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• Re: 84 westphalia
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:04:11 -0800
  Derek, sounds like either your "idle control valve" on top of the engine or your "idle stabilizer control unit". The valve on the engine...
• Re: Control Unit for Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:49:59 -0600
  Tom, On my '87, it is located under the dash just to the right of the steering wheel. You can see it by lying...
• Cruise control tips
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:24:27 -0800
  ...The control unit location is stated as "behind instrument panel - right" What they mean is: "Behind the glove compartment. If you drop the glove...
• FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
  ...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:49:37 -0400
  On Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 5:36 PM mccullough bob <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I have a old cruise control unit that came...
• running without idle stab unit
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:51:52 -0500
  ...control unit not installed. I'm wondering if this is causing my timing problems??? Thanks in advance, Joe
• 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...
• Re: High idle at stops
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:03:01 -0700
  ...also the idle control unit (behind the passenger tail light), the idle control valve (it can be adjusted)
• Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:53:10 -0700
  ...Works for me as the basic spatial effects are available via the Balance and Fade controls on the head unit. These units can also...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  ...First, page 24.48 shows the injection system components including the idle stabilizer control unit. Next to it is shown the wiring socket for...
• need help fixing aftermarket cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Kozak
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:07:06 EST
  Greetings, I have an 87 westy with an all electronic aftermarket cruise unit from specific cruise systems. The control unit indicates by led that...
• '87 FI problem (was high idle)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 08:17:41 -0500
  My mechanic diagnosed my 4000 rpm idle as a failed "idle speed control unit." (ouch $250.00) While investigating this however, he said another...
• Cruise Control in NH - Where are you?
  Historical mailing list - hosel
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 07:26:48 -0500
  ...that had a parts van with a cruise control unit. If you still have the unit email me off line por favor... I'm...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 01:51:20 -0600
  ...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: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 14:05:27 -0800
  ...Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad? Hey All... If you remember a while back.. i was having a problem with a rich...
• How to remove and re-attach LCD Ribbon from a PCB with a Fine Pitch
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:02:06 -0700
  ...The LCD module is part of a control unit which was virtually unreadable and a replacement for a new unit was �400+. It really...
• Installing Idle stabalizer.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 16:42:58 -0400
  ...In the meantime, I need to install my new idle stabilizer control unit and plugs. (thanks Ken!) The van is an 82 california van...
• Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:49:29 -0800
  I thinking about replacing the stock air control box with an aftermarket unit that also provides air conditioning, instead of doing a simple evaporator...
• Heater Control Box Baffle Repair???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:42:04 -0400
  ...control lever is slid to the open or closed position. The entire new unit sells for $60.00, each van has two units, I...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 16:50:25 -0400
  ...The Van-Cafe listing for control unit says they are sometimes mounted upside-down and get water inside. I'll look for ways to...
• for sale: 2.1L ECU and air flow meter, and ISV controller
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:02:31 EST
  for sale: '86-91 vanagon 2.1L ECU, and air flow meter (attached to airbox) also have ISV control unit. ECU $200, AFM, $85...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 23:02:33 -0500
  ...Another possible problem (and in my opinion, more likely) may also be the idle control stabilizer control unit. It is an electronic "box" located...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:06 -0400
  ...2009/10/23, Rico Dagastino <Dagbear@aol.com>: > If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is > correct, that unit...
• Fuel Inj Sync
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Wed, 17 May 95 10:44:37 PDT
  ...So, then these pulses go to the fuel injector control unit, and there the control unit has to fire up the injectors at the...
• Idle control relay
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:13:19 -0800
  Allo all Are the idle control units prone to break? Is it a must to keep one as a spare? Is it worth buying...
• WTB - Syncro difflock control pod
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 21 May 2003 23:44:16 -0700
  ...control pod all broken up. If anyone has one to spare, p-mail me please. I'm hoping to buy the complete unit, but...
• Quantum no-start problem solved( no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 03:44:27 EST
  ...That got me thinking about two things, the coil, it was OK, and the Hall control unit, it was bad. Does anyone know what...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 11:07:25 -0700
  I also had similar symptoms-occasional very high sustained revs- when water got into the idle control unit behind the tail light. It was...
• Re: Analog to Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:55:35 -0700
  ...I have a test unit that can open the idle valve between 0 and 100%, but it doesn't have fine enough control. Idle...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 05:46:20 -0500
  ...valve, control unit or both? > > > > >>Chad, >> >>At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: >> >> >>>I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control...
