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• Re: Fuel Injector (or wiring) Question: Deceleration, Fuel Shutoff Mode
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:04:07 -0700
  ...and I don't see the control unit or valve causing uneven deceleration.. Be nice to read what the exact symptom is again. I...
• Re: VW relay #53, 141 951 253B
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 20:16:13 +0000
  ...ECU, to > the power steering pressure switch, and the Idle Stabilizer Control Unit. > The fuel pump relay #86 and the ECU relay #86 is...
• Cable tv plans information
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 18:54:01 EST
  ...Does this work with my remote control? A: The answer is yes. The descrambler is manually controlled--but very easy to use! Q: Can...
• Cable tv plans information
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 18:54:01 EST
  ...Does this work with my remote control? A: The answer is yes. The descrambler is manually controlled--but very easy to use! Q: Can...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:55:06 -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: Limited Slip Diff. sources?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:03:42 -0800
  ...and the controls and servo and forks, etc have to be installed to make it function...thats the spendy part. The unit itself is...
• Re: Humid Air - Some Comments
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 15:40:11 -0700
  ...Or how much heat it takes to raise one unit of air one degree. When the air is the same temperature as the hot...
• Re: Cold start 3 cylinder stalling and bucking idle insanity!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:55:29 -0500
  ...I have a nicely >>humming idle control valve which was cleaned anyway. Swapped out the idle stabilizer >>control unit with a friends' and got...
• Re: Shore power > battery charge question
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 22:53:42 -0400
  ...What you see below the outlet is a switch controlling the outlet power (not needed in your case.) We have an inverter and this...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 11:44:23 -0400
  ...CFM and pressure aren't critical in the VW system since the fuel pressure regulator controls the fuel pressure and the fuel return line...
• Re: sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:32:15 -0800
  ...As for the AC we were discussing earlier, I'll be installing an aftermarket unit from ICE (San Diego, CA 619-477-1155) that...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:24:44 -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...
• '87 w/ surging idle
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 15:31:50 -0500
  ...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: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:43:22 -0800
  ...ignition is on, as it should. > It and the idle stabilizer control unit were both replaced with ones > from a known good vanagon, to...
• Re: Total replacement for Westy Kitchen
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:01:16 -0800
  ...the original parts, could > they "simply" rotate the stove/sink unit 180* ? Likely too much > replumbing, (i.e. stove controls) but just curious. > > Neil. > > >
• Re: Adjustable rate fuel pressure regulator? anybody try one?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 May 2012 05:37:49 -0400
  ...The control method is called the "bang-bang" method of servo control. With that method, the ECU is constantly changing the mixture. It enriches...
• Re: More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 17:32:10 -0700
  ...Rate of heat exchange in BTU per unit time per degree of difference (Coolant - Ambient) for a particular motor and cooling system is what...
• Parts (and stuff) for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 14:53:26 -0400
  ...321 906 083 1 black , 1 green $10.00 each Ignition control Unit (2) 211 905 351 $15.00 each Emergency flasher switch (2...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:41:30 -0500
  ...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: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:47:08 -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: OXY sensor Help!!
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 22:08:40 -0800
  ...The black wire is the signal wire, and goes to the Digifart, er, Digifant, Control Unit. The Oxy sensor grounds to the exhaust system...
• Re: Hunting and radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:30:47 -0500
  ...Another option could be the ICU (idle control unit) - the electronic gizmo mounted behind the right rear taillight. This is supposed to up-the...
• Re: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 22 May 2020 21:42:52 +0000
  ...Work on my AUDIOVOX CCS100 CRUISE CONTROL, as it is only working under 45 mph right now. I love my CCS100.  Here are a...
• FS: 1990 Vanagon - $4500
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:37:38 -0800
  ...in plate underneath heater controls), aluminum brake and clutch pedals pads Sound System: JVC RT-626 tape player head unit (CD changer hookup available...
• Re: Speaker wire polarity - replacement
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 04:15:11 +0800
  ...in the van, make sure you run a control wire between it and the headend unit to turn it on and off. Tim Hannink...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 17:31:02 -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: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
  ...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: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 30 Jan 97 16:19:00
  ...to remove the distributor and take a look at >the hall control unit wire that reside in the black plastic elbow and check >them...
• Re: Mystery Parts in 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 09:46:23 -0800
  ...is not connected to anything. > > Part 3 is a missing idle control unit. Do I need this part? > > Also, when I was checking the...
• Re: 2.1 Engine idles at 2600 rpm; 2nd computer doesn't fix
  Historical mailing list - --------------------
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:51:05 -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: The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 17:10:55 -0700
  ...Look at the wires to the idle control unit. The wire colors and pins for 1987 and late 1986 match but not other years...
• Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 17:32:16 -0700
  ...and muffler are not >clogged, the O2 sensor tests good, the control unit test fine (tests >according to Bentleys) everything is just fine, yet...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
  ...The > controls > on the dash seem to be functioning--the fan comes on and changes > speeds. > I have not yet put the guages on...
• Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:36:26 -0500
  ...I just picked up a sequential turbo unit off a '93 mazda rx7, so I should be able to produce decent (10-15psi) boost...
• Re: Moral qestion--Now diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:47:34 -0500
  ...As Jon suggested, the idle control unit can be the problem - it plagued my 84 for a couple of years and no one could...
• Re: Friday nvc: Sprinters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 01:50:21 -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 in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 15:00:45 -0700
  ...Until I get > >that dang thing off I can't pull the unit out of the dash. > > > >How in the h*ll do I...
• Re: problems installing second battery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:42:00 EST
  ...to the relay are the control wires that should now be used to control the Sure Power unit. I forget which colour does what...
• FS: 1990 2.1L Vanagon Base - $4500
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 23:10:31 -0800
  ...in plate underneath heater controls), aluminum brake and clutch pedals pads Sound System: JVC KS-RT626 tape player head unit (CD changer hookup available...
• Re: Wiring for Canadian 1991 Westy with daytime running lights and (not related) loose wire GR/W wire behind fuse panel.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 22 May 2016 22:56:28 -0600
  ...hang in space on my vehicle? It connects to the >>> Digifant Control Unit so that really made me kind of curious... >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Steve W. >
• 84 Camper engine dying
  Historical mailing list - Alvaro San Paulo
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:39:40 -0800
  ...one, and also I have been used a loaned Main Electronic Control Unit (used) for about 600 miles, and all this keeps on happening...
• New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
  ...To enhance performance and control, Volkswagen is equipping every EuroVan with its highly advanced Electronic Stability Program, ESP. For traction control the Anti-Slip...
• Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:42:06 -0500
  ...I'm pondering how/when to install a Mac Mini as the master control unit for a sound system on my Westy. The early...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:09:59 -0700
  And a further question -- in lpg mode, does the thermostat control the flame size in a continuous fashion, or does it just cycle between...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 08:57:45 -0600
  ...Would this go in the supply to the fuel pump and > digifant control unit relays? From the circuit diagram, this would fuse > power to...
• Re: anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 19:09:33 -0800
  ...that look like they run on tracks to control wiper speed (and >>> on/off). The unit now works intermittently (I have to jiggle it...
• Dometic Fridge Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenn Draymon
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 08:45:26 -0800
  ...I epoxied a small fan to the cooling fins inside the fridge, and mounted a pushbutton switch for in on the control panel. I...
• Re: Have I damaged my control unit?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 12:32:37 EDT
  Thanks for the responses. If I may loosly quote Van Morrison, Now I'll have to "get down to what is really wrong," . I...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:10:24 -0800
  ...I've been tossing around the idea of solenoids to control the shifting, but like I said, tossing around the idea. Sort of a...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:20:38 -0700
  ...Pin #25 completes the path to the chassis to control the coil as you described. This is known as a "sinking" control circuit. Dennis...
• Re: Computer Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 17:10:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...can't think of anything left it could be except the control > unit, ye old computer itself. Visual inspection shows hoses and such > are...
• Re: Help! High Idle speed
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 12:08:15 -0400
  ...spade > bit connector coming out of the wiring harness near the control unit. Is > this the oxy sensor wire? Should there be some kind...
• Re: SUB EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:26:52 -0700
  ...Word has it that the oil control rings are no good on those as well. I have so far had good experience with later...
• Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:06:19 -0400
  ...It looks as most of,if not all the electronic controls are gone. I wouldnt have a problem with the carbs and adjustments but...
• Re: 2.1L engine from 1987 Syncro (Sold)
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 2 May 2005 22:05:59 -0400
  ...Engine comes with complete digifant wiring harness (minus only the coolant expansion tank sensor and sensor plug), 022 ECU and idle stabilizer control unit...
• Re: I will pay 75.00 US for this part. Have you got one?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 06:49:44 -0700
  ...Usually > mounted on the firewall beside the double relay, or sometimes beside the > idle stabilizer control unit. > > I've got some cash sitting in...
• '57 Progress or Problem?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:47:53 MST
  ...In order to mount this unit into the '57 body, a local shop apparently did some modifications on the body to get the new...
• Re: Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:36:39 -0700
  ...yes, there is a little switch on The bottom or the unit to turn off the face lights. ( Whether my battery will hold up...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 22:06:22 -0500
  ...Be sure > it > is an energy efficient unit that turns the fan off when cooling is not > needed. Yes the 12 volt options are...
• 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 21:04:33 +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...