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• Re: Monster TODO List - cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:54:34 -0700
  Air cooled Westy cruise control? A brick ought to work just fine! There aren't too many sources for after market units anymore, try...
• Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 10:30:24 -0600
  ...I switched the idle control valve and idle control stabilization unit (near the taillight) from my perfectly running 87 GL and no change. Help...
• Have I damaged my control unit?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 04:02:50 EDT
  ...Do not connect any test light to terminal 86 of adaptor C if control unit is connected" Having not read that earlier I was...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:12:49 -0500
  ...mbob1950@gmail.com> >> >>> wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> Hey Friends >> >>>> I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I >> >>>> rebuilt it...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 23 May 2024 19:44:31 -0700
  ...heat control fully off. > Recommendations mostly point to replacing the control valve which is a > difficult process. Howes sells a deluxe unit for $90...
• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 23:24:42 +0200
  Fred Porter asked... > What aftermarket cruise control systems have you > installed in your vanagons? I've got an aftermarket VDO unit in my '86...
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:02:37 -0700
  ...The control unit is a motronic distributed for the international market. The SA vans didn't use digifantand had that little 7 pin 'ignition...
• Re: idle stabelizer control unit solution?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 10:50:58 -0700
  ...idle stabelizer control unit solution? > My father took his '87 Westy into a local foreign repair shop to repair a > leaking wheel cylinder and...
• Re: 91 Westy, idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:55:45 -0700
  hi Dave, the ideal way to test Idle valves and the control unit for it is to have known-good used units to try...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Barfield
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:59:51 -0400
  ...control electronics > - Interior Air temp sense > - Evaporator fan control (interior fan) > - Temp sense of Condensor and Fan speed control to > reduce noise emissions > - Control...
• Re: Anyone Who Knows Which End of a Soldering Iron Is Hot
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 11:48:02 EST
  Can anyone identify the output device in the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit? This is the one which powers up the Idle Stabilizer Contol Valve...
• Re: Solar Battery Chargers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 14:58:26 -0500
  ...controller, you are wasting your cash. In cold climates (-21C last night), with shorter winter days, a properly set up small dash top unit...
• After Market Cruise?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:39:34 EDT
  Hi All, Does anyone have any experience, installing Cruise Control into a non-cruise Van? What is the best way, Vacuum (stock) or electrical...
• Re: Fwd: Raining-no cruise control
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:27:14 -0500
  ...Any touch of clutch or brake should disengage the cruise control on any factory or aftermarket unit I've heard of. I expect that...
• Re: Vanagon Stove Burner Control Valve Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:54:08 -0600
  ...wrote: > Has anyone ever replaced a Stove Burner Control Valve on Vanagon > Westy? > > Mine is an 84, I have the replacement unit, but I...
• Re: parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 20:05:22 -0500
  ...make offer, will > ship > > Idle control unit > front heater core > radiator > radiator fan > ECU > AFM > plus some misc > > thanks > jason > > > Get some great ideas...
• Re: coolant level control unit location
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:56:17 -0700
  ...thanks for the control unit location ! I removed the level control unit from an 86......and turned on the key - LED still flashes as...
• Idle Control Whatzit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 09:08:20 -0700
  ...how important is the idle control stabilizer unit? How long can i drive around with it bypassed? -Also, WTB elec. pigtails? i have several...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 20:13:03 -0800
  It has a wire that plugs into the back of the unit and you run the pod from controls on the faceplate. The pod...
• Re: waterboxer coolant light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 23:56:30 -0400
  The control unit is under the dash, mounted on the left A pillar. You will have to remove the fuse box to reach it...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL stereo upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 07:41:56 -0800
  ...remote control with many of these manufactures leave a lot to be desired! What I finally settled on for a head unit was an...
• Re: Need Help - WTB Aftermarket Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:58:40 -0500
  The audiovox ccs-100 is a nice universal unit, works well on Vanagons. under $100 on ebay all the time... this write up from...
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:08:46 -0700
  ...Ryan On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM Ed <email99@nc.rr.com> wrote: > These combination fan switches / thermostat controls also suffered...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 09:51:27 -0700
  ...I could see it being done with a hermetic compressor/motor unit out of a window AC unit. This could be plumbed in parallel...
• Re: Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:13:24 -0400
  ...What are the pros and cons? > I found one site that sells these for motorcycles, is this the same unit? <snip>
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:12:10 -0700
  ...It has an automotive a/c unit run by an electric motor. It is geared 2:1 (2 turns of the motor to 1...
• Re: HELP! FI Fuel Supply(?) Problems with 75 Westy in Phoenix
  Historical mailing list - Mike Plickys
  07 Jan 95 20:32:20 EST
  ...A bad O2 sensor or bad connection with the O2 sensor wiring can cause the wrong information to be sent to the control unit...
• High Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 01:08:48 -0500
  ...They suggested I install a new idle stabilization valve and a new idle stabilzation control unit. (Both very expensive) Anyway, upon arriving at my...
• Re: Installing cruise on 81 aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:34:33 EDT
  ...I have mounted more cruise controls than I can readily count since I first encountered the Dana unit sold through Sears. These have gone...
• Re: Re-Post (sorry) re. Fridges
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 23:04:29 EDT
  ...The control panel is furthest back, then the fridge. >> Dometic no longer offers a replacement but their parent company, Electrolux has a similar unit...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:17:26 -0800
  ...Another thing to consider is that the knock control unit is actually the iginition control unit. It is mapping the advance of the spark...
