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• Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 06:25:08 -0800
  ...We got out the Bentley, voltmeter, and hat pin and soon discovered a bad wire to the ECU control relay in the engine compartment...
• Re: 85 Vanagon dying while driving
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 01:26:40 -0700
  ...on-again" thing, although there is a slight possibility the ignition control module, idle stabilizer or even the ignition wiring harness could cause this...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:19:53 -0700
  ...engine ignition control module heat shield, I am getting >> around 0.46 volts with engine warmed up. Voltage is rather stable with >> engine at...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:20:33 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny > engine. > > I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 17:40:07 -0700
  ...It's this one Geekcreit® DC 12V LED Display Digital Delay Timer Control Switch Module PLC https://banggood.app.link/YobsCIrqiF I haven't...
• Re: Aren't intermittant electrical problems fun!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 22:00:39 -0600
  Have you tried swapping the idle control module and have you checked the valve? Larry A. Mike Finkbiner wrote: > > Volks - > > I have had a...
• Re: general info & fuel delivery (?) problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 07:08:44 -0800
  ...the fuel pressure regulator, the vaccum advance unit on distributor, ignition control module, cap&rotor,plugs We think at this point that the ECU...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:55:45 -0800
  ...be > performed easily by a standard relay in the engine compartment. The > relay is controlled by ECU pin 6 providing a pseudo ground for...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 22:32:32 -0700
  ...It's this one > > Geekcreit® DC 12V LED Display Digital Delay Timer Control Switch Module PLC https://banggood.app.link/YobsCIrqiF > > I haven't...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:23:12 -0800
  ...Anyone working on reverse engineering that idle > >>stabilizer control module?? > >> > >>Regards, > >> > >>John Rodgers > >>88 GL Driver > >> > >>jon wrote: > >> > >> > >>>I have made great progress in...
• Cruise Control troubleshooting: continued
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:09:54 -0500
  ...year. > > > > The system basically consists of: > > The controls on the turn signal stalk, > > a control module behind the glove box, > > Vacuum switches on the...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:36:53 -0700
  ...Checked AFM resistance > Checked for vacuum leaks > Rebuilt injectors > Replaced idle control module > Capacitor fix in AFM > New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: High Idle 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:57:47 -0600
  ...The ISV system remps up the RPM to prevent the AC from stalling the engine at low rpm. It was the ISV control system...
• Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 16:46:59 -0400
  ...I had some time ago replaced the idle stabilizer control module, cleaned and checked the idle stabilizer valve, replaced the Temp II sensor, replaced...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...The 1.9l has ECU (engine control unit) control of fuel pump and injectors; the system is essentially the Bosch L-Jetronic. Ignition drive...
• Re: Questions for you conversion experts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 13:26:23 -0400
  ...road speed signal to the ECM, or engine > computer. > > The solution is to get the RSS module from the back of a A-2...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:15:50 -0400
  ...Apparently >> something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was >> causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: Desperately Need Smog Help...Read all past posts....
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:23:02 -0700
  ...Different AFM's, Idle > control module, Idle control vavle hums just like it should. > Even tried different computers. I have a Bosch D and...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:44:58 +0000
  ...So instead of having a separate ignition module like they had on the 80-85 Vanagons and like they have today, they tried to...
• FS: My 87 Syncro GL (Need to sell soon)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:23:08 -0800
  ...The rear wheel assemblies and control arms (including brake slave cylinders) Idle stablizer control valve Idle stablizer control module rear bumper front headlamps (installed...
• Bad distributor (was: Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L))
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 17:22:37 -0500
  ...I have determined that it wasn't the coil at fault, nor the ignition control unit. Nor the distributor cap, or the idle control...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:20 -0500
  ...Anyone working on reverse engineering that idle >> >>stabilizer control module?? >> >> >> >>Regards, >> >> >> >>John Rodgers >> >>88 GL Driver >> >> >> >>jon wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >>>I have made great progress in...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400
  ...Apparently something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: A New Perspective on Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 15:39:38 -0800
  ...the Atmel microcontroller pseudocode I > wrote up to digitally mimic the analog Idle Control Module.... > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" > '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion: It CAN be done...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 21:10:24 EST
  ...coated to control the heat, forcing most of the heat into the water and out the tail pipe Not into the engine. For instance...
• Re: Friday OT...my Poor Man's Syncro...(AWD GM Safari)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 04:24:47 -0700
  ...will ever be as controllable as using a clutch and gear lever to actually engage any gear and match engine speeds to wheel speeds...
• Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
  ...Any electronic part from the engine compartment, AFM, Control Module, Double Relay, Resistor Pack, Distributor, Thermo time switch and any injectors or cold start...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -0400
  ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
  hi neil, there are waterboxer vans running around without their electronically controlled valve even working or connected.. not that I recommend that. my point...
