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• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 18 May 2008 06:26:22 -0700
  My '89 Wolfsburg Edition has the AC controls in the dash, but doesn't have the rear passenger shoulder belts On Sat, May 17...
• Heater Controls
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 22:49:40 -0700
  Hi folks, I am having trouble with two of my heater controls one, the defroster/foot heater selector (the one on top) can't...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:37:37 +1300
  > Hi Everyone, Has anyone successfully installed an after market >cruise control on a water cooled Vanagon? I would appreciate any leads to >help me...
• Air Traffic Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:13:04 -0500
  There's airport control towers - and there's airport control towers. Check this one out!! *http://tinyurl.com/6fttr4g* And - I used to fly...
• Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:47:50 -0700
  ...They MUST be connected in PARALLEL! As for controllers I have and have used two different controllers, one conventional and one MPPT (cheap, out...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:14:30 -0500
  I had the vacuum line from the pedals to the cruise control pump or the vacuum valves themselves in the clutch/brake switch develop...
• Re: 84 GL Heater question
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 16:08:24 +0100
  ...Control #4 is sort of a master control for the roof vents because each roof vent can be controlled individually, too. If you ask...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 14:12:44 -0700
  Hoping someone can give me some help understanding how the factory cruise control works. The cruise control on my automatic '89 Carat was acting...
• Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:00:30 -0400
  Hi, Before I buy a used ISV control unit and find out the idle/warm up problem with my 87 Westy is NOT the...
• Re: Is there an aftermarket cruise control for an 86GL?
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:28:52 -0800
  Tim, I am looking for aftermarket cruise control for an 86GL also. Please let me know what you find out? TIA Greg 86 Westy...
• Broken heater control cable
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 08:34:22 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a sneaky solution to a broken heater valve control cable? It's broken about an inch from the control arm and...
• Re: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 13:16:04 -0500
  ...Cruise controls work by monitoring the speed of the car...AS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLES CONTROLS. If you are hydroplaning, those controls may not...
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 22:37:12 EST
  There is an after market cruise control on my '87 Westy Auto and it works well. Don't know the brand name. It was...
• Fw: CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 13:19:59 -0800
  ...CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: Fw: CRUISE CONTROL MOUNTING > > > > > > > > > > > > IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT..... > > > > HMM, NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE?, I HAVE > > > > INSTALLED HUNDREDS OF CRUISE...
• Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 12:32:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I understand the bottom two control knobs on the four >vent/heater controls are for the rear heater, someone tell me how to >position...
• MPPT Solar Controller, another datum
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:28:34 -0700
  Following up on my solar controller readings of earlier this wee, which were taken under optimum conditions (cool morning and bright clear sunlight), this...
• heater lights
  Historical mailing list - Barry Mercer
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 17:08:46 -0400
  I've always thought that VW could have done a better job of lighting the heater controls. Far as I can tekk, only the...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:41:40 -0800
  ...http://store.altenergystore.com/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/Pwm-Type-Solar-Charge-Contollers/c477/ > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:04:25 -0400
  Hi Dave, Turning on your ignition starts the fuel pump --- nothing to do with the ECU (which, incidentally is Electronic Control Unit --- not "Emission...
• Re: cruise control in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:32:22 -0500
  Christian, Was the aftermarket cruise control made by "Specific Cruise Systems, Inc" ? Just curious if all VW dealers used the same source for their...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:30:40 -0800
  I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly (among other things). Thank you Mike!!! This research confirms several hunches that...
• Re: Solar Charge Controllers?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 16:45:54 -0600
  ...Solar Charge Controllers? > Hello All: > > Was looking for suggestions on solar charge > controller/monitors that are compact for use in a > Vanagon.
• '56 Controls
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 15:56:37 -0500
  ...But first, I would really like to find out a few things about the controls (which are different than my '67) On either side...
• Re: 87 Westy High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:50:41 -0400
  The idle speed is controlled by a separate controller, not the ECU. The controller is located in front of the right side tail light...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 14 May 2008 08:56:42 -0700
  Stuck control cable? Improperly adjusted cable? Stuck heat control valve? (have a friend watch the valve while you move the lever) Worn foam on...
• Re: Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:06:42 -0800
  ...Another dumb question, air control slider lighting sure, I gave it a go http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/vanagon-heater-control-light...
• Re: Curise control for Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Sun, 25 May 2003 19:18:09 -0700
  Neil, Take a look at the cruise control files here http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers/files/ Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil...
• Re: 85-86 Spindle Compatibility
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 12:12:40 -0700
  ...The 80-85 take the same older caliper no matter which control arm type. Mark Edward Maglott wrote: > My 86 van needs a new...
• Re: Query....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:02:25 EDT
  ...Is there a cruise control available for my '89 wolfie with standard transmission if you have a "89 wolfy" then its a bluestar or...
• Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:54:25 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and, from the pictures on various vendors web sites...
