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• Re: A/C leaking inside!
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:44:55 -0600
  ...2- if your a/c is stock and your van is an 88 then you have a different radiator fan and controlling electronics than...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 8 Feb 2016 20:04:02 -0800
  ...Patrick >> >> It's Not a TerriblyDifficult Job ~ Can be done With ControlArm >> OnTheVan ~ I put the FrontEnd Up On Ramps & with a FloorJack under...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:28:09 -0700
  ...Our controller applies current until the battery reaches 14.1V then chokes back the current to hold it there. After the controller is able...
• Re: scissor jack under control arm?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 16:11:22 -0500
  ...Would a scissor jack under the control arm not be a > decent option allowing you to raise the van only the few inches actually...
• Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:06:40 -0800
  ...Removing theelectronic controls of the TDi= > design is like leaving a free gift ofApple stock just because you don't= > understand the basics of...
• Help, my wallet's always empty...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 21:38:54 EDT
  ...Any suggestions? Is the "volume control" screw really just an idle mixture screw? If not, then is there a volume control screw on the...
• Re: Bus Depot OXS Dilemma; Where Is the Truth?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 20:43:48 EDT
  ...oxygen. > > > > The better the range of reaction the better the fuel control. > > > > The full voltage range of the reaction will always be constant with...
• Re: '88 Vanagon - failed cruise control - problem identified
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 22:18:01 -0400
  ...I had suspected something in the vacuum area and sure enough, I discovered that the cruise control servo unit (the one with the rubber...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 6 May 2008 16:22:09 -0700
  ...Charge Controller & Vents > Excellent advice from Dennis. I can say firsthand that the Odyssey batteries are not all they're cracked up to be...
• Re: Engine hunting - Temp sensor suspected
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:39 -0700
  ...consider your electronic idle control system too, Idle Control Vavle, Control Unit, and wiring to/from them. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: was Epoxy for bumper molding repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:39:15 -0800
  ...Here in California, a dog owner is legally responsible for controlling their animal. It was a slam dunk. Not only did this guy have...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:01:47 -0700
  ...The thumbrive in the usb port and the iPod in the aux in port (my ipod too old to be controlled by the headunit...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:23:39 -0700
  ...Have full heat all the time. > > You can controll the air input to a degree. And it’s not that warm out up > here...
• Re: Tie Rod end removal/Control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:03:30 -0700
  ...stores http://tinyurl.com/sc9zy" On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 10:10 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > I am tackling control arm...
• Re: Flashing Coolant Light, mysteries revealed!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:46:26 -0800
  ...There are 2 (maybe even > 3) different > "coolant level low control units" that control the > behavior of the LED > when a low coolant level...
• Re: carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 14:00:51 -0700
  ...As for the inferior electronics, injection is far superior to any carb system with the exception of some computer controlled turbo carb systems. Note...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:45:32 -0800
  ...Stability control likewise (but this is no guarantee of safety... "Wheels" in Australia recently tested a Toyota Kluger (=Highlander) and the stability control did...
• ok here we go...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 5 Oct 94 15:01:07 PDT
  ...Just pull off the vent control lever knobs (gently mind you) then carefully pry out the control face plate. Now you should have access...
• Re: MPG Survey Results
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 22:20:32 -0800
  ...One thing I've been researching in the Archives is cruise control. i expect to be doing quite a bit more highway driving this...
• Diesel Heater Core Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:41:47 EDT
  ...I noticed that a small drop of coolant was hanging off the bottom of the heater control valve but found no other leaks from...
• re. Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:39:33 -0600
  ...The motor - by way of pulleys - >will drive a shaft whose rotational speed should have a controllable >range from 0 to 200 RPM. A...
• Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:37:34 -0700
  ...https://a.co/d/5OOFTvb I may have had a lapse in impulse control ;) Does anyone have an opinion on the best (strongest and...
• Re: FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:01:05 -0500
  Yes, they are fine. Jim Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2021, at 2:08 PM, kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@gmail.com> wrote: > > They...
• Re: Vanagon Hybrid ? Wheel Motors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:36:34 -0700
  ...2 Wheel Drive + Better Brakes > All in 1 Upgrade ~ > > Also needs Controller & Batteries so No Idea as to When or If or $s ~ > > https...
• Re: ye olde blinking coolant level warning light
  Historical mailing list - dbeierl
  Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:06:15 -0500
  ...The controller operates by dropping a low resistance to ground (30Ω or so) on the gauge sender lead, simulating an overheated sender. The ones...
• Re: Engine compartment lid
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:18:41 -0700
  ...tec-36-x-60-in-super-sonic-mat-for-sound-dampening-control/398851_0_0/?checkfit=true http://www.autozone.com/sandpaper-and-body...
• Re: Dometic fridge cooling fan thermoswitch question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 09:55:35 -0400
  ...fridge and wondering if anyone knows the close > and open temperature values of the thermo switch that controls the fin > cooling fan. > > Thanks > > Alistair >
• Re: Trip Report On The Way to BBtB
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 13:51:22 -0500
  >>... one minor glitch with cruise control (that caused throttle to stick, fun time) but five minute fix. << BTDT- Runaway acceleration on a Vanagon Westy...
• Stiffer steering with new P/S rack?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:46:31 -0400
  Dear Volks, Got a friend in Boston with a '91, just got a brand new steering rack installed along with left upper control arm...
