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  • Re: sometimes it just won't go...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 7 Mar 2011 13:59:58 -0800
    ...should I be trying? > > Automatic transmission. > Cruise control has stopped working - and that might be related. > Cruise tries to work - I can feel the...
  • slow on the continental divide (was RE: I-90 Freeway help
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:45:17 +0900
    ...have a good time. ::: :::Jake ::: :::On 6/26/06, Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@ipa.net> wrote: :::> :::> Cruise control My Foot(A$$?)!! The Eisenhower in Chicago...
  • Re: speed sensor (subie conversion question)
    Historical mailing list - Paul G
    Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:07:21 -0700
    ...on your CV), A speed sensor simulator - (Enginewiring.com)� or the cruise control module from an early jetta mounted in the speedo head.� (other...
  • Re: Symptom of vacuum line collapse or leaks
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 30 Aug 2003 23:10:20 -0500
    ...Sounds >something heated up and caused the Westy to stop working. > >The common thing we both did was install an aftermarket cruise control >(different...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer control
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:41:11 -0600
    ...the tach on line (works sometimes - > sometimes not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it. > (3) install sound deadening material (3M) in...
  • Re: purpose of throttle valve adj.
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:36:28 -0500
    ...cable is released. > But what does the skinny spring do? Is it for optional cruise control or > something essential to those systems w/o...
  • Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:38 -0700
    ...The sender itself is mounted on the side of > the gearbox where the cruise control sensor used to be. If you're > thinking that...
  • Re: "Bus" or "Vanagon" ? (f) (was: Yahoo club for aircooled Vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Oct 1999 04:39:42 EDT
    ...and telling him your '91 Vanagon Carat with power windows and cruise control is a "Bus"....he might just set you straight :<) chris (who...
  • Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:05:09 +0000
    Looks like a vacuum booster pump for cruise control. > Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:52:28 -0600 > From: vanagonhummingbird@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Can...
  • FS:1990 Westy Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Leon
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 23:17:37 EST
    ...cruise control; power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors; super air conditioning; fog lamps; Kenwood stereo cassette with 10-disc CD changer and 4 upgraded...
  • Carat question
    Historical mailing list - John Doherty
    Fri, 30 May 2003 22:20:43 -0500
    ...Power windows, cruise control, electric rear view mirrors, etc. My idea is to find a Carat with a solid body and have it restored...
  • Re: Blinkers not working???
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:14:04 -0800
    ...I have cruise control on that same stalk and that works fine > > as well. > > > > Anyone have a good starting point for tracking this down...
  • Re: "enough" vs "too much" monitoring, was: permanent fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:16:48 -0600
    ...But on the road, in cruise configuration, they can tell you a lot about your engine. The ECU monitors and controls fuel flow from...
  • Re: my Carat ad in Seattle already deleted...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:34:42 -0500
    ...Recent service, head gaskets recently > replaced. > > Many more photos here http://www.californiavan.com/90redcarat4speed/ > > Power mirrors, power windows, central locking, cruise control all...
  • Dream Camper For Sale � October 1999!
    Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 11:06:54 -0700
    ...power mirrors 4 speed, plus extra low gear with diff lock Cruise control Air conditioning Always garaged and never a daily driver. Lived most...
  • New Engine Needed
    Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 06:41:48 -0500
    ...5) More reliable than a stock 2.1 WBX 6) Compatible with stock cruise control 7) Serviceable by me and acceptable to competent mechanics...
  • Re: Virginia To Arizona
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 07:31:36 EDT
    ...I would get cruise control if I were you though or bring someone to help with the driving. Also stay in the left lane...
  • Moral question--no Bob-related content
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:16:59 -0500
    ...I took a '93 Saab to a reputable local mech to have the vacuum cruise control fixed, something which I now know is by...
  • Re: Where does Hella relay go?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:34:48 -0700
    ...Do you have cruise control, power windows? Just a thought. (though a quick look at Bentley and I don't see relays shown in...
  • Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 10 Oct 2013 21:57:58 -0700
    ...Broken cruise control cable I think. The good thing is >>> the >>> ECU will cut off the injectors before the engine self-destructs! >>> >>> At least...
