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• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:48:50 -0500
  ...Idle stabilizer came to mind. Bentley tells how to check but fails to mention where it is. Anyone know? I hate those people. Mike
• Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:28:37 -0500
  Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer control using modern digital processor technology? Seems to me that for someone knowlegable...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:22:34 EST
  ...mike90260@PEOPLEPC.COM writes: > trying to remove connections from the idle stabilizer,squeeze to release,I > can't get them to release. so,before...
• Continuing Cold Stall Problem - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 18:54:52 -0400
  ...So last week when the wisdom of the list said "replace the idle stabilizer valve" I decided to try that. I "borrowed" the stabilizer...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:23:48 -0500
  ...voltage stabilizer/gauges not working > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The voltage stabilizers on all three of my '84 models only use the outer...
• IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 22:37:45 -0400
  I have read differing stories on the location of the idle stabilizer (IS) on the 1984 1.9L engine. Does anyone know for sure...
• Re: ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 07:12:14 -0800
  ...According to > what I've learned from the archives, I'm to bypass > the idle stabilizer, set the timing to 5 degrees > BTDC, reconnect...
• help with function of idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 08:49:39 -0600
  ...2.1 . - I have pulled the control unit for the idle stabilizer out from behind the tail light and opened it up. It is...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:30:49 -0400
  James Remove your ISCU (Idle Stabilizer Control Unit) located behind the right tail light. Open it and check if the power transistor ( small black...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 May 2009 18:33:46 -0400
  At 06:18 PM 5/27/2009, Mike Collum wrote: >Well, you DO have an idle stabilizer ... it's just not the same as...
• Idle Stabilizer 2nd check (regulator)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 10:34:56 -0600
  I need some help trying to decipher the process of checking the idle stabilizer with the directions given in the Bentley manual Section 24...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 23:56:21 -0400
  ...I was just checking my idle stabilizer this afternoon per "idle stabilizer, checking/1st check on 24.53 in the Bentley. Firstly, the idle...
• Re: Surging idle on 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:58:43 -0500
  Gary, I would suspect either the idle stabilizer relay (located behind the right rear tail light in your '87 Wolfy) or the stabilizer valve...
• Re: sway bar wiggling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:30:48 -0800
  ...I went under the front today (again), and > notice that I can wiggle the stabilizer bar back and forth just slight. > Is this normal...
• Re: Weird electricals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 May 1999 23:08:05 -0400
  ...problem with the idle > stabilizer, but that problem seemed to right itself when I re-connected > the idle stabilizer control unit. Yes, it works...
• HELP I disconnecting my idle stabilizer...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 19:33:58 EST
  Hi Listees, I seem to recall in one of the "surging" discussions that someone had disconnected their idle stabilizer to solve that problem. I...
• Re: Bouncing idle......
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:45:16 EST
  ...Bad idle stabilizer unit (replace with a known good unit or check per Bentley). 3. Bad idle stabilizer valve (replace with known good unit...
• Re: FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit/Shawn's On Duty
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 11:48:47 -0400
  ...57 PM, shawnagan@SYMPATICO.CA writes: > > << Hey how come the Idle Stabilizer isn't a 3-day auction anymore? >> > > How in the hell do...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:22:23 EST
  ...Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go > bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the terminals... and no change. > Anyone had this go bad...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 07:26:27 -0600
  ...Idle stabilizer question... > > > > > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > > When i was swapping out my throttle position switch...i noticed that > my > > > > idle stabilizer valve was not humming...
• Re: WAS: Purpose... "Voltage Stabilizer" NOW: quick REPORT
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 6 Jul 2008 10:53:41 -0700
  ...The Jetta gauge pinned (albeit with a longer drive). > Clearly it needs a voltage stabilizer to work right. > > I'll double check after a...
• Re: 84 idle surges
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 21:08:28 EST
  ...If these are OK, it is possible that your idle stabilizer could be going bad. I have new idle stabilizers for the 1.9l...
• FS- AFM, idle control unit, stabilizer, throttle valve, computer
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 10:33:24 -0700
  ...Stuff for sale- Idle stabilizer, idle control unit alternator, AFM Full aircleaner (box snorkel etc.) Throttle valve, computer under the seat. Basically if it...
• pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:23:32 -0700
  ...Let me know if there are any parts I should be pulling off this thing! I pulled the voltage stabilizer and horn control. They...
• Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:18:04 -0700
  ...Does the voltage stabilizer work in conjunction with the engine coolant temp gauge? i.e. if one took the engine temp gauge out of...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
  Thanks for the info! I'm slowly starting to understand. > The 2.1l engines have a solenoid-operated idle-stabilizer valve with an > associated...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer and headlights connected now....??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:30:21 -0600
  ...Voltage Stabilizer and headlights connected now....?? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The gauge voltage regulator was originally mounted on three socket pins. > Replacement did...
• Digijet Timing Marks
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 08:11:40 -0400
  ...I did not disconnect the vacuum lines when setting the timing and had the idle stabilizer by-passed as the Bentley shows. I also...
• Re: help with function of idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:00:34 -0400
  ...help with function of idle stabilizer > I have been trying to root out an intermittent high idle (2000 rpm) on my 86 2.1...
• hunting idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 17:03:34 -0400
  ...is this indicative of idle stabilizer or would a bum stabilizer show up all the time? i beleive this federal model does not have...
