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Subject:Re: Idle stabilizer control unit
From:Yi-Ruey Wei
Date:Tue, 21 Jul 1998 09:59:07 -0500

I remember I had several recalls on ECU and Idle Control Module for my 87
Syncro.   Whenever you have a bad ECU or ICM, I'd check with VW dealers
first to make sure yours has been replaced by recalls.  If not, you saved
several hundred bucks.

Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro  w/leaking cylinder head
85 Jetta GLI  w/160,000 miles
"Hot" Dallas, TX

SyncroHead@AOL.COM on 07/18/98 01:30:56 AM
Recently I related the story of my 87 Syncro suddenly developing a +4,400
RPM
idle.  I traced this to the Idle Control Module located forward of the
right/rear taillight.  The dealer said list was $208.  I called several
wreckers and was quoted from $80 to $20 for this item.  I bought the $20
one
and it arrived yesterday.

>In a message dated 98-07-17 22:45:59 EDT, Spitzwagen@AOL.COM writes:

>I have an '86 Westy 2.1 Liter water cooled digifant that developed the
>dreaded high idle condition.  The van would do 50 MPH foot off the
>accelerator.
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