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• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 28 May 2013 08:16:47 -0700
  ...When choosing among the head units with a remote, be >>> sure to get a remote that will actually TURN OFF the head unit so...
• Re: An electrical thing I never noticed in 20 years of Westy ownership Another Westy Fridge Design Flaw
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 12:20:07 -0400
  ...the obvious benefit was the fan would stay off if the control unit >> was off. >>>>>> No runaway fan on a hot day thing, that...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 02:19:10 -0400
  ...This changes the opening force acting on the flap, which changes the potentiometer signal to the control unit. Since the injector opening time (and...
• Re: Joel - ECU Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 09:25:41 -0400
  ...on July 86 to Jan 87 on the idle stabilizer, main >control >unit AND fuel tank, campaign PB. Thanks to Joel 'Data >Bank' Walker...
• Re: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... am I insane?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 08:31:40 -0700
  ...The commentary says: "no extra hassle with electronic gas pedal and electronic control unit", in reference to the TDI engine. Also recommended are Tom...
• Re: Curious location change of water, electric vents 85 to 86
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Tue, 2 May 2006 07:50:09 -0400
  ...The knob also allows control of how much water comes out, letting >>>you conserve it and not make as much waste water either. >>> >>> >>dam...
• It's getting colder, time to think about heat: Propex heaters anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 23:11:30 -0700
  ...closed van, and are thermostatically controlled similarly to a home furnace. I found it funny that two units I sold this summer were for...
• Re: Suggestions on how to fasten a laptop while driving?
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 21:44:23 -0800
  ...Input is controlled using an RF keyboard plus mouse combo. This works really cool for TV viewing, GPS, scanner control, etc. The caveat on...
• Re: Help!! 85 Vanagon Intermittent Problem
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:59:26 -0700
  ...No CU swapped out yet? This actually sounds very like a control unit failure. You want a KNOWN good one (one that comes from...
• Re: Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 04:48:17 -0700
  ...I ran an amplifier control wire from my stereo to the area under the seat to turn on/off my amp and audio/video...
• Intermittent loss of power famous stalling problem again
  Historical mailing list - Ralf Kalscheuer
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:28:01 -0400
  ...Air-flow control unit (surface of resistance showed wear) 4. Ignition parts rotor, distri. cap, cables, and plugs (new plug turn black after 15...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:55:51 -0700
  ...I even tried an old school Fiamma air horn, trumpet style unit. On my '86 syncro I decided to try another method, that is...
• Re: Automatic Phobia (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 23:33:43 -0400
  ...The minor difference is the size of the clutches and other controlling parts inside. The lightest duty of the trannys is the Rabbit. The...
• ISV questions, help needed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 16:28:08 EST
  ...the idle stabilizer control unit, temp II sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, and O2 sensor. I have also: cleaned the AFM, looked for vacuum...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:57:39 -0700
  ...ve got a failed unit ready to send: > > > > https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle- > > controller-rebuild > > > They are all old...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 11:17:24 -0700
  ...But you know how it is, one doesn’t do controlled experiments when you’re trying to get the damn thing fixed stat :-) Alistair...
• Re: Bentley Manuals on CD-ROM :)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 17:29:50 -0500
  ...That worked, unlike the BASF units. The drive units were plagued with problems; for example, the vacuum tubes used in them were of poor...
• Re: Inductive Tach for tuning
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 23:20:07 -0800
  ...a good AFM ...throttle switch working right ..good IAC valve and control Unit it 2.1 ...and every other feature that can make them...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:02:19 -0700
  ...If I use the front > > > > part of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too? > > > > > > > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > > > > On...
• Re: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 23 May 2007 15:28:00 -0700
  ...I bet, over the life of the > design > that feature has been responsible for some blown up vans..People turning > the > flame control knob...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 06:39:10 EST
  ...The standard mantra was get a new Idle Stabilizer >Control Unit or Idle Stabilizer Valve or both. > >IMHO This procedure should be written up...
• Re: Intermittent running problem.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:35:35 -0400
  ...I= > checked the idle stabilizer control unit sprayed all the contacts and clea= > ned them. No change,so that seems good. > New fuel filter...
• Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (update)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:15:57 -0800
  ...It primarily is needed to tell the ECU and idle control unit that you foot is off the gas. Unless the switch is sticking...
• Re: Battery Sages
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:21:52 -0500
  ...Here are the specifications for the WalMart unit: The Schumacher SpeedCharge maintains both 6- and 12-volt batteries, keeping them at full-charge using...
• (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:55:38 EST
  ...I exchanged the valve and control unit from my other van which confirmed the stabilizer control was bad. If anyone has a good idle...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:29:41 -0600
  ...This book says that this enables the motor to act the same > cold as it does hot, for the control unit adds additional fuel...
• Bad distributor (was: Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L))
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 17:22:37 -0500
  ...I have determined that it wasn't the coil at fault, nor the ignition control unit. Nor the distributor cap, or the idle control...
• Re: Another strut use.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:34:29 -0700
  Felder industries comes through with simple and obvious solution, thanks :-) Most of my banggood buys have been small electronic things, little control boards etc...
• Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:53:50 -0800
  ...So, I checked a few things. > -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture > -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. > -throttle valve switch...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:27:12 -0600
  ...I have seen where both the valve and control unit needed > to be replaced to get it all to work properly. There can also...