• Re: Low readings from gas gauge and temp gauge..84 tintop
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:09:07 -0700
  ...Inside the cluster, in part, > > this ground connects to voltage stabilizer, hi beam indicator light > > and, the coolant gauge. Most likely to the blinking...
• Re: No odometer or gas gauge, what now
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 12:53:46 -0500 (CDT)
  On Wed, 11 Jun 1997, Jeff Carver wrote: > The voltage stabilizer on on the instrument panel can affect the gas > guage reading. I replaced...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:36:15 -0400
  ...I first tried to clean my idle stabilizer with brake cleaner - didn't do anything. So I got a good used idle stabilizer valve...
• Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 01:11:34 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message dated 97-05-21 12:13:19 EDT, you write: << I have had my idle stabilizer, 1987 2.1l, unplugged for...
• Re: Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 06:42:40 -0800 (PST)
  On Tue, 10 Dec 1996, Scott Maurer wrote: > > Also, after reconnecting the idle stabilizer, I tried to test it by putting > the automatic transmission...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 20:43:50 -0400
  ...The idle speed as set by the stabilizer varies slightly depending > on whether the stabilizer is black or green -- green is lower speed and...
• Hello (and suspension)
  Historical mailing list - Glenn
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 21:20:50 +0100
  ...Can I just buy a bushing from somewhere or is it pre-fitted onto the stabilizer link? How far can I drive in this...
• Re: 86 Vanagon unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:45:23 -0600
  ...With the engine warm, I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve and the erratic idle stabilized. Supposedly the idle stabilizer is cut out of the...
• Pulsating Idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
  ...Checked for false air leaks Control valve for idle stabilizer hums Replaced both temp sender units Air flow meter checked out New o2 sensor...
• Re: 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 18:37:10 -0400
  ...I've switched out the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve with one >>known to be good and had the same problem. Next I disconnected the...
• Re: Bouncing idle......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:38:42 -0500
  ...Other possibilities are a defective idle stabilizer control unit (behind the plastic cover at the right rear), or a defective or dirty idle stabilizer...
• Re: idle stabilizer problem....
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 23:48:33 -0700
  ...idle stabilizer problem.... > Hello folks: > I've got one for you. I just bought an '87 w/ a waterboxer. I'm > not new to...
• Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 17:54:59 -0500
  ...When leaving work today, I had another episode of not-starting and decided to bypass the idle stabilizer. Not only did the vanagon start...
• unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 20 May 1997 13:47:28 -0400
  ...After trying all the suggestions to no avail, I finally unplugged the idle stabilizer today and, TADA! The idle is steady at about 800...
• Re: need stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:24:15 -0800
  ...Here > is a link to a picture of a stabilizer link repaired this way > > http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/droplink.jpg > > My local machine...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 16:31:57 -0500
  At 02:12 AM 1/10/2002, Blake Thornton wrote: >So, what do you think about the possibility of a bad idle stabilizer >causeing...
• Re: 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:56:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...since you'll have no ECU, no need for the stabilizer. Disconnect the two plugs from the idle stabilizer and connect them together. Then...
• Re: New Question - Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:52:58 -0400
  ...New Question - Idle Stabilizer Right under the idle stabilizer valve there is a little rubber piece that come up and fits to a port...
• Re: how so I install stabilizer link bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:19:05 -0600
  ...how so I install stabilizer link bushings? > > How does one usually install the stabilizer bar bushings that join the > horizontal bar to the downward...
• repairing the idle stabilizer unit
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:28:46 -0800
  ...repairing the idle stabilizer unit? there was talk a while back about repairing the idle stabilizing unit. Unfortunitly i was not able to find...
• Real starter problem solved, wiring harness needed - Short Version
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:57:41 -0400
  ...I now need the main wiring harness that runs along the front of the engine compartment to the idle stabilizer, throttle switch, injectors and...
• Re: Vanagon Idle Speed Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 11:52:36 -0500
  FWIW, the idle stabilizer was replaced twice (under warranty) on our 1988 Westy, curing the symptoms both times. YMMV. On Wed, 6 Dec 1995...
• Re: Bizarre 2.1L: Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:49:40 EST
  Sounds like either idle air valve (on top of motor) or idle stabilizer unit (located behind the passenger side tail light). Bentley has a...
• digijet idle stabilizer question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 02:21:35 -0600
  ...I was wondering if anyone on the list has ever bypassed the idle stabilizer (like you do to set idle speed) and drove the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 22:12:24 -0800
  ...Idle Stabilizer > I put some photos of the unit on a web page. > If anyone notices anything that looks fried, let me know so...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:13:37 -0400
  ...You are relying on the stabilizer way too much. The idle should be set to 850-950 rpm without the stabilizer. The stabilizer should...
• Re: Anyone Who Knows Which End of a Soldering Iron Is Hot
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 11:48:02 EST
  Can anyone identify the output device in the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? This is the one which powers up the Idle Stabilizer Contol Valve...
• Re: Smooth idle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:57:25 EDT
  It is probably the idle stabilizer unit. I sell these for $24 and they are often bad. This unit can be found on the...
• Re: Computer woes?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:15:29 -0500
  Sounds like your idle stabilizer is not working. If your 87 GL has the same engine as my 88 GL -- the 2.1L with...
• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 18:22:50 +0000
  ...Idle stabilizer 85 van > > I'll try it tomorrow, in between swearing at it. > > Thanks, > > Mike > > On 7/9/03 5:48 PM, "VWNut...