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Re: Super fast idle
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:34:24 -0700
the factory installed the control unit upside down, and water can pool into the housing, causing exactly what you describe. After drying, install it...
Re: Looking for some Vanagon wiring harness parts
Historical mailing list - gburgin
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 21:30:51 -0400
...idle control unit > relay. If you have these parts please let me know. If you did an engine > conversion or had an engine fire...
Garage sale at Zoltan's place
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:02:27 -0700
...and 1.9 engines without heads AMC cyl. heads computers for 2.1 or 1.9 Idle Stabilizer Control Units Idle valves Air Flow...
Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:44:56 -0600
...starting the engine. If the idle stabilizer system is working, the idle >should rise to 1500 RPM (the newer control unit holds it at...
Re: Hard starting when cold 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:18:11 -0800
...I had several Idle Valves to play with, and about 5 Control Units for the idle valve .. trying various ones of those .. plus fixing...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
Historical mailing list - -------------
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 07:28:17 -0500
...Bange wrote: > > > >>>How many folks out there have a *bad* IS control unit? I'd love one to >>>verify if it's the transistor...
Fw: HELP!
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 16:46:51 -0800
...Told the Idle Speed Control Unit needed to be replaced. Action taken: Replaced Idle Speed Control Unit After driving van for 1 hour and...
Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:27:12 -0400
...How does the control's servo connect to the throttle body or throttle > cable in order to control the engine rpm's? Was it...
Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:37:10 -0700
...FWIW Robert, the buzzer you may be hearing is located on engine oil pressure control unit. (aka the "L" board) located in the cluster...
Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:19:48 -0400
...stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds on engine replacedfuel inj. ,control unit ,same problem -control unit shorted out again...
Re: Idle gremlins still at play
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 13:03:54 -0300
...Rinse >>>> and repeat. >>>>>>> I unplugged the 12v from the idle control valve and the engine >>>> remained at idle. I removed the idle control valve...
Re: Reverse Vanagon syndrome??
Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:56:16 -0500
...engine. (It's called a 'throttle' because that's what's used to throttle the speed of the motor.) The FCU (fuel control unit...
idle surge diagnosis?
Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 17:53:58 -0700
...I exchanged the idle stabilizer control unit (behind the tail light), and nothing changed, so I put the original back in. Then, I exchanged...
Re: throttle bodies - older motor with 85 tb??
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 01 Apr 97 22:08:15 CST
...the other (white) goes to connection pin #4 on the computer/control-unit. hope that helps. :) joel
O2 Red Warning Light?
Historical mailing list - PhamA
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:59:02 -0700
...Following the Bentley instruction, to reset the Control Unit memory ( I assume this is the same infamous ECU which everyone is talking about), I...
Re: Ignition Coil Wire Routing
Historical mailing list - Dave Seasholtz
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 14:56:53 -0500
...I have a green wire from the > points/condenser in the distributor, a wire coming from the fuel > injection control unit, and a double...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - walkingboss
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:15:29 -0600
...Common problem with the printed circuit to the gauge/control unit. Search the archives Howard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Woody Halsey" <WHalsey@SYA.ORG> To...
FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
...installed on an engine that has never had a fuel injection system. The parts are listed below: Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Thu, 18 May 2000 23:56:47 -0700
...The Vanagon's vacuum unit isn't really up to the job of supplying the necessary vacuum to the cruise control. This results in...
Re: Curise control for Diesel?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 26 May 2003 20:06:22 -0400
Mike Collum wrote: > I'd say that any cruise control that uses magnetic pickup on a CV for > speed sensing should work. You'd...
Billy Bones Update - puzzled!
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 17:49:00 -0600
...Transfered Idle Stabilizer Control Unit from good running 87 GL to Billy Bones. No Change. GL runs good with ISZCU from Billy. 2. Changed...
Upper Control arm Woes
Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:48:27 -0500
...I really need some help here! here is a link to some photos of the existing unit. http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman...
Upper Control arm Woes
Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:21:46 -0500
...I really need some help here! here is a link to some photos of the existing unit. http://s101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/Earthshelterman...
Re: Mystery connector
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:14:33 -0500
...a control unit behind the LHS rear tail light, a monovalve in the coolant line on the rear RHS of the engine compartment, and...
Re: 4k rpm at idle help?
Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:13:53 -0700
...Remove the plug from the valve (with the engine off) amd see whether you have normal idle. If yes, the idle control unit may...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
...The unit and its controller give troubles commonly -- the unit clogging with crud and the controller getting internal electronic failures. So if you have...
Step up the idle
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:12:56 -0700
...They do connect to the Idle Control Unit. The wires are in the FI > harness whether needed or not, at least on the USA...
1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
Historical mailing list - Michael Anderson, A.I.I.C., C.I.P.
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 18:48:58 -0700
...Our feeling is that it relates to the oil pressure control unit in the dash but from the manuals we have referred too we...
Syncro Popular, not! and H2O heaters
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jul 1995 11:57:13 -0300
...They sell a higher output unit with dual level control, 8KW max. This is a lot of heat! And for around $2200 it's...
Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:05:54 -0700
...Those Idle Control Units though .. I've seen a ton of dead ones of those. Just figure you had an extra effecient and fast...
