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• Vanagon Bass experiment - PART II
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 23:59:15 -0500
  ...those 'black face' units that looks totally black when it's off. You can open the face to reveal the controls, which puts them...
• Re: Westy rear shelf support
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:59:05 -0700
  ...Much stronger and supportive for the larger A/C unit. I rebuilt my '85s A/C cabinet (found a door for it too) with...
• O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:41:29 -0600
  ...make any difference to that) Tried resetting the memory in the control unit by switching off and disconnecting the O2 and grounding the RPM...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] More charging system comments
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 May 2005 19:10:40 -0400
  ...world they are only used on low end units. A "combiner" is really a control strategy. Either solid state or relays can be used...
• Re: Computerized Gauge Setup
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 09:19:14 -0500
  ...The digital kit also has > digital out for controlling things. With these kits you can control / > monitor anything you deem necessary or worthwhile. > There...
• Re: New radio recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:22:12 -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: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
  ...Front condenser,complete front suspension with 62K with cast iorn lower control arm( may be worth installing with existion balljoints and bushings),bumper is...
• Inverter questions; was: Re: Power Inverters, which one to buy
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:18:27 -0800
  ...Modified sine wave and frequency controlled." Is this really 'fine print' meaning the true capacity of the units is less than indicated, or what...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome cont...
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:12:54 +0000
  ...relay > Fuel pressure reg > injectors > PS pressure switch > Idle stabilizer control unit > control supply relay > Some vac lines and the vac tank > Fuel filter...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:48:50 -0500
  ...Today, I replaced the heater unit, and reconnected the power > connector to it. I can't see how this affected anything, but it's...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 10:12:09 -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...
• Repaired water tank sesor!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 15 May 1999 13:55:46 -0700
  ...Using a 1 mega ohm linear-taper potentiometer in place of the resistor on the circuit board that controls the red LED (had to...
• Re: Idle stablilizer system testing
  Historical mailing list - walter bahm
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:16:38 -0800
  ...are you just using a VOM across the unit ground (if so, what pin ?), or vehicle chassis ground ? 2. Pins 4 and 11 you...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:49:14 -0500
  ...plate for the heater and up to the dash to the control unit. Have had no problems with reception, etc. Have had that antenna...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:41:54 -0700
  ...It's much more complex and controlled by a Control Unit that can be expensive... but it works better. your 1.9 Digijet EFI...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:17:53 -0400
  ...running >> rich. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and >> oxygen sensor, etc.. >> Could it be as simple as...
• Re: Shurflo Faucet Extension
  Historical mailing list - Jvk
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:24:36 -0700
  ...The extension arm (the part with the split/leak) comes off of the flow control valve/switch housing pretty easily as it's a...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:55:51 -0800
  ...As Dennis said, I would think about the front end as a unit with the brakes included. If you are going to do a...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:01:42 -0700
  ...Running a 5-Amp window unit for 7-8 hours, with inverter losses, calculates to way over 300AH. I think you'd need two...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:47:58 -0400
  ...The T/A units had decent-looking solder to begin with; the Bosch solder looked pretty nasty -- but all had lots of mostly microscopic...
• Re: Problem, New Rebuilt Engine, Running Rich, What's Wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:58:32 -0700
  ...running > rich. > > Any ideas? > > It as the original AFM, Idle control valve, stabilizer unit, and > oxygen sensor, etc.. > Could it be as simple as...
• Fwd: Beware of Obama spam - legit, sorry NVC even tho not Friday
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 18:46:38 -0500
  ...news@cnn.com news@usatoday.com news@online.com news@c18-ss-1-lb.cnet.com news@president.com news@unitedstates.com news@bbc...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 02:46:46 -0500
  ...good overall mixture control but he high HC is still there. The Emicco Cat is probaly the best after market unit out here for...
• Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:53:01 -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: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 08:33:28 -0700
  ...off, I have a single Unity spotlight mounted on the center of my roof with the mechanical control handle inside within my reach while...
• Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 13 May 2011 08:41:29 -0700
  ...RV swamp cooler > (12V, my first choice) or low-profile AC unit on their Westie. > Have you been pleased with your choice? > Where did...
• Re: Power & Heat
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 06 Aug 1997 09:20:56 -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...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:41:44 -0800
  ...Coil - resistance checks ok per Bentley (are there other tests?) > > Hall Control Unit and Sender - pass all voltage and operating tests > per Bentley > > Cap...
• Re: 1990 2.1L Digijet European Caravelle wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 01:01:57 -0400
  ...The quirk is that my Digijet system has an Idle Stabilizer Control unit (ISCU) and Idle stabilization valve on top of the motor just...
• Re: rough off the line (Was: injector resistance)
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 21:21:20 -0400
  ...One of the wires that connects the control unit to injector #1 measures 18 ohms- that's not right.. I recently replaced the O2...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-reducing Vanagon pollution.
