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• Re: Vanagon camper with a humungous basement
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:34:03 -0700
  ...I suspect this was the result of an engine conversion project that got way out of control. ;^P --snip-- C'mon, Greg.... everybody knows...
• Re: Hiace V8s... look and weep!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 May 2009 22:31:37 -0400
  ...No coolant leaks and squeaky control arm bushings. Why would I want this? - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234...
• Re: Groaner (Will-Selfabuse started it!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Feb 1995 11:03:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...Hannover who? Hannover your keyboard Joel! You're out of control! -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 10:01:21 -0800
  > << >I've never heard of an Eberspacher control panel mounted there. Are you > sure > >it's an Eberspacher?? > > >Yes, I can READ. Amazing, how...
• Re: any one care to guess....
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:14:34 EST
  ...indicating that Daimler Chrysler (highest minivan production in the world) purchased control of Westfalia. What about 4WD? Thanks! Greg & Val 86.5 Camper Syncro...
• Re: Where is the rear windshield switch?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 19:54:19 EDT
  It's the same controller as your regular wipers. IIRC you push the lever away from you then again to turn them off. The...
• Re: AFM???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 07:55:26 -0800
  ...Electronic Control Unit/computer that keeps the mix of fuel and air and spark timing just right for optimum performance. Bill [text/html]
• Re: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 22:07:09 -0500
  On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, Jim Ellis wrote: > Aerodynamic Test Vehicle: <Control Group> I love this one. :) _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:18:25 -0500
  Hello All, Could anyone tell me which fuse on an 84 westy controls the high beams? (OR any other reason a pair of hella...
• Re: Idle stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:01:18 -0500
  Tim, I would pinch off the hose going to the ISV to see if that circuit is the culprit. If not, pinch off the...
• 1985 Vanagon - upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:18:02 -0400
  Must the replacement bushings be "tach welded" into place like factory or are they safe w/o it because.....where would they go to...
• Where does this relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:28:31 -0600
  Or put another way, where can I find the one on the car to replace it? It's the Level Control relay and I...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:07 -0500
  ...tester should flash while cranking. >> >> If YES: - replace the idle stabilizer control unit and proceed. >> >> If NO: - repair open circuit between terminal 1 of...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:17:37 -0700
  ...Because it is a horn circuit we are actually using the relay for controlling a ground wire after the horn rather than the more...
• Re: stuck lower control arm bolt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 23:01:00 -0800
  ...stuck lower control arm bolt > after a long time of persuading the nut on the lower control arm bolt to > come off, I was...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:19:10 -0500
  ...It does run > better advanced, but the idle control isn't as > good--after all, the idle is > controlled by advancing or retarding the...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:42:35 -0800
  Dons digifant has idle control electronics in the ecu and not a separate module as we see in the wbx. The idle control valve...
• Re: A totally "Shocking" story! NO VANAGON CONTENT, BUT ALL VW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:48:56 -0500
  ...Even VFDs that run on AC first convert to DC and then back to the variable frequency/voltage to control motors. True DC motors...
• Re: Cleaning intake parts
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 16:48:24 -0500
  Ry, On the BMW forums, one person recommended using Simple Green to clean the idle control valve. I haven't had warm enough weather...
• Aftermarket cruise control finally working!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 17 May 2009 16:49:07 -0400
  Well, after many trying months, my aftermarket cruise control finally works! I installed a vacuum storage canister with a check valve and check-tee...
• Re: Rubbery squeaking...
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 11:50:35 -0500
  Dave, This is a classic symptom of upper control arm bushings asking to be replaced. It usually sounds like it's coming from under...
• Re: '88 won't start, fuel pump problems LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:52:35 -0500
  ...it involves replacing ... - the fuel tank (251-201-019 for non-syncros) - fuel tank evaporative hoses. - idle control unit (from VIN GG 000 001...
• Re: ventilators in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:12:38 -0700
  ...Starting in 'some year' there's a federal requirement on all vehicles that there's a clear diagram by the heater controls showing full...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:28:08 -0700
  ...The defogger or vent control was on 1/2 way between lower and upper level and the windows were also open as we were...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:41:20 +0000
  ...1l both functions are taken care of by the Idle Control Unit which controls the Idle Stabilizer Valve which takes care of all idle...
• Re: South African van differences - when they happened
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:55 -0700
  ...didn't differ from the > German; it also had slide heater controls. However I am in the process > of buying a 1993 RSA Microbus...
• heater cable snap
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 08:17:33 -0500
  ...Find the heater control box and wire the boxes permanently open. (Have someone play with the controls to help you find'em...) Obviously, you...
• Re: vanagon misfiring after 30 mins
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 03:04:23 -0400
  ...hall control is tiny black box mounted to heat sink in engine compartment. my 85 ECU is located in the engine compartment(drivers side...
• Flashing coolant LED was Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 18:56:02 -0600
  ...This happens either when the temp is too high > or when the level controller detects that coolant in the tank is low and > sends...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:00:50 -0700
  ...As it stands, I live in Florida and we never use the heat, all the dash controls are pushed to the left, and both...