  • Re: *&^%@ gas gauge!!!
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Thu, 06 Oct 94 09:11:51 CDT
    ...he also sells cruise controls (which i've also installed on bread-loaf and vanagon) and security alarms, electronic compass, and such stuff. Direct...
  • Re: Subie Conversion Mystery ll
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:33:29 -0600
    ...Even for cruise controls magnets were attached for the sensor to read, usually 2 to get ~ 1,600 pulses per mile. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message...
  • VW cabriolet Q's (no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
    Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:00:09 -0400
    ...Fella said he had recently had new tie rod ends on and they just resetthem to previous setting without analignment. "Environmental controls" seemed to...
  • Subaru DIY swap info
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:06:33 -0300
    ...If you are engine shopping grab ALL the throttle stuff including cables, the cruise control system and its pump and computer. Trace back the...
  • Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:44:16 -0800
    ...know if this would work well unless you are cruising with cruise >control set at one particular rpm on a straight, flat road. Isn...
  • Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Wed, 19 May 1999 11:08:00 -0400
    ...The van is used primarily for long haul traveling with the cruise control set at 70. Whenever it's used for errands around town...
  • Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 5 Jun 2000 09:59:48 -0700
    ...The comment about the cruise control puzzles me - does this mean that there is no cruise control option in South Africa, or is it...
  • Re: Strange problem with '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:27:29 -0800
    ...However, when driving for extended periods of time with the cruise control on, I began to experience Vanagon syndrome. Sometimes just a little hiccup...
  • Re: gauge recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
    ...in refrigerator. (additional sensor warning lights integrated into dash instrument cluster) cruise control active light, low speed fan on LED, high speed radiator fan...
  • Re: Dealer offers 10K for 91 Carat with 11.8K book value....is it a rip....
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Oct 1994 23:32:07 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Sunroof $225 Add Power Sunroof $475 Add Custom Wheels $150 Add Cruise Control $100 Add Power Door Locks $50 Add Power Windows $100 Add...
  • Re: Westfalias For Sale in Ca.
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 11 May 1999 17:15:35 -0700
    ...inside. > > > > > > 1991 VW Westfalia, White ,auto,air, power windows,door locks,cruise > > > control,amfm casette > > > 59k original mileage, one owner, van ,runs,drives look...
  • Re: orphan wire behind fuse panel
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:49:49 -0700
    ...The van is '88 Westy, with AT, power mirrors, power door locks, power windows and cruise control. I have a Bentley, but my mind...
  • Re: "Re: Speedo error"
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 06 Jun 95 13:42:12 CDT
    ...fairly flat and level stretch of interstate, and time yourself on cruise control (when there is very light traffic, so you don't have...
  • Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:10:49 -0800
    ...partner (in his '87 Westy) "I've got a true road cruiser" the difference was that great for me. Last spring I had installed...
  • Re: No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:18:58 -0600
    ...We'll continue to drive our hail-damaged 99 Corolla with manual windows and no cruise control until it dies of rust. Then we...
  • Re: sometimes it just won't go...
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:36:37 -0800
    ...This would just cause a miss. > Cruise control has stopped working - and that might be related. > Cruise tries to work - I can feel the...
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:46:15 PDT
    A little late this week, I was at Kings Dominion all day yesterday :-) VANS: '91 Vanagon Carat, excellent condition, auto, a/c, cruise control...
  • Re: Out go the lights Yikes!
    Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 21:35:46 -0400
    ...A good Sat project is to wire in a couple of relays to handle the current and have the switch just control the relay...
  • Re: Poor Gas Milage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Thu, 8 Feb 2001 09:11:50 -0700
    ...I'd rather let the cruise control run; which by the way eats gas too. Only in a tailwind does a cruise seem to...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer control
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:20:39 -0500
    ...the tach on line (works sometimes - > sometimes not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it. > (3) install sound deadening material (3M) in...
  • anyone interested in a set of wolfsburg jumper seats with all mounts & seatbelts
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:38:52 EST
    ...Also has cruise control but has an air leak on the system somewhere. I also have a very good condition front bra for a...
