You can unplug it and find out real quick if yours is a silent model!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Pat Spragge <spraggepat@gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 2:37 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting

No problem other than it doesn't vibrate. I thought I read somewhere that vibration or the lack of it is not a true test on later Vanagons. Any one know if this is true?

> On May 22, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> What's your specific idle problem?  If that valve isn't working you won't have any idle at all in my experience.
> 
> Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Pat Spragge
> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 2:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
> 
> Yes by swapping in a new one from VanCafe before they left. 
> I need to start chasing power and grounds around the module next. It was the mistake in the Bentley that had me confused. 
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 2:09 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>   Have You determined that the Idle Control Module/Relay is in Good
>> 
>> working order ~
>> 
>> 
>>> On 22 May , 2018, at 11:12 AM, Pat Spragge wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ve been trying to determine why my valve doesn’t seem to be vibrating on a 1989 2.1 auto Westy.
>>> I have performed the “function” check in sec. 24.53 and checks fine. Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to operate it. Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a while back to see if that was the issue...it wasn’t.
>>> I was going to perform the 2nd check “regulator”, however I am unsure about the step where one connects the multimeter with adapter to idle stabilizer valve #1 in the photo. Problem is the photo shows the O2 sensor and not the valve.
>>> Not sure how to proceed.
>>> 
>>> Thx
>>> Pat
>> 
>