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• Re: 1986 VanagonGL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Tue, 3 May 2005 22:39:32 -0400
  ...Cruise control is very bad when the road is not flat. - Tire alignment must be good. Cold temperature affect a lot the Westy. My...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:35:21 -0700
  ...You may know this, but I found that it's possible to R&R the LCA, knuckle, radius arm as a "unit". image: http...
• Re: Porta potty go boom
  Historical mailing list - Bernard
  Mon, 16 May 2005 21:30:36 -0700
  ...They advised phoning poison control. I got to a phone in front of the library and phoned poison control. They wanted the brand of...
• Re: Couple of minor propane fridge mods
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:18:28 -0700
  ...I found that I could get my fingers > beside/behind the fins unit on the left side, at the end of the cooling > pipe...
• Re: Heater Hoses
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 11:50:32 -0800
  ...And this might be a personal preference type of thing, but I found that the new VW heat control valve I installed has a...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:25:04 -0800
  ...control is dead too, but the >> vacuum pump seems fine. Not a cruise expert, but two easy things to check: 1) Is the unit...
• 87 Westy fridge wireing question
  Historical mailing list - j
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:21:00 -0700
  ...Attached to the gas control unit (the little button you press and hold while operating the piezo lighter on the pump knob) is a...
• Re: Humid Air - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:32:29 +0100
  ...Such thickness > control is generally beyond the ability of most practitioners of the > automotive arts! > > BTW a thin film of Cointreau would work wonderfully...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 11 May 2002 23:34:28 -0500
  ...Instead of replacing >the unit she just cut the wires and belt. Could the cut wiring have an >effect on the "surging" idle, seeing...
• Re: 87 Rough/High Idle problem solved (I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 15 May 2003 20:28:59 -0400
  ...Chris Turner had a used ISV Control Unit and sent >it to me. Popped the right rear tail light...reached in side...unplugged >the...
• Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:39:48 -0700
  ...Checked for corrosion at Idle Stabilizer Control Unit - none found Cleaned and replaced (as needed) grounds under the coil and on left head Added...
• Re: Update on stalling '87
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 18:58:34 -0500
  ...temp II sensor and idle control valve. I have also >tested the van with a good idle stabilizer unit and have disconnected the oxs...
• Re: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:25:36 -0500
  ...If you are really concerned about colors, look for a CD player with a black face plate - your vent controls are already black so...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:20 -0500
  ...When choosing among the head units with a remote, be > >>> sure to get a remote that will actually TURN OFF the head unit so...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 19:53:22 -0600
  ...This is a AM/FM/Cassette unit with CD changer > > controls. My friend told me that these are rare units. On the body of...
• Re: Real Block heater for Frost-plug-Challenged Westies!
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:05:38 -0500
  ...Both units are thermostatically controlled; > 7. Both units cost $69.00 CDN, if memory is correct. > > Now, I almost bought one, untill I started...
• Re: A/C work question
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:06:07 -0500
  ...I >>>> was >>>> > > never able to find a single unit that was the right size. I used a >>>> 17W >>>> > > x 15H unit which was the...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 08:54:03 -0800
  ...Switch (bottom of the AFM Hall Sender Unit (in distributor) I pulled the Idle Stabilizer (switch? controller?) behind the rear-right tail light, and...
• Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Fri, 7 May 2004 00:44:26 -0400
  ...I just bent the unit back in the dash to keepit out of the way or alternately you could clip the metal as it...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon GL tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 10:29:22 -0500
  ...I have seen where both > the valve and control unit needed to be replaced to get it all to work > properly. There can also...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:06:13 -0500
  ...Last week I also installed a set of the GoWesty upper control arm bushings. Except for needing some shims they are also working well...
• Cupholders
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 15:41:59 -0800
  ...The rigid plastic units hold a tall travel mug, beverage can, or 20oz plastic beverage bottle; plus two pens and two skinny cellphones/iPods...
• Re: CB/Ham Radio Antenna Mounting [and choice]
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 08:45:49 -0600
  ...You >might pick-up one of these older units at a garage sale and have 25% >more power. C.B.s made before 1976...
• Re: Advice on possible engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:43:14 -0400
  ...The subaru engine is left intact, including the Electronic Control Unit, so the engine is running the same regardless of whether it rests in...
• Re: Fuel pressure too high
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Mar 2018 13:31:49 -0800
  ...at the fuel pump, because there is none at the "Digifant > Control Unit Relay" (as it is called on page 97.106 (track 34...
• Re: Coolant Light Problem 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 02:15:47 EDT
  ...If there's too much coolant concentration, your control unit for that stupid cooland light will flash because it thinks that the coolant level...
• buzzer, was: Weird electricals
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 10:32:18 -0400
  ...seemed to right itself when I re-connected the idle stabilizer control unit. Has anything similar happened to another listmember? Also, how would I...
• Re: Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 19:52:52 -0600
  ...This book says that this enables the motor to act the same cold as it does hot, for the control unit adds additional fuel...
• Re: '90 Carat Runs Rough...the epic continues...help??!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 21:55:12 -0700
  ...He swears he has checked and re-checked the grounds, adjusted the valves, new o2 sensor, air control unit, and after reading over the...
