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• Re: TiiCo California Smog Legal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:34:38 -0800
  ...4 cylinder engine with a 1993-1996 Golf/Jetta intake manifold" "ECU Utilized is the stock 1991 Audi 80/90 unit, p/n 893...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
  ...runs fine otherwise > --not sure how to check the idle stabilizer control unit > > I am close to giving up on this problem and take...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
  ...stabilisation) the two connectors of the DIS unit must be removed and plugged together. Disconnect engine crankcase breather and plug on side of air...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
  ...and doing it 'stock' ..you need 5 speed engine carrier bars and rubber mounts and the large bolts that mount the rubber mounts to...
• Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:02:37 -0700
  ...I once saw the 'climate control' unit in that carbed XJ6 my friend owned. .. a huge box about 10 X 1- inches, with big...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:46:20 -0800
  ...control module or computer. I also have never been in a situation to run the Bentley tests during the 20 minutes of the engine...
• Back from Germany - No more Westfalia Campers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 13:21:08 EDT
  ...I was truly amazed that this diesel motor has the driving characteristics of my 5 cylinder T4 gas engine. I was able to keep...
• New Milestone in the Turbo 3A Project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 15:43:38 EDT
  ...Upon cleaning them both, I noticed the plebeian nature of the gas engine (RV) unit as compared to the diesel pickup. Frankly, several things...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:37:19 -0700
  ...Especially in the end with the van I still have something I have some kind of control over and can sit it in the...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:31:32 -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: Blaupunkt in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 6 May 2004 10:29:53 -0700
  ...I am also planning on upgrading my Westy stereo - and the cheapest "quality" head-unit with MP3 capability and 3 pre-outs for amps...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:44:09 -0700
  ...You use the existing vent/fan controls, and the heater fan would pull air through the evap and into the existing distribution system. So...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:33:03 -0400
  ...I just noticed that they labeled this relay Digijet, but the > control unit is Digifant !! > > Yikes! Bentley '86 wiring diagram shenanigans! --- ;^) > > Neil. > > > > On Sun...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
  ...10) Review the heater unit: With the dash out you can now see the heater unit shell. a. Fastening clips: Check to see if...
• Re: Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 16:40:40 -0500
  ...I went a bit bonkers and found some GREAT deals > on eBay for the > Idle Stabilizer Valve, the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, > and the...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:56:17 -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...
• Re: knock Sensor, to run max timing, and optimize fuel grades used.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 09:54:41 +0000
  ...What does this involve for hardware? A sensor, control unit, wiring, or a new distributor as well. More? As to justifying cost, I do...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:42:34 -0700
  ...You use the existing vent/fan controls, and the heater fan would pull air through the evap and into the existing distribution system. So...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 20 Dec 2002 00:40:58 EST
  ...Certainly the 2.2 and 2.5 L engines are well worth the effort. Still the engine modification theme is a fascinating diversion. Simpler...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:40:55 -0500
  ...runs fine otherwise >> --not sure how to check the idle stabilizer control unit >> I am close to giving up on this problem and take...
• To Detlev Hanschke DBA The Vanagon Projekt
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 15:24:53 -0700
  ...In addition, the air conditioning compressor, idle control unit, alternator, and various belts and pulleys along with all parts not used in your attempt...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 22:32:32 -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: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:29:41 EDT
  ...ONE is the control unit on the fuse box panel. Looks like a relay but is not. Has a number 43 or 42 on...
• Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
  The way I see it if that mileage is correct it should have the original engine. Maybe a head gasket or even a valve...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:54:39 -0800
  ...be as a result of the idle control valve (though it vibrates), the idle control unit or the coolant temp sensor (which i am...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 22 May 2016 05:46:16 -0700
  ...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: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:12:43 -0700
  ...I replaced the control unit about 2 years ago after having a > fluctuating idle that would slowly begin to increase to 1800 to 2500...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 12:48:21 -0800
  ...There's no power at the fuel pump, because there is none at the "Digifant Control Unit Relay" (as it is called on page...
• Re: Ladies Crossing the US
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:08:29 -0700
  ...If the engine has 100K miles on it, I would be more comfortable with the watercooled unit, all other things being equal If you...
• Re: Replacement computer
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:53:22 -0500
  ...I would strongly advise getting one out of a junker that hit the junkyard for some reason other than a dead engine. I would...
• Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:57:07 -0600
  ...The last pipe/tube is the one from the base of the unit assuming the switches were on the top, and it is labeled...
• Re: Friday NVC-MGB engine that rebuilds itself
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:22:06 -0500
  ...EFI version has to be better. > > I once saw the 'climate control' unit in that carbed XJ6 my friend owned. > .. > a huge box about...
