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• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 10:56:17 -0700
  ...your opinion please - part 2 > Hi Wendell, > I think most all after market cruise controls have this monitoring > system you mention. Also if the...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:30:52 -0700
  ...I've had my engine out and in on my 84 Westy AT (and my Ex 80 Van MT) without any lack of control...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:46:52 -0600
  ...the<BR>control arm bushings so that will be a big help. However, is there anything<BR>else your collective wisdom says I should...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:07:05 -0500
  ...removing the >> > heater/fresh air control plastic plate so you can see into that part of >> > the controls, or to make adjustments to the...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings - uhhhgain
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:03:33 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm Bushings - uhhhgain >> >> I've had two sets of Meyle's go south on me in about 5 months. One >> usually >> starts...
• Front A/C / Bazooka locations / list syndrome
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:08:11 -0700
  ...There is another control panel mounted below the standard vanagon climate controls. it has two fan controls, and a knob to adjust how cold...
• Truma heater, like propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 18:46:32 -0400
  ...Also, there is no control device. The manual shows 2 different basic controls and mentions a bunch of others that can operate it. The...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:59:21 -0700
  ...Fan not withstanding, heat is obviously controlled via flaps in heat exchange box. Not the best arrangement IMO. Especially if the flaps in the...
• Re: Couple of diesel dash questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:12:26 -0800
  ...What purpose did that L-shaped piece serve? > > Also, there's a fixture just to the left of the heater controls. In > other vans...
• Switch for 84 Westy AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 09:59:33 -0700
  ...If your switch is the same as mine, one switch with the fan speed inside and temp control the outside ring (like a radio...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 17:56:43 -0400
  ...One lead goes to alternator B+ or some other convenient place, other end to the starter control lead at the starter. Once you know...
• Re: alt stereo intall
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:58:14 -0500
  ...http://www.soundmove.com/secretaudio.htm I have yet to permanently attach the control unit but it stays nicely wedged left of the steerting...
• Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:13:01 -0800
  ...but it displays current going into the battery from the solar controller, and current going out of the battery when I turn on electrical...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:47:29 -0600
  ...Unplug the idle control valve and to be sure block it off. A plastic bag stuck between that hose and valve works well. O2...
• Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 16:15:02 -0500
  ...Sway bar drop link end > bushings ( endlink to control arm end), sway bar to body bushings, and > steering rack bushings. Used whiteline from Chris...
• various Vanagon tales�
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 22:06:12 -0500
  ...I've been following several threads on the list having to do with FI control units, Vanagon safty, crash worthiness, etc. and, electric door...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 13:58:44 -0500
  ...Neal wrote: >The dynamic range of the fuel injection feedback control loop is probably >a factor of 100 or so (pressure and injection time...
• Re: Installing cruise on 81 aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:09:49 -0400
  ...Can you share with us a source for this cruise control unit? Is there a part number specific to the Vanagon? Thanks, Maynard Southard...
• Re: Testing some components
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 10:48:31 -0800
  ...It comes from the idle control unit (ICU) and ends at empty connector T1k. Page 97.103 lists the position of connector T1k as...
• '87 GL Temp Gauge - Long
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 15:08:12 -0500
  ...The Bentley manual shows that there is something called a "Coolant Low Level Control Unit." Somewhere this same yellow/red wire also connects to...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 15 May 2024 13:48:34 -0400
  ...Upper Control Arm Camber Nut My only comment is about "Red Loctite". To my knowledge, it takes a torch to dislodge should the need...
• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:10:04 -0400
  ...The let the bottom tube of the shock go through the lower control arm so the arm hits the spring seat. Then use a...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 3 Dec 2013 06:02:21 -0800
  That type control cable is also used in yachts and small boats as shifter and engine controls. As is normal, the Marine grade of...
• Re: instument panel lamps
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:35:01 -0700
  ...instument panel lamps > > Any advice about changing burnt out instrument panel lamps on my 87 > Vanagon? > specifically the heater control panel. It doesn't...
• A couple other cool Cruise Control tidbits
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:54:09 -0500
  I wanted to test the cruise control pump for my customer's 90 GL and I didn't realise that the really nice troubleshooting...
• Road worthy once again
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:22:46 -0400
  ...Heater control valve was replaced (was leaking). Headlight replaced (I have a SA grill, so round DOT headlights). Side marker assembly (plastic housing and...
• Re: Clunk in Front
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 19 May 2017 21:01:55 -0700
  ...At the last alignment, the shop said upper control arm bushings. Rather than replacing piecemeal, I replaced all the front end bushings with t3technique...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:48:37 -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: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Tue, 28 May 2013 08:49:03 -0700
  ...Stereo suggestions > > >Hi everyone.� Looking for a new stereo for the Westfalia.� Must have a remote so I can control from the bed!� Bluetooth...
• Re: Dameware? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 19:47:15 -0500
  Dameware is a very nice remote control tool. If someone has access to your machine then it can be installed remotely. If you or...
• Re: Doka Look Alike
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:11:46 -0600
  ...http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/jeep-revives-forward-control-gladiator-pickups-easter-concepts-203117868.html Look familiar? Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:28:00 -0700
  we're talking pid now :) ab On 25-Apr-10, at 9:06 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote: This being the case, something may be...
