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• Re: Power Steering: leak and pressure switch ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 May 2000 08:39:47 -0700
  ...I > don't recall a dummy light for the PS on the dash ?! And the > diagram shows it wired to the Digifant control unit...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:21:47 -0800
  ...I went with a adjustable fan > control kit. This uses a sending unit that is a radiator probe, that just > gets pushed into the...
• What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:01:56 -0800
  ...This weekend I'm going to remove the distributor and take a look at the hall control unit wire that reside in the black...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:01:46 EST
  ...which takes up valuable storage space, > instead of a truncated overhead unit? > > uhh...cuz they got these things called poptops.. ;<P but if your...
• 1990 Westy AC 3rd speed and condenser fan - Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:04:51 -0400
  ...The 1990 has a 3 speed rad fan (single really but controlled >with a resitor block). The fan has never gone on with AC...
• Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 11:30:58 EDT
  OK spending a week in a westie in several different climates got me to thinking about some practical climate control. I know about the...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:03:41 -0800
  ...I went with a adjustable fan control kit. This uses a sending unit that is a radiator probe, that just gets pushed into the...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 May 2011 18:12:51 -0700
  ...it's purely about the temp guage, the level sensor function ..and a control unit for the level funcion. You can see the control...
• Re: Truma heater, like propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:40:25 -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: idea?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 01:05:38 +0000
  ...If I use the > >>>>> front > >>>>> part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > >>>>> > >>>>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > >>>>> On...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:00:57 -0600
  ...controllers, but this seems to be robust. Wiring is pretty simple,although I do have continual (50mA) drains from the CO2 & CO warning units...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:48:08 -0600
  ...controllers, but this seems to be robust. Wiring is pretty simple,although I do have continual (50mA) drains from the CO2 & CO warning units...
• Re: Possible Solar Charge Controller Warning ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Thu, 7 May 2015 07:59:20 -0600
  ...controllers, but this seems to be robust. Wiring is pretty simple,although I do have continual (50mA) drains from the CO2 & CO warning units...
• Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 22:04:00 -0500
  ...After A fuel Pump Problem No start (new Harness) New idle control unit Water pump disater 200 mls from home New thermostat housing All...
• Re: Parting out 87 Vanagon in Guelph, Ontario (Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:35:48 -0500
  Hi Jay, Does it have a good Idle Stabilizer Valve? What is the part number on its Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? I know I...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 06:48:31 EST
  In a message dated 08/01/2007 6:03:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Now, if someone else...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:34:51 -0700
  I have plans on doing this and have installed a 200 Amp, ECU controlled, high output ZETEC alternator charging system. This system is feeding...
• Re: WTB a new radio.....
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 20:03:06 -0700
  I've always had excellent luck with the Pioneer cassette head CD changer units. I've installed 3 so far: my first (7200) was...
• Re: Wasatch Vanagoners parts cache
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 11 May 2001 20:39:17 -0600
  ...Other parts that might fit this catagory are ECU's, AFM's, idle stablizers and control units, Thermostats, temp sensor #2 (German not autozone...
• Re: Jack warning: Was:Re: extra jack?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Hartsell
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 08:50:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Use steel car supports (if you trust the weld and country of origin quality controls). :-)Craig On Fri, 14 Apr 1995, Robert L. Armitage...
• WAS Re: Weekend from hell 3
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 07:50:58 MST
  ...Everything works, but there is no brain to control it! >This > > was discovered by subbing in a functioning used unit. Whoopee, it >started > > right...
• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:25:01 -0400
  ...a Suburban 6gal or 3gal in a Westy? I realize these units have huge hideous doors and require cutting a large hole, but could...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:05:31 -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: After Market A/C project - Items needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:23:12 -0400
  ...Any second unit needs its own control scheme. It is also an added load. The compressor, condenser, expansion devices, and the evaporators have to...
• Re: Sudden High idle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:18:26 -0800
  ...ouch! Really high idle on a late model usually means bad idle stabilizer control unit.... ouch again! Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Headlight dimmer switch woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:49:03 -0500
  ...However since you have the cruise control you are probably going to need to get this unit from the dealer or a good used...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 20:54:52 -0500
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > OK spending a week in a westie in several different climates got me to > thinking about some practical climate control...
• It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tinkerman007
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:00:52 -0400
  ...And since the ICV was within spec (4.5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:00:46 -0800
  ...time. >> >> When I saw a $600 Plus price tag on that control unit, I had to catch my >> breath. That is a breathtaking price.
