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• [PREVIEW TEST] UUID installed. Cupholders still pending. mail_meta_20261015
  Email contribution - Michael Barbine
  2026-10-15T23:59:00.000Z
  ...The van would like to know whether that improves the idle. Spoiler: it does not. Please check the grounds before blaming the mailing list...
• Re: Rapid Idle when Warm / Throttle idle switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:16:24 -0700
  The idle stabilization system is really to improve cold engine driveability off idle. A warm engine should idle at the 880 RPM with the...
• Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:52:07 -0800
  ...Adjusted the idle screw to get an idle around 900rpm. The idle was not rock solid, but reasonably smooth. 5. Checked the timing again...
• Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:06:38 -0700
  ...Repose > off idle does seem to have slightly improved however. > > For those curious, my idle issues are: idles slightly high, at or just > above...
• High Idle when restarted hot
  Historical mailing list - Ronald D Maxseiner
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 15:11:22 -0400
  When my van is restarted hot it tends to idle high. Recently I fixed the idle switch/sensor. Now the van decelerates properly and...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 20 May 2006 11:45:15 -0700
  > i have had the erratic idle > syndrome for years now on my syncro. i have replced the idle contol unit, > stabilizer, and i have...
• Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:27:51 +0000
  Hi Vanagon Types I have a question about the idle stabilizer. My '85 starts and runs fine, including idle at about 900 rpm, with...
• Re: '83 and '86 vanagons can't complete smog test, please help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 04:51:03 -0400
  >They said it was a poor idle. Are you saying the test is done at idle speed, but the speed is wrong? If so...
• Re: interesting idle issue (CORRECTION)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 19:33:26 EST
  In a message dated 1/27/04 5:45:42 PM, THX0001@AOL.COM writes: << If that is kosher, try running without the idle...
• Inputs to idle computer
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:18:01 -0400
  My van continues to idle funny when cold. It idles around 1200-1400 RPM and usually idles normally when it warms up. I've...
• Re: I'm Lazy. (Fast idle when cold, sometimes)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:31:02 -0400
  ...I checked for click noise from idle switch, cleaned contacts on idle computer, and checked for buzzing from idle air bypass. Also when I...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:07:00 -0800
  ...Adjusted the idle screw to get an idle around 900rpm. The idle > was not rock solid, but reasonably smooth. > 5. Checked the timing again...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 21:45:26 -0500
  ...Idle stabilizer > In an effort to find my electrical gremlins, I bypassed the idle > stabilizer. My idle went from "searching" to smooth. I wan...
• Re: Inputs to idle computer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 07:00:03 -0500
  It should idle higher when cold and then drop back to 850-900 after warming up. You might go throught the idle speed setup...
• Idle Control Valve '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John W. Parkins
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 12:41:14 -0400
  Hi Folks, Recently the idle has been racing. Checked out the archives for some great info. Replaced burned out transistor and a couple of...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:53:41 -0400
  ...The engine uses an idle stabilization system that regulates the idle speed via the idle stabilization valve using varying milliamp current. See the Bentley...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...the idle still hanging high about 1500 rpm *(with the idle screw > closed all the way down)* > > I was temped to replace the Idle...
• Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:12:52 -0800
  hi all, I just found this and I want to share... *the problem: * high idle and it can't be adjusted lower... *things done...
• Re: idle hunting 1.9l 85'? must have meant 2002
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 21 May 2002 02:50:52 -0700
  count me in, i need a good idle. I know who is going get an idle back to the hunting lodge: the idler pulley...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 21:01:13 -0700
  Dan Soiney wrote: > > My idle stabilizer seems to have a hyperactive streak lately. The idle is > around 2000 rpm, somewhat intermittently. When I disconnect...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 22:52:53 -0700
  > when I unplug the wire to the idle air bypass valve, > the idle speed returns to normal Well, sounds like you've narrowed the...
• 86-Idle Stabilization Question
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:30:12 -0800
  How can I determine if an idle problem is the idle stabilizer control unit, or the idle stabilization control valve? With both plugged in...
• Idle Control System Explanation, please?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:51:35 -0500
  ...Repose off idle does seem to have slightly improved however. For those curious, my idle issues are: idles slightly high, at or just above...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 09:34:19 -0800
  May be cleaning the Idle Control Valve (ICV)? Take it out, spray the inside with a CRC AFM cleaner, let it soak for a...
• Idle Problem (87 Wasserboxer)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 11:09:24 -0700
  Hey there, I'm having a unique idle problem. Here's the story: Dead Cold: Starts right up, idles at 1,100 for a...
• Fast idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jun 1997 02:59:31 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My '88 Vanagon does not like to idle. When started (cold) It will idle at 2200rpm. A quick blip on the gas pedal will...
• Re: idle hunting 1.9l 85'? must have meant 2002
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 21 May 2002 03:56:48 -0600
  ...Bob "count me in, i need a good idle. I know who is going get an idle back to the hunting lodge: the idler...
• CORRECT IDLE SPEED
  Historical mailing list - Harvest
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 00:46:27 -0500
  All this talk of idle has me wondering what the proper idle speed should be. I believe my '90 multivan idles high and would...
• Try this little test
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:08:22 -0000
  Hello Joshua; When it's idling high like that, unplug the idle air regulator for a minute and see if the idle drops. The...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 21:57:04 -0700
  ...Idle stabilizer > > > > In an effort to find my electrical gremlins, I bypassed the idle > > stabilizer. My idle went from "searching" to smooth. I wan...
