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• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:08:16 -0500
  ...More accurately, I think the idle stabilizer is compensating for the air screw being turned in too far, and I dont get proper air...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 10:42:25 EST
  In a message dated 1/12/00 6:29:57 AM, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: << << The part number on the stabilizer in my vehicle...
• Re: 87 Idle Stabilizer Problem
  Historical mailing list - J. C.
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:34:13 -0800
  You can take the idle stabilizer unit out of the line altogether by just unplugging the 2 wires that go in/out of it...
• Stabilizer Arm
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 15:20:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...While in the process of putting my new windshield washer pump, thanks to the Parts Place, I noticed that my left stabilizer arm dangling...
• Re: Idle Problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 05:36:33 EST
  I would try to clean out your idle stabilizer valve (on the top of the motor in the center) with some mineral spirits (brake...
• Re: FS. Idle Stabilizer Valve (86-91)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:23:10 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Valve (86-91) > Well Folks- > My Screw up is your gain... I got frustrated by a surging Idle/crappy running > situation on...
• Re: gas gauge and temp gauge work intermittently
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:31:12 -0500
  ...The voltage stabilizer on '84 models (which he has) only use the outer legs. Ground is achieved through the screw that holds the stabilizer...
• idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Puzio
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 23:57:21 EDT
  I read the archives but have some specific questions about the idle stabilizer. After a recent tune up (adjusted timing replace plugs & wires)on...
• Voltage Stabilizer Blows
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 13:00:47 -0500
  My 84 Camper blows the voltage stabilizer (Really a 10 volt regulator which provides a constant 10 volts to the water temp. low water...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 07:45:56 -0800
  New idle stabilizer solved my problem on an 83 1.9 wbx. (at least it solved that idle problem.) I suspect that the real...
• Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:05:36 -0600
  Does anyone have any pictures of the Idle Stabilizer Valve disassembled? I would surely love to see that. John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver Matthew...
• RE: VOLTAGE STABILIZER
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 11:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >DOES ANYONE KNOW if the voltage stabilizer is supposed to be insulated >from the back of the instrument cluster. Everytime I try to fix...
• sway bar wiggling
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:39:13 -0500
  ...Is this normal? Also, I noticed that while the end of the stabilizer bar is flush with the stabilizer link bushing on the driver...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 18:02:26 EDT
  The Idle Stabilizer is that little green box that is attached to the driver's side firewall in the engine compartment and has two...
• Re: 1.9-idle probs&mixture
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 14:07:06 -0800
  --- Larry Alofs <lalofs@enteract.com> wrote: > "Scott W." wrote: > > > the > > idle stabilizer can be ruled out as it runs the > same > > way with it...
• high idle/idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 20:14:33 -0600
  Several non dealer VW shops have told me my idle stabilizer is no good. Symptoms are high idle (about 11-1400) when warm, especially...
• Re: Bushings on Stabilizer bar.
  Historical mailing list - VWQ47
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:34:38 +1000
  ...Bushings on Stabilizer bar. At 12:53 AM 12/18/2010, VWQ47 wrote... >but it isn't apparent how the new rubber bush will...
• Re: Stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wilson
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 12:32:20 -0800
  Chris Higgins wrote: > > I recently discovered that the front driver's-side stabilizer link on my 81 > Vanagon was broken. You know, the small...
• Re: FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit/Shawn's On Duty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:08:53 EDT
  In a message dated 4/17/03 11:14:57 PM, shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA writes: << Hey how come the Idle Stabilizer isn't a...
• Stabilizer Bar - Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:25:45 -0500
  When I put my 85 Vanagon away for the long winter, I noticed that the piece that connects the stabilizer bar to the chasis...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:38:19 +0000
  ...Hi Vanagon Types I have a question about the idle stabilizer. My '85 starts and runs fine, including idle at about 900 rpm, with...
• idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - .
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 10:34:44
  ...The idle stabilizer isn't working and when I stop the engine stalls. The van is running fine except for this new problem. tia...
• Re: Digifant Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 1995 01:15:17 -0400
  >Does anyone out there have the part number for the idle stabilizer control >unit. This is the one located behind the passenger side rear...
• stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:09:09 -0500
  ...I think my noise is maybe coming from the top of the stabilizer link hitting the coil on the passenger side (the same side...
• driving without sway bar? (was: Re: stabilizer link hitting coil? (WAS: Re: sway bar wiggling))
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:04:09 -0500
  To try to isolate my problem, I was going to go ahead and remove my sway bar and stabilizer links and drive around the...
• Re: Idle stabliser 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:04:33 -0500
  Darren, the official way to test the idle stabilizer is to disconnect the stabilizer (connect in and out plugs together) and see if the...
• Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
  Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > engine components like >heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve...
• Re: Installing front springs 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:05:43 -0800
  ...I need to > know an easy way to remove the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar, the > bushing isn't worn enough to slide...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:44:46 -0600
  ...Idle stabilizer question... > > > > Hello Everyone, > > When i was swapping out my throttle position switch...i noticed that my > > idle stabilizer valve was not humming...
• Re: Installing front springs 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 05:42:43 -0500
  ...I need to > know an easy way to remove the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar, the > bushing isn't worn enough to slide...
