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• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:48:38 -0400
  Here is a company that does radiator fan control that I have been looking at for our F-250: http://www.dccontrol.com/introf0...
• Re: radius/strut removal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:50:41 -0400
  If you back the rare nut to the end of thread there is enough room to unscrew the rod from the control arm. Due...
• Re: Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:32:38 -0500
  Idle Stabilizer Control Box - located in front of the right rear tail light. Someone on the list - and I am afraid I have forgotten...
• Re: Upgrading an '85 Westy to '86 Spec?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 11:04:50 -0600
  ...The upper and >lower ball joints hold the spindle arm to the upper and lower control >arms. You can use the newer spindle arm...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:08:03 -0400
  ...Maybe the idle control valve is doing the same thing and causing the control circuit to overheat. Ed
• Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:21:59 -0700
  ...mudflap Fuse box cover in black 2 alloy wheel hubcaps Cruise control control unit All 3 Westfalia outlet covers Grey theater style jumpseat Grey...
• Re: Cruise Control Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 17:40:55 -0400
  ...Cruise Control Advice? Hello list Has anyone tried one of the Cruise Controls from JC WhipMe? I was thinking about the cheapo box one...
• Re: Flashing temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:50:38 -0400
  ...If you have an old-type controller and the needle is *not* pegging then the controller is not causing the light to flash. See...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 15:38:06 -0500
  My 85 vanagain has shot upper control arm bushings on the right side. I have priced these things out, my best offer 30 bucks...
• FS: power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:05:14 -0400
  From the '87, with the control, and wiring if you want to pull it. Nice shape, nice and black if you black magic them...
• for sale: 2.1L ECU and air flow meter, and ISV controller
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:02:31 EST
  for sale: '86-91 vanagon 2.1L ECU, and air flow meter (attached to airbox) also have ISV control unit. ECU $200, AFM, $85...
• Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Apr 1997 03:31:27 GMT
  ...I understand the bottom two control knobs on the four >vent/heater controls are for the rear heater, someone tell me how to >position...
• Re: Aftermarket Cruise Control on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 02:40:18 EDT
  ...The switches here are inputs to the controller which is sometimes the box with all the wires running to it. Sometimes the controller is...
• Re: heater control lights
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:47:47 -0800
  Its true, we all adjust the controls by feel. But I think it sort of looks better, more right, to have the controls illuminated...
• sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 07:59:06 -0800
  ...sources for idle control value Folks, My mechanic (not a VW dealership) tells me my idle problems are because of a failing idle control...
• AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 17 May 2008 21:45:59 -0700
  ...What year did they move the AC control knobs for the late model Vanagons from the duct above down to the dash next to...
• Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:19:26 -0400
  ...My cruise control stopped working. I ran through all the steps in the Bentley and everything checked out. I even sent the cruise control...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:18:55 -0800
  ...Nolathane upper control arm bushings? > Anyone installed these Australian Nolathane REVO420086 Upper Control Arm > Bushings -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: sources for idle control value
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 23:02:33 -0500
  ...Another possible problem (and in my opinion, more likely) may also be the idle control stabilizer control unit. It is an electronic "box" located...
• '56 Controls
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 1996 16:54:27 -0500
  ...But first, I would really like to find out a few things about the controls (which are different than my '67) On either side...
• Re: 87- Stop the fresh air!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 13:54:52 -0400
  ...The WINDSHIELD AIR FLOW is controlled by the top (#1) lever. Left is closed, right is open. (There's a little windshield symbol attempting...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:04:20 -0800
  ...The idle controller watches the throttle switch and adjusts throttle bypass air to keep RPM within a certain range. Standard tuning procedure is to...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:40:32 +0200
  ...All Vanagons use the same control unit, no matter if 2WD or syncro. On the other hand, a unit that works with half the...
• Re: Wanna "cruise" into the sunset
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 00:53:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There are aftermarket kits too, and I would go this way, as the VW cruise control unit isn't German anyway. With a new...
• Looking for vent control levers
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sat, 16 Jan 2016 13:59:55 -0500
  I am in need of three vent control levers for my 1989 Blue Star. Does anyone have a couple that they want to sell...
• Idle control relay
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:13:19 -0800
  Allo all Are the idle control units prone to break? Is it a must to keep one as a spare? Is it worth buying...
• Re: Getting rid of interference from distributor?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 15:43:41 -0400
  Forgot to put in my previous post that moving the control box is not an option. It is integrated with the vacuum servo that...
• "oil spray controller"
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 21:52:22 -0500
  I'm looking through a catalog and see part #026 103 547 "Oil Spray Controller" for the vanagon diesel. it's in Rocky Mtn...
• Cruise Control Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:01:07 -0700
  To my memory (not so good!), someone once put together a cruise control trouble shooting guide with step-by-step procedures for fixing non...
