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• Part needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 May 2014 08:37:44 -0400
  I need a lower control arm for an 87 Syncro, the stamped steel version. Anyone have one that they can spare? Thank you, Dennis
• Re: Criuse Control
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 08:34:19 EST
  I bought my Rostra from these folks, http://www.freehomepages.com/badgerstate/ Electronic unit with magnets mounted on CV joint. gp 87 syncro
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:52:06 -0800
  Before adding a cooling system to my '81, I considered using a different heat control valve (like John suggested) but was a little skeptical...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:07:48 -0800
  ...However > the > >> new ECU itself controls it, the separate idle control unit add on for > >> Digifant is not there. > >> > >> Dennis > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Vanagon...
• Re: Screw Holes, Cruise Control Sender: Thread? (Diesel Speedometer)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 May 2011 14:02:52 -0700
  ...Screw Holes, Cruise Control Sender: Thread? (Diesel Speedometer) > Hi all. > > For a speedometer in a diesel cluster. Knockout on back of speedometer > P 90...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:03:31 +0000
  ...Front end bushings -' 88 GL         Lower ControlArm                                WhiteLine@T3         Upper ControlArm                                WhiteLine@T3 or GoWesty         RadiusRod                                              PowerFlex         Upper BallJoint                                AutoZone         Lower BallJoint                                ?? On 8...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
  ...The radio I have installed came with a remote control! (Can't imagine why one would need a remote in a normal vehicle!) Now...
• Re: Can Someone Please Shed Some Light....
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:40:44 +0000
  ...Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- yes, that heater control bulb, as far as I know, comes with bulb holder. annoying eh? It looks like...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 09:06:22 -0700
  ...The controller is a current limiting device > and the valve operation is based on duty cycle. It is fairly common for the > controllers to...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:56:18 -0700
  ...It controls every aspect of closed throttle operation as well as cold starts and warmup rpms. I hope it’s fixed! > On Sep 15...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:46:14 -0500
  ...Once test 1, 2 or 3 were no longer true for 15 seconds, you would switch the auxiliary control off. If this were a...
• Upper control arm bushing, done.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:26:09 -0700
  I finally got around to the upper control arm bushing on my 84 2wd... It's been rotted and metal to metal now since...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 07:23:18 -0600
  Mike Moery wrote: > > I've always thought that such a knob would make a great cruise control > (with auto brake/clutch releasing). Since the...
• Eurovan faucet
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 16:44:33 -0700
  ...Anyway, the faucet is missing the control knob, which is no real problem, but examining the electrical leads and the valve positions has me...
• Re: jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 11:32:45 -0700
  ...Need some quality control here. Mike On 10/16/04 10:52 AM, "Jack" <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > BenT, > > re: "As for quality...
• Engine air control flap question (somewhat urgent :^)
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:00:41 -0400
  ...Cable connected to bellow for controlling air flaps in engine is broken. Have removed bellow and hope to replace cable but...... I have wired...
• front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Renz
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:25:12 -0700
  so its time to do the upper control arm bushings, at least on the pass side anyway. I can't turn the radio up...
• Charge control 2 (Q&A) (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:42:34 -0500 (CDT)
  Charge Controller: Questions and Answers (Original answers from Bob Hoover, slightly edited for this format.--Sami) Q: What is it? A: The controller is...
• Re: control arm bushings got the squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:48:27 -0600
  ...but no change in the > squeaks. > what i'm wondering is how difficult it would be to > remove the control arm itself and replace...
• Re: Galley lighting addition
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:03:49 -0700
  ...I recommend >> the little controller from superbrite led, the controller that looks like a >> iPod shuffle. >>>> >>>> Alistair >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jun 25, 2014, at 7:50...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:48:38 -0500
  ...I like the cruise control on my '87 Westy, but it will > go to WOT on fairly small hills. With the digitool, I can...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:12:49 -0500
  ...control on his van, he get rid of it >> and >> >>> replaces it with this >> >>> https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23793/gowesty-cruise-control-?v...
• Re: Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 May 2010 06:36:52 -0700
  ...Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality > > Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now > sold by FebiBilstein and...
• Re: GW LED Kit, Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:27:42 -0800
  I know the Audiovox cruise control uses the brake light as an "off" switch, and tests the resistance of the brake light circuit to...
• Re: 90 v'gon GL. only hot air from dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 18:24:47 EDT
  ...If the slider doesn't feel right, it may be > the control wire that is the problem. Kind of a PITA to replace, too...
• How to remove and re-attach LCD Ribbon from a PCB with a Fine Pitch
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:02:06 -0700
  I came across this on 'instructables' and thought someone might find it useful. � "A broken LCD control module out of a modern VW Camper...
• DPO's cablemania
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:48:20 -0800
  ...All of the pieces for the heating system on in an aircooled bus are in place, but the cables in the heater controls don...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:10:17 -0800
  ...My 16" Doka got roof rust from the hole leftover by manual spotlight control. BenT On Nov 10, 2010, at 6:07 PM, miguel...
• Re: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 08:48:44 -0800
  ...The tire place just called and said the front wheels are hitting the upper control arms. > > The wheels are the 16x7.5 ET 23...
