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• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...core leaks 6 - Engine idle controls: throtle switch out of adjustment, idle stab controller unit fails, idle stab valve gets gummed up. 7 - fuel...
• Re: Charging system questions.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:41:28 -0800
  ...but having full control is so nice. ever notice that everything in a basic small aircraft is totally manaul control ?? that's for simplicity...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:03:25 -0700
  just about every vanagon I see needs this simple adjustment/repair on the heater control cable. why it screws up - it's a dumb...
• Re: Some brake tech/ideas (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:13:44 -0700
  ...Vanagon systems, though. > The street systems, they need hardware and a controller. For practical > applications, finding and fitting everything from a donar system might...
• Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 17:00:12 -0700
  ...For the electrically controlled EGR that gets disabled both at > full throttle and idle. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:18:43 -0700
  one could of course go to manual control, with appropriate relays etc. if necessary. this fan controller is kinda spendy . I didn't see...
• An electrical point to ponder
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:11:40 -0500
  ...I got it running good enough for the inspectors by bypassing a lot of engine controls and luck. Now I'm trying to undo...
• FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel (New Price)
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:29:16 -0400
  I posted this awhile ago, but have lowered the price as I broke a rear control arm. 82 Vanagon Diesel Light Blue w/black...
• Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 22 May 2003 08:19:40 -0700
  ...I have checked the idle control and Halls units, bypassed the idle control unit, and changed out the ECU, without any change in symptoms...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:56:51 -0600
  ...heater controls > > If you Google it, you'll find: > > http://www.gowesty.com/flow-thru_ventilation.html and > maybe others. M
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:36:42 -0700
  ...guess there are 2 kinds of leaks on that front heater control valve. > The first one is where the valve doesn't quite shut...
• Re: monitoring system
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 22:05:31 -0500
  ...Box 55303 performance analysis computers, Portland, OR 97238 cruise controls, security systems (360) 254-1332 Bob Walters Zemco trip computers, cruise control Sun Distributing...
• Re: Cuts off on startup
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:12:45 -0500
  This could be simple failure of the idle control system or there is an engine performance problem that is apparent when the engine is...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list - John Sweet
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 12:51:08 -0700
  ...I haven't seen the van, but she claims to be > turning off all of the heater controls. This is more and more > annoying...
• Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Roy Rush (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 14:44:21 -0500
  ...I pretty sure that the controller is fried. What I need to know is, if the hall switch is bad in the distributer, will...
• Re: Please help... Now my cooling fan is dead!!! 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:24:57 -0700
  ...The temp switch in the radiator controls speeds 1 and 3. The A/C system controls speed 2. There is a large resistor that...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:18:50 -0700
  ...Last, put a > magnetic latch at the top to secure this upper portion closed when not > accessing the controls. > > Anyone ever attempted this or...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:49:01 -0800
  ...installed a small L bracket above the mirror and the radio controls (face plate) is located there.� The mic comes off of this and...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:12:07 -0400
  ...That will drop maybe 0.2V, which is far less than the 1.5V maximum recommended drop for a starter control positive wire going...
• Re: looking for a Behr front AC unit for a Westy.
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:37:31 +0000
  Hi Larry I have the stuff that goes under the dash (evaporator unit with coil, blowers and controls.) Thanks, Steve -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Weird idle-solved
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:25:32 -0400
  ...It was the idle control module all along. Just didn't want to pay $200 + $100 core to find out, but I was able...
• Re: Water spout question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 09:20:58 -0600
  ...The contained switch controls the pump. I don't, however, use "City" water as a source. Ditto with all of what Ed says. I...
• Re: Fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:52:11 -0400
  ...On second look, when you turn the A/C on this controller runs both fans at full speed (the second output is just an...
• Re: Big brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:21:31 -0600
  ...I was surprised at how quickly my van stopped and under control. No fade on long, steep hills, which I have a lot of...
• Re:
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 07:36:18 +0600
  ...There is a control cable which comes out under the drivers seat. Chris Bridge ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?) E-mail: cbridge@vt.edu
• Passed Emissions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 10:04:56 -0400
  ...The control unit was receiving incorrect information and proceeded to inject loads of fuel causing it to run extremely rich. I am now exempt...
• 88 Vanagon air flow meter question
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 23:55:43 -0400
  ...be due to the age and condition of my air flow control box. I had a 1980 model with a similar box and the...
• Wipers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 May 1997 12:20:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Rain! Which lead me to the discovery that I don't have a clue as to why I can't control my wipers. ('88...
• Re: 87 West is unstable in wind
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 20:13:07 -0800
  ...crazy, but helped me let go of the idea of perfect control,,, .02 from Sacramento, gail __________________________ Gail Fitzpatrick '87 GL Westi, 125k [Frieda] Sacramento...
• Late Model 1.9 TD HP Rating
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 07:45:23 -0500
  ...This is the same motor as the TDI w/o electronic fuel control, and as such was never sold in autos in the US...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat (weekender)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:49:53 EDT
  89 Vanagon Carat, auto, power windows, power doorlocks, pwr mirrors, working cruise control, COLD a/c, p/s 2.1L, etc, burgundy w/ silver...
