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• Re: Idle Control Valve '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 11:58:02 -0600
  ...A new idle control valve from Bus Depot solved the problem. This one vibrates and hums. In order to cover the last 500 miles...
• high idle.
  Historical mailing list - mdc
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:04:07 -0700
  ...changed the idle control valve- can't be that. haven't checked the idle control sensor- could be that. tuned up with all new...
• Re: '84 Heater Control Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 17:38:04 -0400
  At 03:21 PM 7/6/2003, Douglas L Urner wrote: >Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the heater controls are >supposed to...
• Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 07:51:21 -0500
  ...The motor - by way of pulleys - will drive a shaft whose rotational speed should have a controllable range from 0 to 200 RPM. I...
• Re: parts question
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 23:52:26 -0400
  Ignition control module for 1.9 and 2.1; and other is ignition control module with heat sink for 2.1 and air-cooled...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:07:11 +0000
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• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:35:34 -0800
  RE: "1990 Vanagan GL, Wesfalia Synco; 150K original ... curse control" Should make a great rig for Halloween....
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:43:27 -0700
  ...PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw > Workaround? > > Sure Tom, those parameters are good and all, but is it really that much > less...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 May 2003 16:38:18 -0400
  ...that the >engine transfer control unit? No -- but I don't actually understand what you mean by "engine transfer control unit" -- if you mean...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:10:15 -0700
  > Adding a wetting agent to your coolant will NOT change the operating > temperature of your engine, that is controlled by the thermostat(s). This...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:10:12 -0400
  ...After driving various diesels for the past 6 or so years, I think I'm a more conservative driver than any computerized cruise control...
• Re: Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 23:21:41 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/02 5:04:23 PM, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: << Its impossible to figure out the ventilation controls without...
• Re: Source for dashboard lamps?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:24:05 EDT
  ...Bulb socket, heater control, 321 919 039 Bulb, light switches, heater controls, auto trans shifter, 12v1.2w, N 017 751 2 >>>>>>I need replacement...
• 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: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:58:02 -0500
  For the upper control arm bushings believe it or not the Meyle brand has been the best bet for the stock style. As for...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:31:48 -0400
  The idle controller does get a signal from the AC compressor to compensate. When the clutch engages there should be a momentary jump and...
• FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:48:27 -0400
  ...Idle Control Issues I like air conditioning; I like it a lot. When I drive, I drive with the AC on. That's just...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:09:26 -0500
  ...one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control Well, after a couple of years of minimal use and maximal body work...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:27:45 -0400
  ...idle air control valve, but > noticed the idle is still not performing correctly. > > He wants to install an idle stabilizer control unit, but wants...
• Re: Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 15:40:53 -0800
  ...Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F Does anybody know where I can find this? Or know if anybody repairs this? I’m outside...
• Cruise control con't
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:15:46 -0700
  ...First, pull the instrument cluster out and look for the control box. It is in the opposite side from where the book says it...
• Re: [WetWesties] Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:14:22 -0700
  ...Cruise Control I think your other questions have been answered but you didn't say whether the cruise control is stock (original VW) or...
• =?utf-8?Q?Idle=20control=20unit?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Sun, 13 May 2012 02:36:36 -0400
  I just replaced the idle control unit in my 1987 2-wheel drive van and when I took out the old one, it was...
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:47:26 -0500
  >>...My cruise control has 'gone away' and I don't know why yet....<< A quick & dirty place to start would be the brake pedal...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:47:00 -0500
  At 06:40 PM 2/24/2011, Don Hanson wrote: > > I found an Idle Control Valve...the buzzing one near the intake for my...
• stuck lower control arm bolt
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:25:31 -0800
  after a long time of persuading the nut on the lower control arm bolt to come off, I was somewhat dismayed that the job...
• Re: Is there an aftermarket cruise control for an 86GL?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:49:00 -0700
  ...that the wires are too short between the actuator and the control head. I spliced. All the aftermarket cruises that I have liked seem...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 16 May 2000 20:11:24 -0400
  The Pertronix IS the control module, its really not that hard to fit it into the little black block . ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom and...
• cleaning or R&R'ing the idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 09:45:52 -0800
  I have 2 idle control valves. One put the idle at ~2200 and the other at ~350. Both are old and tired, but so...
• amusing, perhaps intriguing ECU auction
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 23:16:36 -0800
  ...item=8020041450&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT > VW VANAGON ENGINE CONTROL UNIT DIGIFANT ENGINE CONTROL UNIT CAME OUT OF A RUNNING, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON. PART...
• how to use heater controls on dash. '88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bart Prinsen
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:50:44 -0700
  ...I am a little confused as to how the heater controls on the dash work. it is 4 sliding knobs. I have put them...