• 1987 WBX 2.1 For Sale
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 1 May 2010 18:08:38 -0400
  ...I'm, also selling the ECU, AFM, and all the idle controls and wiring harnesses as I'm doing a Subaru conversion. Contact me...
• Re: Is this what I think it is?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:04:02 -0400
  Forgive my ignorance, but what is that coming out of the driver's side of the bus? Is the guy controlling the dancing bus...
• Re: no power in 4th
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 11:23:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...an electrical signal from the tranny that opens/closes a valve controlling the aforementioned vacuum line(s). David Schwarze help me out here ;) Alistair
• Electric Cruise Control for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Tue, 5 Nov 96 00:13:42 -0800
  Nov 5, 1996 12:08 AM Hello, Isspro of Portland sells and electric servo cruise kit for about $200, (Dana brand). Has anybody purchased...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 02:16:22 -0800
  "This circuit has the relay controlled by the headlight switch and the high current output of the relay directly connected to the switch and...
• ASI manuals
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 08:27:05 -0700
  ...of your ASI Recreational Vehicle Kit...with lots of instructions....Electrical Control Center owners manual...I think this may be the Motherload for ASI...
• Re: [F] Flying pigs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 13:10:57 -0700
  ...Chris Stann wrote: > I suggested that we develop a > genetically-engineered remotely-controlled radioactive flying pig, > hoards of > them, and send them to Afghanistan.
• coolant pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:29:41 -0600
  ...next ice age, and SWMBO demanded that I > exercise the heater control lever. Egad, first there was a 3 psi drop in > coolant pressure...
• Part Request: Heater Cable retaining clip
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:43:14 -0700
  ...There's also one on the end of the cable that controls the lower inside vents, might be a little easier to get to...
• Re: FS 87 vanagon, western GA (USA)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:49:23 EDT
  ...Hence the remark about "bruise control". BenT
• Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:41:45 -0600
  ...I am assuming there is a fuse that controls this pump. I need to move the van with the lights on, but turning on...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:07:24 -0500
  ...Westfalia - fits nice, > looks good, has a remote so I can control it from the back and is priced at > under $250 Canadian and...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:07:17 -0400
  I'd definately consider water injection for the emergency overboost situation, but I don't think I would use it as a knock control...
• NVC: New Bettle wiring diagram?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:58:14 -0700
  ...Anyone have a wiring diagram for the 2001 Beetle? I'm trying to get the pinout for the Comfort Control Module. The only one...
• Re: Spring for 1.9 liter throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 8 May 2006 14:28:41 -0400
  >Any one know where I can get a compatible spring for the throttle body >that controls the gas pedal coming back up? > >It's...
• Re: Grey Water tank ideas and upstairs water storage.
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 23 May 2006 18:49:21 -0700
  ...40lbs up top can make handling differences when employing evasive maneuvers to keep from being skewered by one of BenTsyncros out of control dokas.
• Re: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:08:01 -0400
  ...I've read in the archives where more than one person has replaced the control arm bushings only to have the new ones squeak...
• Re: more friday trivia..why are accel pedals on automatic vans reinforced with metal
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:21:48 -0800
  ...less trouble with leg cramps (and my bad right knee acting up) on long freeway drives. (Minor problem now with a working cruise control)
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:31:54 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers John Bange wrote: >> Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer >> control using modern digital processor technology? >> >> Seems...
• Re: ISC troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:19:20 -0500
  ...I finally traced it > down to excessive heat from a transistor in the idle control unit (ICU). I > found the unit would work OK...
• Re: Lower control arm bushing r&r on 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:49:54 -0800
  ...When you go to reinstall the lower control arm bolt, place a jack under the arm near the ball joint so that you can...
• Front AC installation INQUIRY REPORT > CONCLUSIONS
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:08:49 -0700
  ...new front controls will control both units. Original fan speed switch still controls rear fan. This allows you to run Front Only or Both...
• Update: Idle Speed Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:14:25 -0500
  ...If it all checks out, and you still have problems, you may need to suspect the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. 5) Idle Stabilizer Control...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:52:42 -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: Solar panel install complete!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:31:27 -0700
  ...One possible advantage to a PWM controller is that it will handle mixed sizes of solar panels. If I'm not misunderstanding, the MPPT...
• '79 Bus emissions controller
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 18:55:08 -0700
  I purchased a '79 Bus a while back at a bargain rate -- $200 -- because the dealer said the emissions control computer (the "black box...
• Re: What does heater lever do?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 11:18:16 -0500
  The "B" lever is to control the flow of coolant to the heat exchanger. The heat valve is under the glove box next to...
• Re: 87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:33:30 -0400
  Unless the control unit was shorting out the ECU temp sensor, it has nothing to do with the idle mixture. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:39:07 -0500
  ...One lamp controls all of the others. T. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Possibly. I...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 11:02:57 -0800
  ...And yes, preservationists often bring artifacts into climate controlled environments, but some are to large for this. These cases present a real problem, which...
• Re: Moving a suspension-less vehicle(lvc)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 18 May 2007 17:30:37 -0500
  ...as part B of the question, pretend it's a >>Vanagon w/o the control arms. >> >>TIA >> >>DM&FS