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1985 FAST idle
Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:16:05 -0500
...No difference in idle with idle stabilizer in or out Complete new and tight exhaust system New O2 sensor All visible engine compartment ground...
2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
...I have now gone through the components which I think can be causing this, and have replaced the Idle Stabilizer Valve, the Idle Stabilizer...
Digifant troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - John
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:34:05 -0400
...The idle stabilizer system must be working (valve vibrating)and responding to a good closed throttle signal. Fuel rail pressure must be at specs...
High Idle Speed Problem
Historical mailing list - James E. Piper
06 Dec 95 08:32:50 EST
...My questions are first, has anyone experienced something similar, and if so did replacing the idle stabilizer valve fix the problem? Second, does it...
Re: Oil pressure warning
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 09:30:16 -0800
...signal in the problem RPM range. > >3) As for the idle stabilizer system, the original 2.1L has a stablizer >control module behind the...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:55:29 -0400
...I checked the idle stabilizer control unit sprayed all the contacts and cleaned them. No change,so that seems good. New fuel filter also...
Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:30:57 -0700
...setting the warm idle rate to spec (850 rpms) with the adjustment screw with the stabilizer bypassed a new idle stabilizer (needed one anyways...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:02:23 -0700
...OTOH, used 2.1 ISV's can be found. (thesamba.com) FWIW, I've been running my '88 with the idle stabilization system disconnected...
Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:47:08 -0500
...jon wrote: >All of the vanagons I have seen have the ECU under the rear seat, and the >idle stabilizer behind the tail light...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:23:43 -0400
...NET> wrote: > >> With the 1.9 system, one must remove the two plugs from the idle >> stabilizer (forward of the coil) and plug them...
was- a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies- now??
Historical mailing list - A J
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:38:01 -0400
...a/c loads the system down and it stumbles and dies > >> You got it! There is a system to step up the idle and...
Fwd: Worse than Vanagon Syndrome
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Thu, 13 May 2021 19:18:52 -0600
...Start and run Engine - greatly improved start and idle; Inspect: Engine idles quite well without assistance of Idle Stabilizer; Reconnect Idle Stabilizer; Fuel System...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Fri, 13 May 2016 14:07:39 -0700
...of what I haven't done: > > > > Hall Sensor.. > > Coil.. > > Fuel Injectors.. > > Idle Stabilizer Module.. > > > > I know that I need to adjust the throttle body...
hi/low idling on '87 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 18:12:51 -0500
this month's project is to finally fix my loping idle. Some questions: -is the idle stabilizer solenoid supposed to pull the valve ALL...
Re: High Altitude Problems -'90 WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:46:48 -0400
...As for stalling the idle stabilizer should have been able to maintain idle. As for the power loss, all normally aspirated engines will lose...
Re: Idle stabilizer control
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:41:11 -0600
...the > stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a > bit then raised the rpm. The stabilzer system worked, as...
Crummy Vanagon performance
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 15 May 2021 02:25:22 +0000
...Start and run Engine - greatly improved start and idle; Inspect: Engine idles quite well without assistance of Idle Stabilizer; Reconnect Idle Stabilizer; Fuel System...
Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:12:08 -0500
...2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve >Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 01:26:31 -0600 > >Doesn't the Stabilizer control come into play when...
Re: fuel system questions
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:50:05 -0500
I can't tell you about how the idle stabilizer valve should hum. Mine has worked intermittently and I've never (4 years) heard...
Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:10:42 +0100
...I went a bit bonkers and found some GREAT deals on eBay for the Idle Stabilizer Valve, the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, and the...
Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:27:12 -0600
...In this cae yo also want to work in some sequence. > Without the idle stabilizer get it to run and idle 700-900 rpm...
Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 12 Apr 2015 09:59:03 -0700
Thanks Dennis. > Having the idle control unit unplugged has an effect on the temp 2 circuit. > That sensor is shared with the ECU and...
Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400
My Digifant '90 Cabriolet has two wires going to the idle stabilizer. My Vanagon is Digijet, so I guess I still can't completely...
Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:09:59 -0400
...In my hands the other day were > >>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around > >>>correcting > >>>all...
1987 Digifant + Air Conditioner Idle Problem
Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
Sat, 15 Jul 2000 20:30:04 -0700
...On page 97.107 I see the wiring diagram for the Idle Stabilizer on my system. on page 97.141 I can see the...
WTB: CA 81-83 air cooled Fuel Injection & Ignition System
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:11:38 -0400
...171-906-283, idle boost solenoid for air conditioner equipped vans CA Ignition System 1. 039-905-205-C, Hall effect vacuum advance and...
1.9 running rich
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 09:53:59 -0500
...I checked the timing and the mark on the pulley matches the middle of the case at idle (with the idle stabilizer bypassed). I...
Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
Historical mailing list - James Benthall
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 10:21:19 EDT
...28.11 and 28.28 of Bentley it shows the idle stabilizer I'm referring to, and on 28.11 it shows it on...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 06:08:30 -0400
...symptoms of a failed idle stabilizer control unit: >> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r >> ebuilt...
Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:25:29 -0400
...In my hands the other day were >>>>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around >>>>>correcting >>>>>all...
