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• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:07:42 -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...
• Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:00:53 EDT
  Gentlemen and Ladies too, In my search for the Rostra Ultracruise II Cruise Control, I first went to USI Wholesale Distributing, 3746 Comer Ave...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:12:37 -0500
  ...On the 2.1l both functions are taken care of by the Idle Control Unit which controls the Idle Stabilizer Valve which takes care...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:41:23 -0700
  ...On both my '84 and '85 the fan drove the > dash vents very well, just no temperature control. I liked it that way. > > Now...
• How to press in bonded rubber mounting into upper track control arm?
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 12:46:39 -0600
  ...Should I get a friend to heat up the control arm a little and knock the bushings in? I put up a diagram at...
• ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:48:20 -0800
  ...If the upper control arm bushings are worn and you don't want to deal with welding new ones on, find another upper control...
• Re: Solar charge controller needed what were the recommendations from a while back
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:27:58 -0700
  What about this one any one have one ? https://www.amazon.ca/MOHOO-Intelligent-Display-Charge-Controller/dp/B01D8GTLFC/ref=pd_bxgy_86_img...
• Re: AAZ overboost
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:50:05 -0700
  ...I am not certain he > can be taught how to use a manual boost controller. > > Mike, you should have stuck with the M3. It...
• Re: Aftermarket cruise control or from my GTI (again)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 07:29:41 -0800
  ...Aftermarket cruise control or from my GTI (again) > > >> Ok, same question about the cruise control. Should I try using the one > from my >> GTI...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 14:05:27 -0800
  ...Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad? Hey All... If you remember a while back.. i was having a problem with a rich...
• Re: Mystery battery drain solved!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 10 May 2005 19:36:44 -0700
  ...When I got the van back from the shop that did the work, which included a new radiator, the heat control was all the...
• Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:15:45 -0400
  ...Then for working on programmable logic controllers, (PLC's) and most other ECU controlled stuff you need to understand the difference between sinking and...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 13:42:24 -0700
  ...that the > >engine transfer control unit? > > No -- but I don't actually understand what you mean > by "engine transfer > control unit" -- if you mean...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:59:55 -0600
  ...I asked my mechanic about it and he said *"Mercedes >>> has not used an idle control valve since around 1990. The idle is >>> controlled...
• Re: Mystery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:47:46 -0700
  cruise control switch. there are brake and clutch pedal ( if manual trans ) switches for the cruise control system , with vacuum lines on them, I...
• Ball joints on '81 Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:57:47 -0800
  ...Upper ball joints are bolted to the control arms, not pressed (although the balljoint fits tightly into a round hole in the control arm...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:43:56 -0600
  ...My only problem > with them is that now my cruise control will not work, is this > because the control unit is not seeing the...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:26:36 -0500
  To me, what's wrong is that the jack method doesn't offer very much control over the attitude of the engine mating with...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:13:19 -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: Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Wed, 20 May 2015 21:55:42 -0600
  ...He had a panel, cabling and controller for about > $250, a very good deal at the time. Does anyone remember the link?
• Re: Is this what I think it is?
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:09:40 -0700
  Yes that would be the controller for the hydraulics. I don't think being in the bus while the "dancing" is happening is really...
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Jul 1995 09:27:27 -0700
  ...It had a control box that looked a vacum and rpm (via coil primary) and from that used some sort of algorythm to determine...
• '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:27:06 -0400
  I've had good service out of my Westy, but not long ago, my cruise control stopped working. I know where several of the...
• Some cool upgrades we are doing on a Westy.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:20:15 -0500
  ...We just got done installing the Go Westy Cruise Control with remote steering control. That was pretty cool. Need to test it on the...
• Re: Heater control lever
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:56:01 EDT
  ...mhoffmann@RCN.COM writes: > So one of my four heater/air control levers has had the tip get loose and > pull off. It's...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:42:05 +0000
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• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 18:19:34 -0800
  I have.� With mixed success.� Check out the west systems stuff.� A different level.� But still needs good prep.� Sent from Yahoo Mail on...
• Power WIndow Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:09:38 -0500
  Does anyone know what fuse controls the power windows? I'm having trouble finding this information, and think i've blown it. This is...
• 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Melinda
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:54:10 -0500
  Replaced Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Problem solved. (No more blinking temp light either.) Thanks to Zoltan for helping me with this! Melinda Haleyville, AL...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 14:45:58 EST
  Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 Phone: (856)-765-1583 Shop: (856)-327-0027 Fax: (856)-327-2242 [message/rfc822]
• AC trouble shooting ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Tue, 16 May 2000 11:20:53 EDT
  When I turn the A/C controls nothing happens, no fan, etc. I checked the fuse, and that's not it. What else might...