• Re: Digijet Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:39:09 -0700
  ...A malfunctioning AAR will make it hard to set your idle speed correctly -- the idle adjustment screw will either be too open at cold...
• AC & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 14:11:23 -0500
  I have the same 2000 rpm idle that Mark Schrope had (List posting 7-23-98) when I switch on my a/c. Has...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 11:58:31 -0800
  ...It idled, ran, ok after a brief warm up. IIRC, I disconnected the idle control module in an attempt to eliminate it and related...
• *very* high idle with new idle computer
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Mon, 15 May 2006 13:23:07 -0400
  I replaced my bad idle stabilizer computer with one out of a subi conversion van. van now idles at 4000 rpm! i'm assuming...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:38:19 +0000
  ...Idle Control May be cleaning the Idle Control Valve (ICV)? Take it out, spray the inside with a CRC AFM cleaner, let it soak...
• idle conversation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:00:21 EST
  Guys and Gals, The idle circuit has finally gone. It will no longer idle (cold) without my assistance. As the vehicle warms up, the...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 05:12:03 -0500
  ...Adjusted the idle screw to get an idle around 900rpm. The idle >was not rock solid, but reasonably smooth. >5. Checked the timing again...
• Re: Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 13:30:09 -0500
  jhlauterbach wrote: > Something is causing idle, when van has been out in hot sun all day, to be > very low when I start the...
• Idle Stabilizer fix?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 21:00:17 -0700
  Idle problems My '86 Westi has developed the sudden racing idle problem. I've unplugged the idle stabilizer and the engine now idles smoothly...
• Re: idle hunting 1.9l 85'? must have meant 2002
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 2002 03:24:04 EDT
  ...the idler pulley; and I know how to hold one: an idler > arm; and i know which way it went: idler bearing; but i...
• Re: Eratic idle?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 21:10:10 -0500
  With engine off, disconnect the idle stabilizer valve. Start the engine, and with the engine warm, set the idle speed to 850 rpm (or...
• Vanagon Syndrome-What Exactly Is It?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 7 May 2003 16:14:32 -0400
  Forgive me, but I've seen numerous posts referring to the "Vanagon Syndrome", mentioning everything from high idle to stalling to fluctuating idle. Which...
• Re: 1985 FAST idle
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:29:20 -0500
  Why do you have the idle screw all the way in? By-pass the idle stabilizer and set your idle with the screw. Make...
• High idle digifant??
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 22:10:36 -0500
  ...when I start it the idle is low and after a few seconds it jumps up and runs to high even with the idle...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:46:21 -0400
  At 11:37 AM 6/6/2002, joe@cedar.net wrote: >I understand, so then at idle the switch is to be closed and...
• Idle Stab - contradiction
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 26 Dec 96 14:27:23 -0600
  ...it stabilizes the idle by advancing or retarding the timing (only at idle) to give a somewhat uniform idle speed. same thing should happen...
• Re: 2000 RPM Idle w/AC on..
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 15:55:57 -0400
  The idle control unit (behind the rear right lights) has an input from the A/C relay. When the A/C is turned on...
• Re: adjusting idle on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 20 Aug 2004 21:36:13 -0400
  Jonathan, you can't get the right idle on a 1.9 unless you have the timing correct. When the timing is right on...
• Re: idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 12:04:26 -0500
  On Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:28:18 -0500, mykarmann <marcusu240@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I like others are experiencing idle problems and I've...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 08:47:27 -0500
  > My idle stabilizer seems to have a hyperactive streak lately. The idle is > around 2000 rpm, somewhat intermittently. When I disconnect the thing, it...
• Re: High idle - throttle position switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2011 09:37:19 -0400
  Once the idle control valve is unplugged nothing is controlling or raising idle speed. High idle indicates a failure of the valve (not closing...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 20:33:41 -0500
  Roger, when you bypass idle stabilizer, idle should be about the same. On the 1.9L engines, idle stabilizer works on the distributor advance...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 06:58:04 -0700
  The idle valve should always hum. You might have a bad idle control unit. I had to replace mine. Pat Callaghan Jr. 87 Westy...
• Re: HIgh Idle
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:31:00 -0700
  ...Replaced the Idle Stabilizer valve (on top of engine), opened up and checked the Idle Stabilizer Control unit (behind taillight), and checked every single...
• Re: What should I be looking at next?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:41:04 -0700
  ...Vehicle Main Group Subgroup Part Type Details Vanagon (2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) Engine Fuel Injection Idle Control Unit Idle Control Control Unit Vanagon...
• Creeping idle speed when A/C is on.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 02:12:18 -0700
  Usually when I run the A/C the idle on my '88 Westfalia goes up to between 1800-2000 RPM. It is my understanding...
• Re: 86-Idle Stabilization Question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 20:18:28 -0700
  ...86-Idle Stabilization Question How can I determine if an idle problem is the idle stabilizer control unit, or the idle stabilization control valve...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 08:29:35 -0500
  The 10 to 15 BTDC came from your fast idle speed. Anything faster than idle will take out the vacuum retard function built into...
• idle control question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:38:35 -0800
  ...When I pull the connector off of the idle valve, the idle drops to what it is supposed to be. Does this mean my...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:58:29 -0500
  ...Set range of the meter to 2 amp scale (readings will be in milliamperes) ___ Run engine at idle and observe reading. Basic idle value...