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• Re: long term parking on hills
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:33:18 -0600
  ...In some locations, the posted speed reduction sign accompanies a flashing light that is on during the hours of speed reduction. That too makes...
• Re: troubleshooting Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:19:21 -0500
  ...factors by switching it to just use the tach signal and not the speed sensor, or temporarily disabling the brake light circuit. I know...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Daniel J. Hein
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 20:37:29 -0500
  ...you backed up behind me on this hill at the stop light...my engine killed and I have to get out and try my...
• For Sale: 86 Syncro GL $4500/NY
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Mon, 15 May 2000 20:44:49 EDT
  ...FM Cassette w/4 Sony speakers. �Bosch Fog lights mounted to top of bumper, illuminated switch on dash. I also have parts from a...
• Re: Aftermarket Cruise questions . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:24:00 -0400
  ...Since the switch on the brake pedal uses a vacuum dump and an electrical ground break to disengaged the system, your problem maybe one...
• Re: Fast German Auto stinks to high heaven
  Historical mailing list - zampano
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 13:31:18 -0800
  ...That's an odd part of the dash to >>> break down >>> by the light switch. The plastic is pretty thick. Unless maybe >>> someone >>> pulled...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 08:59:09 -0500
  Blinking Light: Try removing the connector on top of the expansion tank and thoroughly cleaning the contacts, then use some vaseline as a di...
• Re: Mike Millered again!
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 16:36:17 -0400
  ...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: camping/parts list
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 11:58:57 -0400
  ...marine compass on dash, which I wired it's light to the headlight switch 5) Aiwa c.d./ mp3 player and new speaks 6...
• PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:07:39 -0500
  ...a manual control switch .. > in addition to the stock automatic control of the rad fan...and the > switch has a light in it .. > so...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:12:51 -0700
  ...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: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:53:46 -0600
  ...he had sat on the switch and had inadvertently started the car. He was relieved. I called the guy at home who built the...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing - Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 00:21:39 -0400
  ...s off-center after I changed the ignition switch last week), re-bleed the brakes (clutch seems fine, despite my newbie mistake of trying...
• Re: Another Vanagon Throttle Question ('87 Wolfsburg)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 4 May 2005 06:31:35 EDT
  ...If I'm going to be sitting at a light for any length of time, I'll bring the rpm back down by doing...
• Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:06:32 -0700
  ...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: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:27:53 -0500
  ...So, hinged rear lights! And so easy to then access light bulbs, and trailer hitch wiring and of course the neatly stored items . And...
• Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:17:14 -0700
  ...all the headlight switches, grounds, relays (I have Hella H-4 headlights)..Then I got to the brake and running lights...brighter bulbs and...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:06:48 -0700
  ...drums in the back ( had rust >>> vibes from sitting ) >>> >>> new emerg brake cables and guides >>> >>> new upper ball joints >>> >>> new main coolant pipe from...
• Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:08:44 -0700
  ...I'm driving it to whistler as i write, to work on a freebie engine and the sticky brake ;) Thank you, Jay Lefstein. Sent...
• Maiden Voyage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:58:20 EDT
  ...Suspect a vacuum leak and will test with brake cleaning fluid tonite. The next problem was that the car boiled over a few times...
• Florida Bus Exchange Adventure Report
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 16:44:00 -0500
  ...the brakes were bad, and the wiring was a horrible mess, as the PO had removed the fuse box, ignition and light switches, and...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:55:20 -0800
  ...Spare parts could go in there too (ignition switch, > spare fuel pump and filter, some wire.....). It's a big volume of unused > space...
• Re: was: Friction, any extra wear 'n tear?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:51:41 -0700
  ...Sitting at a red light with the gear box in neutral and my foot on the brake. He said the state wants us to...
• Re: Idea Mods for lighting the goon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:33:09 -0500
  ...I might plug into the van >> now. >> 6) add 110v lighting and Dimmer switch close to sliding door so when you >> wander in at...
• Re: Copy of: Re: Dead Deer on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 19:09:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...brook...and my lights illuminate a deeer...just STANDING there, looking the other way. so, hand hits horn, foot hits brake...so of course...
• Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Clutch problem - input needed
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 21:38:37 +0200
  ...enough. >> >> >> >>I have to switch off engine, put in gear, start engine with clutch >> >>depressed, other foot on brake, since cars just wants to...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:37:55 -0800
  ...diagram with a test light and passed the first > several > >> checks, including the tests for the clutch and > brake > >> switches.� Since I passed those...
• Re: Greetings
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:51:07 -0400
  ...part replacements, heating parts replaced, a few > switches, running lights suss'ed out, water pump, brakes, etc. I'm > still in process of a...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 18:47:56 -0800
  ...I watched the lower area behind the lights and after several rainy days and trips noted no water gathering there. I put fat mat...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:57:44 -0500
  ...Pull back on the light and a full drawer is exposed? You're really going to make me, I mean us wait to see...
• Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:20:07 -0800
  Just wanted to emphasize checking the throttle switch setting very carefully. I'd sure try another Air Flow Meter or two on it. I...
• Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 May 2010 21:59:47 -0400
  ...There is a separate > controller in front of the passenger side tail light. The intermittent > symptoms you describe can be caused by a bad...
• Road Test 1971 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
  ...One of the major 1971 changes, and a most welcome one, is the switch to power-assisted front disc brakes, augmented by a 20...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:18:27 -1000
  ...I use a metal brake line and fittings to mount the sender on the forward side of the left head. you may find OP...
• Re: Stalls when hot. won't restart. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:00:04 -0600
  ...play toe tag >> with >> the brakes and accelerator to keep it running. Stalled again at >> another red light and same no start, cool down...
• Re: Idea Mods for lighting the goon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:14:25 -0800
  ...I might plug into the van >>> now. >>> 6) add 110v lighting and Dimmer switch close to sliding door so when you >>> wander in at...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 01:25:56 -0500
  ...Flickering light -- hmmmm. Could be pressure switch, could be worn out engine, could be wrong oil type ( but that has been addressed) could be...
• Re: [WetWesties] sudden glitch
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:07:32 -0700
  ...Switch delivery to Daily Digest<wetwesties-digest@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email+Delivery:+Digest>| Switch > format to Traditional<wetwesties-traditional@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change+Delivery...
• Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:30:35 -0700
  ...throttle switch making contact at zero throttle.. oxygen sensor, and 02 sensor wiring .. on and on. ground connections etc. I would look for it...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:14:25 +0000
  ...Diesel snorkel elbow of course takes up the left hand space in front of the tail lights. Wbx elbow the right hand side space...
• Unused Fridge and weight (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 26 May 2005 14:45:06 +0000
  ...sometimes playing footsy, we switch seats often, enjoying the view or a glass of wine and the candle light, listening to my CD mixes...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 20:04:33 -0700
  ...I watched the lower area behind the lights and after several rainy days and trips noted no water gathering there. I put fat mat...
• Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:16:39 -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: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:59:27 -0500
  ...I hit the switch, the engine > started right up, oil pressure light went out. I noted no strange > sounds, and the oil pressure alarm...
• 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:08:27 +0000
  ...remove leads from generator, oil pressure switch, back up light switch, +lead to coil 4. Slide milk crate under the engine and slide in...
• Re: Intermittent Ignition miss, no start,or rich running, need help!, LONG
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 08:31:03 -0500
  ...While idling at stop lights, engine > RPM's would drop very low, and it even stalled once. We stopped after ~15 > minutes of driving...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:55:25 -0700
  ...the brake warning light sure is small and off to the side, and partially hidden by the steering wheel. Very easy to miss if...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 01:01:48 +0000
  ...to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing.  No leaks or drips anywhere.  Brakes (standard disc on front and drum on rear...
• Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:25:37 -0500
  ...Also, I replace items like belts & hoses & coolant & brake fluid & brakes & tires when they should be serviced & not when they fail. Then I throw...
• Re: OT: Eurovan forum information?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:53:56 -0700
  ...before I could replace the blown paper speakers, fix the > hazard light switch, and fix the potable water pump, I found a pool of...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...New LED Driving Lights under bumper, with switch inside van. > > . Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main) > > . Added...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:06:56 -0500
  I had my light out to change the bulbs to LED some time ago. I remember the cord being long enough to easily move...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...When the vehicle was returned, a new light switch had been fitted as well as new front discs. Interestingly, the new brakes rumbled a...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:20:03 -0500
  ...We need a simple solution that gets the light out and I think preferably supported so you can leave it either swung out or...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:58:12 -0500
  ...Rear brake backing plates replaced, fronts antisplash plates have rusted to nothing and need replacing. Horn switch ring wore through (repaired with bronze brazing...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:16:08 -0600
  ...Wheel bearings and CV Joints were both attended to, and also my 3 year annual brake fluid flushing. No leaks or drips anywhere. Brakes...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 01:10:10 -0800
  ...Sewing machine oil, a very light pure oil used for instruments and of course sewing machines. But tool oil is much cheaper and you...
• Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:54:36 EDT
  ...horn and cigarett lighter, >> let the >> car run and check the A/C if it is not running make a decision >whether >> it is...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 18:55:49 -0400
  ...Well for the light coming on...I changed the oil, added the lucas oil treatment and changed the filter. Unfortunately no Mann, Mahle as...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:11:00 -0800
  Eric, The other obvious hindrance to the storage is the wire harness to the tail light. I looked at my spare light assembly again...