• Re: Gas tank leaks
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 11:50:10 -0500
  ...effect for a lot of the Vanagons to have the tank > >filter, > and control unit replaced. > > For what years is this recall in effect?
• Re: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... am I insane?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 11:14:04 -0600
  ...The commentary says: "no extra hassle with electronic > gas pedal and electronic control unit", in reference to the TDI engine. > Also recommended are Tom...
• Re: need affordadle Rebuilt engine vendor? who is the less on all evils?!?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 06:22:40 -0500
  ...Keeping it local gives yo a bit more control, and if there is a problem you don't have to deal long distance to...
• Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:15:50 -0700
  ...What is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) Idle Stabilizer control unit (contacts are fine) Throttle valve switch adjustment- I need to...
• VW Radio Wiring Diagram pdf
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:31:18 -0800
  ...This is a AM/FM/Cassette unit with CD changer >>>controls. My friend told me that these are rare units. On the body of...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:08:51 EDT
  ...the automatic piezo button switch and you will see the piezo control unit with four (I think) wires going into the top of it...
• Re: Do you have one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:54:18 -0700
  ...1 is an electronically controlled what I call 'air idle valve'........with it's own dedicated small electronic control unit mounted behind the right...
• Re: Wasserboxer Distributor into A/C 2.0
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:56:00 +1000
  ...The distributor drops right into the Beetle crankcase and you get a Hall-effect trigger, the standard VW-Audi control module (same as Holden...
• Re: [Syncro] factory auxiliary syncro heater-heater booster
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:15:52 -0500
  ...quite expensive (even overhere they cost more than > 1000 DM. > The control-unit also can be bougt from Reimo (a german camper-equipment > shop...
• Troubleshooting Opinions Wanted (was: WTB or borrow ECU)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 02:14:01 -0400
  ...Any other ideas? I just thought -- idle control unit or throttle switch maybe? Grounds? Thanks to all, --tabe johnson Vancouver BC ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free...
• Re: Total replacement for Westy Kitchen
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:46:58 -0800
  ...the original parts, could they "simply" rotate the stove/sink unit 180* ? Likely too much replumbing, (i.e. stove controls) but just curious. Neil.
• Re: cold run problems
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 14:09:00 -0500
  ...I don't see any compelling reason to suspect the idle control unit or ECU, especially since idle and normal run is good once...
• Re: Digifant circuits
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 20:47:45 -0700
  ...Pin 23 seems to be a way for the ECU to know that the Digifant Control Unit Relay is supposed to be enabled. This...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 13:52:32 -0700
  ...Any high resistance in this > path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think > it is like > 40 below. Yes...
• : 84 temp light driving us crazzzzzzzzy]
  Historical mailing list - Matt and Lisa Chamberlain
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 11:17:51 -0700
  ...While triing to locate the temp guage control unit(suggested by Dan Fuller Thx) sis noticed the large greem lake coming from the refill...
• Re: What does the cooling light mean?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:46:37 -0800
  ...Bad Coolant Sensor Control Relay (#43) Bad Gauge Unit (Internal Workings) Bad Sensor Wires from Probe to Coolant Sensor Relay (open circuit or short...
• Re: Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 06:38:15 -0700
  ...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: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:11:02 -0800
  ...My > auxiliary system has already cost me a bundle (solar panel charge > controller, battery, cable, Sure Power 1315 seperator, fuse panel, > trickle charger, battery...
• Re: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 07:26:39 -0700
  ...They mute and the front panel goes dark, the power amp sections shut down, and the controls go to sleep, but they are still...
• Re: install heater core in AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:43:18 -0800
  ...I do > not know if that matters but that would NOT take a heter core. > > it's a odd 2 piece unit. > > We had...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:08:15 -0500
  ...This is a AM/FM/Cassette unit with CD changer > controls. My friend told me that these are rare units. On the body of...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:46:49 -0500
  ...Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039-906-021C Auxiliary Air Valve Part # 0.280.140.101 Air Cleaner Top and Bottom with intake...
• Re: Acronyms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 May 2002 17:49:54 -0400
  ...b/c - because X- - trans- ECU - engine control unit AFM - air flow meter DVM - digital volt meter VOM - volt-ohm-milliameter, usually these days...
• Re: Diesel mod people question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:01:02 +1200
  ...Supposedly they have a electronic control unit, dunno what for. That's the only flat car diesel I know of. Of course you could...
• Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 09:01:39 -0800
  ...well im gonna install a nakamichi head unit. it has 3 sets of pre-amp outputs, and an aux input. since it has 3...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:36:32 -0800
  ...I went with a adjustable fan control kit. This uses a sending unit that is a radiator probe, that just gets pushed into the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:19:52 -0400
  ...Having the idle control unit unplugged has an effect on the temp 2 circuit. That sensor is shared with the ECU and ICU. Dennis...
• Re: Propex probs (& need manufacturer's phone #)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 22:49:19 -0800
  ...As it is, if the fan is turned on manually >(at the heater control panel), hot air blasts out for a good 30 seconds...
• BA6 in a wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Nov 96 02:39:21 EST
  ...It's the same unit, it just looks like the air circulation blower has a flexible hose going directly from it to the air...
• Re: Gas tank leaks
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 10:22:25 -0500
  ...a lot of the Vanagons to have the tank, filter, and control unit replaced. Nothing to do with leaking, as far as I know...