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  • Re: Front end squeeking
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 09:27:29 -0400
    ...In most cases, a squeaky front end is caused by worn upper control arm bushings. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com...
  • Re: 90 RectangularHeadlamp wanted
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:27:18 -0800
    ...Miller, It's always a fine day when we find out you are back in control of your email account. Welcome back, you passenger...
  • Tips & Tricks - Heating and Air Flow Control Levers - how to change
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:55:16 -0600
    Subject says it all. I must replace my levers. but how the heck do you do that?? I have new ones, but I'm...
  • Trade
    Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
    Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:37:02 -0800
    ...smaller-I comute from LAX to bullhead city,AZ so I need something reliable..prefer auto,cruise control. anyone up for a trade? Mike
  • Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 2 Aug 2008 14:28:10 -0400
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  • Speedometer Cruise Control Pickup Hole: '81 and '85
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:53:31 -0700
    ...https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rYxQJ4hgZVU/UkHrHjDm4eI/AAAAAAAAIGc/6O5QOE0pErM/s512/1981%2520Vanagon%2520Speedometer.jpg My VSS pickup (as used for cruise control on some Vanagons...
  • Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing: Lemforder?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:52:37 -0400
    ...hear may not be a worn part, but > in searching upper control arm bushing replacement, it seems that, > currently, Meyle isn't that great...
  • Re: Grasshoppers
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Sun, 13 Dec 1998 09:13:24 -0500
    ...Is this for real??? Freeway on-ramps with traffic light controls??? How do they work/what purpose do they serve??? Do you use those...
  • Re: Mileage at altitude - responses/experiences requested
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 28 Oct 1999 22:14:42 -0600
    ...As you may well know, fuel injectiojn systems and some of the big carburetors on piston type Aircraft powerplants have auto-mixture controls, and...
  • Re: Hysterical thermal gauge.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 10:56:39 -0400
    ...bad gauge, doesn't affect the needle, although a bad control module could . Test the temp sender (single wire, on the thermostat housing) by...
  • Re: The end of the road (86 westy runnin' rich)
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 02:56:37 +0000
    Hi John, Has anyone performed a typical pin-by-pin check of the 25 pin Digifant Control Module(DCM)? If the mixture is incorrect...
  • Re: Theft protection
    Historical mailing list - Ian X
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 12:36:00 -0800
    You can go to a high end car audio store and get an immobilzer installed which will be controlable with a remote and prevent...
  • Re: Surging Idle fixed! / High O2 sensor readings
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 04:06:10 -0600
    ...I exchanged the valve > and control unit from my other van which confirmed the stabilizer control > was bad. > If anyone has a good idle...
  • Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 9 Nov 2005 23:38:22 -0800
    ...It is good for 1986-1991 ECU > >> Vanagon. > > > >Interesting....ingenious use of a programmable controller. I've used > similar > >devices for building a custom...
  • Re: Blinking stops, relay out ...
    Historical mailing list - The Westy man
    Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:18:55 -0800
    ...Put the controller back in, > pull the plug at the pressure tank and jumper across it, then turn on > ignition. If that makes it...
  • Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:37:17 -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: Front End Work (Corrected)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:41:21 -0800
    ...Doing the upper control arm bushing would be easy, but then I will need a $50 alignment 3. Getting to the lower A-arm...
  • Re: Idle issues
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 17 May 2020 11:43:14 -0600
    ...Any thoughts/ideas would be >>> appreciated. >>> >> >> The ECU does not control the operation of the ICU. If the valve does not >> hum at key...
  • Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 12 Oct 2013 18:36:56 -0400
    ...I think I'll order a refurbished control unit from Van Cafe unless anyone has a better idea. Thanks to all who replied. It...
  • Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:11:10 -0400
    ...Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon? > >Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400 > > > >My Digifant '90 Cabriolet has two...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:01:04 -0500
    ...I'm pretty sure you're not going to get a 240 W charge controller for $20, but I'm also pretty sure you...
  • RE: small part, BIG BUCKS!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 4 May 94 10:32:19 EST
    ...THis is controlled by a little box on it, that >has 5 or 6 leads, and a little plastic harness plugs onto it with...
  • Re: New van timing, cont'd.
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 06 Jan 95 14:01:14 CST
    ...On the dashboard, to the left of >the heater controls (whats to control?:) there is a small, unmarked aluminum >socket with a wire coming...
  • Cutting out
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 1 Jul 2001 03:44:07 EDT
    ...This can occur for a variety of reasons, but in this case, it was the Hall control unit. My engine management system is Digifant...
  • o2 sensor resistance
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 22:26:32 -0800
    ...solderless connector and shrink wrap? As this part controls the computer which in turn controls the way my vehicle runs, I'd rather pay...
  • Idle stabilizer control unit repair?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
    Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:28:18 -0800
    ...Removed right tail light and found my Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) and cleaned contacts with no help. Opened up ISCU and found a...
  • Re: Question regarding coolant flow and front heater
    Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
    Mon, 23 May 2005 13:18:24 -0700
    ...I assume then that this is because the cable that controls the valve in the diagram is either broken, bent, or weak. Has anyone...
  • Re: Bottom slider of the heater vent panel?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 May 2008 16:00:38 -0700
    ...It is supposed to be controlling the rear > overhead vents, right? But does it really? Or is it something like the > heater control on...
  • A/C Switch - need help locating
    Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
    Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:43:50 -0500
    I broke the A/C temperature control/thermostat switch, not the fan switch trying to pull the plug off the back. I believe it...
  • Analog to Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 7 May 2010 10:55:40 -0500
    My apologies - but I can never remember who is was/is working on a digital replacement for the analog box just forward of the...