• Re: Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 02:10:33 -0800
  Ventilation controls are very confusing, I've got 2 vans and one for 12 years and I still don't completely understand those flippin...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:56:53 -0700
  Hi List, It appears that my cruise control only consists of a lever stuck into the steering column and nothing else, so here's...
• RE: Speedo Light Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Wed, 04 Oct 95 13:10:00 PDT
  ...My temperature control levers are not lit up, so it's hard to see what the temperature controls are set at, when driving at...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Latchua
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 05:17:50 EDT
  ...Several owners have mentioned cruise control on Vanagons -- is there an after-market cruise control unit available that works reasonably well? My 86GL Weekender...
• Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:04:34 -0500
  The most important thing to get is a Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller. The cheap controllers are about 30% efficient. The switching controllers...
• unplugged idle stab valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:23:55 EDT
  ...Is there some other function the control unit performs? Is it OK to drive the van with the control unit pulled out? Thanks Dan
• Re: Audiovox CCS-100 Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 May 2002 13:51:30 EDT
  ...I've found that moderate (understatement here) vacuum at 65+ mph limits the control effectiveness. I've added valved vacuum reserve canisters - helped. Unfortunately...
• Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 04:42:18 -0600
  Is anyone on the list running a Megaquirt controller on their Vanagon?? JOHN
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Pierce
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 17:23:49 -0400
  Cruise control - 91 vanagon works for 15 sec. then quits. anyone got any idea? Thanks, Robie
• Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:48:15 +0000
  Mike, The cruise control I got is manufactured by Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. Here is their technical service number 910-277-1828 http://www...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 08:22:36 EST
  ...Emission Control Configuration Mixing and matching emission control system components could cause problems and is generally not allowed. Engine and emission control systems must...
• RE: Speedo Light Replacement?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Oct 1995 18:52:46 +0600
  >On Wed, 4 Oct 1995, Casey, Tim wrote: > >> >> I'll add another question to this note. >> >> My temperature control levers are not lit up...
• Re: Fwd: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 00:20:03 -0600
  ...He had cruise >control on, and hit a deep water puddle in the freeway. As the water >slowed the car, the cruise control fed...
• Heating Control Plate
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Sat, 16 May 1998 11:47:21 -0700
  hi, this may seem trivial, but has anyone romved the face-plate behind the heater controls? Ever since I bought my Westy in 93...
• Looking for Digifant Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:38:57 -0500
  Hello all, does anyone have a used working Digifant Idle Control unit for sale. I've got an '87 Vanagon. I've been working...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 6 May 2015 19:17:39 -0500
  ...Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ? Hi Neil, Yeah my cheap 30 A PWM controller said, in not so perfectly translated English, to be sure...
• Re: Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:37:26 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/owners-manual/vent- controls.html EVERYTHING about our vans has been discussed 10 times by experts and idiots...
• Dash Controls
  Historical mailing list - Owen Swords
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 19:00:08 -0500
  ...Can anyone provide a picture or a moron's guide to the controls - including how to turn on the rear wiper etc Owen
• Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - Brady Ferguson
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:11:28 -0800
  I feel rather stupid, but I've had my vanagon now for 4 months, and I'm still pretty perplexed to the ventilation controls...
• Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:18:35 EST
  ...I want to add cruise > control to my 1987 Westy with a manual transmission. Which one does everyone > recommend? Which ones have you had...
• Re: 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 18:20:30 -0400
  ...I've switched out the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve with one >known to be good and had the same problem. Next I disconnected the...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:13:19 -0800
  ...http://store.altenergystore.com/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/Pwm-Type-Solar-Charge-Contollers/c477/ >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:59:24 -0400
  ...But to put one in, you have to connect ten wires to the controller circuit from various places including the power steering pressure switch...
• Re: Fwd: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 00:16:10 -0500
  ...He had cruise control on, and hit a deep water puddle in the freeway. As the water slowed the car, the cruise control fed...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 13:12:45 -0700
  Sooooo....anyone try one of these Audiovox cruise controls on a VW diesel Vanagon? It would seem it would work by using the pulse...
• and bulb for air control knobs?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:22:40 -0800
  .... Annnnnd Are there bulbs behind the air conditioning control knobs? Bill 90 Westy Syncro
• Re: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:06:09 -0600
  ...Cruise Control - Slow to engage? Our factory cruise control works the same way as you describe. It's just something you learn to live...
• Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:09:13 -0600
  Greetings, My daughter called me and said that one of the heater control levers on her 1986 Vanagon was stuck in the middle (about...
• Re: Heater Controls?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 17 May 1998 01:34:52 EDT
  ...The WINDSHIELD AIR FLOW is controlled by the top (#1) lever. Left is closed, right is open. (There's a little windshield symbol attempting...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:39:12 -0500
  > > Once I got to the idle control valve, I saw that the small boot over the > connector was torn nearly off and it was...