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• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 05:12:03 -0500
  ...Adjusted the idle screw to around 950rpm. > >(*) The idle is rough, and I can see the timing jumping around as the >idle stabilizer advances...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:51:14 -0800
  ...Bad Idle Stabilizer? > >The 10 to 15 BTDC came from your fast idle speed. Anything faster than >idle will take out the vacuum retard...
• 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...
• Idle Stabilizer and Stabilizer Control Update Request
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:52:34 -0600
  I have got to deal with some idle stabilizer issues. Just wondering if there is anything new on the horizon regarding digitizing of the...
• Re: interesting idle issue (CORRECTION)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 19:33:26 EST
  ...If it idles all right under that condition, check the idle stabilizer controller and its attendant wiring. >> Should read: If that is kosher, try...
• Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:52:07 -0800
  ...Adjusted the idle screw to around 950rpm. (*) The idle is rough, and I can see the timing jumping around as the idle stabilizer advances...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 27 May 2009 18:18:54 -0400
  Bernie wrote: > My mechanic says that my 85 Vanagon 1.9 doesn't have a idle stabilizer.Do I > need a new mechanic? Well...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 06:47:56 -0800
  ...Bad Idle Stabilizer? > >Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:07:00 -0800 > >From: Tom Young <tomyoung1@COMCAST.NET> > >Subject: Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer? > >There...
• 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: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:07:00 -0800
  ...Bad Idle Stabilizer? > I finally bought a digital timing light. Followed the Bentley > procedure (more or less): > > 1. Disconnected the idle stabilizer and plugged...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:51:48 -0800
  ...I went ahead and disconnected the idle stabilizer, reset the timing and idle, and drove it around for 30 minutes, leaving the idle stabilizer...
• 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: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:51:14 -0500
  ...Bad Idle Stabilizer? >> >>The 10 to 15 BTDC came from your fast idle speed. Anything faster than >>idle will take out the vacuum retard...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 16:10:31 -0800
  Are you sure? I'm not quite sure witch parts you are referring to, but my '88 Digifant has an idle stabilizer valve, and...
• Re: FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 23:04:02 -0400
  Hey how come the Idle Stabilizer isn't a 3-day auction anymore? Shawn. Sean Solowiej wrote: > Two new items added to the 3...
• High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:25:25 -0500
  ...I've swapped out the idle stabilizer, disconnected and reconnected the plug on the stabilizer, checked to see if the stabilizer vibrates when it...
• Idle Stabilizer question.
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 00:03:31 -0700
  So, I purchased a new Idle Stabilizer today. And tonight I was able to get my ETKA software installed. I am now confused. The...
• 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: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:40:50 -0500
  It could be that both of the idle stabilizer units are bad (used ones have a pretty high failure rate, especially the older ones...
• 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 stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 May 2009 18:39:58 -0700
  maybe............there is definitely an idle stabilizer gizmo ......a small electronic box......and 1.9 waterboxer vanagons. it's just to the left of...
• idle stabilizer for 84
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 17:23:41 -0600
  someone suggested i look at my idle stabilizer (I have a rough idle), but i looked in bentley and it shows no idle stabilizer...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:13:50 -0500
  ...Should it still idle without the stabilizer, and if so, does > that suggest what to look at? It should idle fine without the stabilizer...
• Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 11:38:10 -0700
  In an effort to find my electrical gremlins, I bypassed the idle stabilizer. My idle went from "searching" to smooth. I wan't running...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 09:34:19 -0800
  ...When I restart it starts and idles fine, as though turning the > ignition off and on reset something. I tested the idle stabilizer using...
• 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...
• Re: High idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 14:47:30 -0500
  ...I've swapped out the idle stabilizer, disconnected >>and reconnected the plug on the stabilizer, checked to see if the >>stabilizer vibrates when it...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:52:31 -0700
  ...Idle Stabilizer > Does anyone know about what an idle stabilizer for a 2.1L cost?? > > Thanks > > Tim > 87Wolfsburg >
• 87 Idle Stabilizer Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gambill, Billy G
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:48:13 -0600
  ...After reviewing the manual, I suspect it may be the Idle Stabilizer Valve or Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (behind the right rear taillight). I...
• Re: idle control valve / idle stabilizer trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 12:04:26 -0500
  ...Yes, it should "hum". >Is the idle stabilizer supposed to vibrate with ignition turned on? Mine >does If you mean idle stabilizer control unit...
• 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...
• FS on eBay: Idle Stabilizer valve and Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:45:54 -0400
  ...VW Vanagon Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (including idle stabilizer valve) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411584792 1990 VW Vanagon...
