Date:         Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:04:47 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Comments: To: Brett Ne <brettn777@gmail.com>
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Don't know why VW mounted the ICU where it is but....

The area in front of the tail light can be subject to moisture. AFAIK,
this can be one cause of ICU issues.

I realize this isn't an option for every Vanagon owner, but if the new
ICU had long leads using plugs  (maybe like this?):

http://www.picocanada.com/en/product/1879.php

I'd cut the OEM wires and if possible, locate the M/F plugs somewhere
in the engine bay.

Neil.



On 11/14/13, Brett Ne <brettn777@gmail.com> wrote:

> If we'alls do drum up on of these things, I would like to see it plug right
> in place in the socket the original ICU used.  Pull out the old one, plug
> in the new one, drive away.  That said, I haven't looked into how to
> interface modern circuit boards with old style relay blades, so I don't
> know how easy it would be.
>
>
> Brett
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 3:18 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
> camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

>> If y'alls do drum up an an ICU replacement, are the I/O connectors
>> available?

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Neil n

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