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• Re: How to's?? What happened to them?
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:34:43 +0000
  ...Wrecking yard locations > > Fuel filter & pump > > Floppy rear view mirrors > > Bad Light switches > > Extra Seats in your Bus > > Pop top stuff > > -seal > > -mold > > -racks...
• Re: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 10:58:29 -0800
  ...But the yellow lights switch to red at different intervals, which is why so many of these cases are dimissed. A more accurate way...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:44:43 -0400
  ...Same goes for wiring for the brake warning light circuit and vehicles with cruise control. > >Dennis > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:32:49 EDT
  ...But you > *absolutely* need to have a current-limiting series resistor, because these > things basically act like switches, on or off. If you don...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:34:13 -0600
  ...great many brake boosters and master cylinders that were all about the same. If you get into blower motors, switches, dome lights, clutch discs...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:04:27 -0800
  ...When you're coasting downhill, you're using the engine as > a >> brake. This means that above 1500 RPM, with the idle switch closed...
• Re: Projectaholic
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 08:27:34 -0800
  ...headlights, tail lights, brake lights and emergency flashers all back > working again. > I'm currently working towards: #1. Getting instrument lights #2. Getting > the...
• thanks on blinking water temp light and groups in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 13 May 2017 15:27:35 +0200
  ...tank level switch; this will cause the light to blink. When troubleshooting, check the two wires going to the coolant level switch in the...
• Re: diff lock woes
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:34:29 -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...
• It wasn't The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 15:44:17 -0800
  ...However, The heaters weren't hooked up, some pieces missing The turn signals didn't work, probably the stalk switch ($$$) The brake lights didn...
• OddBall Vanagon Items FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:40:25 EST
  ...Replace 'em once and forget 'em!) 231-9403 NOS Interior Light Assembly (3 Bulb Style), 68-73 $30.00 231-9405 Used Interior Light...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...72 Alarm switch (rotating beacon) > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > INTERIOR > 75 Radio, cigarette lighter > 76 Speaker > 77 Door-valve control > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > SWITCHES > ----------(Break-contact and changeover switches)---------------------- > 81 Input...
• The TriStar TDI Syncro lives! :-)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 18:55:52 -0800
  ...muffler! Left to do is the brake and clutch switches and the glow plug and malfunction indicator lights. I think I will move the...
• Re: gm stops reclamation program at same time as CAC Program delivers
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:04:50 -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...
• Re: Clutch makes Vanagon die
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:27:59 -0500
  ...to slow down > > 3) Push in clutch (before applying brake) and van dies. > Red lights appear on dash (like normal) since key is > still...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:36:51 -0500
  ...Blower Fan > > Heater Core > > Heater Core Valve > > Heater Box Clips > > Ignition Switch > > Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) > > Wiper...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
  ...July 2001 Rebuilt 4 speed manual transmission July 2001 New Reverse Light Switch on transmission July 2001 New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw Out Bearing...
• Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues - UPDATED - Now longer nad with more Frustration and discust!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 20:25:21 -0800
  ...re "I tested for power at the injectors - hooked a test light up had > someone turn the key and the light stays on solid...
• Road trip from Florida to Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 14:38:33 -0500
  ...It's now having a brake cylinder replaced and a wire (that serves the oil pressure light) replaced, as it was flickering and is...
• Last few procedures to complete my 85 engine overhaul!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:36:04 -0800
  ...dash brake cylinder res. ?? Are there re-build kits for these, for seals or do the cylinders need replacing altogether? The lights on my...
• Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:18:04 -0400
  ...I'm thinking home depot for this, hopefully they have different sizes. *A number of my switch lights were not working, bulbs burned out...
• Re: Eurovan Owners, please tell me
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 17:35:18 -0500
  ...I also had rear brakes worked on after they starting leaking fluid. The horn has not worked for the last 3 months (checked the...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 10:04:48 -0800
  ...There, in addition to increased light output, added relays may be extending the life of the light switch; so, the benefit more clearly outweighs...
• Re: Think I have an electrical problem here.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Nov 2005 11:37:28 -0500
  ...lights will work, and light up with the key in the on position(engine off),along with all the other lights(parking brake, oil...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
  ...lights (the 3 tiny factory units are pitiful) genuine gas-discharge headlights? add head-temp gauges? rear roof-spoiler with LED tail/brake/indicator...
• Re: Clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 21 May 2004 19:04:54 EDT
  ...brake fluid from the interior and replace the pod myself. A week later I noticed they hadn't even reconnected the reverse light switch...
• Re: Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:32:54 -0500
  ...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: 2nd battery Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:32:07 -0400
  ...This put my cabin lights, the radio, the cigar lighter, and, due to the way the original wiring is, the brake lights on the...
• Help with brakes!!
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sun, 22 Jun 2098 09:15:20 -0000
  Hi everyone., I've got a problem with the brakes on my '91 Westy. They will not release and the rotor get red hot...
• Re: broken speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:45:02 -0400
  ...Also, when i pulled out the switches I lost the red cover for the emergency > brake light indicator in to the dash abyss. Anyone...
• Idea Mods for lighting the goon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:15:25 -0500
  ...6) add 110v lighting and Dimmer switch close to sliding door so when you wander in at night you dont wake the wife and...