• Re: Digital idle stabilizer ('84 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 00:54:40 -0400
  At 03:50 PM 5/6/2001, jhlauterbach wrote: >What are the symptoms when a digital idle stabilizer goes bad. I have an >1984...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 14:05:27 -0800
  ...and the idle stabilizer valve. My question is this... Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the...
• Re: HIgh Idle
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:31:00 -0700
  ...Replaced the Idle Stabilizer valve (on top of engine), opened up and checked the Idle Stabilizer Control unit (behind taillight), and checked every single...
• Digifant Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 16:07:24 -0500
  Does anyone out there have the part number for the idle stabilizer control unit. This is the one located behind the passenger side rear...
• Anyone have a 2.1l Idle Stabilizer Unit?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:37:24 EDT
  I need a good, used, idle stabilizer unit for a 2.1l Vanagon engine ('86 or newer). This unit resides behind the passenger rear...
• I am in need of ECU and idle stabilizer control unit cores
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:44:36 -0400
  I have been selling rebuilt ECUs and Idle stabilizer control units for many, many years. However, lately I have run into a problem of...
• FS. Idle Stabilizer Valve (86-91)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 18:59:24 EDT
  ...I thought I had the problem narrowed down to the expensive Idle stabilizer valve. Long story short...The problem turned out to be the...
• Re: digijet idle stabilizer question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 15:19:38 -0500
  At 03:21 AM 1/27/2001, Mark Ingalls wrote: >I was wondering if anyone on the list has ever bypassed the idle stabilizer...
• Re: Installing front springs 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:24:53 -0800
  I've found that the stabilizer bar is easier to remove if you unbolt BOTH sides. To rebolt, either do this when the van...
• idle stabilizer - 83.5 westy
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 17:34:56 -0400
  ...Went by VW guru & he said probably "idle stabilizer". He disconnected leads & reconnected them together - runs fine! Question - will this cause any problems. He...
• how so I install stabilizer link bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 22:45:13 -0400
  How does one usually install the stabilizer bar bushings that join the horizontal bar to the downward link? Do I need to press them...
• Re: 1.9-idle probs&mixture
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 14:47:38 -0600
  "Scott W." wrote: > the > idle stabilizer can be ruled out as it runs the same > way with it by-passed. To me this seems...
• WANTED: Idle Stabilizer Control Valve (PN 025906457A)
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 20:33:34 -0700
  This is the 6-8" cylindrical piece typically sitting on top of the engine and is connected to the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit hidden...
• Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:46:07 -0400
  I'm hoping that someone can give me some details about the 1.9 idle stabilizer. I have been trying to tune-up and...
• Re: irregular idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:46:06 -0400
  ...With the idle stabilizer humming (engine not running), I pulled off the inlet hose and sprayed a light oil (Slick 50) into the stabilizer...
• front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:28:01 -0700
  The outer bushings on the front stabilizer bar need to be replaced(83.5 westy). Bentley shows a lovely picture of the assembly(page...
• 83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Mueller
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 23:12:14 -0800
  anyone know where to get the 3 pronged plugs that plug into the idle stabilizer box for a cali vanagon. mine have gone bad...
• Voltage stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:05:51 -0700
  I swapped in that stabilizer I scavenged form the pick n pull. I know have movement in my fuel guage and my temp rises...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 16:29:05 PST
  >> >>After hearing about the recall concerning the ECU and Idle Stabilizer, I >>contacted VW of America today. >> >>Mike >> Mike, what is the phone number...
• 2.1L ISV for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 21:27:15 EST
  ...rodgers@CHARTER.NET writes: > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control (box > just forward of the right rear brake light...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 20 May 1997 20:58:19 -0500
  Dave wrote: > > I have had my idle stabilizer, 1987 2.1l, unplugged for about 4 months. = > My VW dealer actually disconnected it, I have...
• broken stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:56:11 -0700
  Noticed this morning that my pass side stabilizer link sheared off at the tie rod. Anybody had this happen? Not having much option, I...
• idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:28:18 -0500
  ...I'm looking for simple ways to identify if either the control valve or the stabilizer is the culprit. I've ruled out problems...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:33:29 -0400
  No, I disconnected the idle stabilizer when the engine was off. Idle was not effected by the bucking syndrome however my idle, with the...
• 84- Voltage Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 02:57:33 +0000
  ...Replaced with new voltage stabilizer and they worked fine. Then didn't use van for awhile and battery dead. Jumped and started van but...
• Diags for 86 Westy idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 03:49:57 -0400
  The idle stabilizer on my 86 Westy Syncro has stopped running. It does seem to run/vibrate when 12v is directly applied to the...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:18:32 -0700
  I"m seeing 15 buss switched positive to tach and voltage stabilizer but it doesn't look like the voltage stabilizer controls positive to...
• Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:10:36 -0800
  I have an idle stabilizer that I need help in diagnosing a possible failed component. The PN is 251 907 393 B Upon opening...
• Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 12 May 2001 14:11:16 -0500
  ...I have followed your suggestion of checking the Idle Stabilizer Valve and the Idle Stabilizer Control Box in the right hand side behind the...
• stabilizer link repair?
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:12:03 -0300
  ...I recall seeing an e-mail or personal web page that described drilling and tapping a snapped stabilizer link so that a bolt/washer...