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Re: weird flooding engine (very weird)
Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 19:10:06 -0500
on 10/20/03 8:23 AM, sam.cooks at sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET wrote: > Wes, > > Try disconnecting / bypassing the idle stabilizer unit and...
Re: Pulsing Fuel gauge
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sat, 29 Oct 2005 05:44:19 -0700
...Any one care to comment on a possible cause. > Is there a voltage > stabilizer, or perhaps a ground issue here that may > be a...
Re: help with function of idle stabilizer(muffler leaks?)
Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 19:45:29 -0500
...help with function of idle stabilizer > > > I have been trying to root out an intermittent high idle (2000 rpm) on my > 86 2.1...
Re: 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:45:14 EDT
If my understanding of the operation of the Idle Stabilizer control unit is correct, that unit is in control of the idle only when...
Re: idle surge diagnosis?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:14:44 -0500
...The standard mantra was get a new Idle Stabilizer Control Unit or Idle Stabilizer Valve or both. IMHO This procedure should be written up...
Re: Idle stabilizer testing
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 20 May 94 14:15:22 CDT
>I've been checking out the idle stabilizer because of no cold start >high idle. At lunch today I quickly tested the valve using...
Re: Idle Stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:48:45 -0700
...When I got home to Washington state, one mechanic was dumbfounded, but another diagnosed it as the idle stabilizer -- which was missing! I had...
Re: Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:16:31 -0800
...KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > actually it sounds like the ISCU (Idle Stabilizer control unit) is > actually > your problem. These units go bad alot and...
Voltage stabilizer readings
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 22:18:02 -0500
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>So I checked the readings on the voltage stabilizer. My coolant gauge is reading high and the fuel...
Re: Digijet Timing Marks
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 1 May 2001 10:38:46 -0400
...The stabilizer masks alot of problems. If you are trouble-shooting idle or ignition problems, or just fine tuning, by-pass the stabilizer. A...
Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:46:57 -0400
...At the risk of being scolded, my 92 Jetta 2 wire idle stabilizer is interchangeable with the 2 wire idle stabilizer in my 89...
Re: Stabilizer link
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:51:51 -0700
...Soap-up the end of the stabilizer bar real good, and > the stabilizer bar bushing, and push the new stab link onto the end...
Re: Stalling at stop lights
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 26 Apr 2005 07:15:10 -0500
...The 85 GL had the 1.9L WBX with the Digijet FI, not the Digifant, and consequently no Idle Stabilizer Valve. Regards, John Rodgers...
Re: Timing Help
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 12:04:30 -0400
At 11:30 AM 7/4/2010 Sunday, cesar quiros wrote: >Bentley say unplug Idle Stabilizer and plug into itself to 5 dregrees ATDC...
Re: Idle stabilizer 85 van
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 16:45:45 -0500
...Idle stabilizer 85 van > > I'll try it tomorrow, in between swearing at it. > > Thanks, > > Mike > > On 7/9/03 5:48 PM, "VWNut...
Idle Stabilizer and related stuff P/N
Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 10:38:34 +0700
...Engine type DJ w/o catalyst converter and oxygen analyzer installed ECU Digijet - P/N 025 906 021 F Idle stabilizer - P/N 251...
Re: hesitation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 16 Jul 2006 10:30:49 -0400
...Is your idle stabilizer working correctly? You can check it pretty easily on our 1.9l engines with Digijet by putting on a timing...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:15:20 -0500
Stabilizer Bar washer plate - http://www.busdepot.com/251411043 -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 13:23:29 -0700
...IDLE STABILIZER ??? > >The Idle Stabilizer is that little green box that is attached to the >driver's >side firewall in the engine compartment and...
Re: Is This Idle Stabilizer Really Necessary?
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 23:38:29 -0500
The Idle Stabilizer keeps the idle high when warming up. I had my I.S. removed and I need to keep my foot on...
Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:15:38 -0500
Yes, idle speed is initially set by the screw, but it is controlled by the idle stabilizer. If you turn the idle speed screw...
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: [Syncro] Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:26:00 -0800
...You are also right, a idle stabilizer valve is a function of CIS-E. There is the idle stabilizer which is controlled by the...
Re: Voltage Stabilizer Blows
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 8 Mar 1998 14:31:06 -0600
...Voltage Stabilizer Blows >My 84 Camper blows the voltage stabilizer (Really a 10 volt regulator which >provides a constant 10 volts to the water...
Stalling 1.9l Digijet
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:29:13 -0500
...I may have the idle screw/CO settings too far off for the idle stabilizer to correct. It seems like the stabilizer is trying...
Re: Help Major Surging
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:29:04 -0700
...Replaced Idle Stabilizer valve (on top of engine), opened up and checked the Idle Stabilizer Control unit (behind taillight, and checked every single !$%*& vacuum...
Re: Voltage stabilizer installation?
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:37:47 -0700
...Voltage stabilizer installation? > Re, gauge cluster: > >>> Can anyone help me out with some installation instructions? << > > What Zoltan said, except I would add that you...
Re: Stalling, vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ed Vala
Mon, 8 Jan 1996 11:11:55 +0000
...Seems like once it warms up a bit something > switches off that kills the engine below say 1500 RPM, where the idle > stabilizer likes...
Engine idle races in traffic
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:50:51 EDT
...Is this a common symptom of a known problem? I suspect the idle stabilizer valve, idle stabilizer control or possibly the T2 sender. Any...
Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Fri, 15 May 1998 16:42:16 -0700
OKay someone tell me how you know when this suckers gone south, I think mine is breathing it's last breaths or something. Joe
Re: repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:29:30 -0800
this article may help: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind9811D&L=vanagon&D=0&P=491
Re: Hello (and suspension)
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 6 Apr 2003 08:08:25 -0400
...The VW part number for the stabilizer link bushing is 251-411-045. Bus Depot (www.busdepot.com) has it listed on their site...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
Thu, 14 May 1998 22:12:41 -0700
...IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL >Hi Volks, > >I'm anticipating the need for a new idle stab. control unit. for a 87 >digifant system. Any ideas...
Re: idle stabilizer valve
Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:26:53 EST
Gang, What type of signal does the idle control relay send to the idle stabilizer valve? Is it a current signal? Is it a...
idle stabilizer problem....
Historical mailing list - Chris Schaefer
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 19:46:48 -0700
...In the process I notice a disconnected wire, which turns out to lead to the idle stabilizer valve. I plug it in and restart...
84 temp. gauge and idle stabilizer electrical problem
Historical mailing list - Kurt Stoppkotte
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 12:15:11 PDT
...We finally bipassed the idle stabilizer unit which allowed the engine to run fine and cured the problem. Until arriving at the Bryce entrance...
Re: Found my Syncro project.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:10 -0700
You might want to try replacing it anyway but the output of the voltage stabilizer does not go to the oil pressure warning circuit...
Re: Wanted: Idle Stablizer
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
Mon, 13 Apr 1998 14:54:52 -0700
Actually, this is a good question. I need the idle stabilizer control unit from the '86-on. Do you sell this unit? Malcolm
Re: Erratic Idle & Racing
Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
Sun, 6 Apr 2003 00:33:49 EST
Time for a new Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Part #251-907-393-D. About $225 from your local dealer. Sam '89 & '91 Carats
Re: High idle - throttle position switch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
...High idle - throttle position switch Hi Ken,The idle stabilizer is buzzing nicely and should be working ok. It does, however, drop to approx...
(LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 00:55:38 EST
...Disconnected and replaced the idle stabilizer and valve. The surging idle stopped when I removed/replaced the idle stabilizer however the O2 sensor readings...
Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
Tue, 22 May 2018 10:12:05 -0700
...Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a while back to see if that was the issue...it wasn’t. I...
Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up?
Historical mailing list - James Benthall
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:28:05 EDT
Thanks Sam, I bought a used (but supposedly in new condition) idle stabilizer from Ebay, but it doesn't hum when I touch it...
Re: I'll try this again - Idling issues
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 9 Dec 2017 11:01:11 -0800
...So you unplugged the idle stabilizer valve but left the idle control unit in front of the passenger side tail light connected? The ICU...
Re: 81 aircooled won't start when cold
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:45:58 -0600
On the 2.1L WBX the Idle Stabilizer Circuit ( Idle Stabilizer Valve and the Idle Stabilizer Control ) in conjunction with the ECU apparently controls...
Re: 85 1.9, won't idle in traffic
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:18:47 -0500
Check your Idle Stabilizer Valve. Warm the engine, then shut it off. Disconnect the wire to the valve at the valve itself. With engine...
Idle Control Whatzit
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:08:20 -0700
...Step one for the CA emissions is to disconnect the idle control stabilizer and plug the leads into each other. I look high and...
Re: The Truth About Timing Your Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 08:06:21 -0400
I can't comment on a Digifant System, but on the Digijet system I discarded the idle stabilizer along with the vacuum retard and...
Re: stabilizer links
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:27:29 -0700
...I thought there might be something in the archives about stabilizer links but didn't find anything with a quick check. You might search...
Re: Mystery Parts in 83 Westy
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 07:29:17 -0800
...Should I buy a new idle stabilizer? What does this device do? It seems to work fine without it, except for the rough idle...
Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 May 1997 12:55:41 -0700
...After trying all the suggestions to no > avail, I finally unplugged the idle stabilizer today and, TADA! The idle is > steady at about 800...
88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 3 Jan 2014 07:27:33 -0600
...If I leave the idle stabilizer valve (which hums as it should) disconnected, the engine starts and after a warmup - idles delightfully around 800...
Re: pick n pull
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:30:45 -0400
...Let me know if there are any parts I should be pulling off this > thing! I pulled the voltage stabilizer and horn control. They...
Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 09:53:57 -0700
...I too wonder if the voltage stabilizer is needed. I just bought a "Hastings" aftermarket gauge. It c/w a sensor to thread into...
Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:49:41 -0600
...Bad Idle Stabilizer? >> >> AS I understand it, with the engine warm, the idle stabilizer should be >> isolated from the circuit, and not have ny...
Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:33:21 -0700
...The "voltage stabilizer" provides the temp gauge and fuel gauge with a constant voltage no matter what else is going on so these gauges...
Idle Stablizer '85
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Sun, 27 Jun 2004 17:04:42 +0000
...My question is, is it bad to run without the idle stabilizer, and does a good working idle stabilizer have much effect on performance...
Re: [Fwd: high idle]
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Nov 1997 02:25:03 -0500
...More likely the Idle Stabilizer Control Valve - a cylindrical shaped thing with both hosed and wires attached to it, which sits roughly at the...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Box
Historical mailing list - -------------
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:07:05 -0400
...Joe.W John Rodgers wrote: > Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer > control using modern digital processor technology? > > Seems to...
Re: Fast idle Vanagon 1991
Historical mailing list - Bob
Tue, 7 Nov 1995 13:39:17 -0500
...If you're lucky like me, VW put a $94 idle stabilizer on your vehicle, too. When my '91 Jetta is hot it idles...