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• Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:12:20 -0400
  ...I would like the fan to be control by the pull chain only (at the fan) and the lights on the fan to be...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:19:15 +0200
  The Vanagon also shares the vacuum pump, the throttle control element, the brake/clutch valves. You can also use the control unit itself, although...
• Re: interior LEDs - get rid of the morgue
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:53:28 -0600
  ...alistair PS heater fan controls(s) also are illuminated. On 2011-11-23, at 3:12 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > Heater controls are supposed...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 07:05:37 +0100
  ...Actually, then, there is > another problem in that I have only 3 heater controls. > I am missing one of the control at the bottom...
• Re: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:39:56 -0800
  ...The cruise control uses the incandescent bulbs filament for the ground path. You have to slightly modify your clutch switch wiring in order for...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:48:18 -0600
  ...one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control That all makes so much sense! I found David Beierl's note about...
• Re: Air Traffic Control
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:05:25 -0500
  ...Air Traffic Control There's airport control towers - and there's airport control towers. Check this one out!! *http://tinyurl.com/6fttr4g* And - I...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 09:21:22 -0400
  If this is a stock unit, check that all connections are solid to its control unit that is located behind the glove box............ Adam...
• Cruise Control Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Graham Mingst
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 12:49:42 -0400
  Hello list Has anyone tried one of the Cruise Controls from JC WhipMe? I was thinking about the cheapo box one that doesn't...
• Re: Control Unit for Cruise Control?
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:49:59 -0600
  Tom, On my '87, it is located under the dash just to the right of the steering wheel. You can see it by lying...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:11:15 -0400
  Steve, I had one bind up so badly it caused it to kink near the control. I real challange to fix. I vote for...
• Re: solar charge controller any suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:23:30 -0500
  ...The gold standard check for your panel and wiring is to bypass the controller, and connect the panel directly to the battery through an...
• Coolant low-level warning control unit location?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 15:00:03 -0500
  Does anyone know the physical location of the coolant low-level warning control unit in an 84 Vanagon? Is it possibly built into the...
• Bad ECU = no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:15:32 -0500
  ...new ecu............guess what? Cruise control works again!!!!! Apparently a signal comes from the ecu to the control unit for the cruise........ Adam P...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:11:41 -0500
  << My cruise control just quit. I checked the fuse which controls same along with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions...
• Re: idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 12:04:26 -0500
  ...Yes, it should "hum". >Is the idle stabilizer supposed to vibrate with ignition turned on? Mine >does If you mean idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: Cruise Control Installers in Northern California?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 19:54:04 -0800
  ...On 1/2/07, Bob O'Brien <bobrien@cwnet.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know of an Audiovox cruise control installer in Northern > California? I...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 15 May 2006 09:52:49 -0700
  Loren, I installed the Audiovox CCS100 about 6 months ago (replaced an old Dana cruise control from Sears that I installed 15 years earlier...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:51:48 -0500
  ...If you have the old-style controller (twice as tall as wide) then you need to replace or have replaced the capacitor inside the...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 13:00:26 -0700
  I am not a specialist on cruise control on vanagon but I have it on 2 of my vans... so far as I know...
• Re: Cruise Control - Slow to engage?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:20:38 -0400
  I too have a cruise control that I installed from an Audi. It works fine but takes about five seconds and 6-7 mph...
• Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 20:33:35 -0700
  Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy are kind of in need, and also the upper control arm bushings aren...
• Re: Wanted: Digijet idle controller
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:08:12 -0700
  ...Digijet idle controller > > BlInd leading the Blind > Digijet did not use an idle controller > > > John Lane wrote: > > >I think I have one laying about...
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy > are kind of in need, and also...
• Re: Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:54:55 -0500
  ...Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers Is anyone on the list running a Megaquirt controller on their Vanagon?? JOHN
• Re: Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:54:57 -0400
  At 09:31 AM 4/12/2009, Chris S wrote: >that older control arms are made from sheet metal. I've yet to find...
• Re: Duct controls (was How to keep cool in your van)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:22:43 -0700
  ...Move it right to get more air from the console. ����������� This is interesting, on my '84 the third lever controls the front lower center...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...You should never adjust the idle speed screw on the throttle body unless the idle speed stabilization is disabled by unplugging the control valve...
• Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:23:01 -0700
  ...I was running this during the winter with our old 40w plastic panel,which had a built in charger/controller. I do not have...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - phil hans
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 21:31:18 -0800
  ...heater controls > > The heater controls on my 1980 Westy seem to be > messed > up. The top control moves the heat from defrost to > the...
• Re: Idle Control Valve - Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:01:43 -0400
  ...Swapped out idle control box...no change. >> >> Any ideas as to what is keeping the idle control valve open constantly? >> >> Ric >> >> Sent from my...
• Re: Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 10:12:28 -0800
  Porter_Fred%PAX9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil wrote: > > Today I talked to the Equus cruise control Technical Service dept. > (800-544-4124) and they...