Re: Mistery Item
Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:05:17 -0700
...the van there is a temp. control rotary >knob. Is it a heater or an air-con unit? Sounds like an auxiliary heater, like...
Re: Idle update
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:25:58 EST
...stabiliser control units I have and make notes of how each one reacts at cold start-up, a lengthy experiment as the engine must...
Re: cruise control - aargh!
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:02:36 +0200
...In contrast the cruise control unit starts opening the throttle only as soon as it senses a drop in speed. Depending on the upgrade...
Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:57:06 -0500
I installed the Audiovox unit on my stock 87 van and I would echo your comments exactly. simple instal other than running all the...
Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 6 May 2010 17:01:14 -0700
...Advice on Spare 2.1 >>> gonna be hard to get an idle stabilizer or ign control unit on a 2.1.. > they're incorporated...
87 Westy running poorly
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Tue, 20 May 2003 06:18:37 -0700
...I have also replaced the blue temp sensor & idle control unit. None of this has helped the flatness when I accelerate. Anymore suggestions? I...
Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:45:51 -0700
...adding the idle air control device and small > electronic control unit from a 2.1 waterboxer to another engine ? > Never considered it, if that...
Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:19:59 -0800
...The USB >> socket must not be used to power other USB devices. >> >> Can the BORCO display data from an engine control unit? >> >> No, the...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 20:16:09 -0700
...The electronic idle stabilizer is that black box mounted on the sheetmetal not far from the Hall control unit. It has two round plugs...
Re: Fuel flow senders
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
...I'm not familiar with how the TDI engines control injection, but if it's electronic and works like gasoline FI, then the best...
Re: Diesel Conversion Kit web site
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 00:01:27 EDT
...BTW, in my opinion, the 1.9 NA engines are only a minor improvement over the 1.6L units. For the money, I would...
Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:51:06 -0700
...How does the control's servo connect to the throttle body or throttle cable in order to control the engine rpm's? Was it...
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...
Re: Disabling Oil Warning Buzzer - need advice
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 20:08:32 -0500
...looked, but look at Bentley P 90.23 for > the Dynamic Control Unit pinout. P 97.74 is the '86 electrical diagram > and shows...
Re: Idle question
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:29:05 -0800
...I did solve mine with a new idle control unit. However, I've been thinking of other sources of the problem that the ICU...
Measuring engine RPM based on Hall sender/coil signals
Historical mailing list - tinker man
Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:44:15 +0300
...I want to measure engine RPM without a strobe light, by connecting a frequency counter to the Hall control unit ignition coil drive output...
Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:23:31 -0700
...digitool - >> a piece of cake! >> > > Do I need a Digitool for my Digifant engine system? How much does one of > those cost? > > Don Hanson
Re: AC ON / High idle problem
Historical mailing list - Ben
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:16:24 -0400
Franc, what does ICU mean? Idle Control Unit, so same as ISCU?? Cheers, Ben RAlanen@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 13/04...
Re: Addendum: Boston Bob Big Valve Engine Update
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:26:11 -0500
...hot" type AFM unit for use on a Vanagon. Also there was some discussion about re-engineering the Idle Stabilizer Control box (in front...
Re: High idle - throttle position switch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
...It could be the idle stabilizer itself or the > control unit (the control units are the most common source of the > problem in my...
FS: 2.1 engine, access
Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
Mon, 1 Sep 2003 20:49:56 -0400
...since rebuild $65 Starter $40 ECU 025 906 022 $80 Idle control unit, 251 907 393B $50 Complete exhaust header with cat, no muffler...
Re: 2.1 Electronic Idle Control valve
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:12:08 -0500
...Engine will stall under the load of the AC. > >John Rodgers >88 GL Driver > >Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: >>Electronic Idle control valves operate with...
Re: Intermittent running problem.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:58:33 +0000
...a failed idle stabilizer control unit: > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_434_755/idle-stabilizer-control-unit-r > ebuilt.html > <http...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
...Single ground point—bolts to factory location in engine bay 9. New Delphi electronic control unit (ECU)—replaces NLA Digifant ECU and ICU (idle...
Re: Newest Vanagon Performance Mod...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:56:27 EST
...The kit includes one PT-6 engine (turbine) with fuel pump and FCU (fuel control unit), ignitors, ballast box, and a Hamilton Standard constant...
Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:55:28 -0400
...the idle control unit is for the boost circuits to override the feedback. For example turn on the AC and engine starts to idle...
Re: 2 Deep cycle batterys & move starter to rear right engine compartment ??
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:39:50 -0700
...And you don't say what year your van is, but doesn't the idle stabilizer control unit live in the space in front...
PARTS PLACE and enging surge at 1100rpm
Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
Fri, 3 Jun 94 13:18:06 CDT
...ENGINE MANAGEMENT, would you mind looking if it has much about digiJET? systems and if there is a way to check the control unit...
Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 4 Jul 2014 14:54:41 -0400
...The other possibility is that there is a spurious start signal coming > from the idle control unit wiring since the idle control unit also...
Re: Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Thu, 13 Sep 2001 08:35:10 -0500
...They now have available brand-new, 0-mile TDI engines, very complete, that are mechanically-controlled, NO computer and wiring nightmare to deal with...