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• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 17:57:33 -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: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 13:31:49 -0800
  ...at the fuel pump, because there is none at the "Digifant > Control Unit Relay" (as it is called on page 97.106 (track 34...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:14 -0400
  ...Unless you have a tiico engine, you can't mount the servo control unit where Keith did. I'm still looking for a better...
• Re: more radiator discussion. anyone have LED sender unit fail?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 May 2006 06:38:55 -0400
  The LED controller looks like a relay and is plugged into the relay board above the fuse box. It will usually have a 42...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:11:37 -0700
  ...This pin is a current source controlled by the ECU. Why is it a current source you might ask? It is because the ignition...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:56:17 -0700
  ...cruise controls on manual transmissions back in > the 60s had switches on the clutch and brake. I have installed several after > market units on...
• Re: need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 May 2003 22:23:00 -0400
  ...left hand side wall its a green box, is that the engine transfer control unit? and is there a way to test it ? .. and...
• '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:29:34 -0400
  ...It is also capable of controlling a factory cd changer. Crutchfield sells a Clarion changer that works with this unit for $200. The wiring...
• Re: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:51:09 -0700
  ...You need to jumper them with a resistor - that will keep the circuit in either the temp gauge, or the control unit ( looks like...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:45:09 -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...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:12:37 -0700
  ...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: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:14:48 -0700
  ...then the hall distributor (AKA ignition control unit) is functioning properly. yes or no?? where does the ignition interface with the ECU??? ----- Original Message...
• 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...
• Re: Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - Dan
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 09:46:43 -0400
  ...I have now hit a snag. > > Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions > say 83-85 vans...
• Re: Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 11 May 1998 16:04:01 -0700
  ...a fuel pump and ignition relay > like is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get the...
• Re: $300 reward for advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:55:40 -0400
  ...The mechanics have replace the control unit, fuel pump, ignition switch, ignition wires, temp sensors. No problem My name is Eddie Mikell, and you...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:59:31 -0400
  ...Unless you have a tiico engine, you can't mount the servo > control unit where Keith did. I'm still looking for a better...
• 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: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:28:00 -0600
  ...verified that I had no false air issues > -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this is the last thing I did) > -passed state emission test...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:27:39 -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: ISCU - Trying to fix it
  Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 05:48:07 +0200
  ...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: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...could I verify that it's that, and not the ignition control unit? Also, here's a part of my lack of training showing...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:36:39 -0700
  ...Another suggestion which has been made is to wire the radio's switched lead to the switch in the ignition which controls the door...
• 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
  ...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: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:52:53 -0500
  ...For some controllers you will need to cycle the ignition to after reconnecting the valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
  ...Check the Hall Ignition control unit. Prolly on the driver side by the coil on the 84's. Install the capacitor fix on the...
• Re: Installing cruise on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:32:36 EDT
  ...Some aftermarket cruise control systems use a short length of what looks like fat key chain -- bead chain. I have seen several units fail...
• Re: Failing Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 00:38:41 CDT
  ...power supply relay - when energized by ignition switch, provides battery voltage to ECU, injectors, idel stabilization control unit, fuel pump relay, oxygen sensor heater...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...The DigifantII is basicly the > same as the original Digifant, but with the incorporation of the CIS's > ignition control unit. Really? Probst says...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...core leaks 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab controller unit fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. 7 - fuel...
• BN-4 heater FS
  Historical mailing list - Barb Houg
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 20:38:25 +0000
  ...it has multiple redundant safety controls, temp control, and is very serviceable by the user. these heaters put out an estimated 4,000-16...
• Re: '97 VW Stereo Install Complete
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 10:34:07 -0400
  ...It is also capable of controlling a factory cd changer. Crutchfield sells a Clarion changer that works with this unit for $200. The wiring...
• Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 11 May 1998 18:35:07 EDT
  ...a fuel pump and ignition relay like is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get the...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:19:59 -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: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:13:30 -0600
  ...verified that I had no false air issues >> -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this is the last thing I did) >> -passed state emission test...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:50:06 -0500
  ...Turned on the ignition and checked the stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a bit then raised the...
• Re: Tiico Owners (Quick Question)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:40:28 -0400
  ...I have now hit a snag. > > Is there supposed to be a Ignition control Unit in the Kit? The instructions > say 83-85 vans...
• Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
  ...fabricate LED units, light-sensing (brighten during daylight; manually adjustable) Toyota heater? (epoxy-fiberglass vent ducts) brakelight off-switch illumination for ignitionswitch ignition voice...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:12:12 -0600
  ...For some controllers you will need to cycle the ignition to after > reconnecting the valve. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Sudden rough idle, Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:03:29 -0400
  ...If there is heavy carbon tracking, your may have bad transistorized ignition control unit. My '84 had similar problem New Years Day. Van died...
• ignition? injection?
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 19:54:36 -0500
  ...to distributor, and the voltage on the Idle stabilizer control and the Hall control unit, and started the van with the idle stabilizer cables...
• Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:16:37 -0500
  ...The Valet 711T unit was very well installed, with lots of heat shrink, electrical tape and tie wraps making it tricky to follow around...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
  ...could I verify >that it's that, and not the ignition control unit? WORRY ABOUT THIS IF AND WHEN THE TIME COMES. > >Also, here...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 12:27:38 -0700
  ...The other possibility is that there is a spurious start signal coming >> from the idle control unit wiring since the idle control unit also...
• '80 Calif. Flooding Problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rossi
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 22:47:16 -0700
  ...and has an O2 sensor) but the ignition coil appears to be from a Federal model. There is a Hall control unit, but no...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:14:53 -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...
• hot water and shower at last!
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 09:41:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...For $10 I was able to get a new water bed heater control unit. This is a mechanical one, not solid state. It was...
• Re: 84 and 85 engine differences?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 20:48:21 -0700
  ...The coil and ignition control module's are the same however. There are a few minor differences in the Throttle Idle and Enrichment Switch...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:14:31 -0400
  ...This controls hydrocarbons being released into > the air from evaporating fuel. > Do not over advance the ignition timing or during rebuild consider > engine modifications...
• Re: HELP! [check Temp 2]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:01:31 -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: Voltage leak found
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 07:45:15 -0700
  ...through your ignition circuit, so it's the the always-on wire that is the main source of power for the unit. How much...
• Just a few more questions....(long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Fri, 4 May 2001 17:15:00 -0700
  ...My unit is mounted in the dash and the control plate says "Behr". Is this a factory,dealer or aftermarket unit? I can't...
• Re: Power Steering Relay
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 16:23:15 -0600
  ...put on the pump and it signals the iscu (idle stabilizer control unit ) so it can increase idle rpm. Power supplied to these relays...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:01:46 -0700
  ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested 22...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...Idle stabilizer control What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, come right out with wires attached...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 01:01:57 -0400
  ...well as ignition are handled by the ECU. The quirk is that my Digijet system has an Idle Stabilizer Control unit (ISCU) and Idle...
• Re: Temp Warning Light Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 10:52:33 EDT
  ...The low coolant indicator lamp control unit measures the resistance of the circuit as a means of detecting the water/antifreeze ratio. If abnormal...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...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: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:19:47 -0500
  ...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: Idle stabilization control question--fixed
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:08 -0600
  ...verified that I had no false air issues >>> -replaced idle stabilization control unit (this is the last thing >>> I did) >>> -passed state emission test...