Re: Idle speed, racing engine
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:24:36 -0500
...There is an idle stabilizer control (ISC) and an idle stabilizer valve (ISV) for the engine. When the engine is cold, the ISV which...
Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:02:45 -0500
...Out of control RPM. >> >> After I got my AC system working - I noted the engine idled way to fast, >> even with the AC turned...
Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 4 Jan 2018 14:04:32 -0800
...Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system I think the idle control module goes, the valve is still used. In my experience the...
Ignition prob ?, '85
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Jun 1995 17:49:36 -0300
...I cleaned all the ground wires for the FI system, cleaned all connectors on Hall unit, idle stabilizer, distributor, brain. And it started/ran...
Re: 84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:44:42 -0400
...My '85 gave me these symptoms twice - both times were when one cylinder was leaking compression pressure into the cooling system due to a...
Re: sudden lags while driving warm
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:05:40 -0400
...Also check idle stabilizer in the space behind the right rear taillight assembly. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside 85...
Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:24:04 -0400
At 03:31 AM 3/26/2009, John Rodgers wrote: >Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>I see.........it's a dedicated Fuel Injection manual. >>hot...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:33:39 -0700
...Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> I've got one, I'm pretty sure. Jim...
Vanagon Idle Speed Problem
Historical mailing list - James E. Piper
06 Dec 95 08:46:24 EST
...My questions are first, has anyone experienced something similar, and if so did replacing the idle stabilizer valve fix the problem? Second, does it...
Re: Digifant problem update
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 16:37:28 -0700
...Swapped idle stabilizer relays...same result. Swapped throttle bodies............similar result. When it starts, it runs great for minute or two smooth as silk...
Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 20:24:22 -0500
...or > something. > > In order to get home from a grape harvest last fall, I > disconnected the Idle > Stabilizer Valve.. and drove a few hundred...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:31:53 -0700
Classic symptoms of a failed idle stabilizer control unit: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r...
FOR SALE: Whole bunch of Vangon and other parts
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:38:37 -0800
...complete 2.1L wbx harness with ECU, relay box, coil and idle stabilizer relay – left overs from an engine conversion – everything works...
Great info: Vanagon head leaks and Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:44:43 -0700
...In my experience the Idle Stabilizer system and the coolant temp sensor are responsible for 9/10 of Vanagon (Digifant) drivability problems. If you...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:19:58 +0000
...symptoms of a failed idle stabilizer control unit: > >> > >> > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r > >> ebuilt...
Re: Idle stabilizer control
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:22:23 -0500
...the > stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a > bit then raised the rpm. The stabilzer system worked, as...
Re: Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Mon, 7 Feb 2005 07:17:27 -0600
...Interesting thing that you mentioned and I tried was flushing the Idle stabilizer valve out with carb cleaner. After i did that it took...
Re: 91 Vanagon Losing Power Trying to Be "Cool"
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 May 1997 05:51:31 -0500 (CDT)
...Thanks again, Dan & Christine > > There is an idle stabilizer shown on page 24.53 of the Bentley manual that could cause this problem and...
Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:43:40 -0700
...The idle stabilization valve and control unit are currently unplugged. (see below). However. If: engine systems are working correctly, IS system is connected, no...
Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
Historical mailing list - Motlagh, John N [GMG]
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:41:48 -0500
...Also, the Idle stabilizer system will kick up the idle rpm with the AC on to handle the added load created by the AC...
Re: Miss at idle?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 May 2016 17:13:16 -0400
...of what I haven't done: > > Hall Sensor.. > Coil.. > Fuel Injectors.. > Idle Stabilizer Module.. > > I know that I need to adjust the throttle body...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 07:01:26 -0500
John Rodgers wrote: > I finally got my engine idle, and idle stabilizer valve to co-operate > and can now run my airconditioner with the...
Re: Step up the idle
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:54:58 -0700
...Look at the A/C diagram and see a wire from the compressor clutch labeled "to idle stabilizer control unit" but wire color shown...
Re: Digifant II... ?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:48:34 -0800
...A knock sensor , idle stabilization controlled by the ECU( no idle stabilizer relay), and Hall control unit. Vanagon's Hall control is in the...
Re: Ignition System Question
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:13:03 -0500
...I feel pulling the injector plugs on one cylinder at a time with the idle stabilizer disabled is a good diagnostic approach. If you...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:31:54 -0500
...Regards, John Rodgers John Bange wrote: >> Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer >> control using modern digital processor technology? >> >> Seems...
Re: Idle stabilizer control
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 Jul 2016 20:03:25 -0600
...the > > stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a > > bit then raised the rpm. The stabilzer system worked, as...
Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:14:26 -0800
I've taken apart an early (pre-86) idle stabilizer. It appears to be a pulse shaping/delay unit. It is inserted in between...
Re: Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:35:52 -0500
...I went a bit bonkers and found some GREAT deals > on eBay for the > Idle Stabilizer Valve, the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, > and the...
Re: Idle issues...
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Thu, 2 Apr 2009 15:09:05 -0800
You might want to check the idle stabilizer relay behind the right tail lamp. Mine was acting up recently and I cleaned the contacts...