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• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 20:11:15 -0700
  ...So, maybe the "add on" idle control systems were indeed an afterthought? i.e. why develop a totally new engine management system ECU or...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:07:16 -0500
  ...Idle controll motor and controll unit have been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has also been replaced with good unit with no...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:56:17 -0700
  ...I'm mounting the servo unit in the top back right of the engine compartment and snaking the cable past the ?air filter?, through...
• My new '88
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 22:26:15 -0700
  ...a factory cruise control unit. How cool! Anything I should know about hooking it up (after I install the engine this week)? Karl Wolz
• Re: Idle Control Valve '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:45:19 +0200
  ...Anyhow, I decided to clean and adjust my throttle switch as best I could and then threw out the idle control unit so that...
• Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:24:22 -0400
  ...Any ideas? It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and oxygen sensor, etc.. Could it be as simple as I need...
• Re: Throttle valve positioner
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 09:28:21 -0700 (MST)
  ...The other side of this mechanism goes to the control unit (also called the altitude corrector) mounted on the left side of the engine...
• Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 23:32:40 -0800
  ...I expect that you can find on the wiring diagram a wire from the AC compressor or AC circuit to the Control Unit for...
• 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: WTB: Blaupunkt Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Owen - lists
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:43:56 -0600
  ...The other usual niceties - remote control, sub control from the unit. This is very nice. I added a 6" sub just right of the...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 10:34:27 -0700
  ...control unit so the idle control unit will know to increase the idle speed so the A/C doesn't stall the engine. I...
• Re: HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 5 Oct 1996 01:32:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Lost > ignition in Arizona, replaced Hall sender in distributor and Hall generator > (control unit) Power problem reapeared in Nevada running north on 95. Seems...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:23:56 -1000
  ...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: AFC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pabst
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:13:04 EST
  Hi Ken et al., it's Air Flow Controlled referring to the fact that the air sucked in by the engine gets metered and...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:13:24 -0400
  ...up to the front in that the unit wasn't made for rear engined vehicles. Units for motorcycles, for all that I've ever...
• Re: Installing cruise on 81 aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:09:49 -0400
  ...Can you share with us a source for this cruise control unit? Is there a part number specific to the Vanagon? Thanks, Maynard Southard...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:59:16 -0700
  The idea of giving a little gas when you start a cold WBX engine (without dle controller) was from my observations on my ML430...
• Three Items - Follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:22:28 -0700
  ...I recall a recent discussion on the list about Control Units with an 'E' suffix to the part number. Mine is apparently the original...
• Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:37:17 -0800
  ...control unit you can't tell which problem you have. I would want the later version so I would know if the engine was...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, 2 or 3 models
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 20:50:49 -0400
  Volks, There are two or maybe three Idle Stabilizer Control units for 1.9l WBX vanagons. Bentley, p. 24.19, states that model 251...
• Re: Hall Sender Videos
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 09:05:36 -0800
  ...is this a bad way (risky) to test if power is coming from ECU? This same wire connects to the idle control unit. Neil...
• Rostra cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:12:19 -0800
  ...I see that GoWesty sell a kit that mounts in the front (behind the glove box) - has anyone installed a cruise control unit like...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:47:49 -0800
  ...control unit > you can't tell which problem you have. I would want the later version so > I would know if the engine was...
• Re: Temp gauge on hot at cold startup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:27:09 -0800
  ...Another weak possibility is the sensor control unit went bad and is giving a false indication. The control unit is hidden and hard to...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:06:01 -0700
  In general, the Ignition Module (ICU) on 80-85 models (the one on the left engine wall) is a sealed unit, so repair of...
• FS 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 09:19:11 EST
  ...switches Oil pressure control unit Tail pipe O2 Sensor Idle Stabalizer and control relays Front Windshield Muffler and Catalytic converter Engine and heads have...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:48:14 -0700
  ...idle control unit) and more > > expensive? > > > > What's the impact of running with the power to the idle control valve > > disconnected while I await...
• Re: One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:23:55 -0600
  Have you checked the valve that is operated by the idle control unit? Is the fuel pressure correct? Checked very carefully for vacuum leaks...
• Re: bad hall control unit = no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:50:05 -0500
  ...Would a bad hall control unit cause this? The tiico reuses the > original digijet one, mine is the telefunken type, original to the van...
• Re: 91 Westy, idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:55:45 -0700
  hi Dave, the ideal way to test Idle valves and the control unit for it is to have known-good used units to try...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:02:32 -0400
  At 03:34 PM 7/22/2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >I need to identify which relay-looking unit is the Coolant Level Control...
