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• FI help needed
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 14:32:04 -0400
  ...Could my Control Unit be shot? Anyone know of a way to check out the Control Unit? Please don't say "replace it and...
• Re: solar power for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 15:34:41 -0600
  ...http://www.mrsolar.com/ If you want efficiency, check out the "Max Power Point" charge controllers. They will give you up to 30% more...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:07:32 -0500
  ...It really helps clarify how this engine operation is controlled, and clears up misconceptions on my part. I'm going to go back now...
• Re: fresh air/heat sliders (EASY WAY TO KNOW)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 9 May 2001 16:22:19 -0700
  ...The Vanagon, however, wins the prize for the most > > obtuse controls and documentation I've ever encountered. > > <SNIP> > > > > Oh come now!!!! They are easy...
• Re: Truma heater, like Propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:21:56 -0700
  ...1) with this you have to deal with 24V--AND you have to deal with "controls"--like a thermostat. 2) do you want to...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - frank furter
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:20:59 -0800
  ...56146, VAN, airbags, passenger airbag, front shoulder > harness, rear shoulder harness, tilt wheel, recliner, leather seats, cruise > control, air conditioner, trip computer, automatic climate...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 May 2006 07:55:28 -0400
  ...Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L There are two air (vacuum?) control valves on the 85 1.9L nestled way up in the...
• Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 5 May 2008 16:08:08 -0700
  ...CHARGE CONTROLLER Now I'm wondering about the charge controller. Eventually I plan on having as many as four Odyssey batteries (one under reach...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:47:24 -0600
  "Your idea of modifying the refrigerator door to expose the controls is interesting. I have wondered why the controls were not made accessible with...
• Re: Physics phun
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:26:24 -0800
  ...Remove a speaker, run duct, maybe even make a control flap. Neil. On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 1:24 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter...
• was: Warm air from under dash, now: rear heater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:43:32 -0500
  ...It's manually operated -- the controls on the dash just control fan speed (at least up to '86) -- you just change the position of...
• Re: Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 07:40:08 -0700
  ...Anyone with a Remote Control Lock? > Stuart wrote: > > > They wouldn't give out the VW part #. > > How come? What kind of dealer is this...
• WTB: Need Upper Control Arm
  Historical mailing list - Chris Ramsey
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 17:16:16 -0700
  ...As subject line says, I am in need of an upper control arm for my '87 Westy. Part#: 251 407 047. Could also use...
• Re: interesting idle issue
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:35:29 EST
  ...If that is kosher, try running without the idle stabilizer controller signal conductor disconnected. If it idles all right under that condition, check the...
• getting the fan blower switch out
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:54:02 -0700
  ...The blower switch is in the same panel as other the heater/ventilation controls so I guess the panel must come out for access...
• FS: OEM cruise control setup for vanagon, and OEM power window setup for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:35:07 EDT
  ...complete cruise control system. includes all wiring, rear vac pump, linkage, relay, front wiring harness, vac tube to pedal, pedal switches, turn signal wiper...
• Cruise control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:42:39 -0600
  On my 90, my cruise control doesn't work. There is a vacuum actuator unit on top of the engine, connected to the throttle...
• 10 cent life
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 7 Aug 2025 17:10:57 +0000
  Hi all, Anyone have contact information for 10 cent life [I forgot his name]? I need a controller module for his external oil cooler...
• Re: Vanagon heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 25 May 2009 19:25:59 -0500
  Can we all admit it is a pretty confusing and inefficient system. Should be able to blow FRESH air through ALL vents, etc. My...
• Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Sun, 10 May 1998 00:15:44 -0700
  Hello again, What electrical components other than the ECU contribute to controlling the idle speed! Trying to find which one is causing my idle...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 23:00:10 EST
  thats the funniest advert Ive ever seen ...... AIRBAGS!?!?!? MUAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA (sorry...just the thought of it makes me laugh)
• Fuel Control Brain Twister
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rovere
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:08:54 -0500
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• control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Tue, 23 May 2006 03:09:14 +0000
  I need to get new upper contorl arm bushings for my 91 2wd van . who sells good ones what brand should I look for...
• Wanted: Digijet idle controller
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:59:44 -0400
  Anyone got one for sale? Cheap is good. Please email with price. This is for an '84, in case that matters. tabe johnson/87...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:09:59 -0600
  ...I call bull-pucky. > > alistair > > On 2012-11-18, at 1:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > > > There is no 'control knob' .. > > there is...
• Re: Solar
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2008 23:28:33 -0400
  ...I'm looking at Bluesky Charge Controllers, and MorningStar has one too... Bluesky Solar Boost 2000E MPPT Charge Controller 25 Amp, 12 Volt http...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:09:16 -0700
  ...I haven't heard of the Hall Control Unit, so I'd > be interested in learning more. > > I believe the DigiJet is the earlier...
• Re: Both temp light and gauge not working
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 10:27:21 +0000
  ...Both temp light and gauge not working The first issue is caused by the old-style coolant level controller triggering (or of course by...
• Re: Dash Frustration -- A Friday Vent
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:32:22 -0800
  ...My defroster control cable is about to 'dump' again soon, too. I have some really long needle nose pliers that I can sometimes fish...
