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• Re: weird flooding engine (very weird)
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 09:23:48 -0400
  Wes, Try disconnecting / bypassing the idle stabilizer unit and see if the problem goes away. You can run like this for weeks with the...
• Re: Voltage stabilizer installation?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:58:53 -0400
  ...Thought I'd >try replacing the voltage stabilizer (part number Have you checked the gauge voltage and panel ground? Swapping out the regulator is...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:38:54 -0500
  Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems - Digifant TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES Idle Stabilization - Checking Automatic Tansmission ___ Connect VW 1315/2 and US 1119 to idle stabilizer vlve...
• RE: VOLTAGE STABILIZER
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 13:35:58 -0500
  ...Have you tried leaving the stabilizer unbolted, and >just supported by its leads? Works for me... Hello everyone, Supporting a electronic component by its...
• Re: [Fwd: Electriclly FRIED WIRE HARNESS.]help....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 21:51:26 -0500
  ...when you turn the steering wheel, the > idle stabilizer speeds up the engine speed to compensate for the effort > that the engine has to...
• Problem with 2.1L FI
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 15:51:29 -0500
  ...Checked throttle position switch...........now is set correctly Switched idle stabilizer relay with another...same result. Swapped idle stabilizer valve with another...same result...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 11 May 2002 21:37:58 EDT
  ...To isolate the A/C input to stabilizer control unit, popping out the A/C Clutch Relay appears to be the most expediant way...
• Re: Unplugged Idle Speed Ctrl Valve
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 14 May 2000 15:31:29 EDT
  ...The PO probably raised the idle to compensate for the removal of the stabilizer, for whatever reason. It sounds like the stabilizer is having...
• '87 idle stabilizer part compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:44:31 EST
  I bought an idle stabilizer (aka idle control box, found behind the right rear tailight) off ebay. It was advertised as compatible with '86...
• Continuing Cold Stall Problem - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 08:18:46 -0700
  ...So last week when the wisdom of the list said "replace the idle stabilizer valve" I decided to try that. I "borrowed" the stabilizer...
• Digijet ignition clarification Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 16:41:11 -0800
  ...The idle stabilizer was still disconnected. 4) Reconnecting the vacuum lines and idle stabilizer, the engine now idles at about 950rpm, but seems more...
• Re: Idler Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:58:08 -0500
  ...writes: >The first time I tried to find my ISCU (Idle stabilizer), before I had a >Bentley's, I didn't find it. It...
• Re: Idling....
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 01:57:06 EDT
  I sprayed some carb cleaner inside the idle stabilizer valve with cold engine and jiggled the connectors to idle stabilizer valve and coolant temp...
• Temp/fuel gauges
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 05:50:11 -0600
  ...I read here that both gauges go through the voltage stabilizer, so my first step was to look at that... I had a new...
• ball joints, stabilizer bushings
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 07:48:20 -0800
  >Now I want to tackle the upper ball joints and stabilizer bushings. >What am I in for? > Upper ball joints are really easy. Just...
• Re: Blinking Red Light
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 01:37:38 -0700
  ...If they are, check the "voltage stabilizer" on the windshield side of the dash panel, under the removable hood.. It is mounted next to...
• Re: How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:57:20 -0700
  Gary, The idle stabilizer sits on top of the engine just above the distributor and a bit to the right. There are a couple...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 09:11:26 -0400
  ...Eric Tom Miller wrote: >Eric: > >At the risk of being scolded, my 92 Jetta 2 wire idle stabilizer is >interchangeable with the 2 wire...
• Re: Purpose of "Voltage Stabilizer" in Instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:28:56 -0700
  ...I'll keep it in there and find the correct connections to utilize the voltage stabilizer in conjunction with the gauge to see if...
• Re: Advice on Spare 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:03:07 -0400
  ...It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless advance the ignition timing before it stalls stabilizer and the...
• Re: electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Steven G Wacker
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 10:45:39 -0800
  Joel, Mark and Ken, you were right on, it was the voltage stabilizer. Changed it out and...Wal-la, everything works again!! Of course...
• 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Melinda
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:54:10 -0500
  Replaced Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. Problem solved. (No more blinking temp light either.) Thanks to Zoltan for helping me with this! Melinda Haleyville, AL...
• Re: [Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:52:43 MDT
  ...Most likely bypassing the idle stabilizer won't do much for him. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@attglobal.net> To: <vanagon...
• Tach Installation
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sun, 19 May 2002 22:26:36 -0400
  ...My older one has the voltage stabilizer integrated onto a copper area in the foil. Question is, how do I correctly connect my old...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve control unit
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:01:17 -0800
  ...The Idle Speed Stabilizer is behind the right tail light and is just mounted with a hanger as I recall. I dont think there...
• Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:46:55 -0500
  ...88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes After a lot of monkeying around, I finally got Ol' Red to run properly - but not...
• Voltage Stabilizer (was Re: Stat)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Mon, 3 May 1999 08:32:44 -0500
  ...Is it possible that the voltage source for the gauge should be connected to the voltage stabilizer? I'm pretty sure it's now...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 08:36:14 -0500
  Not on the Digijet! It is mechanic and vacuum advance! It is not controlled by the ECU! The stabilizer is out of the loop...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 13:54:43 -0500
  ...My guess is that in the idle stabilizer they are >triggered by the sender unit to send the actual ignition pulses to the Hall...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:41:57 -0600
  AS I understand it, with the engine warm, the idle stabilizer should be isolated from the circuit, and not have ny impact on how...
• '86 still running rich
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 11:37:45 -0600
  ...There is also a problem with the idle stabilizer. It is not receiving pulses to open it. I checked the idle stabilizer valve and...
• Re: idle stabilizer for 84
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:43:32 -0700
  At 05:23 PM 4/15/98 -0600, Blake Thornton wrote: >someone suggested i look at my idle stabilizer (I have a rough idle...
• Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 05:33:03 +0000
  ...Would any other engine problem/failure cause this? Also, after reconnecting the idle stabilizer, I tried to test it by putting the automatic transmission...
• 87 Westi, Idle problems...
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 05:51:12 EDT
  ...When I clamp the hose from the Idle stabilizer valve the idle speed reduces somewhat. Any clues on the best way to trouble shoot...
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:17:00 -0700
  ...Free, too. > > Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to 10* ATDC, > hoses attached, 950 rpm. You should be able to...
• Idle stablizer?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:45:58 EDT
  Why does one need for an idle stabilizer? Does it improve engine performance or does it just keep that tach needle steady? I'm...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, 1.9l Digijet, more info
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 17:56:55 -0400
  Should have noted that I have the after pump big canister filter that Bentley says is a California item. May not be significant. Sam
• Retro Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:59:14 -0500
  Anyone heard anything lately about this project by a List Member?? It now seems that I'm going to need two of them Thanks...
• Idle Speed Adjustment - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 13:49:24 -0500
  ...From Bentley in section 24.46 (picture 24-182) there is shown a Control Valve for Idle Stabilizer. This is also shown in section...
• Re: Anyone have a �stabilizer bar linkage� they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Barnes
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:20:59 -0600
  ...broke the bolt and screw end > off of my left side "stabilizer bar linkage." I did the same to mine. Sucessfully repaired it by...
• Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:38:37 -0400
  ...spec (850 rpms) with the adjustment screw with the stabilizer bypassed a new idle stabilizer (needed one anyways because the plastic tabs broke off...
• Fwd: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:54:39 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement Date: March 24, 2020 at 5:16:29 PM PDT To: Jennifer Rabbitt <yoursocialconcierge@GMAIL.COM>, "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Help! irratic idling while wet
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:52:50 -0700
  ...Help! irratic idling while wet > > > Remember that that recall included the idle stabilizer! So tell him to > check his local dealer with VIN #! > > On...
• Re: Engine lopes at idle
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:48:35 -0600
  ...Besides, it's MUCH cheaper to fix than the idle stabilizer!! DM&FS At 05:43 PM 2/14/2009, George Wietor wrote: >Air...
• Re: HICCUPS, HICCUPS, HICCUPS!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 94 19:16:59 EDT
  ...The problem was eventually solved after a) the idle stabilizer was replaced and b) the pipe running from the aux. air regulator to the...
• Re: Checking out a synchro
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:49:42 -0600
  ...One obvious flaw is the front stabilizer bar is not attached to the suspension. What is unique to the synchro and how does one...
• Re: High Idle, Setting the timing
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:35:25 EST
  I fixed my idle problem on my 87 Syncro by cleaning out the idle stabilizer valve with a throttle body cleaning spray. -Loretta 87...
• WTB - Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - john runberg
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 08:25:33 -0500
  My ISV vibrates but sticks and wont come clean. Anyone have a spare in good serviceable shape while I save for a new one...
• Calling John Bange
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:58:40 -0600
  John, Have you gone any further in the development of some alternative to the Idle Stabilizer Control for the vans. Just curious. I have...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:29:47 -0700
  ...Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I > This is long, but for the record and the archives, so please bear with...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  1,500 rpm with the AC on is not a working stabilizer. Especially with an automatic. When the AC or Power steering is activated...
• Re: will new spring stop excessive leaning in turns.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:18:01 +0200
  Usually the connection rod between the A-arm and stabilizer rod meight be broken at one or both sides. Usually at the bottom end...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 22:16:22 +0000
  ...Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster At 04:38 PM 12/8/2010, Marius Strom wrote: >I'd need to do some research, but isn...
• Re: Ecu & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 11:46 CST
  >I had the idle stabilizer replaced on our 82 at a VW dealership in Palo >Alto. The engine would cut out after a high...
• Idle Stabilizer Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Sun, 1 May 2005 11:49:17 -0400
  ...change anything, and I keep reading that there is an idle stabilizer valve somewhere but I can't find it. I've looked behind...
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 09:47:32 -0800
  ...A humming idle stabilizer valve means it's working. Not sure what you mean by "clicking" though. Should be only a steady hum from...
• Vanagon Syndrome Update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:15:50 -0700
  ...Idle stabilizer (reads 118ma at all rpms. Bentley says 430 = 20ma. What is that supposed to mean, 430 to 20ma range?) Idle Stabilizer control...
• Re: Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 21:38:47 +0000
  ...Voltage Stabilizer in Instrument Cluster At 12:49 PM 12/8/2010, Anthony Egeln wrote: > The upshot was that the voltage stabilizer should be...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:07:00 -0700
  ...middle pin of my '81 > voltage stabilizer, is not connected. > > Since the metal tab on the voltage stabilizer is attached to ground > path on...
• Idle Stabilizer Stability (2 Parts)
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:07:12 -0700
  ...I had bought an idle stabilizer control unit on Ebay, so I put it on. Now I notice a difference. It does seem to...