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• Re: Doka Look Alike
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:24:39 -0700
  Yes, it looks like the 1956 Jeep Forward Control.;-) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Forward_Control BenT sent from my electronic leash...
• Cabover vs forward-control
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 12:25:29 +1200
  ...It's forward-control, though. Andrew
• Re: Transmission Problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:23:43 -0500
  The torque converter does the same thing whether the trans is in reverse or a forward gear; it is probably OK. The clutches controlling...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:19:44 +0000
  ...Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:16:19 +0000 -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Where is the rear windshield switch?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 19:44:31 EDT
  ...writes: << Where the heck is the rear wiper motor control and washer control. I found the tank. >> push forward on the wiper stalk chris
• Re: rear window wiper
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 9 May 2001 07:26:14 EDT
  ...dash that operates it...any help appreciated.>> Push the wiper control stalk forward to the front of the vehicle. That should activate the rear...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Unit Placement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:27:45 -0400
  It's in the chamber forward of the right side taillight, mounted on a clip all the way forward in that compartment. Yrs, d...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Tim Timothy
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:19:51 EDT
  There is a control module (labelled 43) up under the dash forward of the fuse panel. Hard to get to with the dash on...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:37:43 +0000
  ...David at Fast Forward, the kit has a control box and > gizmo > > that goes into the distributor to actively control timing. > > He say's...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:01:31 -0700
  ...In a forward-control van they are attached to the doors, as they are in = almost all modern small cars/trucks.
• Doka Look Alike
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:58:10 -0700
  ...http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/jeep-revives-forward-control-gladiator-pickups-easter-concepts-203117868.html Look familiar? Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
• Fwd: Update, including rear wiper controller
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:07:51 -0400
  ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> Date: Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Update, including rear wiper controller...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:52:40 -0800
  ...David at Fast Forward, the kit has a control box and > gizmo > > that goes into the distributor to actively control timing. > > He say's...
• Re: One Step Forward, One Backward
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:07:01 -0600
  ...In fact, Bentley shows a direct connection from the idle switch to the control unit. I screwed up big time! Dave in KC (diligently...
• Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:48:32 -0400
  True in that sure, you can lose control in slippery conditions; however very false in that the car can accelerate to a high rate...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:51:48 -0500
  ...miss that? If it's '85- the controller is on the left sidewall above and forward of the fuse/relay panel, probably visible with...
• SEAT SWIVEL BASE
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:08:46 -0800
  It is the 10mm nuts that control the amount of movement at the seat base. IF they are too tight you can hardly move...
• Re: Temp gauge LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 10:53:23 -0500
  ...The controller is a "relay" with 43 stamped on it, on the fuse/relay panel in new systems and on the wall forward and...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:02:31 -0600
  Well, Scott, a lot of us have just removed that heater and run the hoses directly forward. I seldom have anyone in the back...
• Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
  ...Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control (box just forward of the right rear brake light)? Interested in these as...
• Re: Solar charge controller needed what were the recommendations from a while back
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 20:41:01 -0400
  I've had good luck with a Tracer 20a mppt controller I bought off Amazon. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com On Sun, Oct 29, 2017...
• Re: Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 19:35:14 -0400
  ...When I installed cruise in my 87 Syncro I routed the cable from the throttle forward & toward the passenger side so that it came...
• 2.1L ISV for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 21:27:15 EST
  ...Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve and Idle Stabilizer Control (box > just forward of the right rear brake light)? Interested in these as...
• Fwd: Solar charge controller needed what were the recommendations from a while back
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:08:57 -0700
  Any advice on this?? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com> > Date: October 28, 2017 at 2...
• Analog to Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 May 2010 10:55:40 -0500
  My apologies - but I can never remember who is was/is working on a digital replacement for the analog box just forward of the...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 May 2008 18:43:56 -0700
  On Fri, May 2, 2008 at 6:21 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > I do believe the heater controls have a much...
• FW: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:23:53 +0000
  ...my friend! John C... -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Trvlr2001@comcast.net To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Pressing Lower Control Arm Bushings Date: Fri, 27...
• Re: 85 Westfalia heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:34:31 -0500
  The rear (underseat) heater has a shutoff valve for coolant (heat) control. Pulled forward it's open for heat. Pushed aft it's shut...
• replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 15:44:19 -0500
  ...straight forward as long as I have the proper shims, thrust washer etc which I would use from the original "manual" controlled engine. Please...
• Re: Backup Battery access '81 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:28:31 -0700
  ...The release that Brady is talking about is on the outside rail when the seat is facing forward. I mention this because it's...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:00:01 -0700
  Rear heater controlThe hot water should flow through it when the little white lever is in the forward position. If you are getting heat...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:15:06 -0500
  ...problem, drop the fuse/relay panel, reach forward and up and carefully wiggle out the level controller. It's tall rather than cubical and...