  • Re: non-GL model
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 12 Jul 2004 09:54:06 -0700
    ...It DOES have A/C, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, rear wiper/washer, PS, factory cruise control, rear shoulder belts, rear folding...
  • The Daily Rambling
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Jun 1997 08:31 -0600 (MDT)
    ...My '91 Westfalia with Automatic, A/C, and cruise control averaged 18-20 MPG on the entire trip! (EPA figure is 17.) It also...
  • Re: Finally got my rebuild back.
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 23 Nov 94 17:52:33 CST
    ...but do vary the speed on the highway (don't sit on cruise control at 55) ... it supposedly helps seat the rings and such...
  • Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
    ...with injectors and fuel lines, intake and exhaust manifolds, 2 into 1 downpipe, cruise control linkage with vacuum pot, sensors, extra injectors and wire...
  • Re: New Engine Needed
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:45:08 -0500
    ...reliable than a stock 2.1 WBX > 6) Compatible with stock cruise control > 7) Serviceable by me and acceptable to competent mechanics > 8) Engine...
  • Re: Eurospec Conv.(followup-kinda
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 29 Dec 1998 20:52:34 -0800
    ...And the "coup de grace"; the cruise >control kit - $90!! (list is evidently >over $100). From what I could tell, >this includes a fairly...
  • 1990 Syncro Westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Thu, 23 Sep 1999 09:27:12 -0700
    1990 Vanagon Syncro - has rear locking diff (but not the front) 5 speed (naturally) Westfalia camper GL model - power windows, door locks, cruise control...
  • Eurospec Conv.(followup-kinda
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Tue, 29 Dec 1998 17:19:00 -0700
    ...And the "coup de grace"; the cruise control kit - $90!! (list is evidently over $100). From what I could tell, this includes a fairly...
  • Re: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:23:31 -0400
    ...Factory Cruise Control Workbook (late model) Title/Item: "Volkswagen Cruise Control; In-Dealership Training; Leader's Guide" Application: All Volkswagen with Cruise Control; e...
  • Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:44:49 -0700
    ...I'm installing the GoWesty >> cruise control to keep from accidentally speeding on the highway. ;-)
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Sun, 3 May 1998 15:08:25 EDT
    ...703-525-0098. '93 EuroVan GL, 7-passenger, a/c, am/fm/cassette, cruise control, 5-speed, excellent condition, 12K miles/year, $12,900...
  • Re: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:53:30 -0800
    ...might be part of an aftermarket cruise control system too. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: What can go wrong..... (followup and short trip report) Steering Feel!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 14:29:09 -0700
    ...check condition of the upper control arm bushings before getting an alignment. This is not hard to do for the average "wrenching" inlined owner...
  • FS: '89 Carat van and '84 Wolfsburg Sunroof van in PA
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Oct 2000 07:06:08 EDT
    ...both in allentown, Pa, both run great, both inspected. '89 Vanagon Carat, auto, power windows, power doorlocks, pwr mirrors, working cruise control, COLD a...
  • Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Mon, 21 Apr 97 12:11:43 EDT
    ...day yesterday :-) . '93 EuroVan MV, 5-speed, all power, anti-theft, cruise control, a/c, front wheel drive, weekender package (2 beds, sleeps 5...
  • Re: List energy needed
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 1 Apr 2021 19:47:10 -0400
    ...Electric Vanagon seats that move forward, back, up and down and of Cours swivel? Seat warmers? Alexa controlled cabin lights? Electric bed raising and...
  • Major oil leak after head gaskets replaced. (90 syncro westy)
    Historical mailing list - John Silverman
    Sun, 9 Apr 2000 21:18:41 -0600
    ...The cruise control had gone out, but that was merely a minor inconvenience. We were making great time down to St. George (southern Utah...
  • Re: Digi- WHAT ??
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:37:10 EDT
    ...too technical - my problem had been an after market attempt at cruise > control. The system was non-functioning but the wires had corroded and...
  • Re: Idle issue? Any update?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 22 May 2020 19:27:11 -0700
    ...Work on my AUDIOVOX CCS100 CRUISE CONTROL, as it is only working under > 45 > mph right now. > I love my CCS100. Here are a...