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• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:56:08 -0400
  ...Automatic and instantaneous disengagement of cruise control. Aftermarket cruise does not work the same way. HTH, Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy...
• Re: high idle when hot
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:13:31 EDT
  ...The idle is controlled by the idle control mechanisms which are the throttle position switch, the ICV (Idle Control Valve - on top of the...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:47:49 -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...
• Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:42:56 -0700
  ...Basically this would be an air handler unit consisting of a solenoid valve, expansion valve, evaporator coil, fan, controls, and louvered vents all contained...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
  ...No control. >Left paddle being more of a potentiometer than button so that you can >control how fast the clutch goes on. So how...
• Idle control on the 84 system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:20:44 -0500
  ...So, to my surprise, my early indication is that the little Idle control unit on the 1.9 system actually does do something nice...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:02:26 -0600
  ...And if enough interest, I can design a heater control relay board & spec some reasonably priced parts from DigiKey. I did the layout for...
• Re: FI question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 10:41:55 PDT
  ...This system also goes by the moniker AFC for Air-Flow Control. The Bosch K-Jetronic is the first Continuous Injection System (CIS). I...
• Re: dwell
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 10:08:35 -0400
  ...But the sensor only provides information to the control module; it has no direct effect on the output. Once the control module knows when...
• '85, 1.9 timing questions
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 18:05:40 -0800
  ...How will this effect things like, emission controls, etc, for those of us living in a state with Smog Controls and Smog tests? By...
• Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Fri, 10 May 2002 15:32:23 -0700
  ...Ventalation Controls (sp) >> >Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 18:09:23 -0400 >> > >> >At 05:40 PM 5/10/2002, Mark Dorm wrote: >>> >>And what...
• Re: High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 05:54:31 EST
  ...LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > High Idle, Sometimes (NOT Idle Stabiliser Controller) > Throttle body flap sticking. Remove the throttle body and look in the...
• Re: Trickle Charger Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 16:36:30 -0600
  ...I'm pretty sure they say that to disclaim liability in case someone burns out their expensive new computer controller. A more important question...
• Re: WTB: bad Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 06:07:57 EDT
  ...Looking for a couple BROKEN idle control modules for a reverse engineering project. Investigating the feasibility of replacing it with a simple microcontroller based...
• '91 Vanagon GL -- Where to get 12 volts for JVC radio from Crutchfield?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:43:58 -0400
  ...A/C controls are blocking access to cigar lighter. Thank you, John
• 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan CAMPER - flood damage
  Historical mailing list - Crystal Boyle
  Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:33:35 -0000
  ...Any suggestions about reputable mechanics in Texas or Oklahoma? Transmission, A/C, cruise control, door locks. Just a few tiny things. :)  Thanks for any...
• /f Achtung!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 14:20:17 CST6CDT
  Alles Touristen Und Non-technischen Lookens Peepers! Das Machine Control is Nicht Fur Gerfingerpoken Und Mittengrabben. Oderwise is Easy Schnappen Der Springenwerk, Blowenfuse, Und...
• Re: EV Problems
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 12:04:41 -0400
  ...A couple of items like the emissions control computer are covered for 80,000 miles. Christopher quijano
• Re- mistery item (bought)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 14:49:34 +0100
  ...It turned out to be a German made 'Truma' blown air heating system (which runs on propane) with control box and thermostat. After a...
• 86-87, 2.1L ignition coil
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 05:47:54 -0500
  ...The wrong ignition coil could damage the digifant control module that switches the coil on-off time.................... Regards, John
• Re: that Minneapolis guy again..
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 00:54:30 -0500
  ...If you control the temp by the heater fan that make sense. Ben
• Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 May 2002 18:43:16 -0400
  At 06:32 PM 5/10/2002, Eric Spletzer wrote: >How does one turn off the back heater? Open the seat, reach into the...
• What is this?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 21:27:37 -0500
  ...I'm assuming this is my idle stabilizer control unit? But where this mounts looks to be a spot for some type of relay...
• Re: Where to put the better tires?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:42:32 -0800
  ...hose wheels will get you out of a lot of trouble, they give you control. Exception: badly underpowered vehicle. Like some vehicles I know....
• 84 passenger mirror replacement - Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 18:22:26 +0000
  ...t have to keep tightening... _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental
• 88' wolfsburg Passenger door won't lock
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 12:09:22 -0700
  ...I have power locks, which is controlled by the passenger door. When I turn the key or press down on the knob it won...
• Re: Aux heater removal from 1982
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 13:50:18 EDT
  ...dash control knob does not seem to want to come off. > > the aluminum bezel has 2 small holes in the face , unscrew the bezel...
• Re: Vanagon A/C and controls
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:07:53 -0700
  Hi Doug, Aftermarket vacuum switches intended to do just what you have in mind are FLAPS available. You connect it to your intake vacuum...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:33:41 -0500
  When you do the upper control arm bushings,you may want to tack weld them in place.Use a electric arc welder as opposed...
• Re: source for Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:54:02 -0700
  RE: Where to find In the NW also try Shucks. I found mine there and have seen them in other Shucks stores over the...
