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• Re: Ignition problems, subie question (Syncro crosspost)
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:28:26 -0700
  ...relating to my recent ignition troubles; and the winner is..... (drumroll) The ECU! (Cymbal crash) Got a rebuilt unit from Vanagain, quick delivery, thanks...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:46:26 -0800
  ...There are 2 (maybe even > 3) different > "coolant level low control units" that control the > behavior of the LED > when a low coolant level...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:33:48 -0700
  ...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
• Re: 85 vanvagon 1.9 electrical prob
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:52:36 -0400
  ...an ignition module (black with aluminum fins, on wall), and a coil. There's a timing output to the ECU (engine control unit, big...
• 86 idle hunting and idle control unit
  Historical mailing list - John Brigstocke
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:41:07 -0400
  Hello all, Have an 86 westy that has hunting idle - idle controller is varying the idle speed at a rate of 2-3 times...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:29:27 -0400
  ...I've > disconnected the Idle control unit and that doesn't seem to change > anything, and I keep reading that there is an idle...
• first clue your mechanic doesn't have a clue
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 12:09:02 -0400
  ...shot? Possibly it's your wiring harness, a new head gasket, a new transmission or control unit. Any of these could be the culprit.
• Re: bosch blue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 16:33:27 -0400
  ...The Vanagon ignition is a variable dwell design with the current control part of the electronics. The Blue coil will work but will deliver...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:29:01 -0800
  On 3/23/10, Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote: >> I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the...
• Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 06:34:37 EDT
  ...Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions say 83-85 vans reuse ICU and mount it below...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 May 2009 10:53:23 -0400
  ...With the van off unplug these two plugs from the idle control unit and plug them into each other. Now start and run the...
• Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 21:13:13 -0500
  ...the engine off, ignition on. You should feel a vibration when touching the valve. The problem we had was poorly controlled idle speed especially...
• HELP -- Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Thu, 25 May 2000 18:57:41 -0400
  ...distributor - checked voltage in the battery - checked the Hall control unit - tested the ignition switch - checked the Park and Neutral start wiring (one bulb...
• Parting '86 Syncro / Westy Parts
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Tue, 19 May 1998 01:45:31 EDT
  ...Dashboard & related trim, Fuse box, Relays, Idle Control Unit '85 older, Horn, Bosch A/C blower motors, Ignition switch/ key, Syncro fuel Tank, Power...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:18:12 -0700
  ...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:33:16 -0500
  ...Over its operating rpm range, it actively advances or retards the output pulses (to the ignition controller) relative to the input pulses from the...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 11:57:04 -0800
  ...The USB > socket must not be used to power other USB devices. > > Can the BORCO display data from an engine control unit? > > No, the...
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
  ...It could be the idle stabilizer itself or the > control unit (the control units are the most common source of the > problem in my...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:30:36 -0500
  ...5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the > Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, > and quickly opened it up...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...ignition > on) > > *the discovery and fix:* > in the back of the Idle Air Control Valve, between the 2 connectors, > there's a small allen...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...Upon seeing a pulse from the Hall sending unit the ECU >then >cuts off the current momentarily. The ignition coil, an inductor, will >react...
• Re: Fw: HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:52:53 -0500
  ...Ignition checked out fine. I was told to look cloesely at Hall Sender. Hall Sender checked out fine. > Told the Idle Speed Control Unit...
• RE: Electric Cruise for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 08:29:26 -0700
  ...The unit uses an ignition signal to detect a rapid change in engine speed rather than a clutch switch. The Zemco would not operate...
• Re: Help!! 85 Vanagon Intermittent Problem
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:59:26 -0700
  ...Ignition control module (relatively cheap from Bus Depot or Rocky Mountain), idle stabilizer and/or ignition wiring harness. We're beginning to recommend replacement...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 07:31:40 -0600
  ...Any idea how I can test the ignition >unit? Any thoughts on what the big red button does? > >http://www.skipemmert.com/vanquestions/heater...
• Re: Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:29:44 -0600
  ...I assume >>that >>this control unit is a simple relay, but I'm not sure. The Bentley manual >>isn't specific. Where is this...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:29:35 -0600
  ...In my case, having a camper, I wanted to be able to use the remote control from bed to turn the stereo off. Unfortunately...
• HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:19:01 -0700
  ...I bought the unit from Kragen for $95. This unit has a vacuum servo unit and a little square control unit. I would speculate...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 06:39:34 -0700
  ...5 ohms) I dug in deep and found the > Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, > and quickly opened it up...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - madvws
  Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:05:36 +0000
  ...Maybe one of the relays is flaky.   Either the fuel pump relay or the control unit relay since they seem to be intertwined. I...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:37:34 -0700
  ...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...
• 86 westie available!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 19:17:26 -0400
  ...Air sensor,Idle control unit NEW..shocks all round,Tyres all round (Micheline XC LT4 195/75 R14) New ignition switch,Heil fog lights...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
  ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle control unit) There are only four connections to be made to...
• Re: Idle control issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:50:02 -0400
  ...Most likely the idle control unit is defective. There is the possibility that something is triggering the idle controller to increase idle speed. A...
• Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 14:38:57 -0800
  Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is that it runs fine for a while, then the...
• stumbling 89 GL 2.1 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 May 1997 15:11:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...stab, or control unit......By the way,, if you have any similiar type difficulty, and are still running old grey label ignition coil, check...
• ISCU - Trying to fix it
  Historical mailing list - Germain Gagnon
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 22:13:43 -0400
  ...when the ignition is ON (motor not running). I did a good reading of the list concerning the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) and...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:33:15 +0200
  ...control the spark? (This is > me being clueless again.) > > 1) Battery -- replaced this morning. > 2) Ignition coil > 3) ECU > 4) Ignition Control Unit > > Is...
• 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: Super fast idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:37:46 -0600
  ...people on this list. > >Cheers, >Katy > > >>Hello, I replace the idle control unit on my '88 Vanagon and the result is >>that it runs...
• 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: 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: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:14:06 -0400
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:31:12 -0500
  ...It also mentions the Ignition Control Module, I have looked and looked and can't seem to find this. The wires from the Hall...
• TiiCo Installation
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:16:43 -0400
  ...Last nite I realized that we are missing the left engine support and the ignition control unit. I e-mailed Peter but haven't...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:23:16 -0800
  ...So far I have built a couple annoying prototype digital controllers. I blew up the first one (5v controllers don't like 12v). The...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:49:24 -0500
  ...checking and adjusting." --With ignition off, disconnect oxygen connector(1 in the picture 24-175) and the idle stabilizer control valve connector.(2 in...
• Throttle switch testing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmquist
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:01:36 -0400
  ...The Bentley says to disconnect the control unit (is this also known as the ECU?) before connecting a test light at the switch connector...
• What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 13:01:56 -0800
  ...This weekend I'm going to remove the distributor and take a look at the hall control unit wire that reside in the black...
• recall list
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
  ...EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Year: 1988 Make: VOLKSWAGEN TRUCK Model: VANAGON Potential Number of Units Affected: 300 Manufactured From: AUG...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 29 May 2013 08:38:11 -0500
  ...switched (from ignition) and the other is permanently tied in. The switched is the "trigger" signal to turn on the unit while the primary...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 14:04:40 -0600
  ...Isn't he primary purpose to provide for better ignition timing control which results in a smoother running engine, hence more torque? Are you...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...to shell out 200 dollars to find out it is my ignition control module or computer. I also have never been in a situation...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0700
  ...Vanagon Cruise Control Wiring Information > Constant 12V+ Red Ignition Switch Harness or Use Hot Side of Brake > Switched 12V+ Black Ignition Switch Harness > Ground...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:45:30 -0500
  ...that would fit vertically on to the D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit."? I do know that the...
• Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:31:18 -0500
  ...that with the leads and controls to the sub underneath the center of the van. The Alpine head unit fits snugly, once I bent...
• 84 Westy mass air/ICU problems?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Flores
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 06:37:09 -0700
  ...I have been advised to look at the air flow meter or ignition control unit. These items (especially the mass air) are not cheap...
• Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:12:56 -0700
  ...They do connect to the Idle Control Unit. The wires are in the FI > harness whether needed or not, at least on the USA...
• FW: 1980 Westy ignition quits
  Historical mailing list - Bergey, Dennis
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 05:44:06 -0700
  ...dual relay, coil, control unit for electronic ignition, jumped the coil directly from the battery, replaced ignition switch, headlight switch! (i was fishing) halogen...
• My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - J Frank Hammontree
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:19 -0400
  ...The DigifantII is basicly the same as the original Digifant, but with the incorporation of the CIS's ignition control unit. This is used...