• Re: Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:03:35 -0800
  I had the same problem with my 85' GL until I replaced my idle control unit. Actually I didn't even have one, someone...
• Re: hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 12:04:33 -0700
  ...hall effect sender output > characteristics? > > > > I'm trying to compile a bit of information for a > new > > ignition/fuel control unit, and i need...
• Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:29:09 -0500
  ...Modular, total control, and much more robust in terms > of electronics than aftermarket standalone units and nothing to learn > since we setup the tunes...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:39:48 -0600
  ...or a very well done dealer installation. >> The heater unit is aft of the fuel tank, but not on the centreline of the >> vehicle...
• Re: Parts List for Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 12:08:05 -0400
  ...your system together: > The main FI parts are listed below: > Electronic Control Unit (JETRONIC) s Part # 039-906-021C > Auxiliary Air Valve Part # 0...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - ron johnson
  Sat, 25 May 2024 09:10:17 -0700
  ...heat control fully off. >>>> Recommendations mostly point to replacing the control valve which is >>>> a difficult process. Howes sells a deluxe unit for $90...
• Re: GoWesty Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:30:52 -0500
  ...If you also want an inverter and a permanent > installation consider one of the inverter/charger units with automatic > switching. Xantrex makes some nice...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:50:02 -0600
  ...The base unit allows control of the >curve via a three button panel and display, and for those with tired >engines, or indeed with...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 11:01:04 -0800
  ...I find > this an interesting thread. > > An image from my Digifant pro training manual showing labelled pin > outs of ISV control unit: > > > https://lh5...
• Re: Friday nvc: Sprinters
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:16:53 -0300
  ...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: 86 Westy Syncro oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 09:48:19 -0400
  ...1/4 inch above the mark will drive oil temps out of control, even with an external oil coler, Dennis
• Power & Heat
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Wed, 06 Aug 1997 09:01:48 -0400
  ...I've turned the control to the 'cold' setting and made sure the vents are closed, but the center heating unit under the dash...
• Carat question
  Historical mailing list - John Doherty
  Fri, 30 May 2003 22:20:43 -0500
  ...Power windows, cruise control, electric rear view mirrors, etc. My idea is to find a Carat with a solid body and have it restored...
• A/C in a T3, dreams
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 20 May 2006 14:21:07 -0700
  BenT, if any of the Vintage Air models support control and direction of fresh outside air please tell me which one. As far as...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
  ...The ECU controls both relays' activation and de-activation. It is probably controlled by the ECU's firmware, the program in the EPROM. If...
• Re: Limited slip options
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 10:13:16 -0800
  ...I had a 928GT racecar with PSD...{Porsche's computer controlled LSD) and it was not good at the track.....changing the drive from...
• Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 06:36:58 -0700
  ...You'll need to pull teh cable control unit, the ashtray, and (at least) fully open the glove box. Watch out for the Jesus...
• Re: Wanted: Espar/Webasto Diesel Heater
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 26 May 2009 20:50:13 -0700
  ...Many auctions will sell just the heater part, but not all the accessories (relays, fuel pumps, control units etc). There are two types of...
• Re: WTB: bad Idle Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:33:08 -0700
  At 02:35 PM 4/29/2005, you wrote: >This is one very cool idea. This would bring our Vanagons out of the >stone...
• eberspacher furnace for Westy Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 17:53:10 EST
  ...There also appears to be another part of the unit that mounts under the rear seat with the controls and vent on the front...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:34:57 -0500
  ...Another company called Vintage Air (that sells aftermarket AC units and custom parts to the hot rod industry)makes several styles of round vent...
• Re: [Fwd: Electriclly FRIED WIRE HARNESS.]help....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jan 1997 21:51:26 -0500
  ...John rJoel Walker wrote: > > On Sat, 18 Jan 1997 01:39:18 -0500 you said: > >WHY does the ps unit have wires...is it...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:03:17 -0700
  ...and take the ISV control unit there out .. usually they have never been looked at or touched in the life of the van .. or...
• Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Thu, 12 May 2011 19:53:15 -0700
  ...I am wondering if anyone here has installed a roof-mount RV swamp cooler (12V, my first choice) or low-profile AC unit on...
• no spark, no gas, no love
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:34:43 -0800
  ...I have 12 V. (when key in 'on' position) to the + terminal, and the - negative terminal is connected to the ignition control unit, which...
• Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:35:08 -0700
  ...I have them both in the LT and in the Jetta wagon. >>>>> >>>>> The control units work on a timer or via a remote. When...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 07:31:40 -0600
  ...about Suburban heaters? I have a NT12LEC unit >installed in the Westy. It's thermostatically controlled and electronically >ignited. The blower is 12v and...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!! (was: ISCU Bench test)
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:26:15 +0300
  ...http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Second_type_of_idle_control_system I believe this is the first attempt to REALLY "put the screws...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 12:22:34 -0700
  ...ECU, to > the power steering pressure switch, and the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. > The fuel pump relay #86 and the ECU relay #86 is...
• Re: Hesitatation - GOOD NEWS !
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:32:38 EST
  ...Only things not replaced yet in this circuit are the idle control valve and idle stabiliser control unit. Both of these items appear to...
• Re: Looking for a radio replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:23:23 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a > suggestion? > > Best regards. > > > If you get one with a remote control, find out if it can turn the deck > on...