• Control arm bushings!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Thu, 5 May 1994 17:51:59 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Now the control arms are about to fall off (damn near!!) and I find out that there is a lousy tech bulletin concerning lousy...
• Fw: Re: Pfft, boring ;-) was:Styled Cockpit FISH
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:16:24 +0200
  ...TWO stalks on the left side of the steering column? Is that upper one a cruise control/MFA control stalk? Seats look comfy (and...
• Re: manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:53:31 +0000
  ...manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy >Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:13:16 -0500 > >Greetings all, > >I have had problems with the...
• Re: upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 13 May 2009 08:31:50 -0400
  ...Then never tighten the nut on the upper control arm until the wheel is on the ground as that can kill it as well...
• Re: Interstate Battery Update
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:04:20 -0800
  Johnson Controls makes 95-98% of all auto batteries in the US. This does not however mean they are all made to the same...
• Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Thu, 28 May 2015 22:08:42 -0400
  ...They are wired in paralle= l into a 30Amp MPPT charge controller. I have read that the different wattages isn't recommended as the...
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 14:26:59 +0200
  ...Fri, 20 Dec 1996 05:44:45 +0000 > Hi! where can I buy one of these cruise control units? > Thanks :) > '85 Westy > Truckin' Like...
• Re: [Fwd: high idle]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 02:25:03 -0500
  ...More likely the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve - a cylindrical shaped thing with both hosed and wires attached to it, which sits roughly at the...
• Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 9 May 1999 13:38:45 -0400
  Johnson controls makes alot of after market batteries. Western auto has one of them. Die-hard was made by them, but not anymore. Stay...
• Re-plumbing the heater cores
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 14:25:53 -0500
  ...I could eliminate both "T" fittings at the rear heater core, the control valve for the rear heater and all the associated connection points...
• Re: Fuel control unit - Test
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 13:43:37 -0700
  ...Vieira wrote: > >Hello, > > > >is there a way to test a fuel control unit ? .. > > I think you need to describe more -- what does it do...
• Re: Idle computer (?)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:35:01 -0700
  That doesn't sound right at ALL, the idle control valve can be cleaned with a q-tip and some solvent, if it is...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:07:05 -0400
  ...Joe.W John Rodgers wrote: > Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer > control using modern digital processor technology? > > Seems to...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question--fixed
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -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: 2nd request, where's my fuel pump relay?
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 20:50:28 -0500
  ...Or you could follow a wire from a fuel injector to locate the control unit. By following all the cables from the control unit...
• Re: New Ball Joints feel like I am driving on ice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:50:27 -0500
  ...The upper ball joint eccentric washer controls the camber setting... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 13:06:43 -0400
  ...Tim At 08:00 AM 8/11/2006 -0700, Robert Fisher wrote: >Dennis said: "The controls wiring will take care of turning off the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:39:10 -0500
  ...One - is build a programmable > controller that could control the firing of an electric kiln - and have > it work in conjunction with a desktop...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 06:58:23 -0700
  ...Some models of Vanagons have additional dash controls that preclude the easy removal of the heater cover, to put it mildly. In any case...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:38:19 +0000
  ...Idle Control May be cleaning the Idle Control Valve (ICV)? Take it out, spray the inside with a CRC AFM cleaner, let it soak...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:24:37 -0500
  ...motor and > the a/c fans and controls. If memory serves, ac to dc converters are > available from JC Whitney, and the "transfer" switch...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:45:49 PDT
  ...A properly designed cooling system will put the normal extremes well within the control circuit of the cooling system. What you are to fear...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:36:12 -0500
  ...Troubleshooting cruise control > What do folks recommend? > > I verified that the column switch is working properly. > As well, I checked the wiring at the...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:57:38 EST
  ...56146, VAN, airbags, passenger airbag, front shoulder > harness, rear shoulder harness, tilt wheel, recliner, leather seats, cruise > control, air conditioner, trip computer, automatic climate...
• Re: Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 18:46:31 -0400
  At 15:41 7/8/99 -0700, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >More likely the water control valve is not sealing off the core >completely and...
• Re: Wiper turning on by themselves - Any ideas how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 21 May 2004 08:58:59 -0400
  ...IT is set to allow another switch, a position switch, to controlled the motor operation. This switch is located in or around the wiper...
• Re: torsion rod bearings vs. upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:13:28 -0700
  ...much movement which could with time disfigure or stretch your upper control arm (UCA). Then when you attempt to replace the UCABs you might...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 20:58:15 -0800
  ...Interesting....ingenious use of a programmable controller. I've used similar devices for building a custom access control setup, but it never occurred to...
• Re: Worst vanagon change
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:38:53 -0700
  ...My 91, on > the other paw, has the AC controls over next to the glove box. I think > that's a pretty stupid change...
• Idle (Air?) Control Valve VW part #035133455F
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hockstein
  Tue, 8 Mar 2016 11:41:05 -0500
  Does anybody know where I can find this? Or know if anybody repairs this? I’m outside of Philly. GoWesty is sold out.
• Re: Atwood Hydroflame Furnace Install
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:02:39 -0500
  The control board in my Atwood HydroFlame 8012 doesn't work. Anyone know where I can get a used (cheap) replacement? Thanks, Werner in...