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:51:35 -0500
  ...The Bosal and Walker are >>> amongst the worse units. Some units can be restrictive enough to also affect >>> performance. If everything is running right...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:21:13 -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...
• Re: Wet weather power loss
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
  ...When idling, the idle stabilizer unit constantly adjusts input airflow to maintain constant rpm. It uses an electronic control that drives an air valve...
• Re: 12v programmable timer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 16:37:59 -0800
  ...When it is switched on and off, there is an audible "click" from within the unit. So we have relay contacts. They can handle...
• Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 15 May 2011 17:31:22 -0700
  ...RV swamp cooler (12V, my first choice) or low-profile AC unit on their Westie. > > Have you been pleased with your choice? > > Where did...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 06:30:44 EDT
  ...work. > >Our feeling is that it relates to the oil pressure control unit in the >dash >but from the manuals we have referred too...
• Re: [Syncro] Air con duct rerouting??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 30 May 2002 15:34:35 EDT
  ...The controls are there but all the fans are in that rear housing. In that situation, taking out the center ducts will result in...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:32:27 -0400
  ...With a GPS unit's minuscule screen all you can see is a wee bit, unless you are using it to navigate to the...
• Re: Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:47:19 -0600
  ...to R > & R the > heater control from the dash and replace whatever cable is bad. > Will the > control unit assembly come out by itself...
• Re: [Syncro] Front diff lock light not blinking
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 12:33:27 +0200
  ...Still, the locks work, all controlled by the switches. Both locks engage, you have to drive it to engage them, and I can without...
• Re: HELP!!!!! stuck idle!
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Mon, 8 May 2000 18:47:30 -0700
  ...a new idle stabiliser unit (the guys at > German Parts Warehaus were great!). Problem went away > completely!! > > The replacement controller cost $120. It is...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:03 -0500
  ...The emissions controls are going to be the hardest parts to fit, because you're going to have 3 more stages in addition to...
• Re: Oil pressure alarm problems problems--this is a good one for any one up for a challenge.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:02:05 +0000
  ...The Dynamic oil pressure control board looks at this switch above ~2,200 rpm. If the circuit is not complete, you should have both...
• Re: Lower ball joint video's
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 09:24:28 -0700
  ...As Dennis said, I > would think about the front end as a unit with the brakes included. If you > are going to do a...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:45:58 -0800
  ...New Knock Control Unit New Knock Sensor Vehicle Connections and Fuses Coolant Temp Connector [Uses Original Coolant Sender] Engine Position Unit [Replaces Distributor] Fuel...
• Re: Near stall on right turns???
  Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 21:45:23 -0500
  ...After A fuel Pump Problem > > No start (new Harness) > > New idle control unit > > Water pump disater 200 mls from home > > New thermostat housing > > All...
• Re: Roadtrip to Canaveral Launch...and then...
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:05:07 -0500
  ...Yes, I have DYI Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control. That thing is awesome. Flawless. Instant grab. No longer available, unless patience via > Ebay. > > On...
• Re: Coolant warning light problem, REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 01:03:24 EDT
  ...Remove the electrical connector, bridge the connector with a wire, by doing this you are fooling the control unit that controls the stupid red...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:07:20 -0500
  ...It appears to be a >> >pulse shaping/delay unit. It is inserted in between the hall sensor and >> >the ECU. If fact, you can...
• Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:41:37 EST
  ...The fan would be controlled by the oil temperature. When the > (oil) temp goes above 220 the fans would kick in and reduce the...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:10:00 -0800
  ...They should be >> proportional to the duty cycle, but again, knowing the duty cycle tells you >> exactly what the control unit is doing and...
• Re: GL More camp-able
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 06:34:10 -0700
  ...It adds up to a nice clean usable unit, no squeaks or rattles even on fire roads (except of course the dash, why does...
• Re: help....84 starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 6 May 2006 14:38:56 -0700
  ...The circuit that controls all that is sensitive to low voltage, and may not be firing the injectors, while the starter is actually engaged...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:09 -0500
  ...It could be as simple as a wire in the system losing contact momentarily, to the Hall Unit actually becoming faulty. Cheapest route to...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 17:37:25 -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: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:43:12 -0500
  ...Fortunately for my wallet, Megasquirt is available now in a very reliable format with tons of online support and will control fuel and spark...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 21:34:22 -0400
  ...Be sure it is an energy efficient unit that turns the fan off when cooling is not needed. Yes the 12 volt options are...
• Never Under Estimate Your Ground Straps!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:10:42 +0100
  ...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: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:15:30 -0800
  ...By unplugging the control > unit, we > could manipulate the RPMs at will. > > Ad (thanks) vance, > bmc :) > "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better...
• 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...