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Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:43:49 -0800
...Which is more reliable? The CIS or Digifant fuel injection system? This will wheigh in if I make a Jettagon out of my Westy...
Re: FOR SALE: Whole bunch of Vangon and other parts
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:48:31 -0500
...complete 2.1L wbx harness with ECU, relay box, coil and idle stabilizer relay – left overs from an engine conversion – everything works...
Re: Idle stabilization control question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
...When back home - disconnect the idle stabilizer valve wire on the end of the valve. Start the engine. Turn the very large slotted screw...
Help! loosing idle speed
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 17:31:08 -0400
...Throttle body recently cleaned. -I'm not using the Idle stabilizer; when connected the engine revs to 2500 or 3000 and just sits there...
follow up to original inquiry (stumbling 89 GL 2.1)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 May 1997 21:35:45 -0400 (EDT)
...connector, cleaning inside of idle stabilizer control valve with liquid wrench... I think I've checked entire FI system, and can't find anything...
Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 03:41:58 +0000
...In my hands the other day were >>>both 2 and 3 wire idle stabilizers. I don't have time to piss around >>>correcting >>>all...
FIXED runs well for a minute or two
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 16:27:36 -0600
...Boston Engine > <FI system diagnostics Keller.zip>2.1 Idle stabilizer explained > > Jeff, I had a problem with erratic idle on my 88 GL...
Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:24:22 -0400
...Any ideas? It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and oxygen sensor, etc.. Could it be as simple as I need...
Fuel injection problems
Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:56:32 -0500
...The Bentley manual shows the green wires with the yellow connector to be part of the idle stabilizer system. I have not found where...
Re: AAR auxillary air regulator
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:55:14 -0400
John-- Sound like you have a digital idle stabilizer confused with the Auxiliary Air Regulator. The AAR is part of the warm-up enrichment...
Re: idle/full throttle switch replacement
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 07:18:07 -0400
...the idle stabilizer, and then > the switch is underneath. (Why the hell didn't they stay with the 2 > accessible switch system like on...
Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:53:19 -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: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:29:28 EST
In a message dated 01/12/2000 12:58:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, glmce@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << The part number on the stabilizer...
Re: Help Losing Idle!(still)
Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:46:17 -0400
...m guessing the system is bled. -Running engine with ISV valve disconnected, along with the single connector to the Idle stabilizer unit behind the...
Re: 1.9 running rich
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:53:05 -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: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:05:30 -0700
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_436_754/idle-control-valve-alternative.html Neil. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 10:01...
AC & Idle Stabilizer (Joys and Woes)
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 01:38:25 -0500
...and cure, but my a/c system seems finally to be working properly. So, even with the idle nuisance, I am pleased with the...
Re: 84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Tasha
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 22:58:19 -0400
...were when one cylinder was > >leaking compression pressure into the cooling system due to a bad head > >gasket (metal shim on top of cylinder...
Re: Idle stabilization control question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -0600
...I didn't see it mentioned on > your list. > > Warm the engine - run it around the block. > When back home - disconnect the idle stabilizer...
Off Idle Syndrome Pt.3
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 09:04:25 -0600
...the exhaust system )replaced the temp sensor 2, ( because it didn't have a fast idle when cold ) replaced the idle stabilizer ( just because...
Re: Rough running till warmed up
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:15:08 -0700
...NET> wrote: > > > >> With the 1.9 system, one must remove the two plugs from the idle > >> stabilizer (forward of the coil) and plug them...
Re: Got dem ole lousy idle blues again,mama
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:53:09 -0700
...away, and the gap down there made it IMPOSSIBLE to get a decent (or any) idle. The AFM system cannot deal with a "leak...
'85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 09:39:27 EST
...Second round was a new Idle Stabilizer, Digitool (nothing to do with running but I did upgrade from a Triumph-Adler ECU to a...
Idle issues...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:46:59 -0400
...I had some time ago replaced the idle stabilizer control module, cleaned and checked the idle stabilizer valve, replaced the Temp II sensor, replaced...
Re: Computer woes?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 11:56:09 -0400
>The idle stabilizer valve is only necessary when the engine is cold or >if you are using the airconditioner. You can remove and clean...
The Mystery Machine saga continues
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 08:40:42 -0500
...I tried swapping the idle control relay AND the idle stabilizer valve... it made NO difference at all in the starting/idling behavior. I...
Digifant parts fs
Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
Mon, 8 Mar 1999 19:54:56 -0500
...So I have a Digifant ECU (part number 025 906 022D) an Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (part number 251 907 393D) and three Air...
Injectors - 2.1L WBX - '91 Carat/autotrany
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:23:08 -0500
...It idled at 1800 rpm so I disconected idle stabilizer valve and the O2 sensor and adjusted the idle down to 880 rpm per...
