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• Re: [Syncro] Help! Igintion Won't shut off!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 11:50:50 -0700
  ...Basicly for the engine to keep running, you need to be getting both current to the digifant control unit and to the coil. Both...
• Fuel pressure checks out, what next?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:09:35 -0700
  ...Last night I also removed the Idle Stabilizer control unit, IS valve, and cleaned the various hoses, and replaced. No difference. There is one...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:19:05 -0700
  ...re "If you get sparks that means the Hall Effect> Unit is working in sending the signal to the ECU. " - not necessarily so. I...
• Re: Limited slip options
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:48:10 +0000
  ...These 091 units are not known for strength, due to undersizing of some of the internal components. They could have been made a lot...
• Re: Where should the radio fit in an older A/T with A/C.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:28:03 -0500
  ...stereo system that is nothing more than a faceplate to control a hidden unit somewhere else. I found only one and it was ugly...
• parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 19:22:42 -0700
  ...I removed the head light switch, idle stabilizer control unit (behind tail light), idle stabilizer valve, rear hatch struts, the tray that fits behind...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 12:32:17 -0700
  ...Temperature control of the unit is very good. It seems to hold within 1 degree so that's good for efficiency too. The only...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:51:11 -0700
  ...at > relay in upper LH corner above fuses..... > > 3- coolant level control unit > 5- rad cool fan relay 2nd stage > 8- load reduction relay...
• Idle question
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:22:04 -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: Dometic - Have Flame - No Cooling
  Historical mailing list - IR Student
  Fri, 20 Jun 97 10:41:00 PDT
  ...I'm a new Westy owner ('87), and my unit doesn't seem to work in _any_ mode. I haven't really focused much...
• Re: Speedometer Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:40:50 -0700
  ...Usually it's a dried out head unit, which can be lubed. I've also had some success with Tri-Flow in the cable...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:28:07 -0700
  ...And ..I have seen the electronic control unit and/or idle air valve cause this. I've had a vanagon sitting in a bay...
• Re: Weddle Engineering, Locking Differentials Update and Parts Plea
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sun, 15 Sep 1996 09:23:39 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...Within 24 hours German Transaxle had the unit repaired, the Weddle Locker installed, and the assembly ready to ship. Then they received a call...
• Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:47:42 -0800
  >| > This weekend I'm going to remove the distributor and take a look at >| > the hall control unit wire that reside in the black...
• Re: Bentley Manuals on CD-ROM :)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 14:05:14 -0800
  ...They were discontinued due to design problems and poor manufacturing quality control. The drive units were plagued with problems; for example, the vacuum tubes...
• Re: Digifant problem update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 18:36:58 -0500
  ...I have isolated the bucking to either the ISV or the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit behind the right tail light, because the engine runs...
• ISCU - Trying to fix it
  Historical mailing list - Germain Gagnon
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 22:13:43 -0400
  ...I did a good reading of the list concerning the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (ISCU) and the Idle Valve (ISV). My bad idle is...
• Re: Posting message stripped. Fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:09:53 -0800
  ...Or, placing the Idle Control Unit behind the rear tail light assembly which means you have to remove the tail light assembly to get...
• Re: Hot Water Shower Contraption for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 08:32:13 -0700
  ...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: Electric door locks out of control!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:20:05 -0700
  ...Could the > remote unit have harmed my electric locks? I really enjoyed having that > remote. Would it be too risky to have it replaced...
• 79 Bus -- running at last!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:37:28 -0700
  ...system was seriously messed up ("brain" missing.) As it turned out, all the parts WERE there, but the Electronic Control Unit was fried and...
• Hella Raintronic wipers (was: Why I hate UPS...)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 18:13:19 +1200
  ...My van's in storage, so I don't know when I'll be able to fit the unit and try it out! Prices...
• Trumatic heater
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:09:53 -0700
  ...The controls and thermostat are mounted up on the wall below the window. The inside surface of the door had to be cut away...
• Re: Syncro diff problem
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 00:24:11 +0100
  ...Remove the servo unit. This involves first of all knocking out a 3mm roll pin which locks the servo shaft into the diff lock...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:01:47 -0400
  ...Apparently something in the Engine Control Unit itself (under the back seat) was causing the idle problem. Just an idea. I have all of...
• Parts, My nerves! Thinking about unsubscribing
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:41:44 +0100
  ...Unfortunately my > cell phone didn't get good reception there, so communication was > difficult. > > I removed the head light switch, idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: Wiring observations
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:38:25 -0600
  ...the cruise control module; obviously a dealer-installed item, sloppily crammed up into the dash, a made-in-Taiwan control unit and rat's...
• Re: Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 07:52:54 8
  ...Though only briefly - my guess is about 2 seconds - since the 9x overcurrent condition would very quickly overheat the windings and burn the unit...
• Re: Espar Airtronic?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:53:00 -0400
  ...Mine uses a "Mini Controller" which varies the fan speed and combustion rate rather than cycling on and off. Nice constant heat, really low...
