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• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Mon, 29 May 2000 09:37:09 -0400
  ...cost is just a little less than buying a whole new unit. Figure that the time and frustration of assemling new parts with old...
• TIP Sandblasters, part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 22:10:03 +0000
  > Here in Seattle I find use for a blaster almost daily - thinking about an > Eastwood unit. Looking forward to your next episode. > > Charles "Luke...
• Re: Is John right about the temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 18:12:07 -0700
  ...During 85 VW switched to a new "coolant level sensor control unit" RELAY. The new type does not peg the needle on hot when...
• Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:54:45 +0200
  Michael Townsend wrote: > Hi, > > Does "unit injection" mean common rail injection? No, it doesn't. While the common rail makes use of a rail...
• 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 20 May 2003 12:25:53 -0700
  ...I have also replaced the blue temp sensor & idle control unit. None of this has helped the flatness when I accelerate. Anymore suggestions? I...
• Re: Radio Codes
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:21:43 -0700
  ...Adaptable easily to the A series of changers with built in changer controls already in the head unit. Gimme a shout if you need...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
  ...The two things beside the coil that control spark are the hall sensor (inside the distributor) and the ECU (under the rear seat). Unfortunately...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 06:03:39 EST
  ...so the useless dealer tell me the single unit fixture that is both the light & the plastic holder is no longer available the FLAP...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 11:19:02 -0400
  ...But >>> the obvious benefit was the fan would stay off if the control unit was off. >>> No runaway fan on a hot day thing...
• Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:13:26 -0500
  ...I think that wires going to the Valet unit that are spliced into van ignition switch wires are the ones that are the most...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Norman Hagan
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 12:00:08 -0600
  ...It has an engine control unit (computer) and I am wondering if this can be tested. My Bently book doesn't say anything about...
• Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:23:40 -0800
  ...connecting it to the electrical system; do you need a charge controller, or can you simply connect it to the battery circuit? Also, can...
• Re: Cold Start RPM question - 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 22:25:00 -0400
  ...I found out a burned transistor in the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU). Once I fix it, the van started like a charm when...
• Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:37:38 -0500
  ...a positive test result from a swap-out with a working unit. BTW, the ISV has NEVER vibrated and buzzed in a detectible way...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 7 Jan 2017 12:42:34 -0500
  ...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: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:15:46 -0700
  ...unit, called the Multi-function Display, in the center of the dash.� This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling...
• Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:39:57 -0400
  ...I checked the idle stabilizer control unit sprayed all the contacts and cleaned them. No change,so that seems good. > New fuel filter also...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - madvws
  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:05:36 +0000
  ...Maybe one of the relays is flaky.   Either the fuel pump relay or the control unit relay since they seem to be intertwined. I...
• Was: Why no reverse lights? Why is coolant light flashing? 85 No w: problems getting weird
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 09:25:48 -0500
  ...What does this mean? What is this Coolant Low Level Warning control unit? Where is this unit located? This thing is driving me sort...
• Re: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 02:56:52 +0000
  ...to have in the dash unit: >- AM/FM obviously >- CD player - be nice if it played MP3s >- Remote control would be nice > >Have 4...
• Diesel and WBX Coolant Temp gauges same?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:50:12 -0700
  ...Though the '85 WBX gauge/LED unit fit in, it dawned on me that the foil circuit on my *air* cooled instrument cluster is...
• 86 westie available!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 19:17:26 -0400
  ...The heads were already taken care of and in good condition NEW..Clutch,Water pump,Thermostat housing,Air sensor,Idle control unit NEW..shocks...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:22:23 -0500
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> I am replacing the failed unit, but find that the new unit won't seat all >>> the way. Has about a1...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:45:35 -0700
  ...The Bosal and Walker are amongst the worse units. Some units can be restrictive enough to also affect performance. If everything is running right...
• Re: amp. hook up questions NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 11:22:18 -0500
  ...This will often be the case if the head unit has a seperate >control for sub-volume. Otherwise, if your head unit has both...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 09:10:13 -0500
  ...If I use the front > > > part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > > > > > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > > > On...
• Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
  Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
  ...ECU (because it got fried when alternator fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap...
• Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:37:56 -0400
  ...I found that I could get my fingers beside/behind the fins unit on the left side, at the end of the cooling pipe...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 19:36:35 -0800
  ...http://playground.arduino.cc//Main/InterfacingWithHardware#Magnetic_Hall My Digifant pro manual shows that the IS unit uses input from the distributor hall. My...
• Re: more PC stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  23 Nov 1995 14:52:31 -0800
  ...They have yet to specify exactly what in Bosnia is in the vital interest of the United States that is worth the committment of...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 21:36:19 +0200
  My '87 Golf Cabrio has (according to ETKA) an ISV with PN 037 906 457 D... and ETKA also says you can use PN...
