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• Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:25:30 -0800
  ...Could you cut off the upper portion of the door (what, maybe the top 2 inches?) that covers the controls, leaving the bottom portion...
• Re: Why is this Here?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 19:12:17 -0700
  ...Some models have factory cruise control and need that sensor and wires. Most don't. Mark Matthew C. Huntley wrote: >I have been looking...
• replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:51:01 EST
  ...I also have a problem with the cruise control holding speed until the engine warms up. I have checked my connections to the temp...
• Dometic fridge cooling fan thermoswitch question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Sep 2014 19:45:07 -0700
  Troubleshooting a friends fridge and wondering if anyone knows the close and open temperature values of the thermo switch that controls the fin cooling...
• Options for lost heat control cable clip
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:44:27 -0400
  2.1 2wd. Sudden storm washed away clip that holds heater temp cable to valve underneath van. Any quick options? Alternatives? Ryan Sent from...
• Re: heat control valve
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 21:37:10 -0500
  I've got my rear heater out right now and get the impression that the valve is not meant to close all the way...
• Re: a new thread
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:58:33 EST
  my vanagon came with 4 mercedes hubcaps and a weird light pull/switch thingy installed under the heater controls, i have no idea what...
• Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:09:24 +0000
  By far the toughest bushing of the whole suspension to press out or in!!! IMHO http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=wua8um1.155n43ll...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:31:54 -0700
  ...Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks? At 16:36 5/24/2000, Vince P. wrote: >I am replacing the heater control valve on my...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 May 2009 13:03:31 -0700
  ...remove instrument cluster, heater control levers, unplug heater fan switches, remove heater control fascia, remove two screws that hold control levers to dash and...
• Re: Throttle adjustments help wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 May 1999 13:38:58 PDT
  Johan, The idle position of the throttle is controlled by a screw that is set at the factory. You should never have to adjust...
• Re: Need help to determine type of Hall control unit
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:29:26 -0700
  ...The Bentley says that "Two different types of Hall control units can be installed." (Fairchild or AEG). Does this mean that either will work...
• Re: Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:25:31 -0700
  ...When I got Dixie she creaked like a tall ship, so I replaced the upper and lower control arm bushings, the upper and lower...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Fri, 19 May 2006 07:48:39 -0400
  ...Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L > DId this thing have AC at one time? > > David Gunning wrote: > >>There are two air (vacuum?) control...
• Re: Solar
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 6 May 2008 18:01:18 -0700
  ...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: electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 17:10:57 -0800
  ...positive controls the aftermarket PDL relays which in turn switch the negative side of the OEM PDL system. Please confirm this with the Bentley...
• Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:47:28 -0400
  ...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
• Re: Removing the rear AC top cover
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:09:58 -0800
  ...The T-stat is (in my case) part of the temp control switch. Keith Hughes '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin) ------------------------------ Date:� � Thu, 13 Nov 2014...
• Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:02:31 -0700
  ...Unplugged O2, Temp2, and idle control power plug. Same hard to start condition, but it went to 2000 and stayed there. Checked the timing...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:49:34 -0700
  ...hidden somewhere remote, and the 0-5 VDC signal used to control (ie small potentiometer behind stock switch) here is a smaller one http...
• Re: bucking, part deux RE:ECU/Correctiona and Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 11 May 1998 10:58:38 -0700
  ...the > > Electronic Ignition Control Module" on page 24 of the VW Catalog > 57J. > > The JCWhipme part is the ICU (Ignition Control Unit) not the...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 09:26:07 -0800
  ...Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights... > Entity Mike Collum spoke thus: > > > I put a single wrap of electrical tape around the part...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:37:01 -0500
  ...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the > shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. I once saw...
• Air Cooled Rear Passenger Area Heat
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 21:30:24 -0600
  Howdy List, I have been tinkering with the climate control system in my '82 Air-Cooled Westy. This vanagon is federal and has no...
• Re: Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 09:02:59 -0400
  ...The motor - by way of pulleys - > will drive a shaft whose rotational speed should have a controllable > range from 0 to 200 RPM. > > I...
• Re: Query about knob on '60
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 17:08:45 -0400
  ...There's no instruction book and a dealer I phoned said it's the heater control. - - - - The twist knob is the heater control- twisting...
• Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:53:46 -0800
  ...replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems My 84 engine will die when idling when cold. It's a puzzle. -- Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 14 May 2008 10:38:12 -0700
  'The Problem' is ..........not very good design on the cable for the heater control valve. To increase heat, they cable Pulls on the valve...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 May 2020 10:52:55 -0700
  ...Idle control valve does not vibrate/hum but will open/close on bench test. idle Control Module and valve has been changed out with...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:08:54 -0800
  To help with 'overheating' question get an Infrared Thermometer http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93984 $25 is the one I...
