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• Re: Starter Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 8 May 2003 11:59:08 -0400
  ...It is well worth the exercise in aggravation, as afterwards, you >can then be assured that if you do identify a component villain, it...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:15:58 -0500
  ...specific problem, but the replacement of a component simply eliminates the problem. Try running with the Idle Stabilizer Valve disconnected and see what you...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 07:28:17 -0500
  ...Every time we had a new tech., I had to >spend almost a week training them how to select the tuning components >based on...
• Re: Strange Idle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:51:01 -0500
  ...You don't mention the year of the Van, but I believe all have an "Idle Stabalization Valve" (vacuum operated) and an "Idle Stabilization...
• Oil pump on e-bay
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 16:12:59 +0800
  If he bought a new assembly, took a component off it, and then resold the remainder HE SHOULD HAVE SAID SO! If I was...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 14:05:27 -0800
  ...and the idle stabilizer valve. My question is this... Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the...
• Re: 1.9l Wasserboxer stumble...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:46:37 -0500
  ...The engine is carb'ed, and it has an xtremely annoing off idle stumble - Noticable when cold (under choke) and irritating when hot! I...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:18:25 -0700
  ...Stock rims from an early model W210 > chassis ('96-'97 E320) The 7's might touch the steering components un a 2wd Vanaagon. Trial...
• I think I TRULY fixed my surging problem
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 21:17:50 -0800
  ...I had gotten my idle to stop surging (or at least not AS bad), by turning my idle speed screw in a couple of...
• Re: Rebuilding of FI components
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 21:52:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...carogers@idt.net >> Knowledge is nearly useless if it is not shared. The magic of this list! Blessings, GMB, Fairfax, VA 703.273.2745...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:34:28 -0700
  ...a local shop with a good rep. >All new ignition components.. > >The engine idles fine, even when very hot outside (+32 C here today...
• 90 Vanagon Oil Press Buzzer & Oil Light's on: Tis a Mistery
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 22:56:22 -0500
  ...to defective IC board/components. Anyone have any ideas? Should I disconnect the buzzer unit? Will this disable the idiot light function. I will...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:08:09 -0800
  ...unleaded restrictor is in place, all STOCK engine components at the time of manufacture, etc.,) idle sniffer test and a 2500rpm sniffer test. Sog...
• Re: 91 DoKa
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:23:14 -0700
  ...components operating perfectly. I've had a few Mechanics look at it and couldn't find it. It's just perseverance, Mine now idles...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade: New Circuit and Switch?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:22:12 -0500
  ...If you want to make your system bulletproof, make sure that every component carries no more than a third of its rated load. Even...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sittser
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 13:45:30 -0400
  ...So far, though, I'm unsure where the problem lies, since most of the components involved (including the usual culprits - the idle control module...
• Help!-hiccupping 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MLind
  Wed, 10 May 2000 21:11:34 -0400
  ...I put in an AVP rebuilt engine and installed all new FI components plugs, wires, cap, rotor, Pertronics ignition, etc. except for the fuel...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:05:50 -0800
  ...right one for > the installation your ride/suspension height should be identical even with > the shock removed from the vehicle.� Shocks will limit downward...
• Re: Adjusting the idle on '82 AC Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:08:01 -0700
  re "Next I check the point gap, since this is a wearing component. Without getting into the details you plug in the dwell meter...
• temp gauge and fuel injection
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 20:27:18 -0500
  ...i think mine may be bad b/c it idles rough and hesitates occasionally on accelertation, i think it may be the fuel pressure...
• warm idle prob.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 20:16:21 EDT
  ...I have been systematically swapping all of the suspect components as follows: idle stabilzer valve, relay unit (behind the right tail light), air flow...
• Re: remanufactured parts and alternators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 02:40:41 -0400
  ...All the > components have been reconditioned, remachined and replaced, > as necessary. And many components have been replaced > automatically. Then the part is reassembled and...
• Re: Running rich.....me too
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:40:12 -0400
  ...you can check every electronic component of the FI system (except the ECU...) from there, including your idle switch. If the pin test shows...
• Horn question
  Historical mailing list
  27 Jul 95 19:25:00 -0700
  ...I am looking for something simple, and compact(ie not be mounted on the hood or fenders) components could go in the trunk if...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: electrolysis
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 20:51:30 -0500
  ...I think this idea was coming out of Australia. Has anyone tried this method of producing a film in the cooling system? Tannin does...
• Re: Strange Static Buzzing Noise Coming From The Dash?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:41:33 -0800
  ...I have heard what electrical shorts >sound like before and it has a different sound. > >All the electrical components are working fine. It just...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit damage
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 10:48:16 -0400
  On Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:19:57 GMT, Philip Chidlaw <pchidlaw@MCN.ORG> wrote: >Has anyone verified a failed idle stabilizer control unit...
• Westy Shower Solution --- now on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:53:41 -0400
  I've posted this before -- but I happened to notice that the components are on sale at Cabela's. Here are the details: http...
• What are these Parts for?
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 04:50:48 +0200
  ...I'm having trouble identifying a few of the components, and have already looked in the Bentley manual. Can someone help identify where the...
• Thrown H20 Pump Belt: Now Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 06:55:34 -0500
  ...imagine any other component down there carrying oil that could be damaged by a thrown belt. Anyone have any ideas?? All feedback appreciated. Regards...
