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Re: Engine out, now in: won't start
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:27:42 -0400
...On mine the main heavy ground cable was not making a good enough connection. I was fooled by my volt meter because I had...
Re: Moosey Question for Electronics Weenies
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:11:16 -0400
...jumper cables hooked-up to >another battery, even for a short while. Always turn off your ignition and >unhook the jumper cables immediately if...
Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:45:23 -0500
...If the battery is bad, a jump start may not help as the long cables will not carry enough current. Jump starting relies on...
Re: [WetWesties] hot-not-start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:03:57 -0700
...but pay attention to things like the electrical part of the ignition switch, transmission ground strap, battery cables and connections, the battery, and charging...
Re: [WetWesties] Help!!! Won't start
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:12:06 -0700
...If the voltage at the solenoid connection to the big battery cable drops to less than 6V while trying to crank, there is a...
Re: Battery Light
Historical mailing list - --------
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:25:08 -0500
...Is it quality >>rebuild?who knows? but it's quiet and putting out 14.2V at the >>battery, so I'm not complaining. >> >> >>On...
Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 17:27:26 -0800
...With the intention of using the auxiliary battery as a back-up starter battery (without having to use jumper cables), the purpose of this...
auxiliary battery madness... long
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:01:28 -0700
...With the intention of using the auxiliary battery as a back-up starter battery (without having to use jumper cables), the purpose of this...
auxiliary battery research, long....
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:08:46 -0700
...With the intention of using the auxiliary battery as a back-up starter battery (without having to use jumper cables), the purpose of this...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
...cable from the wheel TO the box, as well as the longer cable from the box to the speedometer. *Battery*:* *Remove the battery, then...
repost: Auxiliary Battery Madness... long
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:56:41 -0700
...With the intention of using the auxiliary battery as a back-up starter battery (without having to use jumper cables), the purpose of this...
Re: Questions about wires, relay, H2 lamps, etc.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 2 May 2013 15:26:00 -0500
...A pair of H2 > bulbs would take about 9 amps. > > The bigger the cable, the lower the wire losses due to heat. However > even...
Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
Historical mailing list - David L Finet
Sat, 16 Dec 1995 06:43:50 -0600 (CST)
...is a very rare car. Many new parts icl. battery, > clutch, brake and accel. cables, recent brake and clutch job > also has tires w...
Re: Running fridge with an aux battery
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:37:05 -0700
...Also, the > alternator power does not go directly to the auxiliary battery unless > someone changed the stock wiring... it goes: alternator> starter > starter > battery...
Fw: Auxiliary Battery Madness (looong)
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 3 Apr 1999 18:13:15 -0800
...Main Battery: >With the intention of using the auxiliary battery as a back-up starter >battery (without having to use jumper cables), the purpose...
Re: Love that Digitool!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 07:35:33 -0600
...The digitool requires the ecu be modified with a short flat wire ribbon cable added. This cable terminates into a 25 pin female modem...
Re: Hot A/C Wire
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:23:21 -0400
If you think that wire gets hot you should try the ones from the alternator to the battery cable with all the accessories on...
Re: battery in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:48:01 -0500
...well all of the Diesel vans put the battery on a shelf in the engine compartment for a shorter battery supply cable. so it...
Re: '85 Vanagon GL No Interior Lights
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 19 Dec 2004 04:03:08 -0700
...I have since replaced > the battery(also found the drain), the entire instrument cluster(the stamped > circuit was shot) with a newer model with...
Re: Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 20:32:24 -0500
...Problem was dirt on the connector between the FI cable and ECU. John Lauterbach Macon, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Eggert" <deggert@NEW.RR...
Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 9 Jul 2007 21:33:59 -0400
...V; you'd need a couple of 6 gauge or better battery cables >to carry 100 A at 12 V. I thought of that...
Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:12:13 -0500
...battery charger that originally had a 2 prong plug. I thought I'd be smart and rewire it with a 3 prong cable & plug...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
...cable from the > wheel TO the box, as well as the longer cable from the box to the > speedometer. > > *Battery*:* > *Remove the battery, then...
Re: Help!
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:41:48 -0500
...tool of choice) and ground it between the post where the battery cable comes in, and the terminal where the ignition wire comes in...
Re: Installing 2nd battery
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:10:29 -0800
...With the intention of using the auxiliary battery as a back-up starter battery (without having to use jumper cables), the purpose of this...
Re: Battery Light
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:57 -0500
...Oops... > > Well, the battery light does not come on upon start up. > > I'm thinking one of two things: > > A) the terminal is not...
Re: Electrical problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:59:31 -0400
...Since you looking at a small load place this meter between the battery and ground cable. Be careful not to turn anything else on...
85 Vanagon camper subi
Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:31:06 -0800
...be place up to 25 ft away with cable provided It changes an aux battery The fridge does not work as usual We being...
electrolytic rust removal and other tricks
Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
Fri, 25 Mar 2005 08:48:06 -0600
...Using two sets of jumper cables we conneted all of the elctrodes in series. This took 6 of the 8 clamps, we had a...
Re: Won't start cold (85 2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 18 Jan 2005 11:49:56 -0600
...It did not appear to have any effect. (The engine itself is > well-grounded to the frame, with a battery ground cable.) > > Does this...
