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Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:28:07 -0700
...system must always be considered.. as well as clogged/restricted cat or muffler. I have seen quite chronically, and intermittently.............. a faulty Idle Stabilizer...
Our beloved digifant
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:58:09 -0400
...I need some basics on the operation of the digifant system. I too have had problems with the lumpy idle, stalling etc. I have...
Re: low compression\rough cold idle-1.9L
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 17:13:24 -0800
...year old idle stabilizer, color of white, bently says black or green, old one was green.?. year old fuel pressure regulator. ignition wires test...
Re: Eurospec problem
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 13 Oct 1999 21:57:57 -0700
...of the Digifant II system. Easiest way to tell what you have is to look at the Idle Stabilizer wire colors. Good luck! COLOR1...
Re: Sluggish 85 Vanagon--->Need help please.
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 21:23:37 -0700
...It has new > fuel injectors, belts, idle stabilizer, 02 sensor, clutch, water pump, and air > filter. The exhaust system is very tight (new cross...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:24:37 -0300
...s running > rich. > > Any ideas? > > It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and > oxygen sensor, etc.. > Could it be as simple...
Re: weird idle...
Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
Mon, 6 May 2002 13:25:51 -0700
...I researched it a bit more and learned that the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (hidden behind the passenger side tail light housing) is also...
AFM resistor surface & idle valve opening
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Sun, 3 Dec 2000 18:54:51 -0500
...I would like to know what it is SUPPOSED to do by design. (2) Idle Speed Stabilizer Valve I understand basically what it does...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:57:46 -0400
...The idle stabilizer valve is an "add on" and it is there to help compensate for some variables most notably the O2 sensor, warm...
Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion, swapping harness/ecu
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:59:17 -0400
...Although Digijet, the DJ harness uses MV style connectors, idle stabilizer, throttle position and PS sensor. I can make pics available when you are...
Re: Serious Friday question -- stalling a few minutes after cold start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:11:31 -0800
...Digital idle > stabilizer, ignition control module, T1-sensor, and O2-sensor were new > in 2003 when I installed long block. I recently installed new...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:14:04 -0800
...O2 and AFM systems. One thing I discovered was that you can't just pull the hose from the idle stabilizer valve, plug it...
AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
...R Air Flow Sensor (Pin 2) 22 Y Idle Stabilizer (Pin 1) 23 W Idle Stabilizer (Pin 3) 24 -- No Connection -- 25 G Hall...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:47:22 -0800
...The terminal numberings are those used in the Bentley > > wiring diagram for the Digifant 1986 system. > > > > ICU(Idle Control Unit) connections: > > 6/50 Digital...
Re: Idle issues...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:45:53 -0400
...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: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:30:36 -0500
...on! > > I thoroughly learned the system, and quickly found that both my throttle > valve switch as well as Idle Stabilization weren't working properly...
Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:11:10 -0400
...Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400 > > > >My Digifant '90 Cabriolet has two wires going to the idle stabilizer. My > >Vanagon is Digijet...
Re: idle and black tower
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:27:53 -0400
...route to the intake off-idle, or a vent to the atmosphere at idle, would be the optimum system. the van has a bit...
Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
Historical mailing list - T.M.
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:07:02 -0400
...on! >> >> I thoroughly learned the system, and quickly found that both my throttle >> valve switch as well as Idle Stabilization weren't working properly...
Re: intermittant misfire
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:44:22 -0400
...and a vacuum leak > should make it worse when you accelerate or idle. i'd suspect an > electrical problem, something like the idle stabilizer...
Re: JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Sun, 10 Jan 1999 16:27:32 -0800
...If this also checks OK, then it could be one or both of two other causes - Idle Stabilizer Box on the left firewall is...
Re: Leaking Heads
Historical mailing list - yahi
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 19:10:47 -0800
...possible causes being defective temp sensors, O2 sensor, AFM, idle stabilizer, Hall sender, fuel pump, injectors, vacuum leaks, poor grounds, etc. I've checked...
Re: idle stabilizer valve question
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 10:32:05 -0500
...When you're experiencing this "racing" problem, does your tranny shift hard? Mine has been and I'm hoping that fixing the idle problems...
Re: O2 sensors revisited (short)
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:48:41 -0400
...info on FI system problems and one set focuses on the O2 sensor. Have you checked out your idle stabilizer unit? But read the...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:30:18 -0400
...home I turned the AC off when stopping for a light (idle stabilizer doesn't work so engine would stall otherwise) and when I...
Re: idle stabilizer valve question
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:07:52 +0200
...may have the more common problem, and that is a "fried" Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. This little black box sits behind your right rear...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 07:29:29 -0800
...The terminal numberings are those used in the Bentley wiring diagram for the Digifant 1986 system. ICU(Idle Control Unit) connections: 6/50 Digital...
Re: Frustrating NON START Solved
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 15:26:32 -0400
...I had spark > > -Checked that I had fuel > > -Checked that the Idle Stabilizer valve buzzed > > -Checked with Darrell Boehler's Digitool that all electrical...
Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:57:01 -0400
...s running > rich. > > Any ideas? > > It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and > oxygen sensor, etc.. > Could it be as simple...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - jon
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:59:04 -0800
...O2 and AFM systems. > > One thing I discovered was that you can't just pull the hose from the idle > stabilizer valve, plug it...