• A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:41:07 -0400
  ...According to Jim at Bostig, the conversion does not have A/C or P/S (and probably not cruise control). My 87 Westy has...
• Re: Too Much Heat!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:16:44 -0400
  ...You on the other hand, need to slide up underneath the van, to look for your heater control boxes. They are at the back...
• Re: Idle control issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:50:02 -0400
  ...Most likely the idle control unit is defective. There is the possibility that something is triggering the idle controller to increase idle speed. A...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 16 May 2004 13:15:27 -0400
  Dave, How about haveing one valve control 4wd mode and the other control both front and rear axle locks? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi...
• Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:45:51 -0700
  ...Idle Control Issues > So, the problem for me is that the 2.1L WBX wants to idle at 2k with the AC > on. Doesn...
• Re: Subaru wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:18:14 -0800
  ...KEP says that VW heater controls will not allow the engine's >| cooling system to work properly and that the front and rear heater...
• Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 9 May 1999 21:49:56 EDT
  Wamart has Johson Controls Batteries - I just bought one for around $50.00 with 2 yr free exchange and then a 72Mo pro-rated...
• Re: How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 08:08:57 -0400
  ...Right or wrong? Will I instead have to > dissassemble first the whole upper control arm??? I'm happy to have you, folks, > as I...
• Re: brake lights '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:15:59 -0600
  ...This van has cruise, the pedal switch I assume is for the cruise control. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks, Jeff -----Original Message...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:04:19 -0600
  ...PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > there are lots of vanagon owners that don't know about the heater > control lever under the back seat.
• Re: CB placement
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 11:18:48 -0500
  ...The mic hangs below the heater controls. This location is out of the way and still accessible. It is a bit of a reach...
• Re: Granny Gear
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Thu, 14 May 1998 04:48:01 -0400
  ...Are you that guy from Kentucky that while driving his brand new custom made van with cruise control, put it on auto-pilot and...
• FS: 1988 Westy (full camper), Raleigh North Carolina
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 07:35:52 -0400
  1988 Westy GL (full camper) A/C (R134 converted and it works ..) 4spd Cruise Control 4 fairly new Michelin LTX tires Recent front control...
• Trumatic heater/furnace
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:32:15 -0500
  ...does anyone know about it? I am missing the controls, I have only the lower part which has a big 12 guage wire for...
• Re: Feast your eyes....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:02:00 -0800
  I'm glad to see that the A/C on this van has Fear Control. Overall impression: golly! Mark
• Parts
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 09:35:38 -0700
  I am looking for a used idle stabilizer control unit VW # 251 907 393B for my 87 Vanagon. Can you help? Thanks
• WTB: Factory cruise control pkg.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 May 1999 21:00:24 -0400
  I need the whole shebang, if someone has one for sale. Will consider 1980 VW pickup as trade. :-)
• Re: need AC switch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:28:26 EDT
  i have a dash switch w/ temp control and fan speed for the vanagon p-mail if interested.. chris
• dash removal times
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 08:57:27 -0800
  Ok, start the watches, I am pulling the dash out, 86 Syncro dash with diff lock control panel too. Mark
• KYB shocks desired
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 22:28:07 -0700
  KYB cheap cheap cheap... clunky and stiff with little to no rebound control... did I mention they are cheap? Brian
• vanagon model
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:37:13 -0500
  can anyone direct me to vanagon model made out of metal and about the size of a remote control car? jonathan
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 19 May 2006 08:04:20 -0400
  this may help explain what they are: http://www.californiavan.com/Manuals/Digijet/vanagonDigijetP60.pdf
• Re: Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:12:23 -0500
  I bet it even gets AM. I suspect the intermittant problem is a ground wire that has become corroded.
• Re: Cruice Control problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 11:05:56 -0400
  ...It is the contact piece that Anyway, my cruise control is now fixed! Horray! I'll send this message into the archives for anyone...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:48:32 -0400
  True in that sure, you can lose control in slippery conditions; however very false in that the car can accelerate to a high rate...
• Re: gremlins in ignition
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jan 97 07:54:23 PST
  ...1) CA emisson controls so it has a halls control unit 2) It seems to die(ha ha) when I'm crusing at a...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -0600
  ...Only thing I can think that is left to do is >> replace the idle stabilization control valve on top of the engine. >> >> Tim >> 90...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 19:56:55 -0500
  ...The three bolts/nuts at the ball joint adapter (unless you have the cast control arms) and bolts/nuts in the lower bushings. These...
• Re: the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 May 2012 09:06:57 -0400
  ...I *think* that the controller should unlock almost immediately. But you can test it yourself: unplug the sender, wait until it starts blinking, plug...