• Re: Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 06:58:04 -0700
  ...Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On? > Hi, > > Just when I think I've solved the bad idle problem in my 87, it developed a...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:51:00 -0400
  > > Does anyone know about what an idle stabilizer for a 2.1L cost?? > I think they're over $300... look at www.busdepot.com...
• idle stabilizer Gulf
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Dec 1995 14:52:12
  Does anyone know where the idle stabilizer is located on an 87 Gulf?
• Does Idle Stabilizer Constantly Stay On?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 09:45:34 -0400
  ...I swapped out the idle stabilizer with my wife's 90 cabriolet. The rough idle/rich mixture problem at start up seemed to go...
• Re: Idle stabilizer for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:12:37 -0500
  ...I have noticed that >without the idle stabilizer, the idle dips more and also does not >adjust when you turn on the A/C...
• Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:48:05 EDT
  Does anyone know about what an idle stabilizer for a 2.1L cost?? Thanks Tim 87Wolfsburg
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:38:19 +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: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 09:06:07 -0600
  ...Pre-'86, there is no Idle Stabilizer *Valve*, only the electronic Idle Stabilizer connected to the distributor circuitry. The former may connect as you...
• idle stabilizer valve
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:43:16 -0700
  I have a used Digifant idle stabilizer valve from an 87 Vanagon. Works great - asking $50. Damian
• Re: Idle stabilizer control unit...? Do they go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 21:03:21 -0500
  ...and the idle stabilizer valve. >My question is this... Do the Idle Stabilizer Control Units ever go >bad? I pulled mine and cleaned the...
• '86-on idle stabilizer cleaning tip
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Mon, 3 Feb 97 12:57:39 -0600
  having had several bouts of 2,000 rpm idle this winter and consequently enjoying several bouts of idle stabilizer cleaning i was begining to...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 12:26:43 -0400
  ...Idle Stabilizer > > > Does anyone know about what an idle stabilizer for a 2.1L cost?? > > > > Thanks > > > > Tim > > 87Wolfsburg > >
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:49:28 -0500
  ...For a warm engine at idle, the stabilizer is open >part-way >with a typical dwell of 32%. You can use a dwell meter...
• Re: 87 Idle Stabilizer Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 08:55:10 -0500
  ...After reviewing the manual, I suspect it > may be the > Idle Stabilizer Valve or Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (behind the right rear > taillight). > I...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 18:02:26 EDT
  The Idle Stabilizer is that little green box that is attached to the driver's side firewall in the engine compartment and has two...
• 82 air-cooled eating idle stabilizers
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:32:23 -0600
  ...It seems to go through idle stabilizers. He can bypass the idle stabilizer and get it to run, but with it plugged in it...
• Advancing timing
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:48:52 -0400
  ...I disconnected the idle stabilizer and adjusted the idle speed to spec (it dropped significantly and the timing variation stopped when I disconnected the...
• 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...
• high idle/idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 20:14:33 -0600
  Several non dealer VW shops have told me my idle stabilizer is no good. Symptoms are high idle (about 11-1400) when warm, especially...
• Cleaning the idle stabilizer valve
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:00:21 -0500
  I've pulled the idle stabilizer valve and spayed carb cleaner in it until no gook came out (lotsa gook in there) - but should...
• idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Puzio
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 23:57:21 EDT
  I read the archives but have some specific questions about the idle stabilizer. After a recent tune up (adjusted timing replace plugs & wires)on...
• Re: 83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 05:13:38 -0800
  ...83 AC cali westy need idle stabilizer plugs on harness > anyone know where to get the 3 pronged plugs that plug > into the idle...
• idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Bernie
  Wed, 27 May 2009 15:09:15 -0700
  My mechanic says that my 85 Vanagon 1.9 doesn't have a idle stabilizer.Do I need a new mechanic? Bernie
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 15:30:58 -0800
  ...It is these three wires that are routed through > the two plugs on the idle stabilizer. > > Having hacksawed open my defunct idle stabilizer, I...
• Re: AC & Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 22:14:56 +0100
  Is there any other reasonable cause beyond the idle stabilizer control unit? Yes, it is: usually You must adjust the idle switch on the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:10:13 -0800
  ...Pre-'86, there is no Idle Stabilizer *Valve*, only the > electronic Idle Stabilizer connected to the distributor circuitry. The > former may connect as you...
• Re: irregular idle speed
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:46:06 -0400
  ...After a hot long drive, on occasion, we would lose the idle completely. I followed Joel Walker's suggestion: I cleaned the idle stabilizer...
• Re: Idle Problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 05:36:33 EST
  I would try to clean out your idle stabilizer valve (on the top of the motor in the center) with some mineral spirits (brake...