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• Re: 15" tire pressures?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:09:13 -0700
  ...On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 7:20 AM, Ed <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > A thicker rear stabilizer bar will cause more oversteer not...
• Re: idle surge diagnosis?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 09:26:59 -0400
  ...I think that the idle stabilizer is sticking on the central shaft. The shaft is probably worn from constant movement around the idle position...
• Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:48:03 -0400
  ...Mike J Stewart wrote: >> The voltage stabilizers on all three of my '84 models only use the outer >> pins. The middle pin is in...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:14:40 -0700
  ...Since the metal tab on the voltage stabilizer is attached to ground path on foil, is this providing ground to the stabilizer in place...
• Broken Stabilizer Link
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:13:49 -0400
  While living beneath my 84 Westy (1.9, A/T) recently replacing the steel coolant pipes, I saw a broken passenger side stabilizer link...
• ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
  ...Hall sender * Coolant temperature sensor * Fuel injectors * Throttle switch/ idle stabilizer valve/ idle stabilizer control unit * Air flow sensor/ Air temperature sensor and air...
• Timing info....
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 19:56:02 -0500
  ...When they say disconnect the idle stabilizer... I thought they meant the plug on the idle stabilizer valve. But reading the thread...this is...
• Re: Different Gas Gauge Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:58:11 -0600
  Max wrote; >>I know these things are flaky, but is that far enough oofto >>warrant a look at the voltage stabilizer? The gas gauge...
• Re: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:16:27 -0500
  ...I find I >apparently will need an idle stabilizer valve and the idle stabilizer >control box that goes in front of the right hand...
• Idle stabilizer module switch?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 10:40:07 -0500
  >there's a switch somewhere on the automatic transmission that >tells the computer/ISM (idle stabilizer module) that you are in >Park or Neutral...
• Re: Fuel gauge system test
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:11:56 -0500
  ...1) continuity to all components, 2) the gauge is in working order, 3) the voltage stabilizer is in working order.This only leaves the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Specs
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:47:23 -0400
  ...IMHO this transistor burns out when the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve starts making demands for too much current. I think this happens when the...
• Re: Idling too fast...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 08:18:14 -0700
  Idle Stabilizer Controller....it's located about 1 foot in front of the right rear taillight behind the air box feed cover. You should...
• Re: 2.l idle issues continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 22:22:19 -0600
  The idle speed sounds good, but when switching on the AC kills the engine, that definitely points to the Idle Stabilizer Valve. If it...
• RE: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 22:41:22 -0700
  > I have had my idle stabilizer, 1987 2.1l, unplugged for about 4 months. = > My VW dealer actually disconnected it, I have since added...
• Re: Voltage stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:31:06 -0700
  ...On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 7:05 PM, Slloth <slloth@comcast.net> wrote: > I swapped in that stabilizer I scavenged form the pick...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:15:18 -0800
  As I read my Digifant ProTraining manual, the idle stabilizer is to be checked with oile temp at at least 176 deg F., which...
• idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Puzio
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 23:36:29 EDT
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• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 15:00:23 -0400
  ...Try unplugging your idle stabilizer on the top of the engine while it is running and see if this lets your idle go down...
• Stalling, vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 11:57:14 -0400
  ...Seems like once it warms up a bit something switches off that kills the engine below say 1500 RPM, where the idle stabilizer likes...
• Re: mystery parts again
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 09:07:14 -0700
  ...Maybe the cruise control system is stock and the PO disconnected it? I don't have an idle stabilizer. The previous owner took it...
• Re: broken stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 20:42:44 -0500
  ...broken stabilizer link > Noticed this morning that my pass side stabilizer link sheared off at the > tie rod. Anybody had this happen? Not having...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 1 May 2005 09:12:03 -0700
  > I keep reading that there is an idle stabilizer valve >somewhere but I can't find it. I've looked behind the passenger >tailight...
• [Fwd: idle stabilizer - 83.5 westy]
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 17:40:08 -0400
  I'm resending this cuz server is acting up. [message/rfc822]
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:36:55 -0500
  check out vanagain. recall price about $30. dlk
• Idle stabilizer control unit
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:44:55 EDT
  ...I unplugged the idle stabilizer valve. This, at least allows me to drive it. Plug it back in and it immediately revs high. A...
• Re: Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:53:42 -0400
  ...Seems simple enough from > >> the picture, but it eludes me. > >> > It is on the end of the idle stabilizer control valve (the solenoid air...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:11:17 -0800
  don't people have an idle stabilizer or two they picked up for almost nothing in pick-n-pull yards, then tested on their...
• WTB: Digifant Idle Stabilizer Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 08:28:53 -0500
  I am looking for a used working idle stabilizer control unit for a 2.1 L Digifant system, anyone selling? If you don't...
• Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 22:29:37 -0700
  ...Idle stabilizer > came > to mind. > > Bentley tells how to check but fails to mention where it is. Anyone > know? > > I hate those people. > > Mike > >
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 81 Calif Vanagon (was hall unit)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:11:48 -0500
  > if you or anyone out there has an idle stabilizer unit > that will work for an 81 Calif. model Vanagon, please let me know...
• Re: Hard starting when cold????
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 11:24:34 -0700
  ...I don't have an idle stabilizer ;) On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Karl Batzler wrote: > I dropped by his house last night to try...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:33:51 -0400
  ...Take out the idle stabilizer and connect the plugs to each other -- if the idle goes to normal, bad stabilizer. If it doesn't...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:21:05 -0700
  ...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: Idle Stabilization parts Costs
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:04:01 -0500
  ...There is an open-source answer to the idle stabilizer, it actually replaces the entire electronics of the Digifant system. It's called MegaSquirt...
• Re: 84 westphalia
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 12:04:11 -0800
  Derek, sounds like either your "idle control valve" on top of the engine or your "idle stabilizer control unit". The valve on the engine...
• 1987 High Idle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 11:46:07 -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...
• testing idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 11 May 2001 14:21:36 -0400
  <html><DIV>Anyone know of a method for testing the idle stabilizer valve on a 2.1l engine? I suspect mine is getting flaky...
• Re: hunting idle when cold
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 11:37:21 -0600
  ...arounf 800-900 rpm. > > is this indicative of idle stabilizer or would a bum stabilizer show up > all the time? i beleive this federal...
• Re: Hesitation is back...
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 19 May 1999 11:19:05 -0700
  bypass the idle stabilizer, If that solves the problem replace the idle stabilizer -----Original Message----- From: Bryan Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Please help me figure out what I need for front suspension rebuild bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:00:46 -0500
  ...Stabilizer link Stabilizer bar Strut bar I want to replace all the rubber, but I doubt that I will need any metal/fasteners as...
• Re: Passed inspection...Now idle is messed up.
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 04:22:56 -0700
  ...Could also be the idle stabilizer control unit, located behind the right tail light. This unit can be repaired if you can locate the...
• Re: Idle Surge update
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 21:22:25 -0800
  ...When I unplug the stabilizer valve during idle the engine dies, so it is moving. Now everything works fine when the engine is cold...
• still rough idle
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:21:34 -0800
  ...I replaced the oxygen sensor and removed the idle stabilizer and it still runs choppy. I though i had the problem nailed yesterday but...
• Re: broken stabilizer link
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 18:35:00 -0700
  Jeff Kennedy wrote: >Noticed this morning that my pass side stabilizer link sheared off at the >tie rod. Anybody had this happen? Not having...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:22:31 -0400
  ...But it's an aux air regulator, not an idle stabilizer valve. <g> > It's kind of an anvil shaped doohickey >that allows extra...
• Re: Help! irratic idling while wet
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 03:52:31 -0700
  Hi Paul, The power steering is connected to the idle stabilizer control unit which lives in front of the right hand taillight assembly. The...
• Solved Bizarre 2.1L: Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:10:42 EST
  Hello The cause of the fast idle problem turned out to be the idle stabilizer valve. This is the second problem I have had...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 01:27:32 -0400
  ...I am working through a checklist of suggested fixes >from the archives on this and have a problem identifying the idle >stabilizer valve. Is...
• Re: 1.9L-still will not idle cold
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:58:15 -0800
  I would replace the idle stabilizer, but the engine behaves the same way with the stabilizer bypassed...so that should be telling me that...
• Re: Idle problem on deceleration
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 21:56:27 -0500
  If everything else is correctly adjusted and working properly, bypass the digital idle stabilizer. If problem goes away, then you need new idle stabilizer...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 11:00:13 -0700
  ...Most likely bypassing the idle stabilizer won't do much for him. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:18:01 +0000
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• Reference to Audi Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:59:42 -0700
  FWIW http://www.uvm.edu/~avangerb/Audi/Idle.html John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie Mesa, AZ
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:57:11 -0500
  ...Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster? > > Hi all. > > Does the voltage stabilizer work in conjunction with the engine > coolant temp gauge? > > i.e...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:27:45 -0400
  ...is still not performing correctly. > > He wants to install an idle stabilizer control unit, but wants to know > more specific placement than: ‘right side...
• Re: sway bar wiggling
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 20:52:18 -0500
  ...I went under the front today (again), and > notice that I can wiggle the stabilizer bar back and forth just > slight. > Is this normal...
• idle Control Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 21:56:19 -0700
  ...You see, when I bought the van, the PO had taken the idle control stabilizer out. Well, most people said it was a vacuum...
• Parts
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 09:35:38 -0700
  I am looking for a used idle stabilizer control unit VW # 251 907 393B for my 87 Vanagon. Can you help? Thanks
• More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
  ...Idle stabilizer wiring: I need to know how to re-configure the late model stabilizer so it performs it's functions with the new...