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• '84 to '85 tach upgrade write-up
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:02:52 -0700
  ...Switch 9 12 **TACHOMETER!!! 10 14 Turn Signal Indicator Light 11 13 Alt. Warning light 12 none blank 13 10 Oil Pressure Warning Light...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:59:20 -0500
  Hi Richard, I’m with you on this! I always wanted to put my passenger side back light on a hidden hinge so it...
• Re: Westies (or lack of...)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 2 Aug 2015 21:02:07 -0400
  ...My 84 made the 550 mile trip with only one slight issue, a brake light bulb needed to be reseated. (that's a 10...
• diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:55:42 -0700
  ...Yesterday I crawled under the van to unplug the wires which connect to indicator light switch - which is located above the actuator. Even with...
• Re: Hard/no start story, '86 2.1, AT, mostly removed AC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Thu, 14 Apr 2016 10:21:54 -0700
  ...Pay >> attention to the indicator lights while cranking the engine also. It is >> common for an ignition switch to fail in a way where...
• Well, I made it...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Warner
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 14:43:56 GMT
  but not without problems! This morning, just as I turned the corner after leaving the driveway, the oil light and buzzer blasted away in...
• Re: Metallic burning smell front of van.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 19:29:01 -0400
  ...The temp light works on startup by Hmm, things that can burn. Electrical wiring and electronics - burnt vinyl, styrene, epoxy, phenolic, all fairly distinctive...
• Re: Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 19:03:34 -0700
  ...clean interior --appliances clean and they work --canvas near perfect --all lights, switches seem to be fine --air conditioning Vehicle is in my garage...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
  ...72 Alarm switch (rotating beacon) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERIOR 75 Radio, cigarette lighter 76 Speaker 77 Door-valve control ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SWITCHES ----------(Break-contact and changeover switches)---------------------- 81 Input...
• Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:20:59 -0800
  ...had the headlights on low beam as usual, and the driving lights on. guy started going real slow, then slams on his brakes in...
• year differences on late Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 22:58:38 -0800
  ...the forward vents? Any additional lights/cupholders/convieniences added in later models? I never knew what the "little switch" spoken of was -- my '80...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Sep 2014 17:11:27 -0500
  ...I actually have 5 gauge readings out of >> the 3 in the pod, as the toggle switches flip from two different >> sensors each. The...
• Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:28:36 +0000
  ...an emergency situation.  Spare parts could go in there too (ignition switch, spare fuel pump and filter, some wire.....).  It's a big volume...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:11:01 -0700
  ...how closely VW cut things. > > 97.58 (Bentleys) shows the brake light switches fed by a single 18 gauge > wire through a 8A fuse...
• Re: Off idle Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 16:00:20 -0600
  ...it's at operating > temp. > If I'm sitting at a light, and I stuff the pedal to the floor it will > not want...
• broken speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 16:02:48 -0500
  ...Also, when i pulled out the switches I lost the red cover for the emergency brake light indicator in to the dash abyss. Anyone...
• Alignment Specs with 16" rims on my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:45:13 -0400
  ...The Brake Lights are out again! I’ve changed the two Brake Light Switches on the Master Cylinder a couple times… most recently 2...
• Re: diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:03:23 -0700
  ...connect to > indicator light switch - which is located above the actuator. Even with > the plug disconnected the green dash light was still on. Does...
• The Bodega Incident - Part 1 Bugs and Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 09:55:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...One thing I noticed was the center brake light for Thom's '56, which I learned later was the only brake light, was not...
• Clutch makes Vanagon die
  Historical mailing list - Steve E
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:38:44 EST
  ...1) Take foot of gas 2) Van starts to slow down 3) Push in clutch (before applying brake) and van dies. Red lights appear...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 30 Aug 2015 09:49:59 -0700
  ...town with no > surging > > but at stop lights or stop & go traffic and my foot on brake I can feel > a > > slight pulsing. Within...
• Important trick for Figuring out wiring diagrams, was Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 May 2010 10:48:49 -0400
  ...For switched grounds I recommend a dashed line instead of solid upstream of the switch. Then look for the +12 supply wires and color...
• John rogers:was 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:05:48 -0500
  ...door window seals >> > >> > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks >> > >> > OTHER >> > >> > Factory leather steering wheel. >> > >> > Lighted, dash mounted oil pressure gage...
• My project status update
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:44:47 -0500
  ...to spend quite a while getting the light bulbs to slowly come off the dimmer switch I had apparently been keeping them on. Finally...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
  ...The light is re=settable, and when the mechanic installs a new O2 sensor he sets the light. On the earlier vans, the light...
• Re: Idle hunts except when in gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:26:31 -0700
  ...Sit at a traffic light with foot on brake and transmission in > Drive (AT) and no hunting at all. > > I asked a local VW...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
  ...The light is re=settable, > and when the mechanic installs a new O2 sensor he sets the light. On the > earlier vans, the light...
• Re: 88 GL - manual tranny - fail to start
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:25:48 -0500
  ...crank from there (with the ignition switch on and the transmission in neutral, with the parking brake set). mcneely ---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM...
• HELP - I keep going into limp home mode (00575)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:12:31 -0700
  ...First, I thought it may be the pedal switches. An email from Germany and looking at a working Jetta revealed that the answer is...
• Rough/nonexistent idle
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 13:33:57 -0800
  ...It drives OK until I come to a red light , then it stalls, unless I shift to neutral and keep it revved slightly (auto...
