Jim,
    These are peculiar devices. I ran (about)  three volts to one and it
oscillated on its own. If memory serves me; a pulsed twelve volt signal is
sent to it  i.e. I would not hook it straight to a car battery (you might
destroy it).
Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim King" <terrapincampers@OPTONLINE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 3:49 AM
Subject: [VANAGON] Diags for 86 Westy idle stabilizer

> The idle stabilizer on my 86 Westy Syncro has stopped running.
>
> It does seem to run/vibrate when 12v is directly applied to the 2
contacts.
>
> Is there a standard resistance range for this device, and is there a
recommended way to diagnose this problem?
>
> Thanks Jim King
> 86 Syncro Westy (Terapn)
>
>