Re: CSI: Vanagon...Smog results!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:10 +0000
...There are two versions of the idle stabilizer, Green and Black. I forget which but one of them does not do anything until the...
Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:59:29 -0600
...Anyone working on reverse engineering that idle stabilizer control module?? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver jon wrote: > I have made great progress in...
Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:33:44 -0700
...The crankcase vent host is new. > > I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve after warm up, and restarted. > It was a little rough to start...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:32:44 +0000
...on the air intake system.I replaced the Fuel Injector seals.Checked the Breather Hose.Checked the Idle Stabilizer Hose.Removed the big hose...
Inside the Air Flow Meter / AFM
Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:54:24 -0800
...I notice it at stop lights now, definitely - it reminds me of running without the Idle Stabilizer connected but not nearly as much surging...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:38 -0400
...The throttle switch must be adjusted correctly so that the >>idle stabilizer computer (situated behind the passenger side tail light >>housing) and idle control...
Re: hall-effect part
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:24:28 EDT
...I believe it is the unit Bentley calls the Hall Generator which mounts next to the Idle Stabilizer in the Digijet system. I do...
Re: AC Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 03:57:54 -0500
...home I turned the AC > off when stopping for a light (idle stabilizer doesn't work so engine would > stall otherwise) and when I...
Re: [Re: Engine Computer Software Glitch???]
Historical mailing list - Fred S.
Mon, 28 May 2001 23:26:11 MDT
...Here're some more clues: - The idle throttle switch checks out with an ohmeter. - I've unpluged the idle stabilizer plugs and plugged them...
Cold Idle Diagnosis (1.9L)
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:46:22 -0700
...On a 1.9L, idle speed is controlled by these systems: 1. The ECU richens the mixture at cold start for about 90 seconds...
Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:40:19 -0600
...Turn the engine off, Then disconnect the wire at the end of the idle stabilizer valve(ISV). Start it back up and check the...
Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
Historical mailing list - jon
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:16:42 -0800
...O2 and AFM systems. > > > > One thing I discovered was that you can't just pull the hose from the idle > > stabilizer valve, plug it...
FS: 86 Syncro $4200, in RI
Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
Sun, 24 May 1998 17:11:50 -0400
...New exhaust system New cooling fan New Idle stabilizer Work done in July 97 132k miles: Drive shaft to front VC rebuilt & balanced with...
Re: Running Rich
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:50:34 -0500
...The idle stabilizer system can also cause a rough running engine, and you can trouble shoot that system by simply disconnecting the idle stabilizer...
Re: Weird "idle" problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:13 -0700
...The idle stabilizer valve is an "add on" and it is there to help compensate for some variables most notably the O2 sensor, warm...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 12 Nov 2013 20:46:37 -0600
Harry, I understand the circuitry on electric kilns, the thermocouples, the relays, etc - but haven't a clue about the Idle stabilizer system. I...
Re: fuel pump choice? fuel filters
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:12:57 -0400
...It wasn't the problem then and usually isn't now, though it sometime is.) In my case it was the Idle Stabilizer Control...
Re: Loss of Power False Air Oil Breather?
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 19:07:51 -0400
...Idle stabilizer is working. I then checked for vacuum leaks and replaced vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator to intake manifold because this line...
Re: I need help, please
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 3 Dec 2022 23:18:50 -0600
The Stabilizer is supposed to kick up idle speed on a cold start then shut off after warm up. And if I remember correctly...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 13:51:43 -0800
...The idle stabilizer was a $30 box, and there was no ICV, electrical PCV, or overly complicated cooling system plumbing. All the benefits of...
Re: Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 May 1999 11:34:36 -0400
...sweep >coolant temp in range throttle switches OK Ignition system >,hall generator,Idle stabilizer ,hall control unit , coil, >wires, plugs, OK CLeaned all grounds...
Ultimate Fix #1
Historical mailing list - Alpha Auto Sales
Mon, 15 Oct 2001 22:43:47 -0700
...Anyway, the Dr's idle stabilizer valve, properly called an I.S.C., or Idle Speed Controller by the rest of the industry, would...
Re: 88 Newbie makes trouble for self
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:09:45 -0600
...Seller tells me idle stabilizer valve is suspect, and ordered one for > me. In the meantime, I set the idle at around 900 following...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:25:15 -0700
...Would the idle stabilizer cause this? Clean the crankcase breather and the throttle body. From what you said about the mechanic, I would sure...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:01:04 -0800
...The terminal numberings are those used in the Bentley > > wiring diagram for the Digifant 1986 system. > > > > ICU(Idle Control Unit) connections: > > 6/50 Digital...
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: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:19:38 -0800
...Turn the engine > off, Then disconnect the wire at the end of the idle stabilizer > valve(ISV). Start it back up and check the...
Fwd: 1988 Vanagon Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:34:31 -0400
Folks, The Idle solenoid and stabilizer have been spoken for. Thank you, Dave ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: David Milo <dellaone@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:52:13 -0400
...The throttle switch must be adjusted correctly so that the >>>idle stabilizer computer (situated behind the passenger side tail light >>>housing) and idle control...
Warm Off Idle Stumble Part Two -- Some Improvement
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:57:13 EST
...5) Replaced the Idle Stabilizer Unit -- this is the second time I've done this and may not have been necessary so I saved...