@ John & Steve

        One of the 1st things I do when trying to Diag' an improper Idle RPM is to

Unplug that ControlMod', Spray the Blades & the Socket with ContactCleaner &

ReInsert the ICM back into its socket ~ All of that being done with the Socket

being Removed from its Bracket so that the whole ICM+Socket can be dealt with

outside the TailLightHole ~ I have never had 1 that would not ReseatCompletely

but HaveHad numerous that took a Considerable Amount of Force to get them in

where they should be ~ That last 1/16"' Lots of the time, Snaps In ~

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 9 Jul , 2016, at 1:50 PM, John Rodgers wrote:

> What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits,
> come right out with  wires attached. There is a mounting block attached by
> two screws to the sheet metal on the wheel well. This block is not intended
> to be moved, but it can be. Not neccesary most times however. The block is
> keyed so that keys on the receptacle with cable attached can be lifted out.
> Once done, you have the cable, the receptacle and the stabilizer in your
> hand. They may be difficult to separate, but with judicious handling it can
> be done. Plugging the stabilzer box into the recepticle can be a chore..I
> was unsble to get the blades of the stabilzer to recess all the way. Had
> about 1/16" gaposis left. I finally took some rubber-like 1" tape and
> applied to the front and sides over the gap.on the back, there was little I
> could do.  Left the gap there uncovered. Put the box and plug in place,
> installed the tail light fixture. Turned on the ignition and checked the
> stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a
> bit then raised the rpm. The stabilzer system worked, as the system held
> rpm at 1200 to 1500 rpm with the AC on and running,
> 
> I didn't check the power steering aspect of this.
> 
> Next project - (1) try and get the tach on line (works sometimes -
> sometimes not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it.
> (3) install sound deadening material (3M) in the engine compartment.
> 
> John
> On Jul 9, 2016 13:52, "Stephen Engel" <sengel543@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>> I have the same problem. I was thinking weather resistant duct tape. It's
>> really difficult to manipulate the tape in that confined space though. A
>> big blob of dielectric grease? Seal the whole "chamber"?
>> 
>> Steve
>> 87 Syncro 2.1 WBX
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 9, 2016, at 1:16 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I am replacing the failed unit, but find that the new unit won't seat all
>>> the way. Has about a1/16th or so gap from being fully seated. This
>> exposes
>>> it to moisture.
>>> 
>>> Anyone have any ideas as to how to seat the thing in the socket?
>>> 
>>> John
>>