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• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Solved, finally!
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:36:38 -0500
  ...I eventually swapped out the AFM, ECU, distributor, > rotor, cap, ignition wires, coil, fuel regulator, idle stabilizer, idle > control module and replaced the O2...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:15:09 -0500
  ...Checked AFM > resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle > control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: more on problems with second battery
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 11:23:17 -0800
  ...Sure Power takes an off the shelf industrial relay and adds a 'smart module' to it. The 'smart module' can tell when the relay...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:19:17 -0500
  ...if tests at coil +/- > check out ok, then, since no spark, coil secondary probably shorted (bad > coil). > > it is hard on ignition module to...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:45:53 -0400
  ...a minute.� I had some > time ago replaced the idle stabilizer control module, cleaned and > checked the idle stabilizer valve, replaced the Temp II...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:43:50 -0600
  ...valve engine after throwing a rod through the crankcase Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) Replace ECU (NOT new) Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: testing the ignition coil (85 1.9L)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:11:23 -0400
  ...if tests at coil +/- >> check out ok, then, since no spark, coil secondary probably shorted (bad >> coil). >> >> it is hard on ignition module to...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:29:09 -0800
  ...Checked AFM > resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle > control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Road trip-long in all senses
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 21:20:07 -0700
  ...time to diagnose a stumble problem, put on a new ignition control module and left because they couldn't get the problem to show...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:06:27 -0400
  ...of lights, wipers, steering and brake assist, handling control, traction control, engine control, transmission control except for Park and mechanical overspeed and sudden-reverse...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:23:37 -0400
  ...If it still blinks, highly probable IMO, pull the controller module -- if my memory serves it's the third from the left on your...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:49:56 -0500
  ...Engine performance issues always come down to an engine problem, (rings, valves, valve train), fuel or air delivery, or ignition. While it may start...
• Re: DEAD in my garage on New Year's Day
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 20:54:23 -0500
  ...of the list vendors to O/N meet a new ignition control module. If that doesn't work, I guess it will be time...
• Sick of overheating....Friday question and comment....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:10:40 -0800
  ...done to cause that....when it was actually a failed engine control module that just coincidentially failed while we had it up on the...
• More Ignition/ Stabilizer electonics ?'s(way long!)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:15:13 -0500
  ...Haltech system needs an ignition control module to function. Digifant had it built in to the ecu apparently, Digijet had an external model. Didn...
• Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] weird engine behavior, stops on downhill coasting, diagnostic help?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:43:22 -0700
  ...On Thu, Sep 13, 2018, 3:28 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Does your version of Digifant have the idle control module...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:11:30 -0700
  ...Checked AFM >> resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle >> control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:30:18 -0500
  ...Checked AFM > resistance Checked for vacuum leaks Rebuilt injectors Replaced idle > control module Capacitor fix in AFM New tune-up parts and set timing...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:35:12 -0500
  ...Engine performance issues always come down to an engine problem, > (rings, valves, valve train), fuel or air delivery, or ignition. While it > may start...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 22:01:52 -0400
  ...valve engine after throwing > a rod through the crankcase > Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) > Replace ECU (NOT new) > Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: Sick of overheating....Friday question and comment....
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:24:37 -1000
  ...done to cause that....when it was actually a > failed engine control module that just coincidentially failed while we had > it up on the...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:01:54 -0400
  ...AFM AFM boot Adjusted throttle switch Replaced idle control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:04:33 EDT
  ...to the modified engine. I had a bad AFM, hall sensor and wiring harness, T2 sensor, ECU, Idle control module, coil, injectors, and spark...
• Trip Report, long and rambling
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:24:43 +0000
  ...and why many just won't even try (they just want to replace a module and get home by 6 for dinner). After 20...
• Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 00:37:34 -0500
  ...I had, in the previous year or so, replaced the ECU, cleaned the idle stabilizer valve, and replaced the idle control module. I turned...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:26:10 -0700
  ...of lights, wipers, steering and > brake > assist, handling control, traction control, engine > control, > transmission control except for Park and mechanical > overspeed� and > sudden-reverse...
• Re: Idle issues...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:42:23 -0700
  ...I had some > time ago replaced the idle stabilizer control module, cleaned and > checked the idle stabilizer valve, replaced the Temp II sensor, > replaced...
