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Re: Idle stabilizer control unit
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 02:30:56 EDT
...Yesterday, I installed the two new components and the bottom line is that after poping the module back in, my van idles normally again...
Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:10:36 -0800
I have an idle stabilizer that I need help in diagnosing a possible failed component. The PN is 251 907 393 B Upon opening...
Idle Stabilizer FIXED!!!, Thanks to Jim Davis
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 07:46:20 -0700
...I replaced the voltage stabilizer ($2.75) and my regulated idle returned. I also have a second component in the idle stabilizer that is...
Idle stabilizer control unit
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:44:55 EDT
...I have read in the archives that somebody may know how to test and replace individual components of the idle stabilizer. I wanna try...
Re: idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 03:32:00 -0400
...Yesterday, I installed the two new components and the bottom line is that after poping the module back in, my van idles normally again...
1987 High Idle - $3.13 Fix
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 May 1996 20:45:25 -0400
...Yesterday, I installed the two new components and the bottom line is that after poping the module back in, my van idles normally again...
Herky-jerky slowdown -- '87 Wolfs
Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:00:24 -1000
...There are two more idle control items (idle control regulator and the electrical component behind tail light - not sure of the name right now...
Re: AC & Idle Stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:13:11 -0700
...installed the two new components and the bottom line is that >after poping the module back in, my van idles normally again! :) > >Cost? >NTE185...
unplugged idle stab valve
Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:23:55 EDT
...I have traced the problem to a fried component of the idle stab control unit. I am about to pull it again to replace...
Idle speed
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Sun, 10 May 1998 00:15:44 -0700
Hello again, What electrical components other than the ECU contribute to controlling the idle speed! Trying to find which one is causing my idle...
fuse for fuel injection components
Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 23:15:55 EST
Thanks to Darrell Boehler for the in line fuse idea for fuel injection components. I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack...
Re: Idle Stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 22:12:24 -0800
Todd, The component you pointed out is definitely fried. Replacing only that component will most likely NOT take care of the problem. It appears...
Re: need digital idle stabilizer transistor pn#/relays ...
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Mon, 15 Feb 1999 01:40:00 EST
...Yesterday, I installed the two new components and the bottom line is that after poping the module back in, my van idles normally again...
Re: engine surge on idle ,, '85 vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Apr 1994 16:29:42 -0400
re replacing components in ecu I was surprised to see your post - i had assumed these things were mostly one pr two 'custom' ICs...
Re: Idle speed
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Sun, 10 May 1998 16:16:38 EDT
...What electrical components other than the ECU contribute to controlling the idle speed! Trying to find which one is causing my idle problem. Thanks...
Re: Vanagon Syndrome Update
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:21:02 EDT
...which components or combo of components? Come on, lets get some wagering on this! I will put a dollar on the idle stabilizer as...
Re: Vanagon copilot wanted ad
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 10:58:58 -0800
...africarace.com//components/com_adsman/images/119_img_150.jpg Neil. On 12/14/13, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > Any idea what transmission...
Re: Diagnosing Idle stabilizer
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 06:03:49 EST
...VANAGON.COM writes: > I have an idle stabilizer that I need help in diagnosing a possible > failed component. > > The PN is 251 907 393...
Re: 1987 High Idle - $3.13 Fix
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 May 1996 11:56:05 -0500
...installed the two new components and the bottom line is that >after poping the module back in, my van idles normally again! :) > >Cost? >NTE185...
Re: engine surge at 1100rpm
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jun 94 10:40:40 CDT
...It turned out not to be one component of the FI ssystem, but three. The idle sensor was out to lunch, the O2 sensor...
Re: Help: '89 Vanagon Stutters and Dies after Starting when Cold
Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
Mon, 15 Jul 1996 11:26:12 -0400 (EDT)
> > Hi, > My '89 Vanagon cannot seem to find the right idle speed when the engine is > cold. This is especially true when the A...
Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 17:38:50 -0900
...friction in all internal mechanical >components--considering inertia only--once they reach a certain steady >speed, will they get identical gas mileage? Yes. -Tom
Re: 24 VOLTS IN 12 VOLT BUS
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 29 Nov 1998 00:34:31 -0800
ARKADY MIRVIS wrote: > > Hi, fellows: > > Open to suggestion, idea of how to power a 24 volt, 500 watts device in > a 12 volt bus...
Re: Won't Start
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:43:27 EDT
...Any other ideas? I'm stuck. >> You did the worst thing; by changing everything out without identifying a queef out component you introduced a...
Swapping Westy to Weekender
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:41:25 -0500
...Ideally, if something could be worked out, I'd like to meet up and swap components. Closest big city to me is Nashville, TN...
Re: Troubling warning lights
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:18:10 -0700
...it's a good idea to keep the old one specially if it's an genuine Bosh, not a refurb with lesser quality components.
Re: '87 goofy idle
Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
Tue, 12 Dec 1995 19:58:14 -0600 (CST)
...There were a >lot of components that had black spots. One black component that >looked like a voltage regulator (thin approx. 1/16 thick...
Re: fuse for fuel injection components
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0500
...Thanks to Darrell Boehler for the in line fuse idea for fuel injection >components. I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack...
I4 engine conversion exhausts, noise tube length etc.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 20:29:35 -0500
...ideas see the pictures on: http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~jager/vw/engine/Diesel1_9swap/ If one wants to put in both components the...
Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > engine components like >heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
Historical mailing list - jon
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:42:46 -0800
...Maybe there are other components on the board burned > out on the ones I tried, don't know, so I gave up experimenting. Looks...
Re: Vanagon copilot wanted ad
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:15:55 -0800
...africarace.com//components/com_adsman/images/119_img_150.jpg > > Neil. > > On 12/14/13, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Any idea what transmission...
Excessive Idle
Historical mailing list - Darren
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 15:40:37 -0500
...Also replaced all ignition components: plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. Any ideas on what I might be missing? Thanks, Darren
No start..... rebuilt engine.... over my head...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:37:24 -0400
...Every components where checked...(Fuel-air-fire), injection wiring and all FI components, AFM, that stupid 84 hall-sender and idle system control... EVERYTHING...
Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:01:47 -0500
...component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon From ETKA No warranty, expressed or implied on this information... Part number for '86 MV (2.1) Idle...
Re: Digifant de-evolution?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:59:38 -0500
...by getting the idle speed set properly for starters. If it is not on the button, then the other components of the system witll...
Need a bit more help...
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:15:09 -0600
...the link below depicting two components of my 85 Westy wasserboxer that I need some help to identify. The first depicts a plastic manifold...
Cruise control value
Historical mailing list - MF
Mon, 26 Feb 2001 23:48:59 -0500
Any ideas on the value of the cruise contol components from a 91? Is the whole system just the switches on the steering column...
Re: Subject: German quality?
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:37:02 -0600
...plants and two component facilities starting operation in 2013. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/14/us-volkswagen-results-idUSBRE92D0HA20130314 > "VW's future...
Re: Identifying a Darrel Bohler-repaired ECU
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:31:30 -0400
...Again, I'm not an electronics person, so let me On the solder side or component side? If it's the component side they...
Re: engine surge on idle ,, '85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
Mon, 4 Apr 1994 12:15:58 -0500 (CDT)
...Wonder if I could replace (carefully) all/most of the components. I have done this with the idle stabilizer, there's only a handfull...
Testing some components
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:51:19 -0500
...Regarding testing components that affect the idle: Idle stabilizer valve--Okay, it's buzzing and it's been cleaned. Is that a clear indicator...
Re: I4 engine conversion exhausts, noise tube length etc.
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 21:32:43 +0000
...ideas see the pictures on: > > http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~jager/vw/engine/Diesel1_9swap/ > > If one wants to put in both components the...
Re: unplug '86 idle stabilizer?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 May 1997 01:11:34 -0400 (EDT)
In a message dated 97-05-21 12:13:19 EDT, you write: << I have had my idle stabilizer, 1987 2.1l, unplugged for...
Re: stalling at start up after exhaust leak was repaired (long)
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 16:44:55 -0400
...the high voltage/current has damaged some component, like the idle stabilizer, or the fumes produced have contaminated the O2 sensor. Try driving without...
Re: Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 26 Aug 2000 19:09:29 -0700
...Other components of the FI system, notably the aux air regulator, help set idle when the engine's cold. But... the idle adjustment screw...
RE: VOLTAGE STABILIZER
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 13:35:58 -0500
...Hello everyone, Supporting a electronic component by its leads is not a good idea. It does'nt take alot of vibration to break the...
recall list
Historical mailing list - dawn
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
...March 4, 2001 09:06:23 AM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 88V056000 Component: EQUIPMENT:JACKS Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Year: 1988 Make: VOLKSWAGEN...
Re: 86 Vanagon Digifant stalling!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:27:40 -0500
...It always starts and idles with no problems but after driving for a few minutes, if brought to idle speed, it will stall. When...
Behr AC
Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
Thu, 2 Apr 2015 16:07:58 -0700
...The compressor is missing so I have no idea if any of the other AC components work. I'm going to install a vintage...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 09:03:59 -0700
Wow, I guess it must be some sort of miracle that any of our vans lasted 23-34 years without these vital components. Mark...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 19:01:41 -0800
...is re-used • Idle control unit (ICU) is eliminated—idle control will be handled by Delphi ECU The following components will be re-used...
Exhaust Mix up
Historical mailing list - Martin Wolf
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 10:49:38 EST
Regarding my recent post on exhaust components purchased from the Bus Depot, I made an error in identifying the muffler as a Starla. It...
Re: 4000 RPM idle Please Help-FIXED
Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 15:09:44 EST
I had the idle stabilizer replaced on Monday. It was not functioning right so had one ordered at a local mechanic for a couple...
Re: Engine cuts/drops out while accelerating - 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:44:33 -0400
James, The ECU develops fatigue cracks around the solder pads of some of the larger components. Rapping on the side ,at idle, should cause...
"rebuilding" heater boxes and custom exhausts
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:21:05 -0400
...My van has rusty rotting fittings and other exhaust components that need to be replaced. The question is, is it possible to have someone...
Re: ISC troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - mordo
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:19:20 -0500
...While it is challenging to the eyes to inspect all of those resistors, capacitors and transistors, there are no obviously burnt components. I think...
Idle Stabilizer Control Box
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:28:37 -0500
Has - or is - anyone working on reverse engineering the idle stabilizer control using modern digital processor technology? Seems to me that for someone knowlegable...
Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:10:53 -0500
...What does that mean? Marc Perdue wrote: > I've identified a couple of the components that the squishy and cracked hose > connects to. It...
Fast idle testing
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Jul 1997 21:25:07 -0400 (EDT)
...There did not seem to be any burned components in the relay - and the idle regulator valve appears to be buzzing.