• Re: Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:53:10 +1200
  Rostra told me that this vacuumless unit is out of production and that thay had ONE left... >Mike, > >The cruise control I got is...
• Re: Cold weather issue - super high idle
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:49:04 -0500
  ...However the >> new ECU itself controls it, the separate idle control unit add on for >> Digifant is not there. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon...
• I need an ICU
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 15:16:53 -0700
  I need an ignition control unit. Does anybody have an extra they like to sell or trade me? Note, this is NOT an ECU...
• Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:43:11 -0600
  ...Without having investigated very far, I am guessing that there may be a problem with the control unit that powers the fan on and...
• Re: ICU issue?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:16:14 +0200
  ...Restart and same pattern occurs. > > I reseated all the connections in engine bay, still same symptom. Disconnecting the idle control unit removed a the...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 12:01:16 -0800
  ...level sensor unit that pegged the temp needle and blinked the led whenever the coolant was detected low even though the engine was not...
• Running Rich - Need Help Please!
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 08:05:26 -0700
  ...Everything checked out except for pins 15 & 1 which were supposed to give me 1.5V with a Fairchild Hall Control Unit. My results...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:25 -0400
  ...the buzzer you may be hearing is located on engine oil >pressure control unit. (aka the "L" board) located in the cluster >above/beside...
• Re: Idle Stabliser Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:22:47 -0800
  ...I see on the wiring diagram, that it lies between the Hall Sensor and > the Transistorised Ignition Control Unit. Can it do anything at...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:05:40 -0300
  ...Rinse and repeat. >>> >>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Coolant light mysteries continued!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:59:48 +0000
  ...Based on year or replacement parts there are two controllers in use. The early units would just connect the sensor lead to ground causing...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:41:51 -0700
  ...digitool - > a piece of cake! > Do I need a Digitool for my Digifant engine system? How much does one of those cost? Don Hanson
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:47:31 -0500
  ...original switch to control the relays while the power to the fan was drawn from the distribution box in the engine compartment. I added...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit - part numbers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:33:53 -0400
  ...191.....B for all the Digijet engines. The heat sink is a separate p/n; the controller is bolted to it with M4x18 machine...
• Fixed ISC-Unit! But, everyone.... ?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:08:49 +0900
  ...I dissected Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (VW 251-907-393B). The one condenser and one transistor were burned. I don't know why part...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:19:20 -0500
  ...I finally traced it > down to excessive heat from a transistor in the idle control unit (ICU). I > found the unit would work OK...
• re: Cruise control for '80-82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 95 15:01:56 PST
  ...engine will have enough | additional power so that I won't have to break out the oars | on | every hill, and cruise control will...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:46:26 -0800
  ...control unit > you can't tell which problem you have. I would want > the later version so > I would know if the engine was...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:01:35 -0300
  ...idle control > unit) and more expensive? > >>> > >>> What's the impact of running with the power to the idle > control valve disconnected while I await...
• Re: Which cruise control for '91 Vanagon with manual transmission and Subie engine
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:18:52 -0700
  ...cruise-control, but it's a lot more expensive than when I did it. I believe it's still a Rostra unit. It uses...
• Re: Westy wants to cruise, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 18:19:31 -0700
  ...MFX.NET> wrote: > > Not only can you blow up the cruise control unit, > after it shorts out > > you can also blow up your ECU...
• Westfalia Parts $350
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:39 -0400
  ...One throttle body One Idle control unit PN 251907393D One idle control valve PN 025906457A One air flow meter PN025906301C One new water tank...
• 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...
• Idle Control Whatzit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:08:20 -0700
  ...how important is the idle control stabilizer unit? How long can i drive around with it bypassed? -Also, WTB elec. pigtails? i have several...
• need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 11:42:30 -0700
  ...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: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:32:31 -0700
  ...Rinse >> and repeat. >> >>> >> >>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine >> remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
• Re: Continuing Engine Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 11 May 1996 10:05:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Also, the Bentley describes a procedure to check the Hall control unit. On the bottom left of 28.37 it says that if you...
• Looking for some Vanagon wiring harness parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:38:21 -0400
  ...idle control unit relay. If you have these parts please let me know. If you did an engine conversion or had an engine fire...
• Lunch with Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 14:07:08 PST
  ...The enriching function was "incorporated into the control unit" on later models. Here's the rap on oxygen sensors on '79 and later California...