• Re: Trip Report, long and rambling
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:26:22 -0700
  ...and why many just won't even try (they just want to replace a > module and get home by 6 for dinner). After 20...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:15:22 +0000
  ...AFM AFM boot Adjusted throttle switch Replaced idle control valve and module Replaced seals on gas tank Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum lines, and...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:17 -0700
  ...valve engine after throwing >> a rod through the crankcase >> Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) >> Replace ECU (NOT new) >> Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:59:21 -0700
  ...I had, in the previous year or so, replaced the ECU, cleaned > the idle stabilizer valve, and replaced the idle control module. > > I turned...
• Re: Resurrect the Vanagon? Letter Writing Campaign?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 02:04:05 EDT
  ...What would be the obvious updates? Engine commonality with the current VW car line would be key to the concept. Start with 2.0L...
• Re: Funky Idle Issues and a note on the shipping issue (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 23:25:45 -0500
  ...is not opening properly > - the idle stabilizer module is screwed up > - the ground strap to the engine is missing or badly corroded (left > side...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
  ...engine, easier to hurry the car along in traffic and such, and less shock loading on the system. The other issue of knock control...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:19:00 -0400
  ...valve engine after throwing > a rod through the crankcase > Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) > Replace ECU (NOT new) > Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:38:05 -0800
  ...I doubt the idle control unit is causing the problem .. no harm in trying another one. I don't see that the throttle switch...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:12:29 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny > engine. > > I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• Re: Resurrect the Vanagon? Letter Writing Campaign?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 05:45:00 -0400
  ...What a waste of years of research, engineering and field testing to not let us still have it. Check out http://www.vw.za...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:52:06 -0700
  ...of lights, wipers, steering and > brake > assist, handling control, traction control, engine > control, > transmission control except for Park and mechanical > overspeed and > sudden-reverse...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:53:31 -0700
  ...valve engine after throwing >> a rod through the crankcase >> Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) >> Replace ECU (NOT new) >> Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: [Syncro] Help needed with engine running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:51 -0800
  ...I doubt the idle control unit is causing the problem .. no harm in trying another one. I don't see that the throttle switch...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:05:39 -0800
  ...Next, the > engine cooling fan does not come on at all despite the PO recently > replacing the thermo switch. The cruise control is dead...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:27:02 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny > engine. > > I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• Re: Darn idle, stalling, running rich...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:34:30 -0400
  ...valve engine after throwing > a rod through the crankcase > Replace idle stabilizer module (NOT new) > Replace ECU (NOT new) > Cleaned idle control valve many...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:56:37 -0400
  ...replaces faulty modules. It's the same way in the computer industry, it's just that the parts are smaller. No end-user ever...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:30:40 -1000
  ...partial list: > AFM > AFM boot > Adjusted throttle switch > Replaced idle control valve and module > Replaced seals on gas tank > Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:53:02 -0700
  ...When the Check Engine light is on, man, that is the time to take out an equity loan. Keep and save your Vanagons. They...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:57:23 -0700
  ...popped in a 'display' module from the truck , sometimes with the jet engine screaming and the pilot at the controls....but that's what...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Ikard
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:46:00 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny > engine. > > I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• Engine build and other things, part 3
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Apr 1995 18:52:35 -0700
  78 x 90.5 log Part 3 What day is it? oh, Wednesday, April 26, What did I say before? Engine mostly finished on...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:38:23 -0800
  ...It just piggybacks a small control > module to it. I have one of each on my desk. > > I have been talking up the Stancor...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:41:49 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny >> engine. >> >> I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:47:14 -0500
  ...My buddies 69 Bigblock(428) mustang yor were supposed to take the motor mounts loose and raise the engine to change the spark plugs...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:59:45 -0400
  ...partial list: > AFM > AFM boot > Adjusted throttle switch > Replaced idle control valve and module > Replaced seals on gas tank > Replaced all fuel lines, vacuum...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:18:56 -0700
  ...My buddies 69 > Bigblock(428) mustang yor were supposed to take the motor mounts loose > and raise the engine to change the spark plugs...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:15:09 -0400
  ...My > buddies 69 > Bigblock(428) mustang yor were supposed to take the motor mounts loose > and raise the engine to change the spark plugs...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:41:36 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny >>> engine. >>> >>> I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• (long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
  ...Each "module" contains similar-function groupings of switches, control knobs or other components typically found in a vehicle dash. The analog instruments are concise...
• Re: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:54:48 -0700
  ...control module) NOT present. TB is from a *manual* tranny >> engine. >> >> I have a TB from an automatic Jetta. (2 throttle position sensors) and...
• Frydaye Phollies: a bigger long road trip - part A
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:42:26 -0600
  ...Related controls are strung all over the interior, the mirrors quiver as if in a seizure, and the cruise control reengages with full-throttle...