• Re: High idle at stops
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 26 Aug 2017 11:03:01 -0700
  ...also the idle control unit (behind the passenger tail light), the idle control valve (it can be adjusted)
• Heater Controls?
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Sat, 16 May 1998 08:12:25 -0400
  Hi, I'm new to my 86 Vanagon and am not sure of the control knobs for heating. Can someone please describe what knobs...
• FS: vanagon dash a/c control (fits westys and '88-'91 vans)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 16:06:10 EST
  i have a vanagon dash mounted a/c control, fits vanagon westys and '88-'91 passenger vans w/ overhead a/c. tested and works...
• Aftermarket cruise control or from my GTI (again)
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 19:46:54 -0800
  Ok, same question about the cruise control. Should I try using the one from my GTI or are there good aftermarket ones people can...
• WTB 87 Idle Control Module
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:35:58 -0700
  I am looking for an Idle Control Module for an 87 Syncro. Good working condition, of course. Thanks --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check...
• Re: '90 GL Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 02:41:20 EDT
  ...The controller determines the actual speed, as measured by the speed sensor and compares it to the setpoint. If the two match, no action...
• Re: Dash Controls
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 01:54:09 +0100
  ...The top lever is for controlling the air stream to the windshield. Pull it all the way to the left, the air stream is...
• Re: Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:30:14 -0500
  ...Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment >Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:07:00 -0500 > > Anyone know if the Upper Control Arm Bushings are...
• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:53:30 -0700
  ...It's the injector control unit, or injector driver unit, aka ECU and I got one coming from Mark Drillock. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 May 2011 21:04:47 -0400
  ...If you get blinking light and the needle pegs, you have the standard controller for your year, and the blinking light is a gauge...
• '87 FI problem (was high idle)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 08:17:41 -0500
  My mechanic diagnosed my 4000 rpm idle as a failed "idle speed control unit." (ouch $250.00) While investigating this however, he said another...
• Re: Temp gauge LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 10:53:23 -0500
  ...You have a bad level controller or an open from the level controller to the gauge panel, or a short (could be very high...
• Re: Idle Control "Computer" for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 15:08:31 -0800
  ...One of these is that the idle control module is missing, so I need to buy one. Does anyone have a used Idle Control...
• 80 Westfalia probs.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Edwards
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 16:28:30 -0700
  ...1 from the Fuel Injection Control Unit which connects to injectors...etc and 1 that connects to the hall distributor, idle stabilizer...etc. The...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:16:46 -0400
  ...It's controlled by the location of the upper control arm anchors, the lower control arm anchor, and the radius rod anchor, all in...
• OEM vanagon cruise control system FS...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:20:52 EST
  speaking of cruise control....for those of you who are interested in adding cruise control, i have an OEM factory cruise control system for...
• Re: Build your OWN FI replacement for the digixxx system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 15:20:10 -0500
  ...The control module would control the spark. I would leave the hall sensor in place to control the injectors. I also would like to...
• installation of lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:45:41 -0800
  Hello, Nowhere in the archives can I find any information on lower control arm bushing installiation, I know people have done this,but I...
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:04:51 -0800
  ...That's where the curse control comes in. Alternately, curse control is that force which keeps you from buying a Vanagon in the first...
• Re: DigiJet Hall Control Unit Maint' Point & Poll
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:57:43 -0800
  ...I haven't heard of the Hall Control Unit, so I'd be interested in learning more. I believe the DigiJet is the earlier...
• Re: Looking for a part (correction)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 1 Sep 2014 09:13:01 -0600
  ...Can this part be added to a non cruise control vehicle? I want to add cruise control to my 89 Westy Syncro. > Best regards...
• WTB: Idle Control "Computer" for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 17:30:19 -0500
  ...One of these is that the idle control module is missing, so I need to buy one. Does anyone have a used Idle Control...
• Re: Idle control valve
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:32:43 -0400
  > I am in need of a idle control valve for my 1987 Vanagon These are available new again at an affordable price: http://www...
• Re: '83 vanagon: shot control module?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Wed, 24 Aug 1994 13:19:30 -0500 (EST)
  Oliver, I have a second [spare ] control module for 83-85, digijet that i'd give you a goood deal on. email me at...
• Cruse control, electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:54:13 -0800
  ...Has anyone added on cruse control &/or electric door locks to their Vanagon? Is it already wired for these options? TIA Greg 86 Westy...
• Idle Controller Repair Instructions ?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 13:18:32 -0400
  What happened to the website with instructions to fix the Idle Controller? The old website with /~patcal/ in the name appears to be down...
• Idle Stabilizer Control Unit damage
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:19:57 GMT
  Has anyone verified a failed idle stabilizer control unit (251 907 393D or similar) that *did not* show any signs of damage on the...
• Idle Stabilizer and Stabilizer Control Update Request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:52:34 -0600
  ...Just wondering if there is anything new on the horizon regarding digitizing of the Idle Stabilizer Control. Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver