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• Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 22:34:05 -0500
  ...one), oil pressure switch failure, starter failure, and lastly, found the idle stabilizer control was burned out as a result of the fire. As...
• Re: '85 1.9L Stumbles Off Idle When Warm
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 20:23:20 -0500
  ...idled like a Harley. > First shot was new cap, rotor and plugs -- solved a bunch of problems. > Second round was a new Idle Stabilizer...
• Re: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...There is no vacuum advance, no silly electrical twiddling with the timing at idle through the "idle stabilizer" (although the name was re-used...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 02:34:42 +0000
  ...Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400 > > > > > >My Digifant '90 Cabriolet has two wires going to the idle stabilizer. >My > > >Vanagon is Digijet...
• Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:13:09 -0500
  ...I *KNEW* mine wasn't the only van > with this problem! > Jay > 84 wolfsburg westy > new plugs, plugwires, idle stabilizer, cap, rotor, ignition switch...
• Re: More O2 Sensor confusion...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 09:13:09 -0500
  ...I *KNEW* mine wasn't the only van > with this problem! > Jay > 84 wolfsburg westy > new plugs, plugwires, idle stabilizer, cap, rotor, ignition switch...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:07:17 -0500
  ...disconnect idle stabilizer valve > > 3. connections at injectors > > 4. loose grounds > > 5. TPS > > 6. AFM track and wiper > > > >Can anyone suggest a more direct...
• Re: Help!! 85 Vanagon Intermittent Problem
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:59:26 -0700
  ...and FI system grounds, I presume? Other possibilities: Ignition control module (relatively cheap from Bus Depot or Rocky Mountain), idle stabilizer and/or ignition...
• Re: It continues - Engine RPM Hunting 200-500 rpm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 20:47:06 -0500
  ...The crankcase vent host is new. >> >> I disconnected the idle stabilizer valve after warm up, and restarted. >> It was a little rough to start...
• home engine repair happenings: first "trip" and digijet fun (questions)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 11:43:47 -0800
  ...the digijet system (fun--not) and I realized that green "box" on the wall of my engine compartment is the idle stabilizer box. It...
• Re: Leaking Heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:57:46 -0800
  ...possible causes being defective temp sensors, > O2 sensor, AFM, idle stabilizer, Hall sender, fuel pump, injectors, vacuum > leaks, poor grounds, etc. I've checked...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...System Malfunction Vanagon 1986-88 88-N07 Cooling Coolant Loop - Transmission System Removal Vanagon 1988 88-N08 Fuel "Terminal Illness" (Idle System Stabilizer System...
• Re: Inside the Air Flow Meter / AFM
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:41:44 -0500
  ...I notice it at > stop > lights now, definitely - it reminds me of running > without the Idle Stabilizer connected but not nearly > as much surging...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 14:54:41 -0400
  ...the 1.9L the idle stabilizer is also there to help boost idle by > advancing the ignition timing. > > Your idle speed may be set...
• Re: Power loss still in '85
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 01:11:56 -0500
  ...The high probabilty stuff first: * Worn out Air Flow Meter * Temp II sender gone bad Medium probability: * Timing * Idle stabilizer * Vaccuum leak * O2 sensor...
• Complete I4 engine conversion kit for sale!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:01:59 -0700
  ...tube end, some new water hoses.) Engine is missing the Idle air stabilizer which is an expensive part new. Price for all is $2250...
• TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:24:26 -0500
  ...After overhauling my AC system, and resetting the idle speed, the engine didn't run right. Past e-mails from many - Dennis Haynes, Scott...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:30:04 -0800
  ...disconnect idle stabilizer valve > > > 3. connections at injectors > > > 4. loose grounds > > > 5. TPS > > > 6. AFM track and wiper > > > > > >Can anyone suggest a more direct...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:52:28 -0400
  ...No separate idle stabilizer control circuit. Nor a PS booster circuit as far as I can tell.. Runs great. Only problem I've had...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
  ...when it runs fine otherwise > --not sure how to check the idle stabilizer control unit > > I am close to giving up on this problem...
• Re: Fuel and temp gauges - wacky
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 22:04:44 -0500
  ...just sitting at idle, the fuel guage might > wander about 1/8 tank, while it is rare that the temp gauge ever gets out...
• Fuel injector question - non starting
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:55:13 -0700
  ...With the ignition on should the control valve for the idle stabilizer vibrate and hum? Mine does and I figure this is correct. Question...
• Re: Cold Engine Problem - Please !Help
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:13:19 -0400
  ...I had the coolant temp sensor and the idle stabilizer valve checked and still it had this problem. I've also check the wiring...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:46:02 -0800
  ...The idle stabilizer was acting strange and it wouldn't rev down. (Oh, the days when it would rev up!) the wiring that goes...
• Long time to get the 1/2 Lilly running!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:10:08 -0500
  ...it was a challenge to get everyting adapted to the 2.1, but except for a couple of idle stabilizer issues, I thought it...
• Pre-purchase inspection tips
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 12:01:42 -0600
  ...and of the proper capacity -Check idle stabilizer and controller: when started cold, the van should idle somewhere between 1000 rpm and around 1500...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:38:55 -0400
  ...Since I haven't been able to locate a replacement Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) for testing, I have done further investigation: 1. I...
• Wasserboxers, heads and Vanagon top speed.
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 15:54:51 -0600
  ...which required bleeding the system, but it's not that big of a deal. I also fried the idle stabilizer control unit, which also...
• Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:52:18 -0800
  ...Turn the engine > off, Then disconnect the wire at the end of the idle stabilizer > valve(ISV). Start it back up and check the...