• Auxillary heater Q
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 07:12:49 -0500
  Hi ...I'm trying to remove the dash mounted heater control switch from my parts vanagon bus & it does not seem to want to...
• FS - 1992 EV Scarborough, ON, CAN - double sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 08:13:54 -0500
  ...Air Conditioning Cruise Control Cassette Player Automatic Transmission Description This well maintained Automatic , clean , 8 passanger minivan has sliding doors on both sides , tinted...
• Re: a/c install pictures
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:14:25 EDT
  ...Note my cool 'non-standard' > > location for the controls. > > > > The a/c isn't finished yet. I'm waiting for my tiico engine before...
• 1.9 L ebgine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 21:57:33 -0400
  ...VW for recall. I bought vehicle and immediately did Tiico conversion. Control unit, AFM, H-shaped coolant hose and lines also available or as...
• Re: Close that fresh air vent and stay warmer.
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 16:18:36 -0800
  Why don't you just turn off the fresh air at the air control levers? Seems to be quite effective for me. (Ok, maybe...
• Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 08:51:16 -0500
  ...The system forms a big loop and the purpose is to a) simplify controling fuel pressure and b) to help prevent vapor lock by...
• Re: Accelerater pedal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 May 2002 13:53:18 -0400
  ...You can lubricate >all the linkage points, I do this and it helps a bit.I wish I had cruise >control. It would make...
• Re: Faucet Repair
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 30 May 2002 17:15:03 -0500
  David, Mine broke the same way --the control knob /switch was worn out-- I had to replace the whole unit--it's a non...
• Re: Handle on Passenger side door pillar.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 18:44:59 -0700
  Another way to control the depth of a drilled hole is to wrap the bit with duct tape at the needed length. Jim developtrust...
• Re: water injection
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 19:10:54 -0700
  ...Used it to control detonation on a blown TR-4. Worked very well. Jim Bob Whitby wrote: > This thread may already be beaten to...
• Re: � � � Some Clarifications a nd Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 16:02:17 EDT
  ...yet seen the situation in which the second fan > speed cannot control any thermal situation. > I have. Encountered it while taking my Westy Syncro...
• Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:14:46 -0800
  ...Thermostatically controlled, all wiring, brackets, etc. are included for installation. Very efficient in operation, consuming a full Westy propane fill in about a week...
• frustrated westy owner
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 05:12:49 -0800
  ...Yesterday the dealer told me he has no control if the parts come from Germany. Originally he said California. I could have had the...
• Re: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Allan Kirk
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 01:04:09 -0600
  ...Before the advent of electronically controlled injection the most smoke-free engine I ever encountered was the Deutz. Incidentally, this engine is air-cooled.
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 21:24:59 -0800
  ...They were available in either 5-speed manual or 4 speed electronically controlled automatic. This set-up was discontinued in 1995" : Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: Climate Control Help
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 23:38:23 EST
  In a message dated 11/30/04 7:08:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, kellendengler@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > If my van had an auxilliary...
• Drop in gas mileage update
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:45:10 -0700
  ...My guess is that something elsewhere (controller) has gone and is blowing the O2 sensor. Recommendations? William
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:29:45 -0700
  ...Jim On Sunday, July 31, 2005, at 08:28 AM, Barrett Willet wrote: > > So my question is... > What electrical components control fuel delivery and...
• 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: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 14:12:57 -0800
  > 1) Figure out a good replacement (or permanent repair/upgrade) for the > AFM. I have made some real good progress on this, and will...
• Re: Train YOUR vehicles to get better gas mileage (it's Fryeday)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 30 May 2008 16:04:40 -0700
  ...David --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > $4.00 per gallon is almost here! > > Gasoline prices are totally out of control.... > > Start Re-Training...
• Re: Idle Issues with my 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:55:54 -0400
  ...Now for that conversion did you transplant the complete 2.1l FI system including the harness with idle control valve etc. Also how did...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:45:50 -0400
  I'd suggest mounting the rod in the control arm *first* -- everything is fighting against your getting the threads lined up, so don't...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Camber Nut
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 14 May 2024 23:49:43 +0000
  ...AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Last summer my Upper Control Arm Camber nut came loose again, following a > "profession" VW mechanic alignment...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 29 May 2015 09:42:32 -0500
  ...Depending on the MPPT controller, this may mean a reduction in power transfer efficiency, but should still charge the battery. Some MPPT controllers generate...
• Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:24:17 -0500
  ...The radiator temp switch controls the low speed directly and the high speed via a relay for both sizes of fan. Yours, David
• Re: AC wiring question ('84)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:35:37 EDT
  ...The relay that controls this function is in a small cluster of relays separate and above the fuse block. Mine was fastened to the...
• Re: COLD fresh air leaking
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:54:34 -0600
  ...This air is controlled by the very bottom dash lever. > Ever since I bought this Vanagon, this lever has never > seem to move completely...
• Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:41:33 -0700
  ...Does anyone on the list know of other >> Vanagon parts that can be had in urethane? How about the upper control arm >> bushes? I...