• Re: Needed: Power Mirror Switch Connector
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 07:30:40 -0600
  ...On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 10:09 AM, Blake Heinlein <blakeheinlein@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I have two power mirrors and controller...
• Re: Vanagon heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 May 2009 15:25:21 -0700
  ...bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: > What do each of the 4 heater controls do starting from the top moving down? > > > Danny > '84 Westy (Vanny) > > > > > -- Jake...
• Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Fri, 08 Mar 96 12:02:00 EST
  ...that I'd be able to figure out the convoluted climate controls. No such luck, so I have a stupid question for those in...
• Too much heat!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 12:03:06 -0600
  ...When the temp controls for the front heater are all the way to the left, I still get a tremendous amount of heat from...
• Heater Cables/Controlls
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:46:10 -0600
  ...My problems is with the heating/A/C controls. According to my manual there are only three levers, but on my van there are...
• Re: Can't turn heat off
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 15:31:36 -0600
  "Yup summer has arrived and I find I can't turn the heat/temp control all the way off. Lever fully over and I...
• Re: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:15:44 -0400
  Regarding the confusion about the heating and ventilation controls, here's a good article: http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=311 Regarding...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:53:27 -0500
  Sorry, the Aamazon URL is too long and didn't get completely highlighted. Try this one: https://tinyurl.com/bdh5syus
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:35:53 -0800
  do tell alistair On 2012-11-18, at 3:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > huge difference between a knob and a lever.
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:57:25 -0500
  Check the wiring for continuity. I had a bad wire in the connector on the steering column. Bob Wing 88 Westy
• info
  Historical mailing list - "VJS (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:26:39 -0700
  Do you know of an add on cruise control for Vanagons? I have a '90. Thanks. Vernon Sansom Vernon.J.Sansom@usa.net GentlemanJack...
• Re: Wanted: Idle Stablizer
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:54:52 -0700
  Actually, this is a good question. I need the idle stabilizer control unit from the '86-on. Do you sell this unit? Malcolm
• Rear suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 00:26:07 -0700
  If you had a rear wheel with trouble getting the correct Caster, what would you look for? Bent control arm? Thanks Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Erratic Idle & Racing
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 00:33:49 EST
  Time for a new Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Part #251-907-393-D. About $225 from your local dealer. Sam '89 & '91 Carats
• Re: Turning kills engine--??
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 11 May 2007 18:18:34 -0400
  Curious, mine only has one--for the AC. I guess the idle control is supposed to do the job for the PS? Hmm.
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
  Once the idle control valve is unplugged nothing is controlling or raising idle speed. High idle indicates a failure of the valve (not closing...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:52:52 -0800
  ...The fan control has only around 12" or so from probe to control box. I drilled a hole just to the left side, behind...
• engine surge on idle ,, '85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Mon, 04 Apr 1994 12:53:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...DIAGNOSTICS; everything seems to point to the control unit. first we replaced the temp sensor [thanks joel!] no luck! if another new sensor is...
• Re: Additional questions ... trip x-country is going great but...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:34:26 -0700
  ...It seems the cruise control causes lots of unwanted behaviour...... > When going 60 or so and I slow down quickly the oil light would...
• Re: Vanagon heater controls
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 25 May 2009 19:58:16 -0400
  ...lever moves only the defrost doors. > 2nd lever is the water control valve > 3rd is floor vent doors only. > 4th is the big honkin...
• Re: dual battery? hobigesuss!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:45:12 -0700
  ...it does not assure a controlled 15 amp rate of charging... Read the post again... it is the wire size that controls the rate...
• Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:39:45 -0500
  ...When the van was returned, I noticed that the level the controls airflow to the feet isn’t opening or closing fully. I spoke...
• Trip
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 27 May 2016 14:50:49 -0500
  ...06A-906-032-AVH.lbl Control Module Part Number: 06A 906 032 MC Component and/or Version: 2.0l R4/2V G 4622 Software...
• Re: Weird idle-solved
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:48:36 -1000
  ...its the Control Unit. and it's good you learned about and went thourgh a bunch of related systes in the process. in my...
• Fw: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 09:55:58 -0500
  I just had my van's control arm bushings replaced...lubricating just wouldn't silence them anymore. The van just turned over 170K kilometres...
• Re: Snaking a wire out through the dash???
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sun, 9 May 1999 12:09:02 -0700
  You can go out thought the antenna hole above and behind the left headlight, and there is another wire/control grommet that is just...
• cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:51:55 -0700
  ...I'm thinking about ordering the electric servo cruise control from ISSPRO for my '87 westy. Anybody out there have opinions about it? Is...
• Re: optical distributor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 09:02:29 EST
  Myron, I believe the kit is called Compu-Fire It is a computer controlled module that sits on top of the current distributor and...
• Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:28:54 -0500
  ...Generally used in solid state driver circuits), or high active (on side is always grounded and the controller provides the power. Usally found in...
• idle stabelizer control unit solution?
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 00:03:09 EDT
  ...Yes the brakes were much improved but I found out that the mechanic replaced both the idle stabelizer control unit and the water temp...
• Re: Cruise Control Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 20:39:44 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy Steve Schwenk wrote: > To my memory (not so good!), someone once put together > a cruise control trouble shooting guide with > step...