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• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 18:10:00 -0800
  ...PM, TC wrote: > >>so the useless dealer tell me the >>single unit fixture that is both the light & the plastic holder is no >>longer...
• Re: SURE POWER 1315 now Progressive Dynamics
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:20:40 -0500
  The PD units are built as they are for a number of reasons. Most impotantly is UL and RVIA listings for an application that...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:44 -0400
  ...when you said dimmer I assumed you meant the dial portion of your headlight switch that controls the brightness of the instrument cluster, not...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 5 May 2008 10:49:25 -0700
  ...Never considered > > lube 'cause I didn't notice any on several units I've seen. > > > > Neil2 > > > > > > On 5/5/08, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate...
• Re: anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 14:19:41 -0600
  ...Out-of-Print Service/Owners Manuals Volkswagen United States if it's still available, they'll send 1-800-544-8021 it to you...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:14:53 -0500
  ...that would fit vertically on to the > > D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit."? I do know > > that the...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:29:47 +0000
  ...I believe he used a waterbed thermostat to control the thing. I never liked the idea of heating the water inside the tank, as...
• Acronyms
  Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:59:43 -0700
  ...Dreaded (or dumb) prior owner DVM Digital volt meter ECU Engine control unit FAQ Frequently asked questions FLAPS Friendly local auto parts store FWIW...
• idle stabilizer module problem - solution
  Historical mailing list - Bjorn Ratjen
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:30:01 -0700
  ...replace a transistor in the idle control unit (behind right taillight) remove right taillight, pull black box on fender up and out (like a...
• Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 23:17:24 -0400
  ...I gather that the circuit that controls this feature is located in the gear box of the wiper motor. When I had the motor...
• FS: 2.1 engine, access
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 20:49:56 -0400
  ...since rebuild $65 Starter $40 ECU 025 906 022 $80 Idle control unit, 251 907 393B $50 Complete exhaust header with cat, no muffler...
• Re: Westfalia 2nd battery questions...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathon Brown
  Tue, 20 May 2003 11:36:50 -0700
  ...I wish I'd left the head unit on the primary battery. This is because on occasion my fridge, Dometic 160E, will kill the...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:57:46 -0400
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:45:43 -0700
  ...They do connect to the Idle Control Unit. The wires are in the FI > > harness whether needed or not, at least on the USA...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:07:42 -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: Generic O2 sensor installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:17:30 -0600
  ...I got this single wire Bosch unit from one of our list vendors about 2-3 years ago and it's just been sitting...
• Re: STATISTICS VANAGON (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:44:09 PDT
  ...Near my dad's place in OH, is a guy who has a machine-controlled pipe bending unit. All he has to do is...
• Re: Dual Battery Setup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:37:52 -0700
  ...It shows installation of the relay used in the 1315 but without the 1315 control module attached. Really, all you need is an 8...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:58 EST
  ...the throttle body idle control switch, the operation of the ICV (idle control valve) and the ICU (idle control unit). Any and or all...
• Re: anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:15:32 -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...
• Re: Weird idle-solved
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:40:21 -0600
  ...Weird idle-solved > > > > in my experience ..if it does that..zoom to high rpm on it's own .. > its the Control Unit. > > and it...
• Re: Copy of: Re: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 17:34:48 +0100
  ...camping furnace ought to seriously look at one of these units. > The digital control is by my left knee, just under the air vent...
• Re: battery guard on sale this week..., was cake and eat it too
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:33:07 -0700
  ...sensing circuit and > >radio takes. (yes it comes with two wireless control units too keep > in your pocket or on dash) > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:08:28 -0400
  ...If you actually have to turn yours down you have the best running unit I’ve ever heard about on this list! > >> > >> If you...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 02:30:56 EDT
  ...The van would do 50 MPH foot off the accelerator. <snip> >I then decided to open up the unit. >After some VERY CAREFUL prying...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 May 2010 21:44:32 -0500
  ...wrote: > > The Behr unit need three switches. 2, one for each fan motor and the >> rheostat for the temperature controller. Either fan switched on...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:29:01 -0800
  On 3/23/10, Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote: >> I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the...
• Re: FI harness help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:35:02 -0400
  ...The white/green is there to connect the A/C > compressor clutch signal to the idle control unit so it knows when to > speed...
• Re: purchase advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:36:14 -0500
  ...Outside of better accuracy for pollution control I >see no real advantage, and it is a much more expensive system to >repair/replace. The...
• Re: fuel pres.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:47:52 -0500
  ...control the > pressure. Within the gauge the curved tube of the sensing mechanism will > respond according to the amount of force per unit area...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:27 -0500
  Hi Ken, Can you tell me a bit more about what the idle control unit does in the 2.1? I have a 2...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:03:44 -0700
  ...accuracy of > the more quality unit, and is not really related to MPPT technology. On > the cheap controller I was seeing voltages well in...
