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Re: What should I be looking at next?
Bob Stevens · Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:41:04 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...Vehicle Main Group Subgroup Part Type Details Vanagon (2.1 Liter) (1986 - 1992) Engine Fuel Injection Idle Control Unit Idle Control Control Unit Vanagon...
Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
Eric Zeno · Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:58 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...Eric Richard Golen wrote: > Hi, > > Before I buy a used ISV control unit and find out the idle/warm up problem > with my 87...
Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
Richard Golen · Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:00:30 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
Hi, Before I buy a used ISV control unit and find out the idle/warm up problem with my 87 Westy is NOT the...
Idle Stabilizer Control Unit Reverse Engineering
jon · Sun, 7 Jan 2007 13:30:40 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
I recently received an ISV control unit (1986 and later) for disassembly (among other things). Thank you Mike!!! This research confirms several hunches that...
Re: Help - engine won't idle
paul banks · Sat, 1 May 1999 13:22:45 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...Concerning the control unit, I did the continuity test on the idle stabilizer valve and found continuity. I assumed that the control unit should...
Re: Cruise control
· Mon, 25 Sep 95 09:26:18 PDT · Mailing-list archive
I really like my ARA unit. I hung the control module under the steering column so I could see the led indicators if I...
Re: NEED Idle Stabilizer Control Unit (P/N 251 907 393D)
Craig Oda - Personal email · Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:00:44 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
Rich, what does this unit do? The VWs appear to run fine without the Idle Stabilizer Control Units. I'm trying to figure out...
unplugged idle stab valve
Dan Hall · Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:23:55 EDT · Mailing-list archive
...Is there some other function the control unit performs? Is it OK to drive the van with the control unit pulled out? Thanks Dan
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Control unit
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
Hall control unit
Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions
Ignition control unit
Component that controls the ignition system, regulating the spark timing
Filter/Control Unit
A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting
Resistor Unit
A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current
Airbag Control Unit
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
Engine Control Unit
Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
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2.1l Vanagon Idle Control Unit location, function and testing.
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Vanagon Idle Air Control valve / Unit in action. Simulation with real valve.
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Vanagon Cruise Control Update
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Easy Way to Replace VW Vanagon Upper Control Arm Bushings
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VW T3 (Vanagon) Heater Control Valve Replacement – Step-by-Step DIY Guide
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Vanagon Rear Control Arm Bushing Replacement the Easy Way
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Oil Pressure Gauge Sending Unit Install into a Vanagon
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Installing a fuel tank sending unit into a 2wd Vanagon
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