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• Re: Do vanagons have heated seats?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 18:09:40 EST
  ...It has a very small, vague control panel, on > the back side of the yoke of the steering wheel, which I believe is supposed...
• Re: '84 A/C temp switch question
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:24:13 -0500
  Dear Mike, Yes, the temperature control knob turns like a rheostat. Behind it is a thermostat that has a sensing line running back to...
• Re: Weird Stuff----
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 11:51:35 -0500
  ...Depending on the particular control unit installed it may or may not also peg the gauge. I think they shifted sometime in '85 to...
• Re: Tiptronic
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:02:04 -0500
  ...Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:52:14 -0700 > >On 9/11/05, Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > The tiptronics are electronically controlled and...
• Re: Turbo overpressure
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:01:50 -0700
  ...In effect it should behave the same way as the computer > controlled > > one does as it doesn't compare the ambient pressure with the...
• Re: Idle update/More bullshit.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:28:36 -0800
  ...their tits in a wringer. > > The Idle Stabilizer Control Valve (ISV) is just that, a CONTROL VALVE. It is > not a solenoid stop valve...
• Re: Chris Turner's accident, was Buses By the Depot 2009
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:30:16 -0400
  ...IT IS EASIER TO KEEP PAIN UNDER CONTROL THAN STOP IT ONCE IT'S > ESTABLISHED. It's been demonstrated that patients with > self-controlled...
• 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: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 08:54:14 -0700
  Fred, I have installed about 6 cruise controls over the years and assisted with a few more. Two of my installations were in buses...
• '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:24:03 -0400
  Brief recap - Cruise control failed due to pin hole in vacuum servo unit. Had suggestions from the list to coat it with 'Amazing Goop...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 08:06:30 -0500
  ...running hard on the > interstate then the solution is a thermostatically controlled oil cooler or > if the wasserbox engine still retains the same style...
• Re: I need three black plastic heater control levers...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:40:54 EST
  ...Lever, heater/fresh air control, 251 259 371C - $11.87 >>>>>Yeah, they have them all right. But 13 bucks for each? Hope I'll...
• Re: Help! Appeal for data
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 19:19:13 -0800
  I agree, the only way I can think off is if some control units superimposed a signal that was ignored by the gauge. If...
• Re: Why the Delete Key is not enough!! PLEASE READ
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:57:00 -0400
  ...Get a clue Kyle...the employer is not controlling the behavior of the Vanagon list or any other list for that matter. It can...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:29:12 -0500
  ...The late 85 has the cast iorn lower control arm suspension found in 86 and later vanagons.Since I have both vehicles,I can...
• Re: For Sale Eperspacher B1LC Heater
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:44:59 -0500
  ...The > control unit is fried but will be included anyway so you have it for > reference. I never got it working so I can...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:43:09 -0700
  > Is there a place to install the ball valve where it is accessible from > inside the vehicle, or better yet can be controlled on...
• Gowesty VSS ??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:24:59 -0400
  Anyone use the Gowesty VSS for their factory cruise control? I ran all the Bentley trouble shooting steps and all points to the VSS...
• O2 Sensor is NOT a thermistor - I stand in error
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 22:43:01 -0700
  ...They are two different animals althought both used for emission/air mixture controls for FI engines. Les Lesovsky .-)
• Re: sway bar kit on a breadloaf
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 17:25:06 -0400
  ...I have tried to hold my speed down to 65 then everything seems under control sam williams
• Seat belt relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 30 May 1998 20:33:47 -0700
  ...The light on the dash stays on, the wiring diagram indicates that it is controlled by a relay. Does anyone know where the relay...
• Re: Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 23:30:43 +0100
  Stuart wrote: > They wouldn't give out the VW part #. How come? What kind of dealer is this? The part # is no secret, and...
• Vent intake off when?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:26:09 +1200
  My 84 came without a manual, and I have trouble with the heater controls (why can't VW learn from the Japanese?). How do...
• Eurovan parts needed
  Historical mailing list - gary meek
  Wed, 10 May 2000 09:37:04 -0600
  ...Engine control module (computer) working or not. Please email me directly, as I'm not on the list at present. thanks gary meek <g...
• Thanks Ron!
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 16:38:02 -0700
  ...I am now going to skip the lower ball joints and replace the entire control arm since bus depot has them and it will...
• Agilis 81 reference #'s
  Historical mailing list - John Smith
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:44:28 -0500
  Anyone out there have the product #/reference #/control # for the Michelin Agilis 81? I'm having a difficult time with my tire dealer locating...
• Webasto Heater Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:53:03 -0500
  ...Mine may need a very rare control unit (made of hens teeth and unobtanium). Anyone have a source? Part numbers are "443 963 271...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:48:05 EDT
  ...What should I check first? >> If the idle returns to normal for a short period upon restart, replace the Idle Stabilizer Controller. George
• Re: squeaking-upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:58:34 -0400
  > So far, I have the best luck with the Meyle brand. > > Dennis FWIW, those are the ones that I carry. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Injector Color Codes?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 19 May 2006 07:57:03 -0700
  ...s the color of the plastic where the wires for the control of the injector connects to the body of the injector. I've...
