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  • Re: Bentley - Page 24.24b -- Question -- vacuum oriface(?)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:52:54 -0400
    ...zero pressure instead of up from atmospheric pressure using one (linear) unit and down using a different (proportional) one. You can see how it...
  • Re: How to modify Bosch regulator for remote sensing.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:39:24 -0700
    ...On this > unit and I presume all of them, if you float the input the alternator > will go to full output which with a...
  • Don Lancaster's Intermittents
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Fri, 6 Oct 1995 11:28:58 -0500 (CDT)
    ...The culprit was this bad solder joint on a steel lead power resistor. Aging and corrosion caused the failure. In hindsight, the tachometer would...
  • RE: Eurovan reliability
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:19:20 UT
    ...Front & Rear A/C independently lost 3 lowest speeds - both use an identical resistor pack to lower fan speed, and a thermal fuse on...
  • Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:37:56 -0700
    ...The weakest point for sealing is where the wire comes out the top. >By the way, can someone explain how the unit senses the...
  • Re: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:15:30 -0800
    ...It is 12V and will work directly unlike the resistors on the the LEDs. The light bulb inserts into the back of the instrument...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:38:55 -0400
    ...Since I haven't been able to locate a replacement Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) for testing, I have done further investigation: 1. I...
  • Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:51:30 -0400
    ...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: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:53:59 -0700
    ...The article suggests that you use either a 1 ohm, 25w resistor or >> an automotive light bulb type 1156 or similar to provide this...
  • Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
    Historical mailing list - Steve W
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 09:56:02 -0800
    ...The article suggests that you use either > a 1 ohm, 25w resistor or > > an automotive light bulb type 1156 or similar > to provide this...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 02:39:57 -0400
    ...The replacement digital unit that >> would use the IC's would have no such problems, and not be so >> problematic. AFAIK, the main thing...
  • Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
    ...130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor Unit Part # 0.280.159.0010 Main Wire Loom, control head to...
  • Get 80-83 Air Cooled before they go to Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
    Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:55:09 -0500
    ...axles (no cv�s) $50.00 each set. #25) Two each resistor units $20.00 each. #26) Two each Thermo timer switches $20.00...
  • 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
    ...The replacement digital unit that would use the IC's would have no such problems, and not be so problematic. I think there was...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:45:23 -0500
    ...130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor Unit Part # 0.280.159.0010 Main Wire Loom, control head to...
  • Re: hiccuping
    Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 19:35:06 -0700
    ...This voltage variance is due to the position of the sweep arm across the face of the resistor plate in the meter. Since your...
  • Re: cooling fan dying?
    Historical mailing list - ertrob bellcamp
    Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:10:20 -0800
    ...Last time this > happened, indeed lowspeed fan operation was not occuring, and I > replaced the resistor as well as the temp sender, and all...
  • Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 23 Oct 2005 02:12:35 -0700
    ...Thing is, it's a really tense array of op-amps, capacitors, and resistors-- a wacky analog computer doing a job better done digitally...
  • Re: Opinions-Well, It's Mine Now
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:47:52 -0700
    ...Deja vu-my last '84 did this very same thing, and it wasn't the resistor, the gauge, sending unit, etc. I never did...
  • Engine Still Overheating - Need Advice / Chapter Three
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 26 Feb 2005 08:21:11 -0700
    ...Replaced it with a new Behr unit. The shop did several idle and around town road tests. All seemed fine. Running temps were a...
  • Re: Making a 12v battery charger from a peecee power supply
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 13:47:32 -0500
    ...The article suggests that you use either a 1 ohm, 25w resistor or > >> an automotive light bulb type 1156 or similar to provide this...
  • Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:47:49 -0700
    ...There is nothing like having several good test units on hand, for each part. IF I was concerned about the temp sensor connection and...
  • 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
    ...ohms) I dug in deep and found the > Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, > and quickly opened it up for...
  • Re: 82 aircooled power
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:16:40 -0500
    ...Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor Unit Part # 0.280.159.0010 Check your timing 7.5 Degrees at 800...
  • Radio & Behr A/C
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Sun, 3 Jan 1999 12:05:17 -0700
    Hello Mark and Fellow Listers, The Behr aftermarket air conditioning system is the preferred unit for Vanagon installations. They also make many of the...
  • Re: Dash removal Instruction for all of you ready to fix your heater
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:30:40 -0500
    ...Heater unit support: Ok the heater unit is held in place by 4 long >Philips screws, 2 inside the cabin and 2 from outside...
  • Re: Blinking stops, relay out ...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:41:46 -0800
    ...I have seen one case where that wouldn't work..........figured it was a dash or guage problem, or contol unit problem. One simple...
  • Re: 84 coolant light.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:36:09 -0700
    ...however, jumpering it with a resistor will trick the circuit up front and keep the light off, not that I recommend that approach. You...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:30:27 -0500
    ...For low value (resistance) resistors you can measure them without pulling their leads off. If the values are high you can compare your measurement...
  • Re: AC relay question
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:40:00 -0500
    ...It is a variable ohm resistor. It is not impossible for it to go bad (it did on my 86). It can be pulled...
  • Re: No injector pulse 81 AFC vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jon
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 06:53:28 -0500
    ...Depending on model you have, you may have a bad electronic ignition control unit if you're model is equipped with one. You didn...
  • Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
    Historical mailing list - George Averill
    Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:21:42 -0500
    ...The red light came on before I did this.) I replaced the coolant low level-warning control unit and the combined coolant temperature gauge...
  • (Fwd) Re: EV Airconditioning
    Historical mailing list - Donald A. Drisdell
    Mon, 8 Sep 1997 17:54:07 -0500
    ...The unit was badly > > > over-heating. They also replaced the fan resistors. > > > > > > Don > > > -- > > > Don Drisdell, Deputy City Solicitor > > > The City of Cambridge, Massachusetts > > > 795...
  • Re: Digijet Digitool Info
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 5 Mar 2001 07:03:05 -0600
    ...Early (during beta testing stages) I found some digijet distributor hall units would fail (cause the engine to miss at high rpm). I switched...
  • Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -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: Need 2 liter acvw FI system complete with fuel pump.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 24 May 2001 22:02:58 -0500
    ...No warranty other than it works when you get it. $30.00 Injector Resistor Unit, Bug 75-79, Bus 74-79, Vanagon 80-83...
  • Re: Lowering A/C cabinet in a Westy easier than bus ?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Fri, 23 Jun 2000 08:29:19 -0400
    ...Make sure you lower it carefully and support it as the blower fans, resistors and rear speakers are connected to the housing. I am...
  • Re: AFM resistance test, was unstable idle
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:50:41 -0800
    ...well as info on opening the unit, and >re-setting the wiper arm on the variable resistor. There are other web >sites with photographs...
  • Behr Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
    ...I have seen units identical to mine in both water and air-cooled Vanagons, and the installation is essentially identical. I believe that they...
  • Re: FW: DAYS SUMMARY - UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:53:35 -0500
    ...something related to the Temp 2 sender, this one can be bypass with a cheap resistor. Fourth choice, distributor related. I'm sure you...
  • Re: Vanagon dead at walmart--not the coil after all
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:46:30 -0400
    ...the unit to a bad spot for heat but they also did a poor job at the factory of soldiering the resistors that generate...
  • 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: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
    Historical mailing list - Yves Demers
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:14:23 -0800
    ...way I want it >> also thatt switch does not use any resistor to control the dc motor speed >> it >> uses a power pulse modulation...
  • 84 Vanagon FS
    Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
    Wed, 5 Apr 2000 16:52:44 EDT
    ...The rear heater needs a new resistor block (the ceramic block that is attached to the electric plug is cracked). The front bushings are...
  • Updated For Sale Parts List
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 22:17:57 -0500
    ...axles (no cv�s) $50.00 each set. #25) Two each resistor units $20.00 each. #26) Two each Thermo timer switches $20.00...
  • bosch info: type 2's 1974-79
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:11 CDT
    ...025 Pressure Regulator 0 280 160 200 0 280 160 200 Resistor Unit 0 280 159 001 - Temperature Sensor Coolant 0 280 130 012...
  • Re: variable speed blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 20 Apr 2017 22:39:10 -0700
    ...I've wondered if there would be any noise issues but I can't hear anything with the units in the bench. My controllers...
  • Re: ECU firmware location
    Historical mailing list - tinker man
    Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:28:38 +0200
    ...Cheers! TM > --- tinker man <tinkerman007@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > On 9/23/07, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > Try to measure each resistor on...
  • Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 18 Mar 2001 20:48:39 -0600
    ...I get out the little test unit and see If I have enough antifreeze!! Once checked, if it is correct ... 50:50 ratio...then...
  • ECU optimization -- one quick question
    Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:38:19 -0700
    ...on solder on the ICU board paying attention to the big resistors in particular.� I gave only a little heat not wanting to over...
  • Re: Quick review of front turn signal light
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Mon, 9 Jan 2023 12:39:12 -0800
    ...first of course you have to have an electronic flasher unit fitted. Don’t bother fooling with resistors and the stock flasher. > > Second… they...
  • The continuing adventures of The Vanagon Retrofit
    Historical mailing list - John Tullier
    Thu, 18 Apr 2002 12:06:10 -0700
    ...IE: resistors, capacitors, etc. I�ll be dropping the petrol tank soon so that I can run fresh wires from the sending unit, but...
  • Re: Hot times under the rear seat
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 16:16:06 -0400
    ...Anyone wanting to see a fractured solder joint -- AFM pullup resistor in a Digijet board -- pmail me as it will be a while before...
  • 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
    ...130.012 Pressure Regulator (vacuum Limiter) Part # 0.280.160.100 Resistor Unit Part # 0.280.159.0010 Main Wire Loom, control head to...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:07:02 -0400
    ...ohms) I dug in deep and found the >> Idle Stabilizer Control unit behind the rear passenger signaling lights, >> and quickly opened it up for...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
    Mon, 3 Sep 2007 07:29:19 -0700
    ...to get the schematic so > >we can easily repair these expensive units (remember, 350$...ouch!). > > Folks, when I say photos I mean REAL CLOSE...
  • Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 03:39:07 -0500
    ...The replacement digital unit that >>> would use the IC's would have no such problems, and not be so >>> problematic. >>> > > AFAIK, the main thing...
  • Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:51:58 -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: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:56:40 -0800
    ...It is 12V and will work directly unlike the > resistors on the the LEDs. > > The light bulb inserts into the back of the instrument...
  • Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:04:23 -0800
    ...way I want it > >> also thatt switch does not use any resistor to control the dc motor speed > >> it > >> uses a power pulse modulation...