• Re: Mystery Electrical Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:09:18 -0400
  ...OK > >Hall sender unit test: (in bottom of distributor) OK > >Control unit test(EC, ECU): OK > >However the problem still occurs as it has...
• Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  February 29, 1992
  ...Properly dispose of * * used coolant. * **************************************************************** * reconnect sensor connector * check coolant level control unit using wiring diagram NOTE The control unit is located on top...
• Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Coolant Indicator LED is Flashing at Normal Temperatures
  February 29, 1992
  ...Properly dispose of * * used coolant. * **************************************************************** * reconnect sensor connector * check coolant level control unit using wiring diagram NOTE The control unit is located on top...
• Digifant Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 16:07:24 -0500
  Does anyone out there have the part number for the idle stabilizer control unit. This is the one located behind the passenger side rear...
• Re: Parts
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 05:15:39 -0400
  ...AOL.COM writes: << I am looking for a used idle stabilizer control unit VW # 251 907 393B for my 87 Vanagon. Can you help...
• 1981 Vanagon Brake Servo Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:21:58 -0500
  ...Busdepot or Vanagain.com units? Is the servo unit replacement the job from Hades---R&R dash, heater controls, instrument panel...? Any short cuts...
• Audiovox ccs100 cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:02:37 -0700
  I'm looking to buy the Audiovox ccs100 cruise control, but so far have not found a source in Canada or a business that...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Oct 2020 15:36:14 -0500
  ...mbob1950@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Hey Friends > > I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I > > rebuilt it...
• Fixed ISC-Unit! But, everyone.... ?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:08:49 +0900
  ...I dissected Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (VW 251-907-393B). The one condenser and one transistor were burned. I don't know why part...
• Re: Temp gauge on hot at cold startup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:27:09 -0800
  ...Another weak possibility is the sensor control unit went bad and is giving a false indication. The control unit is hidden and hard to...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:32:00 -0400
  ...Per listmember Jason's hint last week about checking >the slack in the (Audiovox CCS 100 cruise control) servo unit cable to >the throttle...
• Re: Hall Sender Videos
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:58:59 -0500
  ...is this a bad way (risky) to test if power is coming >from ECU? This same wire connects to the idle control unit. He...
• Re: Removing clip from Hall unit
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:20:40 -0600
  ...Anyway, I want to remove the connector to the Hall unit (mounted on the side panel next to the idle control unit to check...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mccullough
  Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:53:35 -0500
  ...mbob1950@gmail.com> > >> > >>> wrote: > >> > >>> > >> > >>>> Hey Friends > >> > >>>> I have a old cruise control unit that came out of my 91 Westy when I > >> > >>>> rebuilt it...
• 91 Westy, idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:14:21 -0400
  ...He did not mention the idle control unit. I found that it costs another $280 or so. I drove the van 30 miles, all...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:38:29 -0800
  ...Common problem with the printed > circuit to > the gauge/control unit. Search the archives > > Howard > > > New thermostat, temp sensors, water pump, radiator and fresh...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
  ...Properly dispose of * * used coolant. * **************************************************************** * reconnect sensor connector * check coolant level control unit using wiring diagram NOTE The control unit is located on top...
• Re: No spark, good coil, etc
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 21:24:49 -0500
  Have you tried to swap the ignition control unit? Also try unplugging the idle unit and plugging the two plugs together. I have had...
• Re: Idle gremlins still at play
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:59:16 -0700
  ...idle control unit) and more > expensive? > >>> > >>> What's the impact of running with the power to the idle control valve > disconnected while I await...
• Re: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:56:36 -0600
  ...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: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:03:07 -0400
  ...Advice on Spare 2.1 >> gonna be hard to get an idle stabilizer or ign control unit on a 2.1.. they're incorporated...
• Re: Dometic thermostat control knob
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:20:53 -0400
  ...If you actually have to turn yours down you have the best running unit I’ve ever heard about on this list! If you...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit - part numbers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:33:53 -0400
  ...The heat sink is a separate p/n; the controller is bolted to it with M4x18 machine screws and spring washers. As to the...
• Re: ECU Recall?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 15:15:35 -0800
  ...1986 Syncro WV***02**GG000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace Control Unit/ 1987 Syncro WV***02**HG031747 Digifant 1986 Vanagon WV***02**GH000001 - 1987/08...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:22:53 -0500
  ...Usually the unit is the bad one, > and we have rebuilt and tested units available. If the idle control unit > is good (only way...
• Re: Low idle, let's take some bet's!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:55:27 -0400
  ...So, let's see some suggestion! >> >> NO, it,s not idle control box, NO it's no timing, NO it's not ign unit...
• Cruise Control Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:47:34 -1000
  ...control... I've read the manual and played with my cc, but can't seem to figure out how to "coast." Does that unit...
• Digifant problem....closer to fixing
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:55:55 -0400
  ...Maybe the green wire to the idle stabilizer control unit has a short? Or maybe unit is bad? Troubleshooting advice would be helpful here...
• Re: Temperature compensated battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:40:19 -0700
  ...tabe johnson/91MV ----------------------------------------- tabe, Believe that random link is to a Charge Controller made for PV (solar panel) systems. Nice looking unit at a...