• Re: Trip Report. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:05:13 -0700
  ...switched.. >  The only thing that can normally cause one of those Unity police-type > spotlights to not work is a blown bulb or fuse...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:08:41 -0700
  ...electronic idle control would be nice ........ and since the idle valve and control unit are 'stand-alone' add-on things to a 2.1...
• Re: No Juice to ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:24:32 -0600
  Digifant control unit relay? fuel pump relay? You didn't say the year of the van. Larry A. van man wrote: > > Folks, > > The van...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 11:25:27 -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...
• Re: Charging Lithium battery
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:39:09 -0400
  ...will also act as a solar controller, and a battery isolator. All of these in one unit that is very well made in Australia...
• Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:07:50 -0700
  ...They now have available brand-new, > 0-mile TDI engines, very complete, that are mechanically-controlled, NO > computer and wiring nightmare to deal with...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:21:19 -0600
  ...I assume that >this control unit is a simple relay, but I'm not sure. The Bentley manual >isn't specific. Where is this...
• Re: Cruise control diagnosis progress - ambient temp?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 13:25:02 -0600
  ...I took my vacuum control unit completely apart to understand how it works. It's fine and back together. The problem is up front...
• Re: After Market Radiator Fan?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 27 May 2001 15:06:15 -0400
  ...The high speed circuit is controlled by the temp switch on the radiator. The low speed is controlled by the A/C compressor and...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:40:41 -0700
  ...Since I'd found the upper control arm long bolt/eccentric washers, figured these guys http://shop.vw-bus.com/product_info.php?info...
• Re: kill switch for pickle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:25:06 -0500
  ...9l it supplies the switching unit that pulses the negative side of the coil, and also powers the control coils of the ECU and...
• 84 Westy mass air/ICU problems?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Flores
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 06:37:09 -0700
  ...I have been advised to look at the air flow meter or ignition control unit. These items (especially the mass air) are not cheap...
• Re: My 91 GL rides like a truck
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:27:19 -0500
  Maybe the upper control arm bushings are seized. Remove the top bolts on the ball joints and check that the arms move freely through...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:59:38 -0400
  ...Remember, the control unit [the ECU] sends a signal [to the injectors] which is changed by the air temperature sensor. Cold air, weighing more...
• Re: doc wattson or watts up?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:34:12 -0700
  I didn't see the voltage drop you mention, but did note that the unit's current draw is 7mA (which is less than...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:38:44 -0400
  ...I > believe he used a waterbed thermostat to control the thing. I never liked > the idea of heating the water inside the tank, as...
• Just a few more questions....(long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Fri, 4 May 2001 17:15:00 -0700
  ...My unit is mounted in the dash and the control plate says "Behr". Is this a factory,dealer or aftermarket unit? I can't...
• Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:41:03 PDT
  ...with keeping the engine temperature under control and, if so, the $50 or $60 dollars that these units cost is a good investment in...
• Re: oil pressure warning alarm
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 02:17:10 EDT
  ...The control unit in your instrument cluster needs to see that curcuit closed at 2000 RPM or higher, and what you are doing is...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:06:28 -0700
  > I did swap out the idle relay (controller) and it acted exactly the same > way. Heh. Well, then I betcha' THAT'S not it...
• NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Sat, 11 Jan 97 20:34:15 -0500
  ...To install the heater, I placed a flared t at junction where the gas was coupled to my stove unit. Part of the t...
• Re: question on oil cooler for 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:28:06 -0400
  ...The stock recommended oil filter bolts to the thermostatically controlled unit as it normally would mount to the standard cooler. The rubber hoses within...
• Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:33:27 -0500
  ...This book says that this enables the motor to act the same cold as it does hot, for the control unit adds additional fuel...
• Re: Heater valve not closing?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:26:19 -0700
  I have found a better solution to a cable controlled heater valve. Summit racing has a "Vintage Air" water valve which is electrically controlled...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 08:21:04 -0700
  ...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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:18:12 -0700
  ...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
• The light
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 20:38:34 -0400
  ...This requires replacement of the gauge The coolant low level warning control unit is bad. This is a plug in that on an 84...
• Propane Regulator Discontinued
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 Aug 94 15:55:17 EDT
  ...Vanagon Campers to control the propane system has discontinued production as of two months ago. They have replaced this unit with the 290 but...
• Re: Under Floor Battery Tray
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 19:03:20 -0700
  ...Add the dc dc converter to control the hungry lithium acceptance etc, and you have a much smaller battery to contain. That area to...
• Re: Power Steering Pump Wiring Question?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:34:04 -0700
  ...the power steering pressure switch and connects to the idle stabilizer control unit (see Bentley, 97.90). I suspect that it allows the idle...