Re: Headlight Relay
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:28:39 -0600
...Run 8 or 10 gauge wire with a fuse to the positive terminal on the battery to the 30 terminal on the relays - make...
Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 7 Apr 2010 09:34:49 -0500
...I also want to get the aux battery in before installing the new head unit. Wondering if I can keep my 4" Blaupunkts in...
Re: Zodi Tent Heaters
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:09:48 -0700
...the battery clips, and install either some > insulated push-on connectors (the 0.25"/6.3 mm wide tabs) - if, on one > cable end...
Re: Headlight Upgrade
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:41:46 -0600
...I used a #8 cable rated for under ground use, and in that application it had worked great. The temperature of the cable remained...
Re: Solar panel install complete!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:31:27 -0700
...http://www.ebay.com/itm/80W-Solar-Panel-complete-kit-regulator-cable-perfect-for-caravan-boat-BOSCHcell-/321073962405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac17fdda5...
Re: Checking output of alternator.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:10:24 -0700
...I thought >> the 5 years old battery was DOD so,I changed it. All cables and wire >> are tight on battery and alternator. All...
Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 18:20:39 -0500
...2.9"h x 7.3"d > 9' Cable to connect tuner & display > 15' cable to connect tuner to cd > It also comes with...
Starter One more time!!
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sun, 1 May 2011 01:24:31 -0400
...I am wondering if it could be the positive cable at the battery however it is nice and clean. Maybe it is in bad...
Re: stupid question of the day . . .
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:20:18 -0700
...In the case of having > > The one on the passenger side is the engine battery. As to the rest, > if it's a factory...
Re: Solar Package Link Needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 2 Jun 2015 18:14:31 -0700
...Includes two 12V fluorescent lights with plenty of cable locate a ways from your battery & controller > - Includes charge controller > - Charge controller includes 12V accessory...
Re: Ignition lock fail - fix or replace?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:24:48 -0700
...consider all grounds ....especially battery and trans ground strap. I have seen the weirdest 'backwards doesn't make any sense' electrical craziness, and it...
Re: Starter Help!
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:40:44 -0500
...It is the main wire from the solenoid to the starter. > > I have repaired a starter by putting a short piece of battery cable...
Re: What's a Joker?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 15 Jul 2005 17:15:14 -0400
...have a radio? Dont try to start it with jumper cables and no battery.Here is a suggestion for checking out the condition of...
Re: Mega-fuse? (between batteries)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:46:16 -0500
...at least > upgrade the wiring from the alternator to the main battery cable. > > Dennis > > Thanks, yes I see now the fuse would only work...
79 Bus -- running at last!!!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:37:28 -0700
...50 throttle cable 4.95 (original wasn't long enough) mt41 battery 71.95 (ain't that a lot for a battery?) ground strap...
Trumatic heater
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:09:53 -0700
...house battery, so the heater is set up to run off the main battery or an external rechargeable power-pack, hence the cable with...
Re: Message to Newbies
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
...cable from the > wheel TO the box, as well as the longer cable from the box to the > speedometer. > > *Battery*:* > *Remove the battery, then...
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:22:05 -0800
...Start with the harness from the > alternator to the battery cable at the starter. If you were wiring a house > or building a 100...
Re: Washer fluid
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Sun, 3 May 1998 14:20:50 -0400
...the back right side with the hatch opened 3) the normal battery location is under the passenger seat (on a westy, rotate the seat...
Re: Optima Batteries
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:08:09 -0500
...Optima battery as a second starting battery, even in a emergency. If I do need it, I'll just use jumper cables instead of...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:59:30 -0800
Hi, just following up on this discussion of replacing the starter battery as mine is approaching 7 years old. My web searches indicate that...
Re: problems installing second battery
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:42:00 EST
...I ran a number 4 gauge cable as recommend on the Sure Power install sheet from the main battery to the Sure Power under...
What do you keep in your van?
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Wed, 11 Mar 1998 09:47:49 +0000
...emergency kit - flashlight, jumper cables, flares, first aid * blankets * 50' extension cord to plug in my block heater, battery charger, run the laptop, etc...
Re: Dash light problem...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 1 May 2003 16:53:01 -0400
...problem with the idiot lights in my dash, the "oil" > and "battery" > > lights have ceased to work (no longer come on when the key...
Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:29:39 -0700
...now that I'm listing stuff out I do remember >> re-connecting a loose cable to this device the first day I began >> diagnosing...
Re: 82 vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 17 May 2011 08:28:46 -0400
...dead battery for whatever reason...so i tried > jumping it with another car and even when i hooked up cables to battery > ...nothing. i...
Having a problem with a starter
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 08:09:18 -0700
Ken, A ground cable could get hot because it is bad but it could get hot because it is pulling too heavy of a...
Re: Starter Gone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:21:58 -0700
...strap; you can > use a jumper cable (much common sense required) to bypass the main battery > cable if you really think you need to...
FW: More PANIC and Das Bot----tests done so far and results
Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
Wed, 20 Jan 1999 21:55:08 -0600
...I have been able to determine the following. --tried the unhook the negative battery cable and wait a while fix to no avail. --checked...
Re: Lousy Cigarette Lighter Plugs was inverter lighter plug cable?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:04:28 -0700
...On the other hand, I have a triple adapter with on/ off switch plugged into a receptacle that I connected to the spare battery...