• H4 Headlight aim, thanks and..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:47:12 -0800
  ...had a pile of used Engine Control Units. I've been meaning to have one as a spare, anyhow, for my frequent travels far...
• Camping stuff I built for my Vanagon (non-Westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Sep 1996 17:44:28 -0400
  ...Sink / Cupboard unit: This unit mounts behind the front passenger's seat and the cupboard doors open toward the rear side into the center...
• Re: '90 Vanagon runs rough/rich when warm
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:24:07 -0500
  ...He has >checked the engine ground, the wiring, changed the o2 >sensor, checked air control unit, changed the temp >sensor, even tried a different...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 21:24:19 -0700
  ...The signals from the hall unit go into the ECU and the ECU determines the timing based on that and other factors including the...
• Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Thu, 6 May 2004 12:41:51 -0700
  ...Tire for > $249 - MP3s, black and silver face plate, CD changer controller, very > ergonomic, front and rear pre-outs, digital radio ready, remote, etc...
• heater always on
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:08:53 -0400
  ...I interpert shows the heater control valve as item # 6. My heating systen has no additional heating unit so I beleive I need to...
• Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Alpha Auto Sales
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:43:47 -0700
  ...One by one I repeated the process on all the ground connectors for the EFI control unit circuitry. While repairing the connector clusters under...
• Re: AC ON / High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:24:47 EDT
  ...not trace what control the higher idle when AC is ON, i know that the ISCU (Idle Stabbilizer Control Unit) control the Power stering...
• Re: Temp Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 10:52:33 EDT
  ...The low coolant indicator lamp control unit measures the resistance of the circuit as a means of detecting the water/antifreeze ratio. If abnormal...
• Re: flexible PCB
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:06:37 -0500
  ...I designed the circuit and did the PCB layout for the controller we use in our stir plates. But this is done on rigid...
• Plat Cats for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 18:50:40 EST
  ...I now have 5 good used units in excellent condition available. These are all 6,000 BTU controlled by a wall thermostat. It vents...
• Bucking questions
  Historical mailing list - Helga Wasserboxer
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 00:21:41 -0500
  ...wiring harness - 22 microfarad thingy in the AFM - new idle stabilizer control unit (I had really bad idle) Any idea's would be hugely...
• Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 06:34:37 EDT
  ...Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions say 83-85 vans reuse ICU and mount it below...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:09:53 -0800
  ...time. > > When I saw a $600 Plus price tag on that control unit, I had to catch my > breath. That is a breathtaking price...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 17:27:02 +0000
  ...ac unit. While it is a tight fit, everything goes in pretty nicely. This system has a modern design with motorized air control flaps...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:32:04 -0500
  ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)�replaces NLA Digifant ECU and >> ICU (idle control unit) >> There are only four connections to be made to...
• Re: Friday's corvette problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:45:40 -0400
  ...core leaks >>6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab >>controller unit >> fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. >>7 - fuel...
• Extra fans DO improve cooling!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 19:03:17 EDT
  ...One inside and one additional at the rear of the unit. My information was gathered from the following informative site. http://vanagon.com/info...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:39:55 -0500
  Sounds like the idle control unit is bad. They love to go bad, as well as be expensive to source. Mmmmmm........... Vanagons........ -craig On...
• Re: Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 13:26:22 -0700
  ...Thermostatically controlled, all wiring, > brackets, etc. are > included for installation. Very efficient in operation, > consuming a full > Westy propane fill in about a week...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:49:20 -0400
  ...If it's the power transistor driver in the ECU that's gone bad, it can be serviced. >The Hall Unit in the distributor...
• Re: coolant temps
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 21:55:06 -0700
  ...To make the whole subject even more complicated, during the 1985 model year a different low coolant level control unit went into production. The...
• Re: Re-Post (sorry) re. Fridges
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 07:16:07 8
  ...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: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Carlos & Margaret de Carvalho
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:43:16 -0300
  ...Fridge Here is a link for the operation and maintenance of this unit. As these small ridges are designed to operate with very little...
• Re: Truma heater, like propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:37:09 -0700
  ...can be made to be happy with the lower voltage, and control units can be found that work at 12V. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:25:28 -0400
  ...core leaks :::6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab :::controller unit ::: fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. :::7 - fuel...
• Bosch injection fittings was: '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 08:52:44 -0800
  ...Is this dealer only item? >Where can I find replacement of connectors or entire unit? Thanks! >Regards, Christina and Michael Nichols, Atlanta '81 Weekender...
• WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
  ...191-905-351-B, Hall Control unit, transistorized coil ignition unit 8. 251-906-083, Idle stabilizer 4. 070-971-131-A, transistorized ignition...