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Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 12:37:00 -0400
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls >> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & >> control power which is usually...
Re: Switched 12V power in Engine compartment and hall unit to ecu question. (1984 van)
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:26:57 -0400
...unit +12v out. Sudhir On 6/28/06, mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > Good raw switched power comes in to the ignition coil...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 08:12:53 -0700
...On 09/01/2015 07:57 AM, Jon VO wrote: > Well, my understanding is a bit different; the ignition switch controls > /switched/ power to...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:30:57 -0400
...Long trouble shooting & frustration, finally turned out to be connectors on the idle control unit which had broken solder joints on the board: a...
Re: No Juice to ECU?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:24:32 -0600
Digifant control unit relay? fuel pump relay? You didn't say the year of the van. Larry A. van man wrote: > > Folks, > > The van...
Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 05:46:20 -0500
...valve, control unit or both? > > > > >>Chad, >> >>At 12:10 AM 9/11/2003, Chad Morris wrote: >> >> >>>I did not realize the Idle Stabalizer Control...
Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 4 May 95 10:41:03 PDT
...with keeping the engine temperature under control and, if so, the $50 or $60 dollars that these units cost is a good investment in...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:49:20 -0400
...In general, the Ignition Module (ICU) on 80-85 models (the one on the >left engine wall) is a sealed unit, so repair of...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 10:33:30 -0700
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls > >> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & > >> control power which is usually...
Re: Re[2]: US License plate fetish
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Oct 94 09:09:51 MDT
...Use this switch > to control the starter - with the ignition on as well. This is a common fix for ALL VWs. When they engineered...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 09:57:20 -0700
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls >>> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & >>> control power which is usually...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
...Upon seeing a pulse from the Hall sending unit the ECU > >then > >cuts off the current momentarily. The ignition coil, an inductor, will > >react...
Re: Super fast idle
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:34:24 -0700
the factory installed the control unit upside down, and water can pool into the housing, causing exactly what you describe. After drying, install it...
Idle Problems, update, kinda long
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 16:32:17 -0500
...system and the ignition system. This seems to be less likely the case in my situation. The idle stab. control unit also receives input...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 11:54:52 -0700
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls >>>> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & >>>> control power which is usually...
Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:15:09 -0600
...I assume > that > this control unit is a simple relay, but I'm not sure. The Bentley manual > isn't specific. Where is this...
Re: F.I. and Pertronix Ignition?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 22:22:49 -0700
...The ECU wants to control when the coil should spark and it does a fine job at it too! On older systems like digijet...
Re: Idle Control
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 09:34:19 -0800
...turning the > ignition off and on reset something. I tested the idle stabilizer using > the procedure in Bentley (disconnect the unit and plug the...
Re: Step up the idle
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:54:58 -0700
...They do connect to the Idle Control Unit. The wires are in the FI harness whether needed or not, at least on the USA...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:28:30 -0700
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls >>>> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & >>>> control power which is usually...
Re: blinking coolant light/mech. in Santa Cruz, Ca
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:11:10 -0400
...Try the ignition. If it stops blinking after a few seconds, you have a bad coolant level control unit (the "relay"). If it continues...
Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:37:17 -0800
...There are 2 (maybe even 3) different "coolant level low control units" that control the behavior of the LED when a low coolant level...
Re: Fw: HELP!
Historical mailing list - jon
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:30:20 -0800
...Ignition checked out fine. I was told to look cloesely at Hall Sender. Hall Sender checked out fine. > Told the Idle Speed Control Unit...
Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 15:09:08 -0500
...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...
Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
I'd add the pedal switches for the cruise control unit. -------------- Original message -------------- From: joel walker <uncajoel@BELLSOUTH.NET> > ok, anybody else working on...
Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:58:05 +0200
...I want to > measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency > counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
Re: Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Replacing Engine
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:45:59 -0500
...The ECU (Engine Control Unit) is a box about 2x6x7 (very roughly) and yours should be mounted vertically in the open space in front...
Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:47:49 -0800
...There are 2 (maybe even 3) different > "coolant level low control units" that control the behavior of the LED > when a low coolant level...
Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
...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: $300 reward for advice
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:26:59 -0400
...The mechanics have replace the control unit, fuel pump, ignition switch, ignition wires, temp sensors. No problem My name is Eddie Mikell, and you...
Re: Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:48:43 -0600
On 11/13/2013 4:42 AM, JRodgers wrote: > Is anyone on the list running a Megaquirt controller on their Vanagon?? > > JOHN No, but...
Idle Air Control Valve
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:12:52 -0800
...ignition on) *the discovery and fix:* in the back of the Idle Air Control Valve, between the 2 connectors, there's a small allen...
hall effect sender output characteristics?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:15:38 -0700
I'm trying to compile a bit of information for a new ignition/fuel control unit, and i need to have a better understanding...