• Re: Current Draw?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 27 May 2007 08:35:29 -0400
  ...pump momentarily/intermittantly, run the computer, ignition components etc. In Westies it is a good idea to power the radio off something other than...
• Rebuilding of FI components
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 20:14:57 -0400
  Has any one ever tried repairing any of the vacuum, electronic or electro-mechanical components in FI system? Rebuilding the air box looks pretty...
• Was Ticking ECU, now ECU internals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 15:12:41 -0500
  ...It may not be that the ticking you hear is a short, but the actual component moving (ever so slightly) on the board (or...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:28:14 -0400
  ...idle goes up and rpm's rise normally when upping > the throttle. > > Here's what I've done so far: > > Tested the following components...
• 85 Vanagon Morning Starting Issues...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pinnell
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 07:06:26 -0400
  ...Once she has started, she idles and runs fine all day, and easily catches and starts for the rest of the day. As we...
• help w/ archives, timing 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:40:27 -0400
  ...calculated wrong? Yep, I had the idle stabilizer unhooked and the vacuum hoses unhooked. All FI components test to Bentley spec using voltmeter at...
• Red light flashing
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 14:56:51 -0400
  ...Packed into the back of the temperature gage is another integrated circuit (chip and other components). It can go out too. The temp. gage...
• Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:42:31 -0500
  > > So, what is the device that plugs int o the intake air boot and has an > electrical connector attached? My Bentley does not identifiy...
• Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:18:08 -0400
  ...under the vehicle where it encounters front suspension components etc. This would be more ideal for the taller '84-'85 Vanagons than the later...
• 82 Van Computer problem (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 14:17:50 -0800 (PST)
  ...This time, I pushed in three of the components (look at the board, and compare component size with your toothbrush handle). No effect - no...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:13:19 -0500
  ...I had the racing idle problem in 1997 in my '86 Westy. I finally traced it down to excessive heat from a transistor in...
• Re: Sagging rear end
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 08:44:59 -0700
  ...I would assume > this means replacing the shocks, or is there some other component that levels > the chassis? I have no idea...any suggestions...
• Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:11:46 -0600
  ...I > have no > idea how to operate this stuff! I think I have the sink and stove down > but I have questions on the...
• AC Shop Recommendations in Vancouver BC for '90 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Rich & Anita
  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:51:46 -0700
  ...The Westy has never been retro-fitted from the original R12 and no AC components have been replaced except of course the receiver drier...
• 86 Overheat & Emissions
  Historical mailing list - tomas fredricks
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 10:42:13 -0800
  ...The first failure was at idle, and the recommendation was to change ignition components. I changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor and low and...
• Re: LUK Clutch Kits available!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 09:26:55 EST
  ...numbers on the box or the clutch components themselves that might be used to help me identify if my clutch kits are indeed the...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 10:46:19 -0700
  ...an issue in the idle control system, its usually in the ICU itself. e.g. an over heated component. Neil. On 5/16/20...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...Suggestions for what should be included are also welcome, here's my initial thoughts: -Another question, should it be when the component failed, or...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 09:37:19 -0400
  ...I had the idle problem with my '85, the dealer had it for 27 days total over a 6 month period and didn't...
• 1987 High Idle-Follow Up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 12:59:26 -0400
  ...One of the components on the circuit boards inside is clearly burnt. Thanks, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro (Now idling roughly, in need of...
• Re: How to operate Refrigerator?
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:08:28 -0700
  ...How to operate Refrigerator? > My '84 came with a owners manual but it makes no mention of the "camper" > components. Was there a manual...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 12 May 2002 22:42:58 +0200
  ...Since I have recently removed all my A/C components (except the relay for 3rd stage radiator cooling fan) I notice my idle surging...
• What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:01:56 -0800
  ...I've replaced most of the ignition components too many to list. recently I finally replaced the fuel filter and it ran great (as...
• Re: need 1986 Digifant computer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 18:17:00 -0600
  Paul, I have heard on the list in the past that idle stabilizers can be repaired. I currently have mine out of my '86...
• Re: crazy o2 sensor prob
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:23:02 -0500
  ...any ideas > 87 wolfsburg 2.1l 4 speed 273k miles > drivin with out an o 2 sensor hooked up > thank-you > patrick >
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 16:32:42 gmt
  ...toward sealed, throw-away components and cars that couldn't be serviced by the owner he said, 'In an ideal world we would weld...
• 6 1/2" speakers in the rear of a Westy - any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 09:43:16 -0700
  ...ideas or suggestions? BTW, they are Polk EX365 speakers. I am also planning to try and stuff a set of MTX T6.6 components...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:32:13 -0500
  ...It runs and the >> engine >> starts and >> runs. >> >> Any idea where to start looking for a bad component or bad connection? >> >> >
• 1.9 Blocks / Heads / Tranny life?
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 11:41:50 -0700
  ...Crawling all around checking grounds, cleaning contacts, cleaning F.I components Rough idle is gone, hesitation off idle is gone, and much power has...
• '83 Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Ernest
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 08:08:00 PDT
  ...Muir does not recommend this, but with summer coming along, is it a good idea to not install the Thermostat at all and leave...