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• Re: Flickering Oil Light, for EVERYONE TO KNOW.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 02:39:35 EDT
  ...What's important is that it's coming on before 2000 RPM because the controll unit want to see a GROUND on the .9...
• Re: All Is Not Well in Air Conditioning Land
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:02:45 -0500
  ...and the Idle Stabilizer Control (ISC - in front of the right hand brake light), and the Electronic Control Unit(ECU). The ECU receives inputs...
• Re: Initial start failures
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:42:09 -0700
  ...my thoughts go to electronic air idle control circuit - valve and control unit. That system is supposed to read what the idle rpm is...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:31:50 -0700
  ...plate and my >> favourite >> feature - a remote control so that I can be in bed and control the >> tunes. >> >> The installation of a radio...
• Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:04:12 -0400
  ...Beginning in late '85, the Digijet TVS is one unit that sits under the throttle body, upside down. (Prior to mid-'85, there were...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!,LONG
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 11:05:28 -0400
  ...The plugs are Bosch units ordered from Bus Depot which I assume are for the correct temp range. I gaped the plugs to 0...
• Mystery Parts in 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:40:26 -0800
  ...Part 3 is a missing idle control unit. Do I need this part? Also, when I was checking the connections on the air system...
• My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
  ...Lower Control Arm Bushings - Front - PowerFlex Polyurethane . Upper control Arms Sandblast and paint Front & installed 4 Lemforder OEM Bushings LEM=3652201 . New Radial Arm...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question...
  Historical mailing list - Chad Morris
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 07:26:27 -0600
  ...believe that my troubles must be with the Idle > > Stabilizer Valve Control Unit. I think that will be the next thing I > > replace. > > > > Chad...
• Re: Swap Update 2
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 11 May 1998 16:04:01 -0700
  ...is in a normal Vanagon and then wire in the Hall unit in order to get the > thing running. > Some things I was wondering...
• Re: Radiator Remove/Replace
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 08:05:53 -0700
  Also a good time to work on (replace) your heater control valve. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET> To...
• Re: Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 16:43:49 -0700
  ...I > understand that these units get pulled out all the time 'cause they're > too small for the big rigs. Might be had cheap...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:22:46 -0700
  ...cables and lever > assembly all as a unit. Then enjoy the much improved air/heat controls > like 90% of Vanagons have. You also want...
• Now that the dash is off . . .
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 01:29:01 -0400
  ...there's no better way to actually visualize what all those little heater/vent controls are doing, than to actually hold the flapper unit...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:17:05 -0800
  ...Swapped out >idle stabillizer unit with a good one, tested oxy sensor per your instructions, and replaced all the >usual tune up items with...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 10:51:42 -0800
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/fuel-injection/23468/idle-control-unit---rebu ilt-?v= Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• some Vanagon in-use observations..(what works for me) long-ish
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:49:25 -0700
  ...Spotlights One or two of those spotlights like the cops have mounted on their A-pillars. 'Unity' makes some. I had one on a...
• Re: Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 09:48:06 -0500
  The Toranado drive train is one tough unit---bullet proof---dependable. However pulling that slug GMC motorhome is a gas guzzling affair--- But with...
• LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:02:18 -0800
  ...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: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:34:37 -0400
  ...Also, the interior is all VW; design, controls, materials, practically everything exept the 'platform' including engine and transmission. The one I looked at was...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light - Success!
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:07:17 -0700
  ...After I took the needle and face plate off the tacho, I discovered that the unit is actually split into two parts so that...
• Re: Idle control unit for 1.9
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 23:25:27 +0000
  ...more.  I took one but he had about 6 new looking units in his collection.         This second trip was done in the cold and...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - mat christensen
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:44:39 -0700
  ...the automatic piezo button switch and you will see the piezo control unit with four (I think) wires going into the top of it...
• 2.1 digifant MV engine Air Flow Sensor Wiring Harness 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:49:09 +0100
  ...air flow sensor, and idle stabilizor control unit... good thing that eBay is around or I would be bankrupt by now! <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ Robert S. Fish...
• Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:31:18 -0700
  ...Didn't you ever grab vacuum off a running car to test a vacuum controlled device of some sort, something not associated with that...
• Re: Megasquirt....RE: Boxer electronics options?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:38:00 -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: UODATED INFO FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:11:23 -0600
  ...So, I checked a few things. -idle stabilizer control unit contacts are clean, no moisture -Idle control stabilizer valve is humming. -throttle valve switch...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:31:41 -0600
  ...It was pretty dirty. > > 2) Pulled the idle control unit, disconnected and reconnected it several > times to clean the contacts and re-installed it...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:14:10 -0800
  ...I believe he used a waterbed thermostat to control the thing. I never liked the idea of heating the water inside the tank, as...
• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:08:35 -0800
  ...Vintage Air has a unit with a heating and cooling coil together that is all controlled electronically, like modern cars. That is what I...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:51:33 +0000
  ...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: install heater core in AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 23:09:46 -0800
  ...I do > not know if that matters but that would NOT take a heter core. > > > it's a odd 2 piece unit. > > > We had...
• Re: Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:37:17 -0500
  ...the third connects to whatever accessory or accessories you want to control. The prototype boards will be in closer to the end of the...
• Re: space under the Passenger and Driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:07:30 -0400
  ...I have controls on a wired remote that I can control the levels. It makes a big difference. It is like two band members...
• Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 07:16:21 -0500
  ...I exchanged the valve and control unit from my other van which confirmed the stabilizer control was bad. If anyone has a good idle...
• Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:25:02 -0800
  Richard, Yes, covered parking and infrequent driving ain’t gonna keep the unit charged. The unsightly hack would be connecting via USB cable for...
• Parts for Sale in Santa Cruz, CA
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:31:54 -0700
  ...Used, in good shape. $12. -Idle control unit, part #251907393D, lives behind passenger side tail light on 2.1 vans. Tested, it works. $60...
• Re: Does O2 sensor plug into green connector?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 07:42:57 -0500
  ...two? The Bentley shows the green connector coming out of the control unit being a male connector. However my green connector is female. The...
• Re: New radio recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:40:16 -0700
  ...It works via > > > bluetooth with my iphone like a champ and the best part is, it is only > > > half as deep as other units...
• Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:21:35 -0800
  ...The puddle is much easier to see so I am much better at controlling the heat and puddle size/position. But the aluminum has...
• Re: aux back up light installed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:02:26 -0700
  ...I also use that Unity roof spot light frequently when working around my campsites and to chase off unwelcome nocturnal visitors, so I draw...
• Re: A/C info on 85 front mount
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 23:36:06 -0700
  ...and for sure, 84 and 85 non-westy's have an AC that's above the front seats , with controls up by the rear...
• Sure love my Shurflo faucet
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:52:47 -0400
  ...There is a date on the unit I got that is in the early 2000's, but it was definitely new. I put it...
• Re: iPod in van info
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:15:28 -0600
  ...and it hooks up in the glovebox (or wherever) and the iPod is controlled by the deck. it's a really sweet setup! On...
• Strange noise after being parked/interesting C/arm problem...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:40:01 -0700
  ...The motor is a VW factory rebuilt unit (according to receipts that came with the van) with less than 20K on it, and the...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:43:44 -0800
  ...The install is pretty elaborate with control modules under dash and in engine compartment. The wiring is integrated with the other van wiring. The...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:14:01 -0800
  ...New AFM > New Idle Control Unit > New 02 sensor > New Distributor and Hall sensor > New ECU > New Evaporative control canister > > This problem has got...
• Re: Still stalling
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:16:17 -0400
  ...Check the Hall Ignition control unit. Prolly on the driver side by the coil on the 84's. Install the capacitor fix on the...
• Re: Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:09:16 -0500
  ...I'm still looking for a defroster cable - that runs from one of the air control levers to the flap that directs the forced...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:07:40 EST
  ...That switch is what tells the idle control unit, ICU, that the power steering is being used at idle and the idle needs to...
• follow up to original inquiry (stumbling 89 GL 2.1)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 May 1997 21:35:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...additional service performed included put in new Temp sensor II, cleaning contacts on idle stabilzer control unit, checking Bentley stats on voltage and ohm...
• Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion-Engine Management or not.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:04:37 -0700
  ...wrote: > I wasn't thinking so much of normal engine operation/control but rather the > response to failure situations. If a support system such...
• Intro again
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Sanders
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:26:27 -0800
  ...fan controls and some other vents for the passengers on the front seat. This "console" also has integrated sun visors. Both units I have...
• heater sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 04:50:20 EDT
  ...The mounting location for the 6,000 btu unit is on the closet wall. I will be installing one soon, and as soon as...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...Also keep all of the control wires hooked up so that you see where the flap controls go. Servicing the Heater Unit: a.  Separate...
• Re: 85 Westy A/C & Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:21:04 -0400
  ...My idea was to use some PVC piping (square) that is normally used for guttering and run these from the rear A/C unit...
• Fuel Injection Wire Harness Meltdown!
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 05:56:35 EST
  ...harness would a short of this sort have taken out the control unit and other electronics? Could the O2 sensor been defective in some...
• Re: re hot air for cold nights
  Historical mailing list - Graham Mingst
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 14:53:09 -0500
  ...and control temperature from inside my Westy. It doesn't have all > the hands free convenience for a Carver or factory unit, but it...
• New subject: Improved AC performance
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:03:54 -0500
  ...The relays were controlled by the original air conditioning > fan switch, one for each speed. All wiring connectors were crimped and > soldered. I found...
• Re: It's getting colder, time to think about heat: Propex heaters anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:35:44 -0700
  ...closed van, and are >thermostatically controlled similarly to a home furnace. I found it funny >that two units I sold this summer were for...