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• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 19:28:18 -0400
  ...While we're talking, why does the DCM check the main relay control circuit power via pin 23? If the main relay control power...
• Re: heater control knob
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 08:28:47 -0800
  ...Dart 330 wrote: > The knob on the end of the heater control lever broke off yesterday. This is > the 2nd lever down, turning heat...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 20:12:35 -0700
  ...Better yet, a solenoid controlled system (fly by wire). I wonder if the new diesel EuroVans have that feature? Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
• Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sun, 12 May 2002 12:17:42 EDT
  ...they made up some weird gibberish, slapped it on the dash controls and hoped no one would ask about it......just another the mystery...
• 88-89 Bentley wiring diagram error
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 19 May 2006 14:15:15 -0700
  ...The diagram shows the output of the Digifant Control Relay pin 87 as also powering the fuel injectors and Idle Control Unit as well...
• Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:37:16 -0800
  ...just added: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Upper_Control_Arm_Bushings Anything else...
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:03:20 -0500
  ...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: Diesel Westy Glow Plug LED
  Historical mailing list - Strano Foreign Car
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 12:06:38 -0500
  ...Does >the van start OK? > > My light didn't stay on for long above 50F back when I had a >controll relay(that was...
• Re: Oilpressure LEDs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 18:32:43 -0400
  ...Its output controls the LED and buzzer (the buzzer may be actually on the board, not sure). At < 2000 rpm, the controlling signal is...
• Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 17 Sep 2005 23:45:54 -0400
  ...Other end is at 9.41.140-00, > 1c on > > drawing, "switch for headlight range control". Can't tell where it > goes on > the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 12:00:40 -0700
  > Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer > control using modern digital processor technology? > > Seems to me that for someone knowlegable...
• Re: "Deadly Crash"
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:06:16 -0800
  ...they keep you in font of the controls on the vehicle during violent maneuvers. Ask any race driver or especially rally drivers how important...
• Re: Opinions wanted.. electrical install
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Fri, 3 Aug 2018 23:25:12 -0700
  ...The solar controller, no reason to be close to the monitor. Depending on panel output and cable length, you might want to use 8...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:27 -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: New weels rubbing control arm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Dec 2015 17:14:25 -0500
  Where on the control are they hitting? Maybe the 7.5" is an issue. Is the suspension raised at all or do you have...
• Fw: front suspension rebuilding (squeak squeak)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:03:08 -0400
  ...Each of my upper control arm bushings is now enclosed in a black rubber (or vinyl) pipe cap that I think are used to...
• Re: more dumb questions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:35:13 -0500
  ...The ignition control module is on the left hand (drivers side) of engine compartment just ahead of the idle stabilizer and the coil. It...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:56:17 -0700
  ...thanks for the control unit location ! I removed the level control unit from an 86......and turned on the key - LED still flashes as...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:16:03 -0500
  ...While hydrocarbons from leaky vapor recovery systems are a common failure the NOx reduction is an extremely important part of smog control. This is...
• Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:37:58 -0400
  ...A couple months back when the problem started happening (engine warm or cold), I took a quick look at things, pulled the idle control...
• Re: One other dumb question, removing air control sliders
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:08:39 -0500
  ...Then grasp them carefully by the stem and exert a controlled pull. If you pull by the knob it will come off in your...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Westy Cruise control diaphragm needed
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:43:07 +0000
  ...Re: '91 Vanagon Westy Cruise control diaphragm needed On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:14 PM, T-rev Reynolds <gneiss9@gmail.com> wrote...
• Idle Control Whatzit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:08:20 -0700
  ...Step one for the CA emissions is to disconnect the idle control stabilizer and plug the leads into each other. I look high and...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 08:07:09 -0400
  ...I'm cursing my 'new' control arm bushings with urethane inserts daily. Chris S. '85 Westy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin Dawson" <Calwolfie@AOL.COM...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 20:13:03 -0800
  It has a wire that plugs into the back of the unit and you run the pod from controls on the faceplate. The pod...
• Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:12:19 -0700
  ...It looks like it is dripping from the heater control valve. I shut the valve and that has stopped the drips for now. I...
• Re: Looking for correct name for a push-pull cable
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 04:47:20 +0000
  Turns out the push pull cable I was asking about has a few names: (1) Bowden cable Like our HVAC controls - appears to be...
• Re: Query....
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:22:55 +0000
  I have complete factory cruise control systems...carefully removed from equipt parts vans. I will sell complete or parts of. Retro installation also available...
• Re: ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 23:20:22 -0400
  ...foam is where it should be on the three main flaps controlled by the Bowden wires. The two free-swinging flaps don't affect...
• FS 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 09:19:11 EST
  ...switch/Thermostat Oil pressure switches Oil pressure control unit Tail pipe O2 Sensor Idle Stabalizer and control relays Front Windshield Muffler and Catalytic converter...
• Re: Brake cleaner, tire treads, and organics
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 04:04:17 -0500
  ...in control of FL not realize that folks living on the beach there planted sea oats out on the beach to help control erosion...