• Vanagon Specifications Sheet
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:20:52 -0400
  ...Fan 2 10 Amp (Red) Brake Lights 3 15 Amp (Blue) Interior Lights, Illuminated Mirror, Clock, Cigar Lighter, Radio 4 15 Amp (Blue) Emergency...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
  ...thanks Karl Bloss!) -swival tab to cover slider door light switch (so interior lights dont stay on all the time when the slider door...
• Re: Trip report Busses By the Bridge 2
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 11:56:34 -0700
  ...Lights, > > > > I just recently installed “SwitchBack” type LEDs on My ’90 & am Very Pleased with results ~ > > > > They are Bright White as Running Light so...
• 83-85 (and later) survey
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 07 Sep 94 12:21:16 CDT
  ...front brake pads wear out in about 15,000 miles. replaced must about every year. $70 per set from dealer. used one set of...
• Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:19:21 -0800
  ...clean interior --appliances clean and they work --canvas near perfect --all lights, switches seem to be fine --air conditioning Vehicle is in my garage...
• Re: oil in coolant... a strange event!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:34:17 -0500
  ...throttle valve switches $206.23 6/9/1998 rotor 6/9/1998 temp sensor 8/17/1998 "71,345" replace front brakes $246.95...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 23:20:13 -0700
  ...This way, if one goes out, you don't have to play the "Christmas light game" and guess which one is bad. High intensity...
• Re: 2wd to syncro (need to talk to someone who has done it)
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:39:42 -0600
  ...need to rewire backup light switch from auto shifter to switch on syncro tranny need to rewire park / neutral switch on auto shifter (connect...
• Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:34:47 -0400
  ...lights.? ? alistair? ? ? On 15-May-10, at 1:48 AM, Arkady Mirvis wrote:? ? By upgrading the headlights to 100 W bulbs you will brake...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...The light is re=settable, > and when the mechanic installs a new O2 sensor he sets the light. On the > earlier vans, the light...
• Re: Hesitation with acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 13 May 2000 17:00:51 -0500
  ...My throttle switches are working fine, as is the TempII sensor.. However, I seem to notice the problem less after I fill up the...
• Re: Proper Brake Pedal Feel/Travel?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:58:20 -0800
  ...required to >> activate >> >> >> brake lights. >> >> >> >> >> >> I replaced MC not long after buying Westy. I don't recal bleeding >> >> >> the >> >> >> switch. How is this done...
• FS 91 Non Rusty Vanagon Shell for sale
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:17:04 -0500
  ...NOt hard to switch it back to a 4 speed if that was an issue, although the tranny is gone. This shell appears to...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:52:56 -0800
  ...Also, make sure your throttle switch is set properly. And, have you done a compression test? If one or more cylinders is off from...
• Re: Projectaholic
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 05:20:27 -0600
  ...headlights, tail lights, brake lights and emergency flashers all back working again. I'm currently working towards: #1. Getting instrument lights #2. Getting the...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:43:24 -0700
  ...how closely VW cut things. >> >> 97.58 (Bentleys) shows the brake light switches fed by a single 18 gauge >> wire through a 8A fuse...
• Friday Floor Matt
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 19:15:16 EDT
  ...Then relocate the cigarette lighter to that general vicinity on a remote switch. Instant light! Who needs matches. I credit you for the simple...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:35:20 -0700
  ...gas tank, sender and seal kit* Brake job and brake fluid flush New ignition switch* New head light relay kit New auxiliary battery with...
• Tach weirdness
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:09:48 -0800
  ...during this time, engaging various electrical switches (blinkers, stepping on the brakes, turning on parking lights, etc.) will all effect the tach needle slightly...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:44:33 -0400
  ...town with no surging > > but at stop lights or stop & go traffic and my foot on > > brake I can feel a > > slight pulsing. Within...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 09:16:06 -0700
  ...The hope is because my oxs/batt light won't go off, and I am betting on a new alternator within the next few...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:26:59 -0500
  ...When I come to a stop at a >light or stop sign, the engine pushes hard against the brake and the idle >holds at...
• Aircooled Oil /Gas/ Breaks
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 13:30:52 -0000
  ...The Eurovan (1980) has the brake light switch screwed into the break master cylinder. Can the 'light on point' be adjusted? - My Haynes manual...
• AW: Cloudy headlight glass?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 15:19:43 -0700
  ...You'll be amazed how clear the lights become. Again, make sure you let the alcohol evaporate completely, or when you switch on the...
• Re: Metallic burning smell front of van.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:39:44 -0700
  ...The temp light works on startup by blinking. Switch the air controls from cool to hot and the smell lessens but doesn't completely...
• FS 1983 'L' Diesel, upstate NY
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Jul 97 07:29:15 PST
  ...over 3/4 z Reverse light switch on trans went south - I have it wired to manual switch at present z Aux heater doesn...
• =?us-ascii?Q?Introduction_to_List_Members_-_Dan_Andrews_-_1982_Air_Cooled?= =?us-ascii?Q?_2L_manual_T3_=28Vanagon=29_Orange_Trakka_Conversion?=
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 23:26:37 +1100
  ...I also managed to crack the master cylinder in Cairns (while trying to tighten the brake light switches enough to stop a fluid drizzle...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:47:18 -0700
  ...gas tank to fuel injectors; new ignition switch; replaced various running, brake and turn signal lights. Hard to start. Needs more work. I've...
• Re: Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:35:51 -0700
  ...I rigged up a heavy duy auxiliary starter button on the dash right above the light switch ..nice spot there. I intentionally bypassed the...
• gm stops reclamation program at same time as CAC Program delivers
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:20 -0700
  ...Roughly 36 million mercury switches were used in trunk convenience lights and antilock brakes in vehicles built in the 1980s and 1990s. More than...