• lots of leftovers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
  ...67tmls, $150 AFM, used, $50 idle stabilizer valve $100 idle stabilizer control module $100 Syncro front driveshafts, good used $100 each, buy a pair...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:57:16 -0700
  ...I need to put more study into the relationship and wiring between the idle stabilization module, ECU, throttle switch etc. Something must be hinky...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
  ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:47:08 -0500
  ...Anyone working on reverse engineering that idle >>>>stabilizer control module?? >>>> >>>>Regards, >>>> >>>>John Rodgers >>>>88 GL Driver >>>> >>>>jon wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>I have made great progress in...
• High Idle 1987 GL
  Historical mailing list - brad barcom
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 17:35:29 -0500
  ...I also removed the idle stabilizer control module from behind the passenger side tail light. Upon opening it up, I could see no visual...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...control module or computer. I also have never been in a situation to run the Bentley tests during the 20 minutes of the engine...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
  ...Checked AFM resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: Friday OT...my Poor Man's Syncro...(AWD GM Safari)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:29:01 +0000
  ...will > ever > be as controllable as using a clutch and gear lever to actually engage > any > gear and match engine speeds to wheel speeds...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:33:44 -0500
  ...Apparently >> something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was >> causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:54:11 -0700
  ...i get what you mean about even a few things ( or one ) causing the engine to run poorly. at this point I'm grasping...
• Re: No cold start and the shaft from the shop (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 07:51:41 -0500
  ...I have swapped out the temp 2 sensor, ECU, AFM, Ignition control module. I ran the pin test on the ECU harness, checked timing...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:10:47 EST
  ...I need to get a Idle control module. >>That's quite an HP jump, and it's almost impossible to get something for nothing...
• Tinkering with the Digifant Fuel Injection to make it better...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 08:46:42 EDT
  ...Distributor cap and rotor, plugs, wires, O2 sensor, temp II sensor, air flow meter, ECU, weak coil, idle control module, fuel pressure regulator, etc...
• Re: 84 Still dying!
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:12:40 -0500
  ...They need to be squeaky clean; and 2) the ignition control module. I didn't see this latter item in your list of fixes...
• Re: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  13 Sep 1995 10:04:33 -0700
  ...b) The glow plugs are controlled by a relay module with some control electronics and contact points. I have had 2 instances over 12...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:25:32 -0400
  ...Apparently > something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was > causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Re: Vanagon Double Relay wiring confusion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:54:39 -0700
  ...Does "ECM" = "Electronic Control Module" = "ECU" = "Electronic Control Unit" = what most of us call "the computer?" If so, then I must admit I'm...
• Re: Digitool saves the day
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 08:31:59 -0800
  ...We got out the Bentley, voltmeter, and hat pin and soon discovered a bad wire to the ECU control relay in the engine compartment...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 19:26:51 -0400
  ...your test light should have a wire with an allegator clip, which you clip to any clean unpainted ground (body or engine) to complete...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:49:34 -0800
  ...Checked AFM > resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle > control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -0800
  ...Checked AFM resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:12:07 -0500
  ...With a new staff of engineers GM Cadillac moved the flux capacitor the "Engine Control Module" in their 82 Cadillacs with the 4-6...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:43:44 -0800
  ...The install is pretty elaborate with control modules under dash and in engine compartment. The wiring is integrated with the other van wiring. The...
• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:43:29 -0400
  ...i get what you mean about even a few things ( or one ) causing the engine to run poorly. at this point I'm grasping...
• Digijet troubleshooting - (very long & technical)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 19:48:53 -0400
  ...fixes for other engine management systems but it is simplier to look at the information that the Digijet control module (DCM) uses to decide...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 15:09:05 -0800
  ...I had some > time ago replaced the idle stabilizer control module, cleaned and > checked the idle stabilizer valve, replaced the Temp II sensor, > replaced...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 13:53:34 -0700
  ...valve engine after throwing > a rod through the crankcase > Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) > Replace ECU (NOT new) > Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:12:45 -0800
  ...Checked AFM resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: Need 2 liter acvw FI system complete with fuel pump.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 May 2001 22:02:58 -0500
  ...Jetronic Fuel Injector Control Module Part # 039-906-021C, 80-83 Vanagon Used test OK, No warranties other than it works when you get...
• Re: EB2007 Vanaru Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:39:02 -0400
  ...I'm not talking about failling Injectors, distributor, fuel reg, ECU, idle control valve or module, noisy lifter, flooded engine, crack heads, fissured sleevee...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:02:35 -0500
  ...Checked AFM resistance Checked > for > vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle control module Capacitor fix > in > AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...