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• Re: Fridge Problem -additional coil fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 15:30:24 -0400
  ...is operating on propane, the flame indicator light on the cabinet >control >panel turns off whenever the fans are operating and lights up again...
• Re: '89 (was '90) Vanagon with wheelchair lift
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Wed, 2 May 2001 18:08:36 -0700
  Karma feels cool - the rust spots seem controllable.. the funny thing is this van spent 4 winters in Illinois and there is no sign...
• Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 07:01:39 EDT
  ...In any proper piping system I have seen, whenever a control valve is installed right beside it will be a stop valve. George
• Re: heated seat switch/controller found at wreckers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:18:52 -0700
  ...as a gloat, just dumb luck in finding a heated seat control unit and switch at a trip to the wreckers today. No actual...
• Re: Heater Box Question and Front Air Conditioning Revisited
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:15:30 -0800
  This is an idea that I have been toying with for front ventilation control: Install a damper on the front of the airbox to...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...Remove the face plate for the heating/vent controls, this requires pulling off the four knobs on the levers (or maybe the plastic extension...
• Lessons on gas mileage from VW's Autostadt
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 24 May 2008 11:30:35 +0000
  ...If you have cruise control, use it! Cruise control saves gas as the computer control gently opens and closes the throttle. The computer is...
• Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 09:01:48 -0800
  ...manual thermostat / heaterflap control? > > In the same vein the thermostat on my '85 had stuck open. Which I agree > is > better than stuck closed...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 15:52:12 -0700
  Mark, Main problem is that your heater control valve is not closing completely. Tis lives above your spare tie and is relatively easy to...
• Re: 2.1WBX running rich
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:27:42 -0800
  I had the same 2000 rpm problem, and it was a bad idle control unit in my case. Check that your idle control valve...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:34:35 -0800
  ...http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_slideshow/fullsize_6493.jpg > 'ICU' make me think of what I call the Idle Control Valve .. sometimes...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:22:03 -0500
  ...So no control of engine speed. Fortunately the engine lid is inside, and I was able to pull the cable back to the engine...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Paul Huffman (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:07:16 -0500
  ...Idle controll motor and controll unit have been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has also been replaced with good unit with no...
• Re: Battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:54:59 -0500
  ...The vw senses and control the alternator output internally so this drop is not compensated. Only 11.5 to 12 volts actually charges the...
• Re: WTB: Blaupunkt Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Owen - lists
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:43:56 -0600
  ...The other usual niceties - remote control, sub control from the unit. This is very nice. I added a 6" sub just right of the...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 05:43:04 EDT
  ...The one problem is the upper control arm bolt. When it comes time to change the upper control arm bushings that long bolt needs...
• Re: Velma is back on the road
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 06:16:38 -0600
  Start spraying your nut & bolts with kroil or other super penetrating oil now!!! Especially the 3 linking your radius rod to lower control arm...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:11:50 -0700
  ...You don't know where that cable will end up when you're no longer in control of it. > > Yours, > David > >
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:31:56 -0500
  At 09:09 AM 1/25/2011, Dave Mcneely wrote: >unnecessarily complex compared to most heat and ventilation control >systems on most vehicles, it...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:03:41 -0400
  At 03:47 PM 3/23/2010, Dug Smith wrote: > > I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:58:16 -0600
  This thread brings to mind having seen somewhere something about using a relay(relays) to reduce the load on the front heater control switch...
• Chips
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 Aug 1994 08:51:07 PDT
  ...sorts of aftermarket (and illegal once installed, I presume) engine-computer control chips available for hot-rodding yer GTI, etc. I am curious as...
• Oh no, it's really Friday!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 18:42:51 +0500
  O.K., O.K., I give up !!! Uncle !!!! I'll even put up with gun control discussion for the sake of being on this...
• Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 00:05:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...While playing in my new-to-me 89 Westy, I discovered that I have a (Ebersach (sp?) gas heater, with a control panel mounted...
• 93 EV For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Elizabeth Shostak
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 11:42:20 +0000
  1993 EV GL, 5 speed, automatic windows, automatic door locks, front and rear air conditioning, heated automatic mirrors, stereo cassette, cruise control, front and...
• Piston ring alignment...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 06:44:21 EDT
  ...I was thinking oil control at twelve O'clock and each one after that at 180 degees from the previous one. Drive Safely & Good...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 20:22:03 -0500
  At 08:12 PM 2/24/2000 , BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: >This is going to seem like a dumb question, but which position of the...
• Headlight Switch Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 16:12:21 GMT
  ...Unfortunately it looks like the problem is in the wiper/dimmer/cruise control stalk switch, so instead of a $25 part it's a...
• Re; Winter Oil
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 00:30:40 -0600
  ...And I keep the defroster control on, and what little heat that gets up front keeps my windshield pretty frost free. Later ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85...
• heater core, bushings, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 11:19:52 -0800
  ...Does this seem reasonable? The same shop wants to charge me 450$ to replace the four upper control arm bushings. This seems high too...
• Re: tire wear in the rear
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 12:30:52 -0600
  ...The Inner control mount is > slotted to adjust the Toe in/out, the outer mount is slotted for the Camber. > > Dennis Dennis: Have you...