Re: 91 Westy, idle problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:07:47 -0400
...He did not mention the idle control unit. I found that it costs another $280 or so. I drove the van 30 miles, all...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 20:31:45 +0000
...a bit different; the ignition switch > controls > >>>> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & > >>>> control power which is usually...
Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:29 -0700
...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
Idle Problem & Shifting Gears
Historical mailing list - Georgios A. Stylianides, PhD
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:04:58 -0400
...fried) AFM Idle Stabilizer Control Valve Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Oxygen Sensor Temperature Sender II Distributor cap Distributor rotor Ignition Wires Spark plugs Temperature...
Re: brain board needed for 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
Wed, 3 Sep 1997 07:50:30 +0000
...same symptoms years ago in my '87 and > it was the control unit. You could tap on the box (or jiggle it when > unmounted...
Idle Control
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:27:51 +0000
...turning the ignition off and on reset something. I tested the idle stabilizer using the procedure in Bentley (disconnect the unit and plug the...
weird happenings II
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 8 May 1996 14:42:57 -0400
...I don't know how well shielded the early control units were against that kind of thing. If this dump truck driver had his...
It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - Tinkerman007
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 02:00:52 -0400
...And since the ICV was within spec (4.5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear...
Re: Idle Control
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:38:19 +0000
...turning the ignition off and on reset something. I tested the idle stabilizer using the procedure in Bentley (disconnect the unit and plug the...
Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
Sun, 11 Oct 1998 23:56:21 -0400
...If wiring is intact to the IS control unit, then bentley says replace the IS control unit. Is this the $210 item (025 906...
Re: ^_Vanagon^_ ^_Stalls^_ Out While Driving
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:08:09 -0700
...I'm testing this with ignition off. > Pin 12 is for the injectors, pin 14 is for the digifant control relay. > Maybe one of...
83.5 won't start
Historical mailing list - don spence
Tue, 1 May 2007 11:08:21 -0600
...leads, Dist cap etc last summer) Idle control switch specs out correctly, Replaced the Air metering unit with a new one. no change. Can...
Re: stereo wiring
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:15:20 -0400
...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
...The unit and its controller give troubles commonly -- the unit clogging with crud and the controller getting internal electronic failures. So if you have...
Re: Super fast idle
Historical mailing list - KD
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:31:51 -0600
...Cheers, Katy > Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is > that it runs fine for a while...
Re: Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 22 May 1998 06:42:28 -0400
...related trim, Fuse box, Relays, Idle Control Unit '85 older, >Horn, Bosch A/C blower motors, Ignition switch/ key, Syncro fuel Tank, >Power mirror...
Re: 2nd request, where's my fuel pump relay?
Historical mailing list - Steve E
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 16:17:09 -0500
...The control unit on my car is behind the left brake light. By following all the cables you will find the one cable that...
Re: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:38:12 -0700
...Digifant II also has a Hall Ignition Control Unit. Digifant I has > a throttle position potentiometer, an ignition coil power stage, and a > knock...
Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Jun 2010 09:51:24 -0400
...The light in the clock is controlled with the dash lights. For the rest of the stuff, ignition switch, load reduction relay, cross connection...
Re: Herky-jerky slowdown -- '87 Wolfs
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Tue, 21 Apr 1998 01:55:55 EDT
...It needs to be less than .5 ohms of resistance so that your idle stabalizer control unit can understand closed throttle. Also when that...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Jon VO
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:15:52 -0600
...a bit different; the ignition switch controls >>>> /switched/ power to the stereo, and is the source of the amplifier & >>>> control power which is usually...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
...Upon seeing a pulse from the Hall sending unit the ECU >then >cuts off the current momentarily. The ignition coil, an inductor, will >react...
Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 15:59:17 -0500
...By ignition control module, are you referring to what is listed on Page 97.55 of Bentley as "TRNSTR IGN CNTRL UNIT" If so...
Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 10:55:13 -0700
...I'm going to start with megasquirt, and then if that goes well, i'll try adding in an ignition unit, too (they'll...
Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control--gROUP pURCHASE
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Fri, 28 Jun 2002 06:39:43 -0400
...etc.) and modified the Vanagon clock unit to take > > > > the MFA. Jetta/GTi switch gear (cruise control and MFA) stalks fit just fine. > > > > Frank...
Re: Have I damaged my control unit?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:34:32 -0500
...control unit is connected" > >Having not read that earlier I was seeing where there was power coming off >the relays with the ignition switched...
Re: Engine conversion help sought
Historical mailing list - John Koloski
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:06:18 -0400
I grounded the shielding from the O2 sensor wire to the body sheet metal under the back seat, near the control unit. I don...