Right, the ICV is pretty bulletproof.  The biggest problem with the ICU is it's located in a wet area and it's an unsealed microprocessor.  30 years is an incredible lifetime in this location.  I've seen more than a few not properly installed on their brackets and lying on the "floor" of the back air vent cavity where they get really wet.  I'll soon be able to report on Module Master.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 11:11 PM
To: stuartmacm@gmail.com
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play

Hi Stuart.

Well, that makes sense. Looks like Ben is asking 80-120 CAD. And who knows how long it would last. Or just delete the IC system.  < grin >

Ben also has the ICV but in my experience, that type of valve doesn't go bad that often.

Nice to see what looks like a "cottage industry" covering the ICU.

Neil.

On 8/11/21, stuartmacm@gmail.com <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> The last used ICU I got cost me $100.  I have not used these folks 
> yet, but I've got a failed unit ready to send:
> https://modulemaster.com/products/vw-volkswagen-vanagon-1986-1991-idle-controller-rebuild
>   They are all old now, and will ultimately fail,  so I think this may 
> be a better option than used.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of 
> Neil
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:05 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Idle gremlins still at play
>
> ..... So, if you want to swap ICU"s to test, Bens Place in Quebec 
> (Montreal area?) may still be selling used WBX parts.

-- 
Neil n

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