• Temp guage goes to sleep
  Historical mailing list - Mike M
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:21:45 -0400
  What would cause my temp guage to work intermittently? Where is the sensor that controls the guage? Any help or ideas would be greatly...
• Re: idle speed controller and temp II sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 03:00:06 -0500
  If you have an 86 an over take a look at my site section. http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/temp_sender.htm Regards, Ben
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:01:43 +1200
  The all-electronic unit is out of production. I inquired! However I didn't ask about the vacuum-operated one, but this may be...
• Blaupunkt stereos with remote OE 6 disk CD players
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:25:37 -0400
  Does anyone know where to get a control cable for these radio/CD systems? The dealer wants $150 for the darn thing! TEMiller
• Audiovox CCS100 in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:49:33 -0600
  Does anybody know where I can get this cruise control in Canada? I'm having a hell of a time find anyone that will...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:13:02 +0000
  ...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: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 19:36:56 -0700
  ...is the Delphi ECU >> normally used in an application(s) where *all* idle air is controlled by the >> idle control valve and throttle angle...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 22:04:28 -0500
  ...The control unit, OTOH, was very clearly fried. So, until somebody comes up with a better test of the idle stabilizer valve . . . well, guess...
• LED heater control illumination
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:50:27 -0500
  ...Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the heater controls are supposed to be lit! > >Do you replace the whole bulb and holder assembly...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:49:51 -0400
  ...wrote: >I am replacing the heater control valve on my 85 Vanogon. I spent one >hour last >night trying to get the upper spring...
• Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:31:03 -0700
  ...Idle Control Issues > > I like air conditioning; I like it a lot. When I drive, I drive with the AC > on. That's just...
• Re: cruise control - please help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:10:33 -0700
  ...Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > > hi all, > > > > the factory cruise control on my '90 Carat is working well but... > > > > it's slow to...
• Re: Air leaks in ventilation system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Feb 1995 10:49:33 -0500 (EST)
  > > Regardless of where I set the levers on the fresh-air and heat controls, air > continues to come through the vents in my '85...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 9 May 95 17:11:31 CDT
  ...I've had >some white knuckle experiences with Michelins on sports cars in >the rain that made me loose bladder control... =:-0 > >Maybe the...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 05:32:18 -0400
  ...I installed new upper control arm bushings in September of 1995 at 178,200 km and now at 263,000 km one is loose...
• Question for Gas Heater Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:02:13 -0500
  ...I cannot figure out where the controls for this heater are supposed to be mounted. Also there is a spade connector wire and a...
• where does this wire go?
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 20:41:30 EDT
  ...It is a part of the cruise control. It is a part of the piece with the vacuum hose next to it. The wire...
• Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:45:33 -0600
  ...manual thermostat / heaterflap control? > >oh yea, id go there. =) > > >anyway I can go out in the AM, manually close the flaps while it warms...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:46:55 -0500
  Most likely you have a bad isle speed control unit. I have also see a bad valve cuase this behavior. Make sure the input...
• Re: cruise control trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:05:31 -0700
  ...did you remember to put the ignition in the "on" position? > > And did you slide the cruise control switch to it's respective on...
• Re: 1987 Westy Problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 07:10:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The front control arm bushings. I just had to change mine. 170,000 km with new tires about two months ago and I just...
• heater always on
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:08:53 -0400
  ...Droped the spare and notice that the heater control valve has been removed and the hose is straight spliced so the hot water was...
• Re: Dual battery relay blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 19:13:07 -0800
  ...The blue wire >> controls the existing relay. You can branch it over to also control >> your relay but a better way is to branch...
• Re: how to use heater controls on dash. '88 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:42:26 -0700
  ...The bottom two levers control if air goes to the front, or some to the rear. I just leave the bottom one full right...
• How do I....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:14:49 EDT
  ...How do I check it? The only other thing I can think of is the Idle control unit and here again it is an...
• Re: Off topic Friday post
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 7 Dec 2019 18:28:42 +0000
  ...Connects all the wheel controls. BTDT Just google VW Golf clockspring you'll find plenty of info. Keith '86 Westy GenV Turbo (Marvin) Date...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing: Lemforder?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:35 -0700
  ...Pure speculation, as the squeeking I hear may not be a worn part, but in searching upper control arm bushing replacement, it seems that...
• Cruise Control & Tape
  Historical mailing list - Marlin K. Troutman
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 21:11:20 +0100
  I'm new at this and finally ready to ask some questions: (1) I had an aftermarket cruise control installed in my '87 Syncro...
• Re: Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 06:19:11 -0500
  ...It's caused by oxidation of the electrical contacts in the motor and control units on each door lock. You will need to remove...