• Re: Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:43:42 -0700
  Dear wants an espar Had a Westfalia California model 100% OEM with a factory installed espar diesel heater with all the controls ... 1. Very...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:12:08 -0500
  ...The fan units primarily >heat the air. The radiant units primarily heat the objects (people). The >radiator (oil) style devices do a combination of...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:29:19 -0500
  ...And while they immediately > solved the common no-crank problem of the rebuilt Bosch units, the quality > control of the gear reduction starters was...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:01:46 -0700
  ...that did not check out is the test for "Ground connection/control unit", 7 and 25 pins (should be 0 ohms). I tested 22...
• Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 May 2011 18:22:54 -0700
  ...reinforce it to carry the A/C? >> > Remote control, thermostat, wiring, inverter for when the engine is >> > running... ? >> > With the 75-100lb weight up...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...for check) *Idle stabilizer valve (SOLD- waiting for check) *Idle stabilizer control unit (SOLD-waiting for check) *Factory upgrade harness to cure "Vanagon Syndrome...
• Re: ECU firmware location
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:43:06 -0400
  ...of_idle_control_system On 9/17/07, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Ahhh, but you are trying to reverse engineer it. > That would...
• Re: Charging Lithium battery
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:01:06 -0400
  ...will also act as a solar controller, and a battery >> isolator. All of these in one unit that is very well made in Australia...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:05:25 -0700
  ...Motor, controller, Adapter plate, throttle etc: $3000 Battery cost varies wildly depending on chemistry, speed/range goals etc. For this conversion, a relatively new...
• Re: [Syncro] FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY. - Pics -
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 13:04:38 -0700
  ...engine > compartment and sprung a leak) > * Replaced the both heads 20K ago > * Replace water pump 20K ago > * Replaced the clutch unit since the engine...
• Re: Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 10:27:04 -0500
  ...sales@fastforward.ca > >- Engine Conversions and Accessories for classic water-cooled Volkswagens >- Electrical harness fabrication and customization ________________________________________ Bostig Engineering http://www.bostig.com/products...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...idle stabilizer control unit 40. coil 41. battery 42. wheel bearings 43. heater core(s) 44. heat exchangers (air) 45. arm rests with the...
• Re: 87 Lack of power
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:45:15 -0800
  ...our computer (Is that the > "ECU"? The bentley calls it a "Control Unit") ... is it scary? I'm a bit of > a computer geek...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:46:34 -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: Friday nvc: Sprinters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 01:45:21 -0400
  ...Fixed the parking heater this afternoon (though I won’t need it for four months) - the control unit was un-plugged … not sure how...
• Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 19:32:08 -0400
  ...If the sensor wire(s) are not connected, then the control unit never sees the oxygen sensor input and the engine may run bad...
• Re: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 21:03:39 -0600
  ...the factory, I was researching aftermarket engine management systems and found that Gene Berg Enterprises sold a unit called a Haltech(www.haltech.com...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 19:35:25 -0800
  ...For $10 I was able to get a new water bed heater control unit. This is a mechanical one, not solid state. It was...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:24:43 -0700
  ...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: problems installing second battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:42:00 EST
  ...used to control the Sure Power unit. I forget which colour does what but one becmes 12 v positive when the engine starts and...
• REQ - Dead Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Donation
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:12:20 -0500
  ...Actually, I will probably be more like a sidewalk superintendent than a pioneering engineer. My buds will pursue this with my direction and encouragement...
• Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:38:36 -0800
  ...I see that on your list already), oxygen sensor, and idle control unit. Have your injectors cleaned and flow tested. I also have rebuilt...
• Re: bucking/ what fix
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 09:20:31 -0700
  ...if that doesn't work you may want to look at the idle stabilizer valve or the idle control unit... both expensive items. Good...
• Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 07:16:31 +1000
  ...removed, along with the upper and lower control arms, > radius rod, knuckle, etc., as a unit. The spare tire and all the > mounting bits...
• '78 Bus still FS
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 6 Nov 96 21:25:31 EST
  ...I think the engine mounts are about gone, it makes a nice noise when the engine is really torquing (like starting on a steep...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
  ...stabilisation) the two connectors of the DIS unit must be removed and > plugged together. > > Disconnect engine crankcase breather and plug on side of air...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:49:11 -0700
  ...tray, the unit you want is the VW stock item for many (not all) of the 2.0 l ABA engines. The part number...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - michael szipszky
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 21:39:24 -0500
  ...I pulled the IDLE control Unit and it seemed to Idle much more steady. I drove it like this for a bit. Question #2...