• Re: Help Major Surging
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 16:07:40 -0400
  ...on top of engine), opened up and checked the > Idle > Stabilizer Control unit (behind taillight, and checked every single > !$%*& > vacuum line on the van...
• 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: ECU optimization -- one quick question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:19:32 -0700
  ...as though the Air idle Valve isnt' doing it's thing, or the control unit. Did you consider and test for vaccuum leaks !!? those...
• Now charging of house batteries Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:42:00 -0500
  ...Solar controllers and 18 v power supplies. Charge the deep cycle batteries with a Laptop power supply and a controller like http://store.solar...
• Re: HELP! Anthony's oil psi question!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 02:47:53 EDT
  ...If everything is OK, then the control unit inside your instrument cluster is screwed up. Good luck, Michael Modl 87 syncro.
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:24:06 -0700
  ...I looked at the unit >> you're asking about, but I don't like vinyl (find it creepy, stinky, and >> it is heavy) and...
• Re: '87 w/ surging idle
  Historical mailing list - chad knutson
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 14:45:13 -0600
  ...right.) But because there is an "idle stabilization valve" > and corresponding control unit, it seems appropriate to start there. > > So, the questions: > 1) has...
• Re: UPDATE - Won't idle but getting combustion-'88 2.1L (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:28:15 -0700
  ...and cleaned Idle Stabilizer valve. >> Checked for corrosion at Idle Stabilizer Control Unit - none found >> Cleaned and replaced (as needed) grounds under the coil...
• ISV questions (updates and clarifications)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:52:47 EST
  ...the idle stabilizer control unit, temp II sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, and O2 sensor. I have also: cleaned the AFM, measured AFM resistance...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 04:15:01 -0600
  ...The second - and most >> important thing - would be to develop a digital replacement box for >> the Analog box that controls the Idle Stablizer System...
• Re: timing tyro
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 00:35:29 EST
  ...t= >he >Bentley to check the throttle and the idle stabilizer control unit? > >Is there a step-by-step description of the basic process...
• Re: Car Stereo Fit (dimensions)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Sat, 28 May 2005 20:13:21 -0400
  ...control for $79 here at Canadian Tire. Was a special for 2 days only. The frame fits perfect without any modification and the unit...
• Re: Behr AC manual
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:53:06 -0500
  ...There are few enough Behr units around that the owners' needs can be served discretely. Jim On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 5:33...
• Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
  ...Heater >unit support: Ok the heater unit is held in >place by 4 fat Philips #3 screws, into the >firewall. Spray some lubricant before...
• Re: Looking for project van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:03:47 +1200
  ...Finally, at times there will need to be >interaction with the ABS system (none on Vanagons) and the traction control >units (ditto). An inexpensive...
• 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: Outside Temperature
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:56:12 -0800
  ...The frost warning feature on my cheapo unit blinks or beeps when outside temp gets to 2 C. It's a head's up...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:36:36 -0700
  ...One of them is called fuel pump relay and the other power control relay. Do not swap the two with each other. Any of...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 22 May 2016 07:37:57 -0400
  ...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: My Digifant Opinion
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 22:44:14 -0700
  ...The DigifantII is basicly the > same as the original Digifant, but with the incorporation of the CIS's > ignition control unit. Really? Probst says...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:40:35 -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: strange idling
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 17:39:28 -0400
  ...So, i plugged the idle control unit back in expecting > that to > > > take over the rest and make it run right.....No change. But...
• Re: Enforcers (friday)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:20:59 -0800
  ...is so tight and so off camber that you risk losing control if you start messing with your signals as you fight the wheel...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:22:32 -0400
  ...Any high resistance in this path leaves a high voltage making the ECU and idle control unit think it is like 40 below. Yes...
• Solved !! 85 Vanagon Intermittent Problem
  Historical mailing list - Greg McElroy
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 21:00:05 -0500
  ...It was the idle control unit. He removed it. I drove it for a week and so far no more problems. The mechanics name...
• Re: flashing light on temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 12:50:34 -0700
  The temp needle will NOT jump unless you have the early design coolant level sensor control unit. I suggest replacing any early model "43...
• =?US-ASCII?Q?RE:_______Re:_Vanagon_Drag_Coefficient=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:12:08 -0600
  I have seen some 72-79 VW Busses with Air Conditioner units installed. On these year models the condensers are mounted under the vans...
• gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 14:59:25 -0600
  ...control that will enable 100 miles to the gallon of fuel, or maybe even use banana peels to get 300 miles per fuel unit...
• Re: digijet tool testing
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:58:30 -0400
  ...It turns out the transistorized ignition control > unit to digijet pin 1 has a plus driver transistor, where the digifant > coil driver is a...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:23:13 -0400
  ...So why not electrically drive the water pump and power steering ? Just think, you could add a speed control for the water pump - have...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:05:52 +1300
  ...These power units could run a >single home for 20 years before having to deal with spent fuel cells. No >unit costs were given...