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• Re: '81 Vanagon: 12V source in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 15:49:42 -0700
  ...air seal down to the starter and connect positive to the > >battery cable terminal and negative to the transmission. > > > >Is there a better way...
• Re: regards from cancun
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:54:15 -0400
  ...I > guess I need to sharpen my mecanic skills. > I replaced the battery , and the alternator and water pump belts (not > the timing belt...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 01:41:27 -0400
  ...got my 2nd > battery in there with fuses etc. But on my earlier vanagon I kept my tow > rope, jumper cables and emergency tire...
• Re: Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:31:00 -0400
  ...Don't know >year of your van. > >Disconnect battery, remove plastic hood, disconnect >electrical connections and speedo cable, remove screws >(4) holding cluster to...
• Re: Schematic needed, starter issue, Old school stuff
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:21:54 -0800
  ...one side will go to battery hot ...like on thestarter solenoid where the battery cable bolts on .. the other will be attached to your...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 01:33:33 -0400
  ...battery shop found that the bizarre behavior was caused by dirt on the contacts in the connector between the ECU and the FI cable...
• Re: HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
  Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 14:09:51 -0700
  ...A dozen 20" cable ties. > 3. Jack stands > 4. A partner (for about 10 minutes) > 5. Scissors, wire cutters, goggles, a straight-blade screw...
• Re: Syncro Starter R&R on vacation? A Poll
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:41:35 -0700
  ...Be sure to > disconnect the negative cable on the battery! > Miguel > > > > On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 7:01 PM, Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:45:40 -0700
  ...Hmmm, so while its' > whirring away you disconnect the battery negative and of course it > stops whirring and whining. Great, wonder what gremlin that...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -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: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
  ...data point is that I installed a second battery, > wiring it direct to the other battery with a solenoid in line. > The solenoid is...
• Odometer doesn't work; speedometer does?
  Historical mailing list - Don Oldenburg
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 12:50:46 EDT
  ...Reconnect the speedometer cable and all of the electrical connections behind the speedometer (or cluster) and the dash connections, reconnect your battery cable, and...
• Re: vanagon fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 May 2011 13:46:20 -0700
  ...there is a small plastic clip that holds the positive battery cable in place opn these vans. if that clip is not there, the...
• Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:30:37 -0800
  A tube that vents gas from the battery leads to outside of the vehicle. > On Jan 25, 2025, at 11:54 AM, Richard Koerner...
• Re: Starter solenoid wiring question - '86 AT
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:44:43 -0400
  ...Also, It not about the battery cable or the large (6.0) Red wire connecting to the B+ alternator terminal. > > >Thanks, > >Ed
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 May 2011 17:39:46 -0700
  ...That turned out to be poor contact on the main battery ground cable. Just putting a jumper cable from engine to batt. negative made...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:37:34 -0800
  ...There is a plastic clip by the battery that holds the positive battery cable on it's way to the starter. if that clip...
• Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:52:02 -0500
  ...But, I keep a battery booster in each van just in case. Interesting that a 2007 car had the battery inside. I will never...
• Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:11:14 +0000
  ...In my van, '87 Westfalia, the battery is in a sealed compartment under the passenger seat. Any hydrogen emitted from the battery would collect...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:51:30 -0700
  ...Don't forget to upgrade the wiring from > alternator to the battery cable. Keep spare bulbs and sockets on hand for > long trips. Melt...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 20:01:01 -0600
  ...It turned out to be a weak cell in the battery ~ it had enough juice to crank it quite nicely but when everything was...
• Re: Weird radio problem
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 09:56:33 -0700
  ...you can wrap around the charger cable at the plug end to block > from going down the cable and radiating all over the place...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:31:36 -0400
  ...Measure at the starter and again at the battery to find the voltage drop across the battery cables and ground path. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:02:18 -0500
  ...I bought once....in the end it was a matter of battery > cable sizes. quite odd, but that was it. ) > > > > > >> On 11/29/2014...
• Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:28:56 -0800
  In my Westy the battery is on the passenger side and propane tank and appliances are on the driver side. My 2007 BMW also...
• Re: Not all USB are created equal.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 3 May 2021 09:20:45 -0400
  ...feeding off the rear battery, so now I have voltage readings on both batteries, and USB from either battery. https://photos.app.goo.gl...
• Re: Fire, and Halon extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:29:43 +1200
  ...I had to get into the trunk (front) and rip off the battery cable to stop the fuel source... Unless carrying explosives, a burning...
• help! wiring diagram...
  Historical mailing list - Rob S.
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:31:25 -0400
  ...So I could sleep tonight, I pulled the battery cable. Does anyone have the resources to get me a wiring diagram tomorrow? I'll...
• Re.: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
  Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:18:46 -0400
  ...I have a Bosch ECU # 0 261 200 065 (810) DF VW # 025 906 022 >From disconnected 02 sensor cable (green coax) to ECU...
• Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 19:40:05 -0700
  ...Battery cables have also been upgraded and are >>> very heavy duty. >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>
• Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:26:15 -0700
  ...The brush assembly has spade connectors on the back, and Dave supplies a pre-built cable to connect it to the regulator. http://mira...
