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• Re: [Fwd: high idle]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 02:25:03 -0500
  ...More likely the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve - a cylindrical shaped thing with both hosed and wires attached to it, which sits roughly at the...
• 87 Westi, Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 05:51:12 EDT
  ...When I clamp the hose from the Idle stabilizer valve the idle speed reduces somewhat. Any clues on the best way to trouble shoot...
• Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 11:45:16 -0500
  Anyone, I've tested my idler stabilizer valve on my 87 Westy and it has continuity, yet it does not buzz. Checking the book...
• 84 vanagon hunting
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 19:01:11 -0600
  ...It could be the idle stabilizer. The bentley explains how to check that very easily. You disconnect the two plug that go to it...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:14:44 -0500
  ...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: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:53:42 -0400
  ...Seems simple enough from > >> the picture, but it eludes me. > >> > It is on the end of the idle stabilizer control valve (the solenoid air...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:16:27 -0500
  ...I find I >apparently will need an idle stabilizer valve and the idle stabilizer >control box that goes in front of the right hand...
• Re: hunting idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 11:37:21 -0600
  ...and warm idle is rock solid arounf 800-900 rpm. > > is this indicative of idle stabilizer or would a bum stabilizer show up > all...
• Engine idle races in traffic
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:50:51 EDT
  ...Is this a common symptom of a known problem? I suspect the idle stabilizer valve, idle stabilizer control or possibly the T2 sender. Any...
• Surging Idle fixed! / High O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:12:55 EST
  ...2.) The idle stabilizer control unit was bad. I disconnected the input to the stabilizer and the idle smoothed out noticeably. I exchanged the...
• Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 17:54:59 -0500
  ...When leaving work today, I had another episode of not-starting and decided to bypass the idle stabilizer. Not only did the vanagon start...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:26:53 EST
  Gang, What type of signal does the idle control relay send to the idle stabilizer valve? Is it a current signal? Is it a...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:30:49 -0400
  James Remove your ISCU (Idle Stabilizer Control Unit) located behind the right tail light. Open it and check if the power transistor ( small black...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I > This is long, but for the record and the archives, so please bear with...
• Re: Passed inspection...Now idle is messed up.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 04:22:56 -0700
  ...You can check the idle stabilizer by removing it with the ignition OFF, then start the van, it will not idle when cold, but...
• still rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:21:34 -0800
  Still rough idle. I replaced the oxygen sensor and removed the idle stabilizer and it still runs choppy. I though i had the problem...
• Re: Smooth idle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:57:25 EDT
  It is probably the idle stabilizer unit. I sell these for $24 and they are often bad. This unit can be found on the...
• idle stabilizer control unit.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:14:01 -0700
  ...I'm looking for a idle stabilizer control unit (the one behind the right tail light) for my 86 Syncro. Anybody have one from...
• Re: re. O2 sensor output voltage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 16:39:35 -0500
  In the Digijet system the idle stabilizer changes ignition timing to keep speed (roughly) constant -- in the Digifant there is a variable auxiliary air...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...a) At operating temperature 1) Throttle Switch 2) Idle stabilizer system 3) Evaporative Emissions System *2) page 115 *NOTE !!* This procedure is for vehicles...
• Re: Fast idle Vanagon 1991
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 13:39:17 -0500
  ...If you're lucky like me, VW put a $94 idle stabilizer on your vehicle, too. When my '91 Jetta is hot it idles...
• Re: Idle problem on deceleration
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:56:27 -0500
  If everything else is correctly adjusted and working properly, bypass the digital idle stabilizer. If problem goes away, then you need new idle stabilizer...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:02:01 EST
  actually it sounds like the ISCU (Idle Stabilizer control unit) is actually your problem. These units go bad alot and looking at them isn...
• Re: Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 08:25:08 -0700
  ...This was especially bad on a > downhill grade. > > I have followed your suggestion of checking the Idle Stabilizer Valve > and the Idle Stabilizer Control...
• Reference to Audi Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:59:42 -0700
  FWIW http://www.uvm.edu/~avangerb/Audi/Idle.html John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie Mesa, AZ
• 86-Idle Stabilization Question
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:30:12 -0800
  How can I determine if an idle problem is the idle stabilizer control unit, or the idle stabilization control valve? With both plugged in...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:27:45 -0400
  ...replaced my idle air control valve, but > noticed the idle is still not performing correctly. > > He wants to install an idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:49:51 -0500
  ...Mike Stainbrook wrote: > trying to remove connections from the idle stabilizer,squeeze to release,I > can't get them to release. so,before I...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:15:18 -0800
  As I read my Digifant ProTraining manual, the idle stabilizer is to be checked with oile temp at at least 176 deg F., which...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:35:25 EST
  I fixed my idle problem on my 87 Syncro by cleaning out the idle stabilizer valve with a throttle body cleaning spray. -Loretta 87...
• Idle stabilizer module switch?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 10:40:07 -0500
  >there's a switch somewhere on the automatic transmission that >tells the computer/ISM (idle stabilizer module) that you are in >Park or Neutral...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:33:51 -0400
  ...Take out the idle stabilizer and connect the plugs to each other -- if the idle goes to normal, bad stabilizer. If it doesn't...
• Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
  If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is correct, that unit is in control of the idle only when...
• [Fwd: Ignition System Question]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 22:28:44 -0700
  ...I have disconnected the idle stabilizer. Is there more to it than just disconnecting the idle stabilizer? My compression readings vary from 145 to...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:18:14 -0700
  Idle Stabilizer Controller....it's located about 1 foot in front of the right rear taillight behind the air box feed cover. You should...
• Re: Help! irratic idling while wet
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:31 -0700
  Hi Paul, The power steering is connected to the idle stabilizer control unit which lives in front of the right hand taillight assembly. The...
• Re: I'll try this again - Idling issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 11:01:11 -0800
  ...So you unplugged the idle stabilizer valve but left the idle control unit in front of the passenger side tail light connected? The ICU...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 81 Calif Vanagon (was hall unit)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:42:21 -0600
  ...Idle stabilizer for 81 Calif Vanagon (was hall unit) > if you or anyone out there has an idle stabilizer unit > that will work for...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Specs
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:10:06 -0800
  Does anyone know where I can get a schematic for inside of the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? I have an 86 Vanagon with the...
• Re: Timing Help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:04:30 -0400
  At 11:30 AM 7/4/2010 Sunday, cesar quiros wrote: >Bentley say unplug Idle Stabilizer and plug into itself to 5 dregrees ATDC...
• repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:28:46 -0800
  ...repairing the idle stabilizer unit? there was talk a while back about repairing the idle stabilizing unit. Unfortunitly i was not able to find...
• Re: 84 westphalia
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:04:11 -0800
  Derek, sounds like either your "idle control valve" on top of the engine or your "idle stabilizer control unit". The valve on the engine...
• Re: Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 13:30:09 -0500
  ...2) disconnect wiring on end of the idle stabilizer valve(ISV), 3) Start engine 4) Turn the idle adjustment screw right or left until...
• Re: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:57:17 -0500
  ...What happens if you pinch off the hose going to the idle stabilizer valve? Does the idle drop? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ >
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 09:38:32 -0600
  > I had bought an idle stabilizer control unit on Ebay, so I put it > on. Just a note. Verner (excellent mechanic here in Boulder...
• For Sale: captain chairs, ecu, idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:43:52 -0700
  ...from 1987 vanagon, triumph-adler, fine running, $80 plus $10 shipping Idle stabilizer, this is the latest revision D, $70 can ship the later...
• Re: Computer woes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:15:29 -0500
  Sounds like your idle stabilizer is not working. If your 87 GL has the same engine as my 88 GL -- the 2.1L with...
• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 18:22:50 +0000
  ...Idle stabilizer 85 van > > I'll try it tomorrow, in between swearing at it. > > Thanks, > > Mike > > On 7/9/03 5:48 PM, "VWNut...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:15:38 -0500
  Yes, idle speed is initially set by the screw, but it is controlled by the idle stabilizer. If you turn the idle speed screw...
• Re: [Syncro] Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:26:00 -0800
  ...You are also right, a idle stabilizer valve is a function of CIS-E. There is the idle stabilizer which is controlled by the...
• Complete 2.1l Difigant setup FS $500
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:55:21 EDT
  ...This includes the AFM and air box, the idle stabilizer unit, idle stabilizer air valve, air intake setup, air intake plenum and boot, distributor...
• Re: Is This Idle Stabilizer Really Necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 09:44:57 -0500
  ...Is This Idle Stabilizer Really Necessary?
• idle stabilizer problem....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 19:46:48 -0700
  ...In the process I notice a disconnected wire, which turns out to lead to the idle stabilizer valve. I plug it in and restart...
• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:29:37 -0700
  ...Idle stabilizer > came > to mind. > > Bentley tells how to check but fails to mention where it is. Anyone > know? > > I hate those people. > > Mike > >
• Re: AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 11:12:09 --100
  My vw mechanic has checked the signals on the ecu & idle stabilizer: throttle valve switch didn't close on idle. It was 91 DeutschMarks...
• Re: Throttle valve switch, checking/adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:55:51 -0500
  ...If the switch is burnt out it will make one think that the idle stabilizer is bad. This is why one investigating any idling...
• Re: Surging Idle fixed! / High O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 04:06:10 -0600
  ...I disconnected the input to > the stabilizer and the idle smoothed out noticeably. I exchanged the valve > and control unit from my other van...
• Re: Wanted: Idle Stablizer
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:54:52 -0700
  Actually, this is a good question. I need the idle stabilizer control unit from the '86-on. Do you sell this unit? Malcolm
• Re: Erratic Idle & Racing
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 00:33:49 EST
  Time for a new Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Part #251-907-393-D. About $225 from your local dealer. Sam '89 & '91 Carats
• Solved Bizarre 2.1L: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:10:42 EST
  Hello The cause of the fast idle problem turned out to be the idle stabilizer valve. This is the second problem I have had...