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• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:28:51 -0700
  ...In the case of the wasserboxer and its corresponding auto transmission unit, they're actually intended to be operated at 87degC. You could reasonably...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 21 Nov 95 22:02:50 EST
  > Has anyone had any luck rebuilding/lubricating an intermittently stuck Idle > Control Valve Stablizer Unit? I'm talking about the cylindrical doohickey that On...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 May 2003 22:23:00 -0400
  ...left hand side wall its a green box, is that the engine transfer control unit? and is there a way to test it ? .. and...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 08:16:03 -0700
  We are calling it a relay but it is really a simple electronic control unit. Given the huge amount of high tech electronic gear...
• Re: Was Insurance now iPhones relating to Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 13:54:16 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a mech-less unit with 3 pairs of pre outs, and a remote control. USB input of course and Bluetooth...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 07:45:15 -0700
  The keying wire itself draws little current, it just provides a signal voltage to the unit to put it to sleep or wake it...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:30:36 -0500
  ...5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the > Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, > and quickly opened it up...
• Re: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:55:25 -0700
  ...So, i plugged the idle control unit back in expecting that to > > take over the rest and make it run right.....No change. But...
• FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:04:19 -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...
• Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Randy C
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:50:19 +0000
  ...ordered from bus depot-hope it's my issue), the hall control unit is to the right of the idle stabilizer. The next item...
• Wanted Thermostatic Oil Sandwich Plate for Air cooled 82
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 19 May 1998 09:20:46 -0600
  ...They have one that is temp controlled (180 degree valve) but these are for the water cooled engines. Do any of the list vendors...
• fuel pump relay problem still?!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:30:24 EST
  ...5) What happens if the idle control unit is disconnected will it still start? Disconnecting mine made no difference in my problem. 6) I...
• Re: Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Norm - RoweBoat
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:59:44 -0700
  ...The first one I tried (disconnecting the idle stabilizer control box/Hall unit) made no difference. Upon looking around for additional clues and trying...
• Update: Rough idle problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:27:36 -0500
  ...It turns out the connector that I could not identify goes to the idle stabilization control unit as Mark D had pointed out in...
• Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
  ...I checked the control unit by installing my good test unit and the duty cycle to the valve was then correct so I replaced...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 03:32:00 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? >> Could be your idle stabilization control unit. I had this to say about this a while back: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- Vanagonauts, Recently I related the...
• Re: re hot air for cold nights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 09:26:48 -0800
  ...and control temperature from inside my Westy. It doesn't have all > the hands free convenience for a Carver or factory unit, but it...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:28:52 -0800
  ...The ground wire the Bentley speaks of here, "near Dig....", is the > ground for the Dig Control Unit only. Not until the 1990 models...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:41:55 -0700
  ...a failed idle stabilizer control unit: >> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control >> -unit-r >> ebuilt.html >> <http...
• Re: FS: on eBay Idle Control Unit p/n 251 907 393 D for 2.1 WBX -- start bid at 99 cents
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:31:57 -0700
  Sorry folks. I have cancelled the auction as the item is no longer for sale. A listmember has bought the item without going through...
• Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 16:19:20 -0700
  ...So, to make a long story short, after about six hours work, Bleu now has a functioning, thermostat on the wall controlled, TWELVE THOUSAND...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:56:56 -0800
  ...My auxiliary system has already cost me a bundle (solar panel charge controller, battery, cable, Sure Power 1315 seperator, fuse panel, trickle charger, battery...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 08:52:22 -0700
  ...several different climates got me to >thinking about some practical climate control. I know about the propex >heaters so I think that the heating...
• Re: Aircooled? - building my own interior heating system!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 10:25:54 -0800
  ...Would be great if one could put the whole assembly within the unit, with the exception of the water container (leave that under the...
• f.i. or carburation?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:25:57 -0700
  ...system was "shot" -- I never learned the precise details, but the major problem was the "brain" or computer ECU (electronic control unit), the black...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:03:30 -0700
  ...the automatic piezo >button switch and you will see the piezo control unit with four (I >think) wires going into the top of it...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:07:26 -0500
  ...I have seen where both the valve and control unit needed to be replaced to get it all to work properly. There can also...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:51:09 -0700
  ...You need to jumper them with a resistor - that will keep the circuit in either the temp gauge, or the control unit ( looks like...
• Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 10:07:32 -0400
  ...I'm still looking for a defroster cable - that runs from one of the air control levers to the flap that directs the forced...
• Re: 87 westy will not idle
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 09:12:54 -0500
  ...Anybody got any ideas where to start? I replaced the idle control unit about a month ago. Could this have gone bad? TIA. Pat...
• FS Various parts found in the garage
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 15:41:03 -0500
  ...seat - ALL fuel injection parts from this engine, minus AFM and control unit - upper rear Westy cabinet. Good condition. - westy sink If you need...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:44:37 -0500
  ...No-where on the unit or box is there anything mentioning The Chrysler Corporation! The board inside the controller is marked Made in USA...
