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• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:06:19 -0400
  ...It looks as most of,if not all the electronic controls are gone. I wouldnt have a problem with the carbs and adjustments but...
• Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
  ...the later year upgraded part, changed the idle speed control unit, > changed the rear engine mounts, added Gene Berg short shifter kit and shift...
• Re: ISCU - Trying to fix it
  Historical mailing list - Anders Lundin
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 05:48:07 +0200
  ...I did a good reading of the list concerning the Idle Stabilizer > Control Unit (ISCU) and the Idle Valve (ISV). My bad idle is...
• Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
  ...Any good rubber or plastic part in the engine compartment. Oil filler tubes (NLA) #5. Any electronic part from the engine compartment, AFM, Control...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:55:39 -0500
  ...engine, car , and vanagon repair. >>> >>> On the other hand . >>> I think it's *extremely* risky for people to turn out rebuilt units like >>> engines...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:58:06 -0600
  ...This is often known as > >>> a Hydraulic Electric Unit Injector, (HEUI). On some engines these are > >>> calibrated so tight then when replacing them the...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - lbmelman
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:01:39 -0700
  ...in >plate underneath heater controls), aluminum brake and clutch pedals pads > >Sound System: JVC KS-RT626 tape player head unit (CD changer hookup >available...
• Re: CA Smog Failed - 1985 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:27:54 -0700
  ...the Cat as NOx > >>> control. Most other cars use Exhaust Gas Recircultation, (EGR). > >>> It is alo why the engine is geared to spin so...
• Re: Tii Trading Co. 2.0 South African conversion kit
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:04:40 -0800
  ...sensing of engine load (air flow), RPM, crank timing (much more exact, independent of dwell), battery voltage for coil charge time control (no more...
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...sale pending) *Idle stabilizer valve (SOLD- waiting for check) *Idle stabilizer control unit (SOLD-waiting for check) *Factory upgrade harness to cure "Vanagon Syndrome...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:38:55 -0400
  ...Since I haven't been able to locate a replacement Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) for testing, I have done further investigation: 1. I...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:28:34 -0400
  ...bypass 02 input at WOT. > > > > And ..I have seen the electronic control unit and/or idle air valve cause > > this. > > I've had a...
• Re: TIICO: cruise control/parts
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:53:23 -0500
  ...of new vacuum hose to run around the engine compartment between the bladder, control unit and valves up-front. Sorry no pictures, but if...
• (long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
  ...To this frame is added a unibody-style steel floor plus aluminum-framed wall and roof units skinned with aluminum and insulated with ploystyrene...
• Re: FI harness help needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:53:06 -0400
  ...The white/green is there to connect the A/C > compressor clutch signal to the idle control unit so it knows when to > speed...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:07:52 +0200
  ...the more common problem, and that is a "fried" Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. This little black box sits behind your right rear taillight, and...
• Re: Anyone Ever Remove/Replace ECU Wiring Harness in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:13:34 -0400
  ...When you go to put it back, just start at the end of the harness which is the idle stabilizer control unit behind the...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 14:56:51 -0400
  ...http://www.europeancoolerair.com/cooler.htm It was a split system with front and rear AC units. The customer had already bought it and...
• Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:06:55 EDT
  ...CB Performance sells a torque special cam for the T4 engine. Increases power and better low end responce. The later T4 engine rocker arms...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:41:26 -0800
  ...that lamp to catch the signal? The Coolant Low Level Warning Control Unit gets into the act somehow, too. Looks like it talks to...
• Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:01:50 -0800
  ...junkyard Benz that had CIS has had it's main fuel control unit pulled off it ..and parts are sure expensive and hard to...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:10:47 EST
  ...engine from the heat and head corrosion. In the tranny I have an HD four spider diff rather than the stock 2 spider unit...
• Radiator performance and replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 11:19:06 -0400
  ...indicating the radiator was no longer able to control the cooling demands of the engine. If I then moved out from behind the truck...
• Refrig. Operation Manual Part1
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 10:33:11 -0500
  ...Under controlled conditions, all three modes produce nearly the same degree of cooling. This came as a suprise to me, since long experience suggested...
• Air Leaks Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 23:27:22 -0600
  ...It seemed as if my flaps internal to the heater assembly unit had properly functioning seals, so that wasn't a problem for me...
• Re: Heater core? Stop leak?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:18:05 -0400
  ...If you are pulling apart the dash to do the core replacement why would you want to put a used unit back in? It...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
  ...sensor provides correction during engine > starting and warm up." > > ..... The resistance signal it produces is used by the control unit to > determine: > > The amount...
• Re: Oil Pressure Test Results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 20:19:21 -0400
  ...alot of dealers were just bending a pin on the sender control unit and >eliminating the > 2000 rpms sender altogether. You still would get...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 22:11:42 -0700
  ...a delay timer really unit from banggood. It's this one Geekcreit® DC 12V LED Display Digital Delay Timer Control Switch Module PLC https...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant Conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:45:23 EDT
  ...engine control system complete with knock sensor. At the time, I was advised that the performance engine of choice was the CIS unit because...
• Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 10 May 2001 19:38:12 EDT
  ...I replaced it with another working unit and it was within spec. Engine started perfectly and idled cold for the first time since they...
• Digifant and Fuel Injection Basic questions(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:55:52 -0600
  ...be whether the ignition module controls dwell or not. Does anyone out there know if the Bosch unit is dumb or intelligent? 3. The...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:10:58 -0700
  ...I think it's *extremely* risky for people to turn out rebuilt units like engines and transmissions... for 'who know' whatever back yard mechanic...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:10:24 -0800
  ...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. Sort of a...
• Re: Cold Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:20:58 -0500
  ...Also changed out > the idle stabiliser > control unit to a known good one and that made no > difference either. I'm > stumped ! I'm...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:24:08 -0700
  ...On the other hand, David Marshall on the vanagon list reported being able to offer a variable timing unit using a modified Rabbit control...
• Re: future is looking bleak....
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 23:09:21 +0100
  ...I replaced, in addition to the AFM, the Idle > Stabilizor Unit (valve) and the COntrol unit (the electronic box located > behind the right reaaar...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:12:05 -0500
  How are the engine carrier/mounts different? Forward, back, up or down? Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy On Oct 22, 2013 4...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:21:12 -0700
  ...It is only on when the engine > is running. If the key is in the on position, but the engine not started > the light...
• Re: Temp Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:38:36 -0400
  ...There are 3 versions of > this control unit, early, late, and latest. The first 2 versions have a > "43" stamped on the top and...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:12:07 -0500
  ...With a new staff of engineers GM Cadillac moved the flux capacitor the "Engine Control Module" in their 82 Cadillacs with the 4-6...
• newbie questions '84 digijet
  Historical mailing list - Harry Ruble
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 01:03:31 -0500
  ...How do you go about checking the pulse from terminal 7 of the Hall control unit. And just what is it's function? I...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:26:33 -0500
  ...It would be better to feed this from the heater loop similar to the engine oil cooler on the 2.1 engines. How effective...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 17:04:06 -0400
  ...control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes it will run rich and if it does run idle high. Key on engine not...
• Re: Very Sad Westy News and S-O-S
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 20:29:28 -0700
  ...We walked away without a scratch. > The entire camping unit took the brunt of the impact. > > > Now the S-O-S: > > Insurance is saying...
• Re: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 22 May 2020 19:27:11 -0700
  ...Work on my AUDIOVOX CCS100 CRUISE CONTROL, as it is only working under > 45 > mph right now. > I love my CCS100. Here are a...
• Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:43:08 -0700
  ...if curious). > > Our solar charge controller is designed to charge deep cycle batteries to > full capacity, but the engine alternator is not. Starting batteries...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:37:13 +0000
  ...138K miles on original engine. > Automatic, power windows, a/c. > Runs great, rides luxuriously, and looks sharp. It comes with new > reinforced tires and...
• Re: Pull engine and tranny together?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 16:35:09 -0500
  ...IF you must draw the engine and trans together, do not pull very hard. If it takes more than light pressure, there is something...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:45:15 -0700
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the >> control unit is Digifant !! >> >> Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) >> >> Neil. >> >> >> >> On Sun...
• Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 16:14:32 -0700
  ...Under good conditions, the controller can eke 6 to 7 amps out of the pair of panels. The output of the controller is high...
• magic bus is dead; want parts?
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:53:59 -0400
  ...This is the California version of the 1982 Vanagon, with the extra emission-control equipment, including an idle control unit, a catalytic converter (newly...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:30:44 -0700
  ...about any water cooled engine. I have them both in the LT and in the Jetta wagon. >>> >>> The control units work on a timer...
• Heater, 3 Group 31 Batteries, PureSineWave, Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:33:41 -0800
  ...The faceplate acts a heatsink for the unit. The Charge Controller will be connected to the solar panel via 10 gauge wire, not more...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:38:48 -0700
  ...So, > >>> does anyone have any > >>> idea why the 1.9L engine is so sluggish compared > >>> with the Outback's > >>> engine when it comes to...
• Re: The writings of Gene Berg and ETC.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:20:13 -0700
  ...I found this out from the Porsche listserve to which I subscribe, where aircooled engine mods like Robert describes are very popular. Dan Robert...
• "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:10 -0700
  ...removed, along with the upper and lower control arms, radius rod, knuckle, etc., as a unit. The spare tire and all the mounting bits...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Sat, 21 May 2016 21:55:09 -1000
  ...When you are under there >> steadying things as the unit separates from the engine you need a helper to >> control the jack. >> >> Great fun...
• Re: 84 Camper engine dying
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:08:52 -0500
  ...one, and also I have been used a loaned Main Electronic Control >Unit (used) for about 600 miles, and all this keeps on happening...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 20 May 2003 07:00:05 -0700
  ...I have also replaced the blue temp sensor & idle control unit. None > of this has helped the flatness when I accelerate. Anymore suggestions? > I...