Re: Funky Idle Issues and a note on the shipping issue (long)
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:25:45 -0500
...3) I haven't checked the idle stabilizer valve for correct operation yet either, but the hose that connects to the right side of...
extreme idle from hell results...air flow meter!
Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:23:59 -0800
...I have a nicely humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped out the idle stabilizer control unit with a friends' and got...
2.1l Waterboxer For Sale
Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:51:48 -0600
...This means you'll get: - an almost-new ignition system - a perfectly functioning FI system (T.Body has been recently rebuilt so the idle...
Re: '87 w/ surging idle
Historical mailing list - chad knutson
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 14:45:13 -0600
...As I understand it, the idle stabilizer keep the idle up while the engine is cold. Good think it's getting warm out . . . Chad...
Step up the idle
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:12:56 -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: Idle stabilization control question--fixed
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -0600
...I didn't see it >> mentioned on >> your list. >> >> Warm the engine - run it around the block. >> When back home - disconnect the idle stabilizer...
Re: 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - brad barcom
Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:50:46 -0500
...I have now gone through the components which I think can be causing this, and have replaced the Idle Stabilizer Valve, the Idle Stabilizer...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:41:55 -0700
...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 stabilization control question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:07:42 -0600
...I didn't see it >> mentioned on >> your list. >> >> Warm the engine - run it around the block. >> When back home - disconnect the idle stabilizer...
Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:19:10 -0500
...The idle stabilizer attempts to maintain 850 to 900 rpm by changing the timing. This is why it must be by-passed to correctly...
Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:37:40 -0600
...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: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:18:42 -0500
...jon wrote: >I've taken apart an early (pre-86) idle stabilizer. It appears to be a >pulse shaping/delay unit. It is inserted...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:50:22 EST
...And it sure seems as if the Idle Control Valve sticking overloaded the circuit and caused the transistor to burn. In the newer version...
Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:15:58 -0500
...On a rough running engine, the Idle Stabilizer System is always suspect. Good luck with your efforts. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Mark...
Re: Gas question, seriously folks
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:28:13 -0800
...should be considered. > > As for fuel stabilizer, marine, hot rods, and small engines tend to have > fuel systems that are open vented. Sometimes as...
Re: 1.9l-strange throttle response
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 06:11:11 -0800
...the van behaves no differently with the idle stabilizer bypassed, so i don't think it is the culprit. i even sprayed down the...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:27:59 +0000
...stock. > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_436_754/idle-control-valve-alternative.html > > Neil. > > On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 10...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Thu, 6 Sep 2007 22:47:46 -0400
...This test requires that your idle is behaving OK, i.e. the throttle switch is adjusted OK, and ICV & ISCU functional. 2. Turn on...
Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sun, 22 May 2016 11:39:57 -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: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - James Eaton
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:23:34 -0500
Brett, the idle stabilizer that you're thinking of, the DIS (Digital Idle Stabilizer) from the CIS system, has no resemblance to the Idle...
Re: Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:40:40 -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: Speaking of idle stabilizers ...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:19:25 -0700
...gmail.com> wrote: > >> Isn't the IS system supposed to more or less keep the idle around 900 >> RPM when the AC load hits...
Re: 91 Carat - Auto Tranny - 2.1L WBX - RPM Hunting
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:29:46 -0400
...Fancy foot work required to keep it under >>> control. >>> >>> After it warmed up, I shut it down, disconnected the Idle Stabilizer >>> Valve. And started...
Re: Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:02:37 -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: digitool readings help needed
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:04:02 -0400
...get a >plume of black smoke............the idle stabilizer IS functioning, vacuum >is 15in at idle, and the fuel pressure reg is within spec...
Re: Wire leaked it's smoke
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 21:00:16 -0500
...in the relay box, the relay box itself, the ECU, the idle stabilizer module, and a few other things. $1200 for junkyard replacements and...
Re: How Long Does it Take Your Van to Warm up? Cont.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:15:27 -0400
...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: Stupid Question...... Gasket between AFM and airbox. 1.9 wbx
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:38:15 -0400
...The wiper arm of the pot will always oscillate at idle, which gives you an idea of how fast the AFM system can respond...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 13 Nov 2013 23:25:00 -0600
...the idle stabilizer that you're thinking of, the DIS (Digital Idle Stabilizer) from the CIS system, has no resemblance to the Idle Stabilization...
Re: I need help, please
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:41:25 -0800
...The idle stabilizer will vibrate with ignition in the on position. Just touch it to see if it working. BT On Saturday, December 3...
Re: Fuel Injection (Long)
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Wed, 23 May 2001 03:38:21 -0000
...There is currently no cat in the system. > > > > Another listee suggested disconnecting the idle stabilizer temporarily. >I also have a new Temp II sensor...
Re: Fuel system...follow up
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 08:57:13 -0500
...Set your idle speed correctly. Warm the engine, shut it off, disconnect the Idle Stabilizer Valve, Start the engine, turn the big flat common...