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• Re: FS 1988 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - keith pike
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 23:36:53 -0330
  ...Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Roof Rack, Sun/Moon Roof, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Windows
• HELP I disconnecting my idle stabilizer...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 19:33:58 EST
  ...Other than the obvious emission control inspection problems, can someone advice me if I'm screwing up anything else? Can I just then manually...
• Re: Headlights, Fans and the Wiper/Headlight Stalk Control
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 21:33:26 EDT
  Could be ignition switch ($9) or x-contact relay- ($9). They both can have this effect. It ain't your stalk, see if Camelback...
• Weekend from hell 3
  Historical mailing list - John M. Moore
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 18:21:29 EST
  ...Everything works, but there is no brain to control it! This was discovered by subbing in a functioning used unit. Whoopee, it started right...
• Re: Attn: Successful Subaru transplants: heater control solution?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 20 May 2000 13:07:37 EDT
  In a message dated 5/20/00 12:56:19 PM, patrickb@EXTREMEZONE.COM writes: << Which heater core are you referring to? Does the...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:09:52 EDT
  ...The EPA web site on conversion mentions using a cutoff switch on the compressor to control excessively high pressures. Anyone have any thoughts on...
• Fridge Problem -additional coil fan
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:17:00 -0500
  ...is operating on propane, the flame indicator light on the cabinet control panel turns off whenever the fans are operating and lights up again...
• WTB Plastic Front Air Duct Piece
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:03:36 -0800
  ...I think the syncro one may be different...due to the differential lock control, but i'll take a 2wd one even if different...
• Looking for Digijet Manual
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:41:57 -0400
  Morning all! I have an '84 Westy and I'm looking for a Digijet Fuel and Ignition Control System Manual. I would love to...
• Re: Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:57:43 -0800
  Yep, that's what it says in my Bentley through the '89 models: -Dana- > A post to the list (1998) mentions the wear limit...
• Re: FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit/Shawn's On Duty
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 11:48:47 -0400
  BTW please don't bite my head off. I have genuine interest in Sean's vanagon related posting. I bet a few people could...
• Re: Mystery Missing Relay
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 May 2003 21:07:37 -0700
  ...Page 97.244 of latest Bentley driver's seat heater control unit and just to the left is it's fuse Mark "Loren A...
• black plastic steering column covers, upper and lower
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 13:35:41 EDT
  ...one that goes on top that the directional and > wiper control arms go out of and the other one clips on under the wheel...
• Propane Tank Size
  Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 07:24:21 +0000
  ...Which? Jennifer Dumpert '86 Westy, "Baby" _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls. http://join.msn.com...
• Auto or Standard Westfalia- Which is best?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 19:04:31 -0500
  ...I've always driven standard because I like the control it gives me. Generally you get better fuel economy too. I've never driven...
• Idle Air Valve from a Jetta
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 18:09:17 -0500
  ...VW JETTA/Golf/Gti IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE Description This valve is off a volkswagen Jetta 1990 but will fit other years, models in...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 23:41:00 EST
  In a message dated 11/30/04 7:08:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, kellendengler@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > . With the ashtray popped I can...
• throttle flat spot
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:15:05 -0600
  ...Any testing advice would be appreciated, I am thinking AFM sweepers, but am new to the digijet fuel control system. Thanks Eric Memphis, TN...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:47:42 -0600
  Michael, does this unit control the IPOD and does the USB connect to the rear of the deck? On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at...
• Re: Fast idle and stumble
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 27 Jul 2022 23:11:33 -0600
  Simple answer (fun intended) > It Stabilizes the Idle ~ Keeps RPM & Smoothness Comfortable ~ The 1.9 & 2.1 Idle Stab’ Control are handled differently in...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 22:19:06 -0800
  ...The three of them are connected in series to the charge controller, which in turn feeds two large Optima golf-cart batteries stowed under...
• Re: Tried this cruise control?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 09:44:51 -0700
  On 6/7/06, Mike Elliott <j.michael.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > The Audiovox cruise control has me at loggerheads, trying to figure out...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 11:48:11 -0700
  ...don't use cruise control in the rain? > > > > Many years ago (as a young driver) I was traveling at night on the > > Maryland eastern...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:54:01 -0500
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source There he is! Not sure what parts he needs, but here's a list...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:45:10 -0700
  ...MPPT is the most efficient way to control youir solar gathering, and will allow use of less wattage in panels because of its efficiency...
• Part 1 of 2: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:57:46 -0500
  ...I > modified the controls from what Cooler Air suggested. The thermostat > for the front unit controls the compressor magnetic clutch and the rear > unit...
• Re: Bilstein HD shock report
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 5 May 2010 13:34:47 +0000
  ...I'll be re-installing the Alkos when > I have the time as they control the suspension much better. > > Jake > > On Tue, May 4...
• Re: EV "Winnie" VR6 sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 20:18:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...Some novel features of the new Camper are low-speed traction control, revised and easy to understand climate controls (pet peeve of mine about...
• Fw: Re: TD coolant circulation pump
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P. Gottschalk
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 20:09:09 -0700
  ...its controlled by the thermostat the afterrun fan has. when the car is shut off, and the coolant temp is high enuf to kick...
• Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 24 May 2001 14:23:39 -0800
  ...Verify that your vacuum hoses are connected correctly, on Models with cruise control, the vacuum hose from the cruise control vacuum pump, near right...
• Re: I want to kill my control arm bushings...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 11:12:20 -0700
  ...It drives and handles much better, > but now I have this terrible rubbery squeek/groan > that comes from the upper control arm bushings. > It...
• Re: engineering nightmares vehicles was: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:16:54 -0400
  ...part of the pre-OBD era Vanagons (unless equipped with cruise control). This is not a part peculiar to Subarus, as even late model...
• Re: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:33:53 -0700
  ...apologies to the OP Robert's description is correct but I will add that removing the slider controls makes it easier. But be careful...
• Stumble/stall/high idle '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 18:29:36 -0400
  ...sensor II (new), idle control module ( tried several that I have including one off my other working van) idle control valve ( again several ) throttle...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:07:25 -0700
  ...The blower switch is in the same panel as other the heater/ventilation controls so I guess the panel must come out for access...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 3 May 2009 09:47:13 -0400
  ...This will allow some steering control to return when all else is lost. Yes, letting off the brake will release the brakes for that...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:57:31 -0500
  See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you may consider progressive long...
• Re: Bigger Wheels, Unsprung mass and Calculations
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 11:23:51 -0700
  ...I suspect that larger tires, like 215's, would start to make a difference. > The unsprung mass has to be controlled by springs and...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:03:21 -0400
  ...after more extensive driving around, engine temp is controlled well above what I am used to (IE (bottom 1/3 of the LED)... -temperature...
• Re: Squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 20 May 2016 21:23:54 -0400
  Usually the squeaks are from the upper control arm mounts (bushings). Typically the rubber insert failed and is bunched up and jamming in there...
• T4 Synchros.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Aug 1994 16:19:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...T4 SYNCHRO JOINS AMBULANCE FLEET An all-wheel drive Transporter synchro, the first of its kind to be used as a control unit and...
• Delay Wipers???
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 23 Sep 95 8:26:20 EDT
  ...Now the control stock has nothing painted on it to imply this, so I get out the owners manual for '78 and read thoughoughly...
• Re: Amended Webber question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 16:11:14 -0500
  ...Remember all those nightmarish late 70's to early 80's smog controlled, carburated cars? Fuel injection is really a great thing, just get...
• Re: Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal-hot footwell
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 16:33:51 -0700
  ...1.Heater turnoff wire bending--accessible through control panel 2.Hot footwell mod needed--Bentley 19.20 3.Spongy seals on heater doors need...
• Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:47:24 -0800
  ...of making a black box that would >>allow the >>driver to control the mixture of the engine. (If you are with the >>EPA, >>please...
• Re: Help, I dropped my vanagon and I can't get up
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 11:13:12 -0700
  ...Info that would be useful is what were you towing with?, how did you lose control?, is everyone alright?, that sort of thing. Best...
• front wipers, heat, door light problem 85'
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 14:52:53 -0800
  ...My front wipers, heat controls, and interior lights are extremely tempermental. It seems as though when I first turn on my car my wipers...
• Re: 3 speed heater fan switch in canada ??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:19 -0800
  ...not use any resistor to control the dc motor speed > it > uses a power pulse modulation to control the speed > also it comes in...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 May 2024 14:19:09 +0000
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• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 09:43:24 -0800
  ...I have the proper shims, thrust washer etc which I > would use from the original "manual" controlled engine. Please advise if > not. > Thanks > Rick
• Removing and installing dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 May 2022 22:44:43 -0400
  ...But the main issue is the driver’s side vent with the slide control is push into the dash and likely broken. How does...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Stuhr
  Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:47:22 +0000
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• Van O Rama
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 23:04:07 -0700
  ...attending our fine show could pick up a couple of Rear control arms from a Samba seller, I'd throw a couple of bucks...
• Sulfur smell on acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Sondergaard, Arlene
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 10:14:51 -0800
  ...He says its the emission control on the engine. If this is true, is it bad for the van? Shall I be saving up...
• Re: Solar panel install complete!
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:33:40 -0400
  ...What parts did you decide on for panel and controller (other than "ebay" :)? Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto, ON, Canada '82 L...
• Re: Mark D? Someone with a scope?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:41:09 -0400
  ...Un plug the idle controller >and watch some of those readings change. Thanks, Dennis, I'll check it out. Yrs, d
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:20:36 -0700
  ...george jannini georgejoann@GMAIL.COM ... �wish I could say the same about the cruise control, which continues to give me intermittent fits. � _This time...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 19:19:12 -0700
  add weight to the gizmo that controls shift points? A listmember did this, was it Greg Potts? alistair On 9-May-11, at 6...
• Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:26:52 -0700
  ...vw/plug.html It seems to want to go around > the vent/heater controls somewhere but I don't see a slot. > > Thanks, > Bryan >
• No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:44:28 -0800
  With all the kerfluffle over unintended acceleration, I'm sure glad that my van is NOT fly by wire throttle control. Remembering the Audi...