• Re: Buying advice.. weekender
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 10:35:07 -0400
  ...3) Do not buy an aftermarket cruise control unit if you are planning a Subaru conversion; the Subaruvanagon web site on Yahoo details how...
• Re: Vanagon trivia - name THAT part!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:58:28 -0700
  ...This is a European Syncro > DJ-code 112 hp liter engine with an O2 sensor and a Catalytic converter. > The Lambda Sensor Control Unit...
• For Sale Eperspacher B!LC Heater
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:19:46 -0500
  ...The control unit is fried but will be included anyway so you have it for reference. I never got it working so I can...
• Re: Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 22:58:08 +0000
  ...time to switch from vacuum actuated cruise control to electronic cruise > control as per the Rostra unit.  I still want to do some trouble...
• IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Thu, 14 May 1998 20:44:05 -0500
  ...control unit. for a 87 digifant system. Any ideas on who has them for how much ? I doubt if there are junk yards with...
• Cruise Control (was New to List)
  Historical mailing list - Leigh Ann Zaolino
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:15:15 -0500
  ...cruise control unit located behind the glove box seems to be the problem. Anyone have one of these for sale? Let me know off...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:21:41 -0400
  ...Emisson Control unit question I have to disagree with you. The AFM has a fuel pump micro switch in it at the zero vacuum...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 May 2003 16:38:18 -0400
  ...the >engine transfer control unit? No -- but I don't actually understand what you mean by "engine transfer control unit" -- if you mean the...
• IDLE problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Chasse
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:35:23 EDT
  ...One of my friend told me that it is either the Idle Control Valve or the Idle control Unit (I don't even know...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 11 May 2002 21:37:58 EDT
  ...To isolate the A/C input to stabilizer control unit, popping out the A/C Clutch Relay appears to be the most expediant way...
• Idle Control Valve '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 12:41:14 -0400
  ...Bentley says the idle control valve (sitting on top of the engine) should vibrate and hum during normal idle. My unit doesn't seem...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 20:12:21 +0000
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400 > >My Digifant '90 Cabriolet has two...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:26:17 -0400
  ...Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit >> > I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the Hall >> Sensor? >>Yup - the little...
• Need help with blinking coolant overtemperature light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 25 May 1998 19:05:04 -0400
  ...One message said that the cool low level warning control unit should be replaced, and that it was located behind the fuse panel. I...
• Fwd: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sat, 3 Oct 2020 16:35:45 -0500
  ...Anybody? (Hey Friends > > I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I rebuilt it. It wasn’t...
• Cruise control installation costs?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:57:14 -0700
  I see audiovox generic cruise control systems on Ebay for under $100. Has anyone had one of these installed by their mechanic? How much...
• Re: Idle stabilizer testing
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 20 May 94 14:15:22 CDT
  ...The electrical >continuity of the valve is OK, but I can't find the control unit. the control unit is (Surprise!) under the rear...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400
  ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:58 -0400 > > > >Definately not the same. Cabirolet uses...
• ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
  ...the Digifant Tool and what is coming from the Van So Control Unit goes out to wires -----> * Oxygen sensor * Ignition coil * Hall sender * Coolant...
• 86-Idle Stabilization Question
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:30:12 -0800
  How can I determine if an idle problem is the idle stabilizer control unit, or the idle stabilization control valve? With both plugged in...
• Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 12 May 1999 19:03:37 -0600
  ...In simple terms, Motronic is an engine-management system with a single control unit for control of ignition timing as well as fuel injection."
• 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: 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: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 19:16:39 -0500
  ...Digifant has an idle stabilizer valve, and idle stabilizer control >unit. >The control unit is hooked to the Hall sensor, and also the stabilizer...
• WTB Synchro servo unit
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 13:28:06 -0700
  ...I need that little servo unit for my syncro that resides just under the starter and controls the differential lock. Thanks for any info...
• Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 00:08:45 +0000
  ...time to switch from vacuum actuated cruise control to electronic cruise control as per the Rostra unit.  I still want to do some trouble...
• 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...
• coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:33 -0700
  ...Drillock - I need to identify which relay-looking unit is the Coolant Level Control unit in an 84 Vanagon. Not finding the info in...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 10:17:43 -0800
  ...The USB socket must not be used to power other USB devices.     Can the BORCO display data from an engine control unit? No, the...
• Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:28:27 -0400
  hello list, any folks out there with a left side heater control box to sell? i just removed both of mine as part of...