• Re: Diagnoses Please!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 09:58:32 -0400 (EDT)
  The gurgling noise, and I'm hypothisizing here, is the vaccuum control unit that moves the flaps inside of the box that houses the...
• Re: Passed Smog Test! (one more question)
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Thu, 08 Feb 1996 07:55:30 -0500
  ...the technician to look for in the Visual > Inspection: > ... > Ignition Spark Controls > Carburetor Oh, yeah, one more question: How do they know if you...
• FS: '93 EV Westie $17.4K
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  20 Mar 1996 09:07:09 EST
  ...I'd be glad to help out any remote control buyers on the list. (disclaimer) Tom F.
• Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - cptnmeno
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:45:36 -0700
  ...jump the Idle Control Module, I lose mileage and end up with excessively rich mixture. This is my 3rd. request on the list with...
• Re-wiring after a fire
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:59:58 -0700
  ...I had a short at the heater controls that lead to a small electrical fire. This has left me without dash lights. Not sure...
• Anyone replace theeir a arm bushings (front) themselves?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 18:23:30 EDT
  ...Are you talking lower control arm bushings? It`s a booger! They want to tilt to the side. When this happens they get booger...
• heater flap seals
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 08:49:20 -0800
  Yesterday morning I asked about the foam material to use to replace my heater control flap seals on my 87 westy. Someone responded on...
• Re: Idle Controller Repair Instructions ?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 10:54:06 -0700
  Shawn, I am the patcal. I had some pictures of my bad ICU but I did not repair it yet. The info is located...
• Question regarding coolant flow and front heater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:51:37 -0700
  ...I assume then that this is because the cable that controls the valve in the diagram is either broken, bent, or weak. Has anyone...
• Audiovox CCS100 cruise control clone
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:24:33 -0700
  Saw this referenced on the subaruvanagon list today.� I have one on my Vanagon; works great and has for years.� Price has gone up...
• Re: A throttle puzzle Pictures of Insatll on Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:40:41 -0700
  There was a lot of discussion yeaterday on how to install the Audiovox CCS 100 cruise control when you have an automatic transmission. Here...
• Must be the weather... the list is back
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:06:00 -0600
  ...No long technical stuff, no tire threads, few out-of-control fridays. Just the fact, ma'am. Now that there's a little snap...
• Re: VW Radio connector
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:06:48 -0400
  ...This is the "Premium audio, Anti > theft, CD changer control" > I think, there is a vendor that sells these "pig tails". > Thanks for the...
• Re: rough running
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:00:39 -0500
  ...Follow the directions on the can, but generally you apply the cleaner to the control, then operate the control several times, then let the...
• Re: PS Pump switch high idle question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 06:36:51 -0500
  The controller sends a fixed frequency pulse train to the valve, ?250? Hz. The valve responds to the average duty cycle and opens proportionally...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:56:31 -0600
  Uh guys, the lower control arms are cast IRON on the late 85 & up. While it may affect the ride quality I cannot believe...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:00:07 -0700
  ...I wouldn't even feel like I was really in control of one .. it feels more like 'the corporate and government conglomorate' controls what...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:22:55 -0700
  ...That is why VW added the middle stage and made it controlled by the A/C. VW also made it so the A/C...
• Stalling under deceleration and at idle.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Rogers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 09:35:57 -0400
  ...I felt that the canister was more about controlling vapours but after reading the "training Manual" I see that this emissions system is connected...
• Re: Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 13:55:51 -0700
  ...for lower control arm install by reading archives. Pics make it that much easier. I've been as accurate as I can, but it...
• Re: Diesel Westy Dometic Fridge: No 12V functioning: Where's the Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 18:35:52 -0700
  ...There's a relay under the driver's seat that controls that. Take my advice, forget the 12 volt, stick to the gas, works...
• Re: Granny Gear
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 14 May 1998 02:50:54 -0700
  Actually....my friend was sitting in the front passenger seat when I casually got up from the driver's seat with the cruise control...
• Re: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 23:01:27 -0700
  The Vanagon owners manual *specifically* warns against changing gears or depressing the clutch while the cruise control is engaged. I have not had the...
• Roof outlet airflow?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 12:46:09 -0700
  ...Anyway my 1983 VW Owner's Manual shows an illustration and describes the operation of the four sliders in the Air/Temp control. The...
• Re: 85GL Acting Wierd........
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 22:04:55 -0500
  ...2) The fuel pump relay is controlled from your ECU. The ECU supplies the ground connection when it turns ON the pump. It is...
• Re: Only in America...??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 8 May 2002 12:09:39 -0400
  ...On his first trip home, >> having entered the freeway, he set the cruise control at 70 mph and calmly >> left the drivers seat to...
• Cold idle/running prob 1988 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:24:49 -0400
  ...I've had the local VW shop replace the idle stabilzer control and valve several years back. The air flow control meter is a...
• Re: OOPS Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 11:56:24 -0500
  ...heater blower, rear defrost, front and rear wipers, air-conditioning control, cruise control on automatic transmission vehicles, power mirrors etc. So the fact that...