• H&R springs
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:42:26 -0800
  ...The only issue I have is finding shocks with enough rebound control. I have a set of KYB GR-2's up front and...
• Re: Heater control bulbs - how many?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:26:29 +0000
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• Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 16:09:29 -0700
  Eric, Don't disconnect the speed sensor unless you change the DIP switch to the setting that says that you are using the coil...
• heater switch plate removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 18:19:50 EST
  Well, I need to know how to get the front dash heater control fan switch cover plate off. The rear switch plate one came...
• WTB
  Historical mailing list - Larry Calhoun
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:11:54 -0400
  ...Anyone out there have the plastic slide levers for a heater control panel on the dash for an 84 Westy. P-mail me if...
• Re: How do you fix the heater controls?/ Also need seat uphol
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 20 Jul 2003 00:37:47 -0400
  http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/front_heater_valve.htm I hope that help! Regards, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1.htm
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, more info
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:56:55 -0400
  Should have noted that I have the after pump big canister filter that Bentley says is a California item. May not be significant. Sam
• Power Steering Pump idle control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:02:50 -0700
  The dreaded PO has plugged a threaded hole on the end of the Banjo. Is this where the (nonexistant) PS pump idle up pressure...
• Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 14:36:58 -0700
  The switch that controls the blower for my heater is apparently burned out. Can someone tell me how I gain access to it so...
• Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:59:14 -0500
  Anyone heard anything lately about this project by a List Member?? It now seems that I'm going to need two of them Thanks...
• Green camper
  Historical mailing list - Ian M. Steele
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:01:22 -0600
  Folks, NY Times Escape section today describes a prototype Westphalia "Green camper" with diesel hybrid, GPS controlled solar panels, etc. Steep price if manufacturer...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:02:20 -0800
  > > How many folks out there have a *bad* IS control unit? I'd love one to > verify if it's the transistor that went...
• Re: Gas heater wiring
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 Oct 2015 06:20:41 -0400
  ...That photo in the first link shows the heater control switch with one of the spade terminals having a brown (ground I will presume...
• Solar Panel Controller Failure Cause? PICS (was: 'solar controller warning')
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:02:59 -0700
  ...A while ago, I'd posted about solar panel kit wire allowing water to creep down and into the controller. To what degree, I...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 May 2015 23:13:05 -0400
  ...They are wired in parallel into a 30Amp MPPT charge controller. I have read that the different wattages isn't recommended as the MPPT...
• Re: Cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - Thewestyman
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:23:52 -0700
  ...I meant Idle control valve, sorry. It is buzzing even if I take the key out. No wonder the battery goes down. Strange. I...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 May 2010 16:09:37 -0700
  gonna be hard to get an idle stabilizer or ign control unit on a 2.1.. they're incorporated into the ecu. but yeah...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:49:24 -0500
  ...From Bentley in section 24.46 (picture 24-182) there is shown a Control Valve for Idle Stabilizer. This is also shown in section...
• Re: 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 21:43:51 EDT
  ...This sensor ,I beleive , controls the air/mixture richness more than anything else. Use the chart in the Bentley to compare your value. I...
• Re: Radiator Fan Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:28:30 -0700
  Your description of the A/C fan control is not correct. The A/C has no control over the high speed fan circuit but...
• Solar Panel: Battery Switching Diagram Check?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:30:59 -0700
  ...I'll likely go with a 150 Watt panel and simple single battery PWM controller. My #1 aux. battery sees low use. But. In...
• Re: IPAD and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:24:48 -0500
  ...It even tilts the display when on, which makes it easier to see/control (given how low they're mounted in a Vanagon), and...
• Re: Worst vanagon change
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:26:03 -0700
  ...What's the worst changes VW made in the Vanagon over the various model years? My 86's AC system has the controls on...
• Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:13:45 -0700
  ...Seems to be the right side upper control arm. I'll try to > verify tomorrow by spraying some lube in there as best I...
• Re: Temp/vent control lever panel...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:12:11 EST
  ...And if there's sticky stuff anywhere --- most especially on the control cables and most most especially on the heat control cable --- clean it...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 18:32:38 -0700
  ...The upper control arm bushings look easy enough also, but require grinding a tack weld out and re-welding it after the bushing is...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:58:07 -0800
  ...Joystick controls between the seats. Very cool. Jim On Nov 10, 2010, at 7:51 PM, miguel pacheco wrote: > This is of special interest...
• Re: What does a relay do?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:49:22 -0700
  ...It is remote control, becuase you will use an other "lower quality" switch to remote control it to turn on or off. The power...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:42:44 -0800
  But you control the idle by the idle adjustment screw initially. Your comment implied that idle is controlled solely by timing - which it is...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:12:10 -0700
  ...control electronics > - Interior Air temp sense > - Evaporator fan control (interior fan) > - Temp sense of Condensor and Fan speed control to > reduce noise emissions > - Control...