:29 -0400
  ...It too senses evaporator temperature and controls refrigerant flow. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 22:09:10 -0700
  Just get the electrical connector for the cruise control unit that goes on the back of the speedometer - why reinvent the wheel? You can...
• Re: Easier battery jumping?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:53:51 -0600
  ...put voltage spikes into the system that will effect the engine control unit (computer). the warning is all over certain bosch and vw manuals...
• '54 Deluxe - Sandblasting
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 12:32:26 -0800 (PST)
  ...What a mess! This sandblasting unit, the one I got at harbor freight, seems to work pretty good. The nozzle is already shot, but...
• Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 19:41:22 -0400
  I know that universal cruise control kits typically have a switch or separate contact points or some way to tell the unit whether you...
• Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:15:05 -0700
  ...at Costco a few years back WILL drive this unit. The AC has manual controls (NICE) and is not digital, so it has a...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 06:26:49 EST
  ...Forging ahead on repair of the idle stabiliser control unit ! Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome...
• Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:51:24 +0100
  ...I modified a stock WBX heater box with Audi A/C stepper motors to control airflow, but the biggst problem is getting cold air...
• hot water and shower at last!
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...For $10 I was able to get a new water bed heater control unit. This is a mechanical one, not solid state. It was...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:03:27 -0700
  ...a three speed hydraulically operated unit. Modern transmissions have four to eight+ speeds, locking torque converters, and are controlled by their own computer. They...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:22:50 -0700
  ...they don't do that. > it's in the Level Sensor Control Unit �I think. .......something like that. Thanks Scott. This coolant low warning...
• Vanagon Eng Wire Harness needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 08:27:37 -0800 (PST)
  ...I'm looking for a new/used wiring harness (control unit multi-pin plug to AFS, injectors, temp sensor, coil, etc.) that fits in...