• Anyone parting out a 83.5 - 85 1.9L bus? Part needed.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:43:41 -0800
  I need a heatsink for my TiiCo ignition control unit. You can see a picture of one here... http://www.vgonman.com/ignconsink.htm...
• Re: Ventilation and vegetarian controls
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 14:03:57 -0800
  You shoulda been here when we had the flaming nazi. (Literally!) Holocast didn't happen, etc. etc. etc. Then it was *really* a mean...
• Re: swap of front end components?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 06:42:07 -0700
  ...8 gas and I would like to upgrade it to power > steering and cast lower control arm plus thicker brake rotors. > thanks > Derrek Wittmann
• need some ID on parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 28 May 2003 11:42:30 -0700
  ...left hand side wall its a green box, is that the engine transfer control unit? and is there a way to test it ? .. and...
• Aux. Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:50:20 -0700
  ...and manually move the lever, though you could make a cable control if you really wanted to. Ceck for power at the motor first...
• Re: sender on power steering pump?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 21:59:51 EST
  ...It tells the Idle Stabiliser Controller whenever the power steering pump is working against a higher load. The short of it is that it...
• Re: jack, costs
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 09:52:58 -0800
  ...itself, relies on concepts (such as the Deming Cycle, Statistical Process Control, and the Seven Steps in Problem Solving) developed by Deming, J.M...
• Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:29:41 -0500
  I'm planning on pulling apart the front suspension on my 81 to put new lowered springs on and replace control arm bushings. Should...
• Canadian Tire "Michelin" 3.5 ton floor jack question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 15:53:59 -0400
  ...It has a 22" lift, valve is controlled by handle, and I believe it's $189. Just curious about how others have held up...
• Re: JUICE BOX
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:32:12 -0800
  ...in the Vanagon world know about this item: > > Juice box Power Control Module > > This item is sold on eBay and claims to > > increase horsepower...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 23:29:40 -0500
  ...Before you disassemble to the point of no return you want to loosen the lower shock mounts and control arm bushings to make sure...
• Re: AC/DC and I'm not talking sex...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:21:19 +0000
  ...Then it needs to be controlled with a simple on-off switch. In other words, the starter is energized and then automatically turned off...
• Early Engine Governors Figgered Out
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 07:37:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The plate is countered by a spring and cam controlled lever. The spring both pulls the plate back, and is also a means to...
• Passed inspection...Now idle is messed up.
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 22:47:47 EDT
  ...So, did I merely pay for a sticker and get stuck with Idle control valve worse than my first one, or is there an...
• Re: ride harshness
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:53:12 -0500
  ...Upper and lower shock mounts, F&R lower control arm bushings, etc. Some of what we perceive as harshness is actally noise created by...
• Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:00:58 EDT
  ...Your results were fairly typical as some inspection surprises are quite expensive repairs (SRS control units, body frame rust, engine mounts, leaking power steering...
• Charge control 1 (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:39:14 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Bob, in turn, suggested that a charge controller between the panels and the battery would prevent it from being overcharged and from boiling dry...
• Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:50:32 -0500
  ...Stability > control likewise (but this is no guarantee of safety... "Wheels" in > Australia recently tested a Toyota Kluger (=Highlander) and the > stability control did...
• Re: adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator?...anyone tried one with Digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:19:17 -0400
  ...Fuel mixture needs to be ultimately controlled by the O2 sensor circuit. Increased pressure only works once you override the O2 sensor control. Dennis...
• Re: Can a Manual Steering Rack Fail Internally?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:28:55 -0500
  ...When the cash comes, I'll be buying his set up for sure Front control arm sleeves are stainless steel!! and he offers rear...
• Emissions Failure
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:17:15 -0400
  ...I've changed everything except the control unit, including all new sensors, new air flow box, new coil, new air filter, plugs etc, etc...
• Re: Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:18:06 -0500
  ...hello list, > any folks out there with a left side heater control box to sell? > > i just removed both of mine as part of...
• Re: Difference between 2 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:39:26 -0700
  ...The stamped lower control arm version ended in early 89 model year production. This production change isn't the cause of the ride height...
• cruise control saga - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:32:31 -0700
  hi all, on my '90 Carat with the help from Ken I fixed the CC problem, now it's working very well (repairing the...
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 23 May 2012 19:07:52 -0700
  ...I believe the cable that controls the footwell vents is the only one that a human can reach w/o pulling the dash. -- Jack...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:16:49 -0700
  ...You don't know where that cable will end up when you're no longer in control of it. > > Yours, > David > >
• Re: vacuum tee behind throttle on 1.9L engine (1984)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:23:08 -0400
  ...Does leg with >restriction go to distributor vacuum advance or does it go to emission >control system? > >Restriction was on side going to vacuum...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 May 2011 23:15:04 -0400
  ...It's just that the original controller for his year would also be pegging the gauge so there's a little bit of a...
• Re: 12 volt timer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:54:00 -0500
  ...http://www.solarseller.com/ dc_photoswitch__dc_timer__voltage_controlled_switch_dc_relay.htm Jim On Mar 30, 2007, at 10:34 AM, Bob...