• Re: problems on the road
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:02:41 -0400
  ...2) This could be the idle stablizer control unit. It's a $200 relay in front (behind) the right rear tail light. If you...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:48:38 -0400
  ...I want to >measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency >counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:19:54 -0500
  At 07:57 PM 2/23/2009, Loren Busch wrote... >Second, if the radio/head unit is properly wired there should be >virtually >no...
• The details of Motronic
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 00:58:31 -0400
  ...Knock control: The Motronic control unit has accurate information on crankshaft position and firing order so it is possible to determine which cylinder is...
• Re: Was Insurance now iPhones relating to Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 14:24:19 -0700
  ...m looking for a mech-less unit with 3 pairs of pre outs, and a remote control. USB input of course and Bluetooth would...
• head torque on water-cooled engines: a recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 23:59:13 CDT
  ...Your dealer will install a new fuel tank containing a redesigned fuel filter and replace the control unit with a modified unit IF APPLICABLE...
• Da Parts
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:32:21 -0600
  ...Coolant resivoir (1) alternator (1) Fuel Pump (1) Control unit (1) idle stabilization control unit (1) fuel tank (1) locking gas cap with key...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 14:21:44 -0400
  ...So, i plugged the idle control unit back in expecting that to > take over the rest and make it run right.....No change. But...
• Re: Oil pressure problems again...
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 22:32:52 -0400
  Have you replaced the control unit (circuit board) in the speedo yet? I have seen this same problem several times on personal and customer...
• Re: 110 AC Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:16:28 -0700
  ...Get yourself an A/C unit. Buy it on a credit card so you can return it. Just physically try to place it so...
• Re: Truma heater, like propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:39:43 -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: Vanagon diesel engine transplants
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 17:14:50 +0100
  ...mins but nothing happens and the unit switches off again: insufficient battery voltage. Battery light on control panel will be red. 6) The more...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:43:11 -0700
  ...Temp 2 sensor good (or so says my mechanic), level control module good. But here's a puzzle. When I turn on and turn...
• Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:38:57 -0800
  Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is that it runs fine for a while, then the...
• Re: monitoring system
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 08:18:28 -0400
  ...It additionally >operated >as a cruise control unit. Now I've been looking for something similar for >my '90 >Vanagon, but I can't...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 16 May 2010 22:47:32 -0700
  ...AC, right? With the concentric >> fan and >> thermostat controls wrapped up in one switch unit? I see them >> occasionally >> on eBay, and they never...
• Rough Idle - how I fixed it.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:39:38 -0400
  ...when I tried to set the idle I noticed after plugging the idle control unit the idle went up about 150 rpm. EH? I...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:53:07 -0700
  ...I like > Scotts' idle control unit idea . Pro Training has s page on that. > > 3000 RPM with no load for more than a few...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:50:56 -0700
  ...sun visor clips, rear view mirror if not rotted away AFM on engine, throttle body (including switches) if cheap Fridge, stove unit front turn...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control p...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 21:06:39 -0600
  ...If you did this, then you no doubt unplugged the cable to the control unit on the airbox. If all the connectors within are...
• UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:30:01 -0500
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 28 May 2013 10:14:43 -0400
  ...When choosing among the head units with a remote, be > sure to get a remote that will actually TURN OFF the head unit so...
• Engine Control Unit (ECU) Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Moore
  Mon, 7 Jul 97 16:01:20 -0400
  ...BTW pin #2 on the unit looked bent on the harness. I cleaned it, tried to straighten it, and cleaned the contacts on the...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:55:30 -1000
  ...Idle Control Unit ( mounted behind RR tail light in those vans ) and that Don does not quite realize that the Idle Air Control Device...
• Re: New radio recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:37:57 -0500
  ...It works via > bluetooth with my iphone like a champ and the best part is, it is only > half as deep as other units...
• Re: [WetWesties] anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:32:00 -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: unplugged idle stab valve
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:15:40 -0700
  Dan, I have been running my 86 Syncro with the idle stabilizer control unit out for about six months. The valve is still in...
• Re: Bouncing idle......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:38:42 -0500
  ...Other possibilities are a defective idle stabilizer control unit (behind the plastic cover at the right rear), or a defective or dirty idle stabilizer...
• FS: 2.1 engine and accessories + speedo
  Historical mailing list - Ray R Brubaker
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:12:43 -0500
  ...since rebuild $80 Starter $50 ECU 025 906 022 $140 Idle control unit, 251 907 393B $100 Complete exhaust header with cat, sound condition...