• Re: Help! Van still dying
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 18:46:55 -0500
  ...I'll probably try > replacing them this weekend as well. > > - my idle stabilizer is probably 3-4 years old. But, if it doesn't...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
  But not the idle stabilizer? > On 04-Jan-2018, at 13:45, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Below is a list copied from...
• Re: Fuel and temp gauges - wacky
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 3 Jun 2009 19:13:24 -0500
  ...unison, but are >> incorrect on the low side. �just sitting at idle, the fuel guage might >> wander about 1/8 tank, while it is...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:52:40 -0800
  ...The idle stabilizer system is a separate add on. It can be disabled and you should be able to get the engine running without...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:45:44 -0500
  ...Disconnected and reconnected the O2 sensor wires. > - Disconnected and reconnected the idle stabilizer. > > Still, no cylinders firing. > > I next disconnected and reconnected the coolant...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:40:55 -0500
  ...when it runs fine otherwise >> --not sure how to check the idle stabilizer control unit >> I am close to giving up on this problem...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...Power to Idle Stabilizer Valve White Wire (4/ST2) Ground Connection? (Needs to be confirmed) From this we can conclude: **The idle air valve...
• Re: Sluggish 85 Vanagon--->Need help please.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:28:19 -0700
  ...It has new > > fuel injectors, belts, idle stabilizer, 02 sensor, clutch, water pump, and air > > filter. The exhaust system is very tight (new cross...
• Re: Fuel mixture too rich?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:10:48 -0700
  ...got the idle stabilizer connected ? and too advanced timing ..I see that commonly too, and they can't idle steadily unless they have timing...
• Re: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Eats Water Pumps/Dennis' opinion of emmision mods
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Sep 1996 01:18:13 -0400
  ...euro spec, 1st disconnect o2 sensor(digifant/digijet) and plug together idle stabilizer(digijet).I reset the ign timing to approx 10 deg btdc...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:11:52 -0400
  ...convert to Megasquirt, but by the time you re-invent the idle stabilizer and airflow meter you could already be running a modern, cost...
• Re: Cold Start Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 20:21:19
  ...closing too early; >c) gas pump relay - again a guess; >d) idle stabilizer. > Another possibility is the Temperature Sensor. After a short warm-up...
• Re: Fuel system...follow up
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:57:39 -0700
  ...Set your idle speed correctly. Warm the engine, shut it >> off, disconnect the Idle Stabilizer Valve, Start the engine, turn the >> big flat common...
• Re: engine miss
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:57 -0500
  ...have replaced cap, rotor, leads, 02 >sensor, cleaned and tested idle stabilizer, adjusted throttle switch, new >air and fuel filters, capacitor fix on air...
• Cruise control progress
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 15:03:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...Right now, mine is taping off the idle stabilizer valve connection to the inlet air distributor. That may be a low and inconsistent source...
• Re: running problems, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 21:53:39 -0600
  ...The >problem is worsened because the idle stabilizer uses this same sensor. >Of the 2 wires on this sensor, one goes to the ecu...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 01:01:57 -0400
  ...The quirk is that my Digijet system has an Idle Stabilizer Control unit (ISCU) and Idle stabilization valve on top of the motor just...
• Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:32:38 -0700
  ...Would the idle stabilizer cause this? Clean the crankcase breather and the throttle body. From what you said about the mechanic, I would sure...
• Help! Van still dying
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:03:46 -0700
  ...I'll probably try replacing them this weekend as well. - my idle stabilizer is probably 3-4 years old. But, if it doesn't...
• fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 09:41:29 -0600
  --------------- Hi Volks, I have had several questions / inquires about fusing the ecu, fi (fuel injection) cable, idle stabilizer, fuel pump, injectors, O2 sensor heater...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:12:29 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer system is a separate add on. It can be disabled and you should be able to get the engine running without...
• Re: Weird Stuff----
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:48:49 -0800
  ...Ignition Control, I guess, and is not the Hall Control or Idle Stabilizer unless the units are combined somehow ] which seems to exist on...
• Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 04:47:11 +0000
  ...I am talking about the amount of pins on the Idle Stabilizer Valve that is round and sits on the valve cover for a...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:02:35 -0500
  ...The idle stabilizer system is a separate add on. It can be > disabled and you should be able to get the engine running without...
• Re: Vanagon minds lend me your ears?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:48 -0400
  ...electrical_portion.html I think also checking the connection to your idle stabilizer might be in order while your checking plug caps are on...
• 1.9 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - McBryde, Connor
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:30:33 -0800
  ...Header J-connector pipe, fair condition Complete engine bay wiring harness (all connections labeled) Ignition coil, distributor, transistorized ignition module, relay box idle stabilizer...
• Distributor Woe's continue!!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 12:52:05 -0600
  ...The injectors pulse audibly, Fuel pump turns on, idle stabilizer valve hums - but this baby is as dead as a late season Salmon on...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:12:03 -0300
  ...s running >> rich. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >> oxygen sensor, etc.. >> Could it be as simple...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:45:15 -0800
  ...The idle stabilizer was acting strange and it wouldn't rev down. > (Oh, the days when it would rev up!) the wiring that goes...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:56:49 -0800
  ...Power to Idle Stabilizer Valve > > > > > White Wire (4/ST2) Ground Connection? (Needs to be confirmed) > > > > > > > From this we can conclude: > **The idle air valve...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 30 Oct 2011 - Unfinished
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:58:56 +0000
  ...I dashed out to the shop, "did the timing trick" by plugging the idle stabilizer into itself and turned the key. Turns over, no...