• Re: SPAM for the Lord, or something like that!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:07:19 -0700
  ...And of course, > your own personal remote controlled picture sized color TV, with > matching brass knobs! Just reach around the bar and press the...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:30:36 -0700
  ...Have I got the wrong wire? If not, where does this White/Green lead to if not the Idle Controller. Another question I have...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - cruise control - problem fixed
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:14:52 -0700
  ...William > Brief recap - Cruise control failed due to pin hole in vacuum servo unit. > Had suggestions from the list to coat it with 'Amazing...
• Re: vent question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 8:36:24 PDT
  ...I was able to figure out that the defroster control wire goes to an armiture that controls the flap inside the main vent box...
• Re: GoWesty Engine Management system
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 7 Nov 2020 11:32:36 -0700
  ...is the Delphi >>>> ECU >>>> normally used in an application(s) where *all* idle air is controlled by >>>> the >>>> idle control valve and throttle angle...
• Re: 91 Westy, idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:55:45 -0700
  hi Dave, the ideal way to test Idle valves and the control unit for it is to have known-good used units to try...
• Re: Idle Stabliser Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:22:47 -0800
  ...I see on the wiring diagram, that it lies between the Hall Sensor and > the Transistorised Ignition Control Unit. Can it do anything at...
• Re: Idle update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:25:58 EST
  ...I replaced the breather hose > and the idle stabilizer control module (with the "D" version) in my '87 > Westy. Mark, I am dealing with...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 May 2020 19:26:06 -0700
  ...Up front ~17 inches is the reasonable limit. > The early suspensions use a different lower control arm then the Waterboxers > but there is little...
• Re: Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:19:59 -0800
  The issue *might* also be that the material used to seal the air control flaps in the heat exchange box, are starting to show...
• A/C Problems
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Beyer
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 23:09:39 +0200
  ...No thermostatic control. Has anyone had a similar experience? I'm wondering whether the capillary tube (sensor) in the overhead compartment might be bad...
• Spring cleaning Vanagon parts got to go (mirrors and heater)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 07:26:43 -0700
  ...free and hot) large resistor for the 3 speeds the dash control cables for the louvers part of the heater some of the distribution...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 22:15:11 -0500
  ...So something is missing from some diagram somewhere -- or else they just didn't install the control unit, which makes plenty sense since I...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:27:59 -0500
  ...This happens either when the temp is too high or when the level controller detects that coolant in the tank is low and sends...
• Re: Idle Control Unit (not valve)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:14:49 -0400
  ...Idle Control Unit (not valve) > Hi all, > > About 10 months ago, I replaced my ICU. Now all of a sudden, my bus is > showing...
• Aftermarket cruise control speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:04:19 -0400
  I'm working on installing an aftermarket cruise control in my '86 w/ AT. I've had this unit for years. First it was...
• Low Coolant Warning LED
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 5 Aug 2021 22:39:16 -0600
  Could someone please explain what controls the initial Igni’ On Low Coolant Warning LED Flash Duration ~ Have 1 that won’t stop blinking,, Have...
• Free A/C plenum from 87' Wolfsburg Ottawa Ontario
  Historical mailing list - G-Reg
  Mon, 27 May 2013 21:30:16 -0400
  ...just the part the hangs over the front window and has the controls on it. Its in pretty good shape (especially where they usually...
• Wanted - Load Reduction Relay - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2011 16:00:41 -0500
  Anyone parting out a van have one of these laying around? It's the relay that controls the front and rear wipers, wiper water...
• Re: what does an '86 GL weigh?
  Historical mailing list - NotaJeep
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 06:58:37 EST
  ...towed the 85 multivan from West Plam Beach to Syracuse NY behind the 87 Syncro westy...mostly 65 with the cruise control on... steve........
• Re: Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 22:27:55 -0800
  But there's still no light for the AC controls for the 86 and later models.. Yau-Man Chan 87 GL >>> Hajasz <hajasz@VISI...
• Re: Rabbit idiot lights
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:44:28 -0700
  ...It is controlled by a section of the backup light switch. Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877...
• Re: need recommendations for new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:28:19 -0500
  ...Nice ride, good control, no big bucks. But I do have the Air Lifts in the rear, so this may be a factor to...
• Re: Wiper motor does not auto park
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 04:00:15 EDT
  Jeff, The self park feature is controlled by the wiper relay. Change that and you should be ok. That is unless you have some...
• Camshaft_crankshaft gear lash question..
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:14:19 -0400
  Hey all, when picking the size camshaft sproket to control the gear lash between the camshaft sproket and the crank shaft gear... what would...
• Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff comments withdrawn.
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 19:33:05 -0600
  ...the flash ON, turn on the radio LOUD with my remote control, grab my serrated knife in one hand and my air pistol in...
• Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:42:03 -0500
  > But...my front and rear coil springs are sweaky. > -What causes this? Most commonly a front suspension squeak is caused by worn upper control...
• Re: re diesel injection pumps
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 23:23:11 -0600
  ...is if there is a way to make a useful aftermarket control circuit for the load depending timing solenoid on the 1.9l TD...
• mail order parts source?
  Historical mailing list - jeff seward
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 01:04:50 -0800
  whats my best mail order parts source for an 84 Vanagon? I need a Temp II sensor, O2 sensor, and throttle control switch... and...
• Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:02:30 -0800
  ...Also---can anyone recommend a good PVM solar charge controller that's under $100 bucks? Thanks. Jeff / San Anselmo