• Re: Where's rear wiper switch on '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 15:17:43 -0800 (PST)
  ...Tap the wiper arm control forward (not up or down) to engage the rear wiper. To disengage, tap it forward lightly again. Disengaging is...
• Re: are your vanagon seats wearing out? read this.
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:25:28 -0800
  ...The seat tracks are the same and they can easily be swapped, but the control levers are different. On mine, the levers for the...
• Re: Doka Look Alike
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:11:46 -0600
  ...http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/jeep-revives-forward-control-gladiator-pickups-easter-concepts-203117868.html Look familiar? Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
• Fwd: 1/10 scale model remote control Split
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 10:14:30 -0500
  ...stores. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> Date: Dec 2, 2006 5:49 AM Subject: 1/10 scale model remote control Split...
• Re: Running out of castor adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:16:46 -0400
  ...that the radius rod or lower control arm mounting might have been shoved forward or the upper control arm mountings aft. But it seems...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:27:12 -0400
  I recently installed an Equus 9000-B cruise control in my '85 Westy 4 speed. It is very similar to the Audiovox. I installed...
• don't use cruise control in the rain?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:10:13 -0600
  I got one of those forwarded e-mails today, which I usually delete without reading, but if true, could be good information to pass...
• Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 10:21:18 +0200
  Chris , you wrote/forwarded/asked: > In a message dated 97-02-25 06:16:35 EST, richard.lumb@dlr.de (Richard Lumb) > writes: > > << My...
• Parts FS (clarification]
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 06:29:38 -0400
  ...message/rfc822; name="Forwarded Msg" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="Forwarded Msg" Content-Description: Forwarded Msg Return-Path: <GlmceN@netscape.net...
• Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:43:01 -0700
  ...My only problem with them is that now my cruise control will not work, is this because the control unit is not seeing the...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:51:51 -0400
  How is the cruise control connected to the brake light circuit? Larry A. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM, WILLIAM WITZ...
• Re: Knock Sensor Kit for A 86-91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:33:53 +0000
  Lawrence, I'm not sure, I'm told that the kit has a control box, I assume this box does the "processing of the...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:59:24 -0400
  ...The ISV is rubber-mounted on top of the manifold, and the controller and its socket and wiring are forward of the right taillight...
• Re: Rear heater, Operation
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 18:34:16 -1000
  ...Is there a second control on the > dash required to control the temp of the rear blower air? (1990 Westy) > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82...
• Fwd: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 15:03:41 -0800
  ...http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay? productId=5449&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101 jh Begin forwarded message: > This unit is...
• Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:03:43 -0700
  FORWARDED FOR: Andrew Grebneff From: "Kathleen Grebneff" <kgrebneff@shaw.ca> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 4 May 2008 02:48:48 +1200
  >If it was knobs, i bet it was servo controlled. One could probably >adapt the parts from another vehicle to the Vanagon. Oh boy...
• For Sale Eperspacher B!LC Heater
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:19:46 -0500
  ...The control unit is fried but will be included anyway so you have it for reference. I never got it working so I can...
• Re: iPod solution?
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:29:02 -0700
  ...The iPod controller device hides behind the head unit and the iPod connection cable (included) is pulled forward. Pretty straightforward. The head unit interface...
• Fwd: Cruise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:12:19 -0800
  Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: mfmagnani@sbcglobal.net > Date: December 18, 2014, 12:11:23 PM PST > To: Stan Shapiro <mail...
• Fwd: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:13:45 -0800
  ...jh Begin forwarded message: > Anyone out there have this "feature" installed?
• Re: Foldable Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 12:43:08 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if having the PWM controller installed on the panel will make for a problem adding this to an existing configuration with...
• Re: Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:39:13 -0500
  At 05:03 PM 1/29/2002, Dave M wrote: >I sympathise. >Its impossible to figure out the ventilation controls without an owners >manual...
• Re: Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 00:10:24 -0400
  ...Led Brake lamps and audiovox cruise control How is the cruise control connected to the brake light circuit? Larry A. On Sat, Aug 10...
• Re: "Recorder with warning switch" - what is this?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:57:26 -0600
  That box controls when the EGT light comes on in the dash. The button on the box is how yo make the light go...
• Re: Heater Controls?
  Historical mailing list - Latchua
  Sat, 16 May 1998 10:51:08 EDT
  ...Hints All operating controls, except fan control switch E and fan control switch for the secondary heat exchanger can be adjusted to any intermediate...
• Re: Analog to Digital Idle Stabilizer Control
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 7 May 2010 12:55:35 -0700
  > My apologies - but I can never remember who is was/is working on a > digital replacement for the analog box just forward of the...
• Idle stabilizer testing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 May 94 14:27:17 EDT
  ...find the control unit. The wiring harness seems to go through the fire wall on the left side to somewhere forward, NOT to the...