• Re: A Christmas Goose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:00:15 -0500
  ...Anything that might have affected the ECU to cause a failure?(recent battery charger/starter on the system with a cold or crap battery...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:45:20 -0700
  ...battery, I still > bypassed that weak link by installing a new wire directly from the > alternator to the starter using a pre-made cable...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:53:37 -0500
  ...out. > > Slow turning starters are usually a sign of a bad battery, cables, or > the starter itself. For an upgrade ask for 87 and...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:39:21 -0500
  ...Slow turning starters are usually a sign of a bad battery, cables, or the starter itself. For an upgrade ask for 87 and later...
• Re: auxiliary battery wire gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:24:05 -0700
  ...You absolutely should charge the rear battery set with a shorter run directly from the alternator through whatever relay device you choose. Another option...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:21:05 -0800
  ...connected to battery hot lead on the starter ( I often use the nut on the alternator , same thing ) and the 'starter trigger terminal' on...
• Re: Won't start when hot OR cold
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 17:17:02 -0600
  ...and one from tranny to chassis) > Cleaned terminals of battery and cables > Replaced the battery > Tried the 'add-a-solenoid' trick described in the...
• Re: cyl head temp gauge and sub-zero driving
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 15:51:12 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Steering (10W gear oil?) Shifting (same?) Frozen accelerator/parking brake cables? Where do shock absorbers go for the winter? Flat spotted tires? (especially 2...
• FS: 1985GL Wekender and 1985GL
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Sun, 12 May 2002 14:14:15 -0400
  ...leaks front heater works great has an exhaust leak the accellerator cable sticks.... this van was purchased for parts. It runs fine, just need...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:16:25 -0700
  ...There's a cable coming out of the driver side engine vent grill that is long enough to plug into the panel when mounted...
• Second battery, the story on relays.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 20:06:40 -0600
  ...I ran a number 4 gauge > cable as > recommend on the Sure Power install sheet from the main battery to the > Sure > Power under...
• Vanagon TSB's Technical Service Bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:33:31 -0400
  ...97/87-05) Engine cranks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable * (27/87-04) Alternator mounting bolt loose/broken * (17/87-04...
• Re: Washer fluid
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Sun, 3 May 1998 21:41:55 -0700
  ...the back right side with the hatch opened > > 3) the normal battery location is under the passenger seat (on a westy, > > rotate the seat...
• insane a/c project
  Historical mailing list - Joe Reed
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 01:35:45 -0400
  ...Heavy-duty cables as safety straps and redundant locking mechanisms will be in place so that it's locked down tight while traveling. Sliding...
• Re: Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 20:50:00 -0500
  ...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: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:36:30 -0700
  ...the battery negative and of course it stops whirring and whining.� Great, wonder what gremlin that was?� Put negative back to the battery post...
• Re: Delay on charge/o2sensor indicators after starting..?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 11:39:48 -0800
  ...Check voltage at > alternator and battery to be sure the cable and connections are good, but I > think your alternator is undercharging. Get an...
• Re: Tachometer needle swings all the way past the redline
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:46:24 -0800
  ...happen when there is an intermittent open in the charger/battery feed cables.<br/><br/><br/>Cheers,<br/>Dave<a href="https://overview.mail...
• Re: 82 with hot start problem (long saga)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 23:05:26 -0500
  ...Before I left I had a whole new exhaust system > installed and purchased a new battery, even though my old one was probably > fine...
• Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:55:04 -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...
• Re: vag-com
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 30 May 2002 14:44:23 -0400
  ...Well worth the $200 for the software and cables. If you have to go to the dealer even just a couple of times to...
• Re: Having a problem with a starter (solved!)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 16:42:17 -0400
  ...today I > replaced the ground cable (new) and I ran the > heavier gauge positive wire > from the battery to the starter (new for 86...
• Re: Mystery starting issue 85 auto
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:17:45 -0500
  ...with bad batteries, cables. > > With the scan gauge you should be able to confirm all the sensors and also battery voltage to the ECU...
• Re: vanagon fire
  Historical mailing list - Art Jury
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:53:25 -0800
  ...fuses to the battery circuits. You need to know > what > > you're doing. You can't easily fuse the starter cable. > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Feb...
• Re: Brown gas or not? --Contribute some moo-lah!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:24:27 -0400
  ...30+ feet of wiring harnesses off GM cars, Battery Cables, aux, cables, etc). My physics professor friend says "It could help" and "Could work...
• Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:45:41 -0500
  ...data point is that I installed a second battery, >>wiring it direct to the other battery with a solenoid in line. >>The solenoid is...
• Re: Introduction and Re: Second batteries..
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 22:48:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...You also benefit by using very heavy guage cable to maximize throughput of amps. Short runs of wire. And you should consider putting a...
• Need advice: Dad must part w/ his '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ware
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:49:23 EDT
  ...New battery, throttle cable, starter." My note: this is a camper but not the one with the camper hookups and stove and whatever. We...
• 85 Vanagon starts hard
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 19:45:05 -0500 (EDT)
  ...tried this while boosting the battery via jumper cables from my wife's Jeep -- which *always* starts, by the way...) Here are some other...