• Re: Carry spare ECU? What else?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:04:12 -0700
  ...20 minutes in the dark with a rechargeable halogen light as the only light source... (this was on our old '82 Diesel - diesels will...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:16:09 -0500
  ...When it comes to switches not only does voltage and current need to be considered but also inductive and capacitive loads. There are reasons...
• Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
  Historical mailing list - Andreas Fenner
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 23:02:31 -0400
  ...check whether it heats up and how fast, possibly replace the thermal switch and/ot thermostat. Now you are up to $200 and three...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
  ...July 2001 Rebuilt 4 speed manual transmission July 2001 New Reverse Light Switch on transmission July 2001 New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw Out Bearing...
• Re: finding switch able power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 19:29:08 -0700
  ...G9 should be available, using existing fuse S20, 10 amp, also used by the license plate lights. This would be my first preference, since...
• Stereo weirdness, electrical gremlins...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 23:39:03 -0400
  ...I'm thinking this is when the pedal engages the brake light switch? 2) With my 5-year-old son, who's proven to...
• Re: convert auto trans to manual?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 09:30:25 -0500
  ...to the auto tranny cooler, re-wire backup light from auto shifter to the switch on the transmission and replace front rug and plastic...
• 90 GL auto from VA on ebay $950
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:26:34 -0400
  ...The van needs a right side indicator light, a speedometer cable and turn signal relay. The rear heating unit has been removed and bypassed...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:28:29 -0600
  ...brake with the Passat. A >defective ignition switch (at 51,000 miles?) and what looks like a defective >coil pack causing check engine light...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Middle of BC trip report, roadside repair update and brake question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:24:39 -0700
  Hi Martin, does it viually look like a possibly original brake master cylinder ? I find those in now 30 year old diesel vanagons fairly...
• Re: importing busses
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 03:21:17 -0400
  ...I think the headlights and brake lights must meet US spec, but even that isn't always enforced. Bill > Contact the Brazilian Embassy and...
• '82 Adventurewagen to be dipsosed of (long)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:21:51 -0700
  ...Recent front brake pads, brakes in general work excellent. Has the correct reinforced sidewall radial tires, handles well without excessive lean Other modifications: Pull...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 21:20:07 -0400
  ...Same goes for wiring for the brake warning light circuit and vehicles with cruise control. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• 86 Syncro GL $3500 -San Jose, CA
  Historical mailing list - Ken wallich
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 12:44:13 -0700
  ...brake lights, interior lights. Newish rear hatch struts too! The reverse lights don't work. Nothing wrong in back, must be the switch up...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 10:23:34 -0600
  ...One terminal to the + from the battery, one to the fuel pump side of >>> the switch, one to the ignition (warning lights came on...
• Gave thanks for my vanagon yesterday
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:36:16 -0600
  ...It was very satisfying to see the nice, bright halogens lighting up the garage. I just like seeing things still work after I've...
• Re: Tune up help pleeassseee! and oil light !!
  Historical mailing list - Andreas Fenner
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 00:23:20 -0400
  ...check whether it heats up and how fast, possibly replace the thermal switch and/ot thermostat. Now you are up to $200 and three...
• Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 May 2003 00:34:34 -0400
  ...In a nutshell, the ignition switch hot lead is connected to the relay > which switches constant power (taken off the starter) to the solenoid...
• Re: Engine Oil Pre-Luber
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 12:03:54 -0500
  ...So the original sending switch which indiccated uh... Dennis: It was just a warning light contact. It is normally like three psi. And the...
• Re: 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
  ...Stock exhaust pipes will stay light gray ( there's red and black too ) ..for quite a good while. There's no reason for vanagons...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:34:32 -0600
  ...BR>Heater Core Valve<BR>Heater Box Clips<BR>Ignition Switch<BR>Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto)<BR...
• Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:43:02 -0400
  ...LED lighting strip along side, activated by switching on the converted LED standard rear light. Spotless interior with GW carpet set. Bus Depot awning...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:54:52 -0400
  ...Changed the Tri-Pressure Switch, as by-passing resulted in unit running, but that didn't fix it Checked the resister behind head-light...
• Re: New Vanagon Owner!
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 02:36:40 -0400
  ...the switch in place and working properly I'm > still getting the problem. > > Neither the temperature gauge nor the temperature warning light comes on...
• '81 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:43:06 PDT
  ...The van also comes with Bosch front fog lights and a red rear fog light, both wired to a stock VW fog light switch...
• Audi Turbo alloys wheels are ok by me
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:28:14 -0700
  ...The Vanagon alloys chip, crack, dent, and bend so badly that they drag on the brake calipers. My Audi alloys suffered no such damage...
• Re: Rostra 250-1223 Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 22:58:08 +0000
  ...the control switch; the power to it; the wiring to the rear of the van; the wire to the brake light for shutdown; vacuum...
• Re: Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 10:13:28 -0400
  ...If you have a manual you have two switches down at the clutch and brake pedal if you have an automatic then you just...
• RoadHaus - Product Report / Black Taillights - Received & Installed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 11:54:38 -0700
  Volks, Recently I ordered and received a Set of "Black Tail Lights" for the Vanagon from Hansen Motrosport in Germany.. Here's my Vendor...