• Re: Propane tank pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 3 May 2006 19:04:52 -0400
  Try calling Marshall Control(?). They are somewhere in Texas. They make the regulater on your tank. Ask for Ed Lee Sr.. He knows quite...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain? Hijacked
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 14:42:20 -0400
  >> After swimming what seemed like a long time we went ashore with relief, climbed the rocks feeling successful about our prowess and realized we...
• Re: Temp II (for ECU) Sensor: Voltage Range?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:56:14 -0700
  ...Add the formulae for power and the will be no DC circuits you can’t figure out. > Then for working on programmable logic controllers...
• Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:14:38 EDT
  ...gauge at the 3000 rpm level, I cleaned the connections on the idle stabilizer control unit as well as soldering a joint that had...
• Radiator Fan Turns On But Not Off
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:43:11 -0600
  ...Without having investigated very far, I am guessing that there may be a problem with the control unit that powers the fan on and...
• Re: Heater always blows hot
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 24 May 2007 14:59:02 EDT
  ...The other end of the cable is the dash lever for heat control. I cleaned the lever and lubricated it/cleaned with something like...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 28 May 2013 10:14:08 -0400
  ...Also using iPod controls through the face/remote. They make one with Bluetooth as well. Love it. -craig On May 28, 2013, at 10...
• Re: Solar ?
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:15:51 -0500
  ...I've never had a controller, just plugin to the system and unplug at dark. Am I killing batteries too quickly, doing this? I...
• Re: Plastic noodles in cooling system, '90 Wolfsburg TDI
  Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:22:48 -0400
  ...When I opened it up I found > pieces of white plastic caught in the control valve that look like twisted > flat noodle about 3...
• Re: Windshield Wiper Madness!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:25:24 -0700
  ...I've had this Westy for 4 yrs now so it's time for me to get > control of the dang wipers! > Patti > 90...
• rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:10:03 -0500
  ...The are some simple marine vents that I have thought about putting on the Westy in the rear, but have no controls are permanently...
• Re: heater lights
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:39:15 EDT
  ...Then you will be able to see & reach the small light bulb behind the main heater control. It may just be loose not burned...
• Re: REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:06:00 -0700
  ...I intend to get rich-rich-RICH selling replacement idle control units! Presuming I ever get around to it, whatever design I come up...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 31 May 2006 08:04:47 -0700
  ...Audiovox CCS100 The behavior that Richard describes is almost exactly the way my OLD cruise control worked: Slow to engage, large/wide drift in...
• Re: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
  ...Ironically I replaced the lower control arm bushings and repaired/replaced the radius arm bushings. https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/vanagonmaintenanceandrepair But.... While...
• FS: 1988 Wolfsburg VW Factory Lowered Springs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:05:22 EDT
  ...I was deciding to replace the springs OR add bigger front and install a rear bar, to control a leaning condition in curves. It...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 19:43:22 -0500
  ...The heater controls in the Vanagon actually stop the flow of coolant through the core. That is way the response is so slow when...
• Re: Put rebuilt 1.9l in, now my injectors won't spew, or squirt,or
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:29:09 -0600
  ...John Rosdgers 88 Gl Driver Robert Keezer wrote: > The Hall control is the ignition not injector control system. You need(page to check that...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:39:11 -0700
  ...The subie engine with its much more modern computer controlled engine management gets 18 to 20 mpg and will push me right up all...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:00:46 -0800
  ...The coil is controlled directly from the ECU, and it is not yet confirmed if the distributor input mods work with the stock distributor...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:32:45 -0700
  Hi, upper control arm bushings ? just grind off the spot welds, and press them out on a press. Easy to do. I use the...
• Re: vent question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 19:54:33 EDT
  ...1) top lever on dashboard controls: far to the right will send air to the four vents on the horizontal part of the dash...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 09:34:19 -0800
  May be cleaning the Idle Control Valve (ICV)? Take it out, spray the inside with a CRC AFM cleaner, let it soak for a...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:03:52 -0400
  ...Overhead controls and ductwork, A/C > system. > 1. Fan speed "3" does not work. Everything is still on, just no fan. > "1", "2" and...
• FIX: 87 Vanagon: Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 25 May 2000 19:06:33 -0700
  ...these have alot of promblems with the control unit i've put alot of control units in these before but this one is crazy...
• Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 07:52:19 -0700
  ...terms and give a knowledgeable opinion about the programable Megasquirt fuel controller? http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html Is this one of those "To...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:26:02 -0700
  ...you'll need a some small jack to control how far down the rear trailing arm hangs, or front lower control arm.......... so the...
• Re: front heater valve troubles?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 1 Jul 2020 11:27:07 -0700
  > https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-audi-hvac-heater-control-valve-171819809emy I'm going to put in another vote for the GoWesty "Deluxe...
• 86 Vanagon Parts available
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:12:16 -0700
  MY 85-86 Vanagon is deceasedI have:Spare engineexhaust systemrear engine mount with good motor mountscomplete AC systemradiator and fanengine controllers and other FI...
• Re: AC speed control?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:09:35 -0400
  >>...have a 1989 Westy with AC. The #3 speed sometimes works then goes off and sometimes does not. << Mine's an 89 Westy also...