  • Air leaks in ventilation system
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Feb 1995 22:17:33 -0600
    Regardless of where I set the levers on the fresh-air and heat controls, air continues to come through the vents in my '85...
  • Re: gasoline politics
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Nov 1995 19:24:56 -0500
    ...is that short for Personal Computer, or Portion Control?
  • DIGIJET OR DIGIFANT............which is the BETTER fuel injection for performance?
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 23:21:31 -0500
    Alright, gearheads....which fuel injection is better for larger displaced motors without having to buy a programmable fi from techtronics? digijet controls with digifant...
  • Re: Idle control switch (how much?)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 08:17:24 -0600
    I got mine from Bus Depot for about $55.00. Don't know about installation cost. Does not seem like a difficult install to...
  • Spare cable withy socket?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 10:09:19 -0500
    ...Could this be from the disconnected cruise control--any ideas? Joe
  • Synchro Kelly Bluebook
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:42:46 -0800
    ...154,000 Air Conditioning Power Steering Cruise Control AM/FM Stereo Roof Rack Retail Value $14,525 Cheers, Brian __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax...
  • Re: Whats this under my rear bench
    Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 08:17:03 -0400
    ...There should be a rear blower switch to the left of the front heater and defroster control on your dash. good morning. regards. clarence...
  • Dash - 84 vanagon vs westy?
    Historical mailing list - karen davis
    Tue, 26 Aug 2003 02:35:36 +0000
    ...different? I need for westy. _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental
  • How do you know if the front tranny mount needs replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 4 Jun 2004 17:40:58 -0700
    ...Trying to get this "bucking" situation under control and wondering if the front mount could be part of the culprit. I installed all 4...
  • Syncro de-coupler questions
    Historical mailing list - SKP
    Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:50:00 -0700
    ...Will the de-coupler provide any benefit on a van without a rear locker? Is the indicator panel required to install the control switch...
  • Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:31:06 -0800
    > > Interesting about GoWesty. I knew they were working on something, but > didn't know it was available. I took a quick look at their...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome Capacitor fix
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:41:21 +0000
    ...seems to be very commonly used in them... _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail gives you the control you need to help you keep your e-mail...
  • Re: creaking from right side upper control arm
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:18:19 -0400
    Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> writes: > You likely know more than I do about 'wrenchy' subjects but SaVannah > had this symptom a few months ago...
  • Re: front heater valve troubles?
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Wed, 1 Jul 2020 08:55:51 -0400
    ...and it has a lifetime warranty too! https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-audi-hvac-heater-control-valve-171819809emy Easy to replace, drop the...
  • Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
    Sat, 26 May 2018 17:26:40 -0400
    ...Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s) > > > > > > Would installing a grease fitting (zerk type?) to each upper control arm > > bushing, and adding...
  • Re: [syncro.org] Syncro Front End Parts & Other Stuff FS
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:53:54 -0700
    ...The front end parts also include the thrust bars (the bars that project forward out of the lower control arm. At 10:42 AM...
  • Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:46:49 +0000
    ...ve added electronic accessories along the way:  Honda Radio, Audiovox Cruise Control, Garmin GPS, even a switch to activate valve on my hot water...
  • Re: Leaking heater control valve
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:09:59 -0700
    ...this afternoon. > > It looks like it is dripping from the heater control valve. I shut the > valve and that has stopped the drips for...
  • Re: Arduino and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:05:33 -0800
    ...Please look through for any mistakes >> > or >> > misunderstandings. >> > ICU(Idle Control Unit) connections: >> > 6/50 Digital input from the starter switch >> > high when starter...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:41:08 -0700
    ...Some people try to use a selector switch to let either the alternator blue wire control it or select battery voltage to force it...
  • Re: heated seat switch/controller found at wreckers
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:57:26 -0400
    ...as a gloat, just dumb luck in finding a heated seat control unit > and switch at a trip to the wreckers today. No actual...
  • to rebuild or not to rebuild
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jul 1995 01:05:30 -0400
    ...Cam Shaft(-4) Cam Lifters Pistions and sleeves Heads or rebuild the ones I have yet another mystery Heat exchangers Heat control boxes Alternater...
  • Re: Best Car Alarm?
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 21:49:52 -0500
    ...However, you can set the sensitivity of both "zones" separately with the remote control very easily. There is also a False Alarm Control and...
  • Re: Van dies when cold
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:02:02 -0500
    ...Finally I figured that it had to be >> the idle stabilizer control unit. We replaced it with a known good >> control unit. I have...
  • Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:53:06 -0400
    I've got the very squeaky symptoms of what I guess is probably upper control arm bushings. Coming from the passenger's side. Just...
  • Re: replaced spark plugs now idle and cruise control problems
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:06:50 -0800
    ...I also have a problem with the cruise control holding > speed until the engine warms up. I have checked my connections to the temp...
  • Re: your opinion please - part 2
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sun, 6 Jun 1999 18:01:54 -0700
    ...That being said, I have factory cruise control in Klaus, and it works very well. However, since it doesn;t know ahead of time...
  • Re: Radiator Fan temp Sensor Failure
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Sun, 8 Nov 1998 22:54:16 -0600
    ...I suggest replacing the low-temp low-speed controlling thermostatic switch with a new one having a lower actuation temperature. Then, replace your high...
  • Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:09:22 -0700
    ...Solar charge controller (and solar panel) and an onboard 30 amp 'smart' charger. Question: What kind of problems, if any, would I encounter if...
  • Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Mon, 5 May 2008 12:52:48 -0700
    ...Tri-Flow's low viscosity allows it to penetrate to free corroded and frozen bolts, lubricate sticking controls, cables, linkages, bearings, wheels and rollers...