• WTB - Syncro difflock control pod
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 21 May 2003 23:44:16 -0700
  My syncro came with it's difflock control pod all broken up. If anyone has one to spare, p-mail me please. I'm...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 11:07:25 -0700
  I also had similar symptoms-occasional very high sustained revs- when water got into the idle control unit behind the tail light. It was...
• Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:34 -0400
  ...I'm also a little skeptical about the "climate control" << But it _does_ have climate control- I can see sliders and a fan switch...
• Re: CRUISE CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 10:16:38 EST
  ...CRUISE CONTROL >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hello; > >Can 1987 Westfalia with 4-speed manual transmission be equipped with the >cruise control? Anyone knows...
• Lower control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 20:26:11 -0700
  Hello, I'm trying to determine if my lower control arm bushings need replacement. They look okay, but I'm concerned that part of...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 21:55:00 -0400
  ...Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy Would anyone be kind enough to inform me of the size of the allen head...
• Re: More Climate Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:59:38 -0800
  On my '85 GL, the bottom lever controls fresh air to the rear vents. No heat. No connection to the a/c in mine...
• Heater cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:28:09 -0800
  The heater controls in my '84 Westy don't work so good. The one controlling the heat exchanger is stuck on due to a...
• Weird cruise control problem
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 21:23:21 -0800
  ...This time there was the usual rapid loss of speed that is normal to cars *without* cruise control... So, it seems that the cruise...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 07:13:28 -0600
  ...Or possibly same idea but to a control relay supplying power to the fuel pump. Don�t know what the control box and receiver...
• idle air control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Sun, 15 May 2022 14:46:32 -0700
  Hello Volks, Looking for an Idle Air Control Valve for my ’90 tin top. Found one on e-bay but was hoping to wait...
• Ken's Videos
  Historical mailing list - SJKnell
  Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:59 -0600
  Ken, Thanks a ton for the excellent upper control arm video. I’m just about to tackle a complete front end rebuild including lift...
• Late lower control arms
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:21:45 -0700
  So tell me again why I want to go through the time, $$ and effort to install the late model cast lower control arms on...
• Re: Need help with Heater controls in an 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 17:06:47 +0100
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/vent_controls.html PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - - Ron Newton
  Thu, 18 May 2000 23:27:33 EDT
  Antone have info on aftermarket Cruise control for 86 Vanagon? Mine is a Syncro, but that shouldn't be any different. Any body make...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 02:40:00 +0000
  I can't seem to find anything of substance regarding the upper control bushing replacment in the archives. Can anybody provide an overview of...
• 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 control relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:49:34 -0500
  ...Idle control relay Allo all Are the idle control units prone to break? Is it a must to keep one as a spare? Is...
• Re: Factory cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 19:35:34 -0400
  ...Edward At 04:03 PM 8/1/2004, you wrote: >I believe they added cruise control as an option the same >year they upgraded...
• Re: Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:29:12 +0200
  ...1) Idling control unit (behind right tail-light cluster 2) idle valve (sits right on top of engine). Try removing your control unit. You...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings failed again, upgrade advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:51:46 -0600
  Ed, I've not done upper control arm bushings on a Vanagon but I have replaced them in other vehicles and I don't...
• Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:36:40 -0400
  Just finished a multi-day fight with a front lower control arm bolt on a Syncro. It was seized into the metal center of...
• Re: Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 22:58:08 +0000
  ...For my style of Vanagon driving, which often includes long distances, Cruise Control is an absolute must-have.  Even 30 years ago, the "frozen...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:34:45 -0800
  ...alistair On 2012-11-18, at 1:50 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > There is no 'control knob' .. > there is a lever that you...
• Re: interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:14:58 -0600
  Dunno where you might find them - but verier controls would be nice. For fine adjustment just turn the knob. For course adjustment - push the...
• installiing cruise control
  Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 17:13:42 -0300
  ...This drive home reminded me that I would really like to install cruise control. This Westy is an automatic (rare bird). How should I...
• Westy Dometic 12 volt thermostatic control ?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:42:48 -0800
  Years back someone came up with a procedure to add thermostatic control to the Dometic when it is running on 12 volts. Does anyone...
• My new Upper Control Arm Video
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 6 May 2013 11:40:46 -0400
  Just wanted to share my new upper control arm video I just posted to Youtube. Here is a link: http://youtu.be/DRaJa8NJAPc Let...
• Re: pcm controller for heater fans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:28:35 -0800
  PCM = Powertrain Control Module ? ( I know it's not what you mean . so what is it plz. ) On 12/18/2012 9:27 PM...
• IDLE STABILIZER CONTROL
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Thu, 14 May 1998 20:44:05 -0500
  ...Volks, I'm anticipating the need for a new idle stab. control unit. for a 87 digifant system. Any ideas on who has them...
• FS: Cruise control on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 18:27:45 -0500
  Has anyone else seen these one size fits all cruise control kits? not mine: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item...