• Re: [non]Newbee question - silver box behind dashboard?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 14:06:27 EDT
  ...XEROX.COM writes: > With the dashboard off during the blower replacement - > > I noticed a silver box mounted behind the glove box. > > cruise control programmer
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 6 Nov 2020 13:52:28 -0700
  ...is the > Delphi ECU normally used in an application(s) where *all* idle air is > controlled by the idle control valve and throttle angle...
• Re: idle stabilizer: valve, control unit or both?
  Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:30:57 -0400
  ...Long trouble shooting & frustration, finally turned out to be connectors on the idle control unit which had broken solder joints on the board: a...
• Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 May 2014 21:04:42 -0400
  At 07:40 PM 5/2/2014, Mister Tom wrote: >Was not aware that the control circuit is inside the temp gauge. What's...
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:31:46 -0500
  John, actually the cruise control troubleshooting is in the Bentley. It is just a little tricky to find as it doesn't list it...
• Re: ventilation levers- tips for usage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:33:04 -0500
  At 06:26 PM 1/31/2002, Smola, Tony wrote: >Jere, > >The vent controls are confusing. > >Here are some tips > >For heat at your...
• Re: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 19:38:00 -0800
  ...Remote control door unlocking? You're not looking at anything sophisticated here. You can go to various electronics suppliers and buy controllers for garage...
• Re: Aftermarket cruise control speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:24:39 -0400
  ...Aftermarket cruise control speed sensor > I'm working on installing an aftermarket cruise control in my '86 w/ > AT. I've had this unit...
• Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:55:21 -0700
  Hi, So after my last post about the missing mystery knob below the climate control panel on my 1980 Vanagon I had come to...
• Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:07:21 -0300
  ...I bought that specific controller because it offered better control of values when working with AGM's. I would have preferred a model with...
• Seeks advice for alternate implemintation of applied Vanagon engineering. Whew.
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:09:22 -0800
  ...Instead, I would like to run ducting directly from the heat exchanger control units to the hole under my back bench seat. I would...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:07:52 -0500
  ...Check out my video on Youtube for the normal problems and repair of the Vanagon cruise control switch: http://youtu.be/KcIL_K9H8zQ Let...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 12:04:59 -0700
  ...Warmed it up for a couple of minutes. > > > > Unplugged O2, Temp2, and idle control power plug. Same hard to start > condition, but it went...
• Re: Just like a Vanagon, but modern..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:52:28 -0800
  "Must be something other than emissions control that kept these from being marketed here." � Focus groups probably play a big part, but it's...
• Re: Dometic Fans
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 10:01:44 -0700
  ...I'll rewire it with a switch to the wire that powers the control panel, the fan does work! And, according to my VW...
• Praise to the List! Van alive again
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 13:31:43 -0500
  ...Doktor Tim was right with his diagnosis of a bad ignition control module. I was able to find one at my local Auto Zone...
• Dometic fridge advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:24:00 -0400
  ...I had, up to this point, never seen the newer fridge with push-button controls. It also has an electronic igniter controlled by the...
• Re: '87 GL Temp Gauge - Long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:00:10 -0400
  ...I >believe, but I'm not sure, that this control unit is built into the >instrument cluster. Might this be the component that is...
• Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:58:32 -0400
  ...OK Hall sender unit test: (in bottom of distributor) OK Control unit test(EC, ECU): OK However the problem still occurs as it has...
• Re: Temp Gauge Out, Heat Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:26:24 -0500
  Sam Walters wrote: > > Sometimes the wire that opens and shuts the heat control valve for the > front heater gets bent and will no longer...
• cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:37:35 -0800
  Hi Gang, My '88 has a factory installed cruise control system which is having difficulty maintaining speed. It works at first and then it...
• Re: Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:25:05 -0600
  ...PM 2/20/2009, Jim Felder wrote: >> >> It's the Level Control relay and I'm hoping it's what's causing my >> temp...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:33:36 -0800
  ...Regardless, I found it was possible to take the lower control arm etc. off the vehicle as a "unit". image: https://sites.google.com...
• Re: Cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 14:17:59 -0400
  ...I meant Idle control valve, sorry. It is buzzing even if I take the key out. No wonder the battery goes down. Strange. I...
• 87 Cruise Control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:07:41 -0800
  Hi all, Hoping someone can help with my 1987 stock cruise control problem. Background: My cruise was working well now it won't come...
• Digifant connector test results, Das Boot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 20:19:35 -0600
  ...Battery OK Fuel pump and relay OK Idle stabilizer control unit OK My idle stabilizer control unit is known to be faulty. I have...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:30:38 -0800
  AFAIK 82 diesels do NOT have the coolant low level control unit and no coolant sensor in the coolant tank. There is a wire...
• Re: Very Technical Question on Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:01:52 -0500
  I don't know of any Vanagon shocks that are variable rate using a control rod. Some Monroe sensormatics (or whatever), use slots in...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:27:34 -0700
  ...Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings I use two Harbor Freight tools for the lower ball joint. http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 21:45:23 -0400
  ...Speed control is done via fuel control, not the air/fuel mixture. This excess air (O2) combined with the higher combustion pressures makes for...