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• back heater lever question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:53:27 -0400
  ...I'm guessing this controls how much heat comes out the rear radiator. Can someone confirm what this does and also what the position...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:22:52 -0400
  ...What I notice though is that in each speed - low-medium-high iif I rotate the temperature control to the point where the compressor...
• Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - Lisa Bloch
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:03:57 -0800
  It's been warm enough in Seattle recently to drive around without turning on any of the climate control fans. I'm leaving the...
• Re: Velma is back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:11:38 -0700
  ...Start spraying your nut& bolts with kroil or other super penetrating oil > now!!! Especially the 3 linking your radius rod to lower control arm!!!
• Heater core/exchanger valve R&R?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 6 May 2012 06:13:37 -0700
  How does one go about replacing the heater valve? The control cable vanishes down through the floor. The valve is shown on Bentley 19...
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 09:57:46 -0500
  >> ...Check it with a vacuum tester and if it doesn't hold vacuum then adjust it until it does and you are golden. If...
• Webasto HL 18B Air Heater
  Historical mailing list - Gmail (tomaglow)
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:30:05 -0700
  ...Does anyone know how to get it going? Or does anyone have an owners manual? Info: -- There is a timer/start control on the...
• Re: Vanagon camper with a humungous basement
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:36:53 -0500
  ...result of an engine conversion project that got way > out of control. ;^P > > > That's a little harsh, isn't it? I mean, you...
• Re: Oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 11:47:22 -0230
  ...Swapped out the control unit behind the speedo so often I could almost do it blindfolded to no avail. Accidentally came across the frayed...
• (ICU)Idle Control Module fixed !
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 09:33:29 -0800
  Many thanks to Jim Davis for the part number of the power transistor in the ICU. Replacing this $3 part fixed the ICU. It...
• Re: Piston cleaning..
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 15:56:04 EDT
  ...It is also delicious on Fried Chicken, is an effective antiperspirant, and controls dry 'fly-away' hair. >> Don't forget it's a great...
• '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:08:50 -0500
  Hello from Atlanta. I need to replace connectors on my cable--thermo time switch and cold start valve ones have cracked--FLAPS said they...
• Re: No spark
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:52:42 -0400
  ...No spark > John, > Thanks for the info, But i thought that was a fuel > injection control unit. > Shawn
• MXT Tires
  Historical mailing list - Dan Miller
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 20:44:15 -0600
  ...Great traction and control. I will be going down the MTN. tomorrow so I will let you know how the perform. Sunday morm should...
• WTB: Turn signal switch
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Mon, 20 May 2002 17:33:51 -0500
  ...I would prefer one with cruise control switches:-). If you've got one to sell or trade, please let me know. Thanks Shawn Clark...
• a few small westy parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 21:07:33 -0600
  Hi there, I scooped up a set of range-top gas control knobs, three cabinet door openers, and the battery & water level gauge set...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings.......Excentric Washers ???
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:49:13 EDT
  > >The eccentric bushings are available in three different thicknesses. it is > common >for thicker washer to be required with replacement bushings. This is > important...
• Need late model speedo with cruise
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:08:40 -0400
  ...has to be from a later model car with the cruise control pick up on it. Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single...
• Re: Does anyone have an Air Flow Meter for sale ??
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 17:06:37 -0700
  ...Gave all the indications of a bad air box, rough idle,low idle, Little or no control with idle adjust screw. Phil __________________________________ Do you...
• Fwd: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:03:41 -0800
  This assumes you have power locks. My 83.5 Westy did not. Going this route you would also have to install door actuators. Here...
• Re: Heater control cables - '82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:17:14 -0800
  Oh... So he does. Thanks. Jim On Sunday, November 21, 2004, at 10:57 AM, John Haugland wrote: > cables you can get new as...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:31:21 -0700
  ...There's Scott saying I live in the 3rd world again because there is not enough government controls. Rob becida@comcast.net On the...
• how can you tell if its windy
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:43:16 -0800
  ...thats harsh! high profile bus is real hard to control in strong cross winds.. total PITA. i needed a 3rd break light that says...
• VW Radio install ..
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:39:44 -0700
  ...This is an OE Premier Audio, Anti-theft, CD changer control unit. I don't seem to find the right plug for it that...
• Re: Servicing heater/defroster controls - 1984 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:36:33 EST
  In a message dated 1/25/07 2:41:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, michael.vanderzanden@BOSCHREXROTH-US.COM writes: > off. But I have...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 15:32:31 -0500
  My understanding is that the AC system and ISV are linked so that when the AC is "ON" the ISV and it's control...
• Re: Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 19 May 2006 21:41:57 -0400
  ...Mysterious Air Control Valves, 1985-1.9L all to do with motorcycles and hitches of course. jonathan On Fri, 19 May 2006, David Gunning...
• What causes tire wear?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 21:19:19 -0500
  ...Several things, other than squeaking and clunking, happen when the upper control arm bushings wear. Primarily, camber becomes more negative because of bushing wear...
• Re: Help! Appeal for data
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 20:35:36 -0700
  ...Help! Appeal for data > I agree, the only way I can think off is if some control units > superimposed a signal that was ignored...
