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Date:         Tue, 22 May 2018 14:37:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Pat Spragge <spraggepat@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Pat Spragge <spraggepat@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve
              troubleshooting
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <072a01d3f214$4b8cc220$e2a64660$@gmail.com>
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No problem other than it doesn't vibrate. I thought I read somewhere that vibration or the lack of it is not a true test on later Vanagons. Any one know if this is true?

> On May 22, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > > What's your specific idle problem? If that valve isn't working you won't have any idle at all in my experience. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Pat Spragge > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 2:28 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting > > Yes by swapping in a new one from VanCafe before they left. > I need to start chasing power and grounds around the module next. It was the mistake in the Bentley that had me confused. > >> On May 22, 2018, at 2:09 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> Have You determined that the Idle Control Module/Relay is in Good >> >> working order ~ >> >> >>> On 22 May , 2018, at 11:12 AM, Pat Spragge wrote: >>> >>> I’ve been trying to determine why my valve doesn’t seem to be vibrating on a 1989 2.1 auto Westy. >>> I have performed the “function” check in sec. 24.53 and checks fine. Additionally, the idle valve functions using a ‘test box’ designed to operate it. Also, Peter at VanCafe loaned me a new Stabilizer Module a while back to see if that was the issue...it wasn’t. >>> I was going to perform the 2nd check “regulator”, however I am unsure about the step where one connects the multimeter with adapter to idle stabilizer valve #1 in the photo. Problem is the photo shows the O2 sensor and not the valve. >>> Not sure how to proceed. >>> >>> Thx >>> Pat >> >


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