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Date:         Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:30:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Bjorn Ratjen <BRatjen@direct.ca>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bjorn Ratjen <BRatjen@direct.ca>
Subject:      idle stabilizer module problem - solution
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Here is another solution which worked for me. It has been published before by Jim Davis, credit goes to him.

problem: idle surges when engine is at operating temperature

solution: replace a transistor in the idle control unit (behind right taillight) remove right taillight, pull black box on fender up and out (like a relais), pull up black cover by carefully prying sides apart on the underside while pulling, carefully unfold the two boards, look for upright transistor (has three legs and a hole in the center), replace with NTE185 (available from electronics store, cost can$3.66 plus tax), reassemble and install in reverse order

tools needed: Philips screw driver small flat screw driver electric soldering iron

cost savings: approx. can$300 (US$200)

cheers,

Björn

Björn Ratjen Mill Bay, B.C.

1987 Vanagon Syncro est alia (self camperized, TDI wannabe) 1978 VW Bulli (self camperized) 1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers) 1970 VW Beetle (son's)


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