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• Re: GoWesty 2WD lift spring install advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 02:19:09 -0700
  ...with those on a coil spring and screwed down ...then you can control them. for removing stock springs .. 'usually' you can just undo things...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...Idle controll motor and controll unit have > been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has also been > replaced with good unit with no...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:48:25 -0700
  ...You can controll the air input to a degree. And it’s not that warm out up here right now. Do that and don...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:32:04 -0500
  ...New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)�replaces NLA Digifant ECU and >> ICU (idle control unit) >> There are only four connections to be made to...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700
  ...I did not disconnect strut rod or sway bar link to lower control arm. Just pulled shock, two bolts on upper control arm to...
• Re: Isolating an idle problem?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:15:04 -0800
  The idle control device on my 92 Cabriolet top ended motor, it is a cylinder that attaches to the valve cover and has hoses...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:22:50 -0700
  ...But it's moot > because of the controllers. > > :-) > d > >
• Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:52:31 -0400
  ...So need to add several of the VC special clamps and will hopefully finally get this smell under control. Fingers crossed. Eric Caron
• Re: Trouble on the road: starter motor and charging relay have common problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:22:46 -0400
  Ah! If it's wired like (or from) the fridge relay, the control circuit grounds through the starter solenoid so it can't activate...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:32:31 -0400
  ...while, >but my guess is something is up with the upper control arms. Is it possible >to switch them left to right? If they...
• Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:22:02 -0800
  ...From what I understand the blower motor, heater core (front), controls, cables and levers are compatible from the '85 to the '82? Also, guessing...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:50:15 -0500
  At 06:08 PM 1/22/2012, Dennis Haynes wrote: >That option does not always work with automatics, especially electronically >controlled. To get a...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:39:02 -0500
  I don't know if this applies to your Vanagon or not. When my cruise went out it was at the connector in the...
• Re: autopilot
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:11:37 -0400
  At 07:07 PM 6/17/2010, Michael Kimball wrote: >oops! still on my sail boat- Yes cruise control! Could be worse. I came...
• Re: and while we're at it ... (he's after the Unknowns again!)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 10:50:23 PDT
  ...I'd really like to see the '56!! > -- > >> Learn from your parents' mistakes - use birth control! RIGHT ON!!!! -- Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• Electric Cruise for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Tue, 5 Nov 96 00:03:43 -0800
  Nov 5, 1996 12:02 AM Hello, Isspro in Portland sells an electric servo cruise control kit for Vanagons complete with stalk etc. for...
• sagging visors
  Historical mailing list - Colin Rogers
  Sun, 31 Aug 1997 18:06:53 -0700
  ...I've tried the obvious tightnening of the screw that looks as if it should control tension, to no avail. Thanks, Vacaville, CA 84...
• 1988 Vanagon Gl for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Mbunwe, Fred
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 23:26:00 -0500
  I have a 1988 vanagon Gl, with air condition, automatic trans, cruise control, rear seat folds to a queen size bed, low miles and...
• Diesel Heater Fix
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 19:29:11 -0500
  ...Robert Keezer led me to the control relay behind the glove box. I cleaned up the contacts in that area, and it now seems...
• Re: Video Players for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:09:22 -0500
  ...And the player controls can be accessed through the opening as well. Bill St. Louis, MO www.geocities.com/yosemite/gorge/1706
• Re: Subaru Check Engine Light
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:31:04 -0400
  ...Subaru Check Engine Light > Can anyone tell me how to reset the "Check Engine" light on 2.2 Subaru > engine controls? Any help appreciated...
• Re: '84 rough running, backfire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:19:36 -0400
  ...What it lacks is direct ECU control of ignition timing. david At 01:11 PM 4/20/2001, Steve Cotsford wrote: >Please note that...
• 1992 westfalia eurovan for sale
  Historical mailing list - Winston Jackson
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:08:17 -0700
  ...it from family, who bought it new.No AC or cruise control.Automatic trans.Asking $22,000 CAD I live in Sidney, B.C...
• V-dub Supplies Chip Specs?
  Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 15:31:11 -0700
  ...I'm baselining a fresh tune on an 022 control unit-- will do the same with an 022D and then add my chip. Both...
• Re: fresh air/heat sliders
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Wed, 9 May 2001 09:50:31 -0700
  ...John McLean 87 Vanagon GL > > Check out this page on the vanagon.com site: > > http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/owners-manual/vent-controls...
• Re: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control--gROUP pURCHASE
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:11:26 EDT
  Great idea. Good luck in setting this up. Let me just reiterate. I know the unit is a bit pricy, but its a very...
• 1986 Syncro Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alder, Anne M
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 13:56:38 -0500
  ...It has cruise control, AC, removable face stereo, and automatic options. The outside has a few small dings and the interior is in excellent...
• Door Lock issue, what is the part?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 09:01:56 -0800
  ...This is what controls the locking of the door. Mine is broken and the door is permanently locked. Also, anyone have an extra one...
• Re: Canadian Tire "Xantrex" 1000w Inverter 1/2 price
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:37:03 -0500
  ...So that I get the thermostatic control of the fridge, and the inverter shuts off if the voltage drops too low. On 12V, it...
• Re: changing the light bulb behid the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:09:20 -0400
  I went through the same hassle you are. Wrote up my findings out on my website. Have all of the bulbs and locations written...
• HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:19:01 -0700
  ...I connected the +12V control wire with inline fuse to the radio power. Then I connected the control ground to a screw that is...
• Re: Question about hard start relay
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 19 Jun 2021 20:29:15 -0600
  ...The hard start relay will not function properly in 1986-1991 Vanagon's with both Automatic Transmission and Factory Cruise Control due to a...
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:33:11 -0700
  ...changing upper control arm bushings? > sooo.... after deciding to change my upper control arm bushings, I > finally looked up the job in my Haynes...
• Re: troubleshooting coolant level warning light
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 17:35:05 -0700
  ...How can one signal control both functions? The > temp gauge is working just fine. > > I suspect I might have a bad coolant level control...
• Re: Fridge LED light question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Nov 2016 09:47:12 -0700
  ...The green LED light on the control panel stays on wether or not the fridge is running on propane. After checking everything I can...
• Re: Access to Westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2014 10:53:21 -0400
  ...The audiovox cruise control stopped working and we now have a leak in our Westy Fresh Water Tank. I fixed the cruise control by...
• Fxed was Cold start valve
  Historical mailing list - Thewestyman
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 01:55:50 -0700
  ...That buzzing thing in the center of the idle is the idle control valve. It is an engineered add on to compensate for O2...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:02:18 -0400
  ...Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller setup. My original plan was just to close the door on the wire, figuring...
• one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:02:23 -0500
  Well, after a couple of years of minimal use and maximal body work (my wife says that the V'gon is like an aging...
• Re: Digitool Installed, totally Excellent!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 17 May 1999 00:27:01 +0200
  ...It has no pollution control at all (Great, huh?) and therefore no catalyzer or O2 sensor. It is Digijet equipped, the ECU sits behind...
• Re: vacuum advance/retard control unit
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 07:31:53 CDT
  ...vacuum advance/retard control unit >Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:14:28 -0400 > >Hi, I just got off the phone with a fellow...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:29:27 -0400
  ...I've > disconnected the Idle control unit and that doesn't seem to change > anything, and I keep reading that there is an idle...
• Fw: WINNING NOTIFICATION!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:33:58 -0800
  ...Here are the > contact info: > Financial controller: > Name: Mr. Alvaro.J. Matinez > Phone No: +34-692-220-698 > Email: euromillionclaimsdept01@winning.com > Alternative Email...
• Re: [Syncro] More pictures of overhead AC & Leather Interior unique to T3's (Vanagons) in Thailand
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:01:45 -0800
  ...each has individual blower controls. The control panel looks after market compared to the rest of the package. It's apparently some generic AC...
• Strange Idle behavior: Cause found
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:24:11 -0800
  ...After some testing, I replaced the idle control valve. A pricey item, cylindrical and silver with two hose connections and an electrical input connector...
• Re: Stutter and Low Batt
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Fri, 7 May 2010 19:29:43 -0400
  ...have FULL control , plus more than one mode. > > Ever notice that a basic Cessna single engine aircraft has full manual > controls on everything that...
• Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:27:34 -0500
  ...The Wal-Mart batteries are now > made by Johnson Controls... and are typically very "Fresh" this one had a > date code of 10/10...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:21:48 -0700
  ...06:49: > > > > OK back to my home turf! > > So the first thing to do is make sure the idle control system is even > trying...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 10:39:03 -0600
  It's really very simple....Reduce your needs, use LEDs and an efficient refrigerator and controller, then do the math and give yourself three...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 19:10:21 -0800
  ...When using a different display, the display control in the > >> firmware must be adapted. > >> > >> Which expansion options are there? > >> > >> The on-board computer has...
• Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 15 Oct 2018 20:53:29 -0600
  ...a good charge controller has at least 3 stages). 200 AH draw down in the batteries divided by 7 amps that the solar panel...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:02:17 -0700
  ...I tried to re-install the radius rods but neither side would > line up with the threaded hole in the lower control arms (my...
• Re: Where is my aux power?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 May 2017 21:46:44 +0000
  ...You will need a different control solution. I have become very fond of automatic charge relays that are voltage controlled. There are a number...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:25:05 -0500
  ...The pump also has a flow/pressure control mechanism but the real magic is in the rack itself, in particular the rotating valve assembly...
• Re: spring/shock replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:14:16 -0500
  ...When replacing the front shocks a jack should be used to support the lower control arm. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Thermostat and other things???
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 10:34:55 PST
  ...The shaft controls two flaps inside of the fan housing which control airflow. Hope that explanation wasn't too cryptic... -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73...
• Re: i dont know!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 11:36:27 +0200
  ...The ignition control unit is designed to supply current to the coil's primary winding while the shutter wheel is blocking the field. When...
• Re: Temperature guage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:39:11 -0400
  ...Hot is hot. "Standard operating temperature" is what the thermostat controls -- it opens progressively to let more and more cooler water in from radiator...
• Re: I-90 Freeway help
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:30:08 -0500
  Cruise control My Foot(A$$?)!! The Eisenhower in Chicago will give your cruise control a well deserved respite!!!! Not sure how many tolls you...
• Blowing cooling fan fuses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 06:03:40 -0500
  ...I replaced the controlling relay under the dash the first time it happened. Is 15 amp the correct fuse? Where to proceed from here...