• Re: Ipod installation in your van
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 4 May 2006 18:24:01 -0600
  ...the unit also charges the ipod. the coolest thing about this setup is that the headunit is designed for this use and actually controls...
• Re: CB and 2M ham radio install
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:51:43 -0700
  ...http://www.bills2way.com/Cobra-75-WX-ST.html They're a great AM unit, but I use SSB a lot when on the...
• Re: carver p4 follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 21:18:18 EDT
  ...I really like the sound of the thermostat control.It sounds to me like the carver p4 is the heater of choice. I have...
• Re: Stereo Wiring
  Historical mailing list - Gary Mceachern
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 17:53:24 -0400
  ...Are you boosting the bass control? This may significantly reduce the maximum undistorted playing level and increase the possibility of buzzing. Keep in mind...
• Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:13:23 -0700
  ...Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 10:32 AM RE: Cruise Control I have no...
• Re: '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:51:15 -0400
  ...It is also capable of controlling a factory cd changer. Crutchfield sells a Clarion changer that works with this unit for $200. The wiring...
• Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:21:47 -0400
  ...Although the United States stopped the intentional degradation of GPS satellite signals by setting SA levels to zero in May 2000, this action to...
• Behr Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
  ...blowers or controls to fall on your head 2) No loss of overhead storage cabinet to rear evaporator as on factory unit. 3) No...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:14:48 -0700
  ...spark to all my cylinders, then the hall distributor (AKA ignition control unit) is functioning properly. yes or no?? where does the ignition interface...
• Digifant parts fs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 19:54:56 -0500
  ...So I have a Digifant ECU (part number 025 906 022D) an Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (part number 251 907 393D) and three Air...
• Re: Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - Dan
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 09:46:43 -0400
  ...I have now hit a snag. > > Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions > say 83-85 vans...
• Re: dash/stereo
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 18:50:46 -0500
  ...I can get a good look if I remove the ashtray, > but cant see any way to get the unit out; must be bolted...
• oooooooh kay. here's one for you to figure out! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 23:55:08 -0600
  ...looks like a/c vent? in-dash Behr unit? no photos of the glove box area. no other strange vents visible? a/c is...
• Eberspacher Heaters.
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 12:42:57 -0400
  ...It is an on/off 1 speed (hot!!) type control. Either a simple toggle can control it or more sofisticated timers and thermostats are...
• Re: wiper motor problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 May 2013 15:01:46 -0700
  ...Last time I fixed that on a vanagon I think it was the control unit/relay for the wipers. I had a 54 Oval...
• What to do with a : 12v programmable timer
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 19:18:30 -0700
  ...ICs and suchlike. > > When it is switched on and off, there is an audible "click" from within > the unit. So we have relay contacts...
• Re: GoWesty Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 06:08:48 -0700
  ...If you also want an inverter and a permanent > installation consider one of the inverter/charger units with automatic > switching. Xantrex makes some nice...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 18:09:09 -0800
  ...The Torsen style diff is a torque biasing diff...a unit with a bunch of gears inside rather than a true limited slip with...
• Car Stereo Upgrade Questions - For 89 Carat with Power Windows
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 00:12:10 -0400
  ...I was looking into the SONY CDX-L410X $129 with the Sony RM-X114 Wireless Remote Control $30 for the radio unit. If I...
• Re: South African van differences - when they happened
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:37:19 +0200
  ...as mentioned would be the upgraded vent control dials, and the over head air condition units....We seem to have a lot more models...
• Re: A/C Freezing Up?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:33:29 -0400
  Your AC control unit is working over time. It is the little black box on the C-piller. It is nothing more than a...
• Re: after market AC unit from the factory
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:32:28 -0500
  ...These > contain some pictures of the A/C overhead unit. Found out these > are dealer installed itmes. Just like the cruise control on my...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:14 -0500
  ...first be sure that you can release the control wire from the left hand side and be sure you mentally or otherwise record the...
• Re: Help! irratic idling while wet
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 18:42:45 -0400
  ...Does the power steering connetions affect the iginition? I believe Bentley refers to the power steering in reference to the Control Unit. Is it...
• Solved Bizarre 2.1L: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:10:42 EST
  ...This is the second problem I have had with the idle stabilizer system in the past month! I recently replaced the stabilizer control unit...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 23:37:41 -0500
  ...I gather > that > the circuit that controls this feature is located in the gear box of > the > wiper motor. > > When I had the motor...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:13:49 EST
  ...There are many units out there that will fit as long as they are 1 din in size. The one I find the most...
• testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:40:54 -0500
  ...would be a good idea, to make sure that the ignition control unit is doing its proper job. (his suggestion is that if the...