• Is the Idle control module adjustable or is it just bad?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:35:36 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a good KNOWN working idle control module for sale, OR Does anyone in the Raleigh, NC area have one to test...
• Re: Trumatic heater/furnace
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:12:08 -0600
  ...does anyone know about it? I > am missing the controls, I have only the lower part which has a big 12 > guage wire for...
• Re: In praise of aircooled vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:26:26 -0700
  "I'm not sure of any particular problem specific to airheads except the overheat problem which is operator-controlled." I think the other word...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:56 -0500
  ...Some disassembly is needed to get those axle shafts out, at least the upper ball joints where they attach to the control arms. With...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 23:17:05 -0400
  Could be the idle stabilizer control unit which is in the cavity behind the rear right light (your have to take off the light...
• No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - john
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 21:34:12 -0400
  ...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I put in...
• Re: Weird "idle" problem
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:53:56 -0700
  ...So, is it possible for a bad Idle control unit to cause > this? It seems odd that an engine can run at 3000 with...
• Re: Mold on inside of Pop top
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 09:21:19 -0800
  ...Here is Harry's advice: <Charles, for mold control, use 1/2 teaspoon liquid bleach to 1/2 litre of water. I apply with...
• Re: Well, I decided to Utilize a little known WBX tuning secret...
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 21 May 2003 06:09:22 -0400
  ...Well, I decided to Utilize a little known WBX tuning secret... > I adjusted the idle control valve. > > I opened the valve up four turns...
• Re: Some cool upgrades we are doing on a Westy.
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:14:47 -0500
  ...We just got done installing the Go Westy > Cruise Control with remote steering control. That was pretty cool. Need > to test it on the...
• Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:11:34 -0600
  ...A pic of how I mounted my control box under the drawer is at: http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Vitrifrigo I put a little...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:04:47 +0000
  ...you'll need a some small jack to control how far down the rear trailing arm hangs, or front lower control arm.......... so the...
• Re: 10 cent life
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 2025 22:36:40 +0000
  ...Hi all, Anyone have contact information for 10 cent life [I forgot his name]? I need a controller module for his external oil cooler...
• Re: HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYBODY!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 03:27:13 +0000
  Mmm. Control' > Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2011 20:08:42 -0700 > From: albell@SHAW.CA > Subject: Re: HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYBODY! > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Replace 1.9 with a 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:31:36 -0500
  ...Your idle is 50 or 100 rpm higher than the 49-state version (controlled by the idle stab module). -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA...
• Re: Power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 23:25:32 -0500
  ...engine, pops the trunk (probably not a Vanagon though), and remote control the windows. Their ads say any VW. Their phone is 1-800...
• Re: computer help - no vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 18:31:52 -0700
  ...i don't use outlook express, but if you go into control panel and under internet settings, and go to security settins i'm...
• a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:40:59 -0800
  ...the wiper controls and nothing happened. thanks, Paul __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/
• intermintent chugging
  Historical mailing list - Dale Hartman
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 23:48:59 -0500
  ...My van wil,l every so often, just start to loose throttle control and "chug" a few times/for awhile then it will stop...
• Oven in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 11:23:43 -0400
  ...The downside of course is that you would have to control temperature manually. Gerry Royston '87 Westy
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:02:01 EST
  actually it sounds like the ISCU (Idle Stabilizer control unit) is actually your problem. These units go bad alot and looking at them isn...
• Re: front wipers, heat, door light problem 85'
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 18:12:44 -0500
  ...when I first turn on my car my wipers and heat controls >don't work right away. Usually after a few minutes they turn...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2002 - Special issue (#2002-184)
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 23:10:35 EST
  ...The bottom control lever opens and closes this vent. Not noticable from the front seat. *<>*<*>*<>*<*>*<>*<*>*<>* Phillip Bouton 87 Westy
• Temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 13:39:30 -0800
  ...Any thoughts on this? I changed my idle control unit today to solve a high idle problem . Thanks to David Jaffe for letting me...
• some new pictures
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 18:54:53 -0800
  Hi all, Here are some pictures I took today of my burned out idle control valve. The power transistor is fried. Has a hole...
• Upper control arm bushing clunk
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:08:38 -0700
  Hi All, I replace a pair of UCAB in each one of my vans. Now I have this clunk as I drive down the...
• was:Watercooled Mexican Microbusses; now:fryedayes follies
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:20:19 -0700
  A little tequilla on the beach, the wandering eye, the diminished judgment, the loss of inhibition and all internal controls, voila: the evening's...
• Re: stuck in fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:07:23 -0400
  Thanks for letting ventialte again ! I now believe that the 3/4 slider is intact, and the shift control lever es muy bueno tambien...
• Re: Storing Van outside over winter???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 02:00:48 -0500
  ...I have two batteries, left in my winter stored Westfalia (-35C at its coldest) charged by a 15watt solar panel and controller. Six years...
• Re: high Idle / stabilization control question
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:50:21 -0800
  Tim, What was the problem??? Jon On Sat, 10 Mar 2007, Tim Marciniak wrote: > Mark, > > on my 90, the iscu is a separate black...
• Syncro Front end parts?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:26:57 -0600
  Before I put them on ebay, is there any interest in a pair of upper and lower control arms and the steering arm thingies...