• Re: upper control arm bushing- replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 21 May 2001 17:18:33 +0100
  On Monday, May 21, 2001, at 05:10 pm, Matthew Pollard wrote: > how easy/hard is the replacement of the upper control arm bushings...
• Anyone have a �stabilizer bar linkage� they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:44:25 -0700
  ...lower control arm and connects via a rubber bushing to the main stabilizer bar - I only need the piece from the control arm to...
• WTB. Looking for A/C switch,'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 20:05:03 EDT
  ...This switch goes on the Dash, below the heater controls, just to the right of the steering column and has 3 fan positions and...
• adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:56:15 -0400
  ...Depending on model year, this can include rear shoulder harnesses, air bags in various places, traction control, anti-lock brakes, etc. I would like...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:14:04 -0400
  In response to that, you could possibly yank a mechanically controlled power steering pump and belt drive that. Use a speed control with bypass...
• Re: rear heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 15:05:45 -0400
  ...Mike Brendan Slevin wrote: > I was wondering if the rear heater valve is supposed to have a control > cable/lever for it? Mine looks...
• VANAGON with wheelchair lift FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 2013 03:09:15 -0400
  _91 VW Vanagon w/Wheel Chair Lift & Hand Controls Runs Great_ (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3826255963.html) not mine.. just a fyi
• Instrument light
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 19:55:59 -0500
  Does anyone know where I can find the dash light that goes behind the defrost fan switch and heater controls for a 84 Vanagon...
• Subaru Check Engine Light
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:12:38 -0600
  Can anyone tell me how to reset the "Check Engine" light on 2.2 Subaru engine controls? Any help appreciated. Justin Jensen SLC Utah
• Re: Idle Controller?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:45:57 EDT
  I have new ones for $50. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-765-1583 Fax: (856)-327-2242 [text...
• Re: SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 07:49:06 -0800
  For me, the SA rotary heater controls would be a great improvement over the "kinky" wires on my '82. Alistair
• Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:28:58 -0800
  For an '87 Vanagaon (non-westy) Van has central locking. Anyone have suggestions for wireless keychain remote add-on (with or without alarm system)?
• Re: found some hidden vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:28:30 +0000
  My ignorance is plain here but could the cruise control system not working be a potential source of vaccuum leak? Robert 90MV
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:39:19 -0700
  RE: Audivox Cruise Install Questions Jim, I can't help at all here, I'm really ignorant on the details on the install on...
• Re: 1980 dash removal /blower replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:48:06 -0700
  ...It also shows how the controls should be set up. One really useful repair (if needed) is to "reseal" the flaps inside the box...
• Upper bushings???
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Wed, 4 May 1994 15:26:41 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Has anyone had experiance (sp) with failing upper control arm bushings on an early 80's Vanagon??? I noticed the last time I had...
• RE: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:41:10 -0700
  ...However, an engineer friend who worked for a portable generator company, warned that the electro-mechanical controls had poor repeatability (speed variation) and were...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 14 May 2000 12:06:58 -0400
  But there is no control module. Just a Pertronix, a coil and the stock dist, wires+plugs. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@IBM...
• Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 23:39:51 -0500
  ...Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement? Okay, so question 1 was answered - T3 lugs it is. But #2 is also an important question...
• Upper control arm bushing dilemna
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:57:27 -0800
  ...Now the upper control arm bushings are failing, very hard to move, leaking grease, off-center, basically shot. I took care to replace them...
• troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 22:33:38 -0400
  hello, I have one of the usual aftermarket Audiovox cruise controls on my 86 with AT. I think it's model CCS-100? I...
• It's time...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 May 94 10:29:22 EDT
  ...Those who aren't should consider it! Just a note on the temp controls. I still have trouble with the damn things. The ability...
• Defective Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:11:46 -0700
  ...The part that inserts in the upper control arm and is held on by 2 allen bolts is not properly machined. This prevents it...
• Re: heater control valve in '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 11:25:28 -0500
  >This is the valve at the end of the cable >connected to the temperature control lever in the dash. >I thought it was above...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:00:16 -0500
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings Dan, What you just do is replace the worn out bushings & shafts-- No greasing required-- Although, seeing as your...
• Well, I decided to Utilize a little known WBX tuning secret...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 May 2003 17:32:52 EDT
  I adjusted the idle control valve. I opened the valve up four turns. The off idle stumble disappeared and it revved easier with the...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:39:59 -0500
  Hello,I recently did the complete front end rebuild on an early 85(sheet metal lower control arm).It was successful,and works great...
• Re: When to replace the shocks???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2005 20:58:54 -0400
  ...They merely control or damp the up/down motion of the wheel assembly. The creaking is most likely due to bad suspension bushings. The...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:06:20 -0500
  At 06:28 PM 2/20/2009, Jim Felder wrote: >It's the Level Control relay and I'm hoping it's what's...