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• for sale: 82 vanagon w/ 2.0L Inline 16V motor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 16:28:22 EST
  ...front brake pads, rotors and a brake system flush, new battery, new speedometer cable, new spark plugs, ignition cap and rotor, and an oil...
• Re: Mystery starting issue 85 auto
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:01:54 -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...
• fuel sender repair
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 06 Oct 94 20:57:36 CDT
  ...clean edges: * * Gas Torch, Grinding Disc, Parting Disc. * ********************************************** - Disconnect the battery ground cable. - Remove the spare tire and spare tire cover. - Measure the center...
• Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Oct 94 12:30:58 MDT
  ...Once you find it though the trick is to run the battery output DIRECT to the input leads. Do this with jumper cables and...
• Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 09:09:24 -0600
  ...inflator. > > 1 Pair jumper cables. > > 4 Spare Spark plugs. > > 1 Spare Distributor Cap. > > 1 Spare set of ignition cables. > > 2 Spare CVs with boots...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:51:50 -0400
  ...anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > > Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On Ramps ~ > > Battery Should, OfCourse, be disconnected 1st...
• New lawn ornament
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 23:51:00 -0300
  ...I topped up the oil, added fresh petrol, jumped in, turned the key...nothing :( I checked the battery, it was fine. Checked the starter...
• Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack: tach effect
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 15:03:29 -0700
  ...Run the ground for the stereo straight to > the battery, sometimes that will clear up the problem. Some people > don't recommend this for...
• Re: '84 1.9L engine -- no start on cold mornings -- starts fine late morning
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 15 Jan 2016 06:40:12 -0500
  ...BTW -- Where can I buy the remote start cable? John On Wed, 2016-01-13 at 20:19 -1000, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott...
• index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
  ...Engine Cranks Too Slowly or Water-Cooled System Won't Crank - Battery Cable Vanagon ALL 97-87-07 Electrical Engine Stalls and Misses Water...
• Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 21:53:04 -0300
  ...I did check fuses and battery cables. All looked well. I have no idea how to proceed from here. I'm sure it's...
• Subaru DIY swap info
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:06:33 -0300
  ...If you are engine shopping grab ALL the throttle stuff including cables, the cruise control system and its pump and computer. Trace back the...
• Re: RIP and Help finding an '87-91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:09:26 -0700
  ...You also need to disconnect the baery- as a melted battery cable will short and creat a source of ignition that an extiguisher can...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 16:27:44 -0400
  ...I wanted to see if Jim had a original battery holder in his stock anyway! Eric Caron On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27...
• Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:36:59 -0700
  ...As for doing it yourself, it is not that difficult Remove battery cable from pos term Remove alternator wiring Remove fuel line and plug...
• Re: Water Pump // Alternator Belt problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:26 -0500
  ...charging voltage to the battery ? >> How is the battery water ? Is there corrosion on the terminals or inside >> the battery box ? ( found an 86...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:26:36 -0500
  ...It was powered by a cable he had run from the battery forward. He had added a good bit of electrical stuff to the...
• Re: Solar question and electrical oddity
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Tue, 8 May 2001 19:11:13 -0500
  ...Could also be that there's missing insulation in the cable and the >two wires are touching. In any case, that's what I...
• Re: Cookies and Credit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 21:56:12 -0700
  ...on your battery area i beleive - if you are going to use a stainless bolt and nut on a battery cable clamp, I don...
• Re: rebuilt 2.1 runs like crap - can't figure it out
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:48:12 -0700
  ...battery cable was a bit loose. I never tightened it all the way when I hooked it back up. Thought for sure that must...
• Re: 87 Westy Engine/Trans removal Day 1 - or Boy, do I miss my 67 Westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:16:09 -0700
  ...Disconnect battery neg cable, throttle cable, heater cables and connecting tubes 3. remove leads from generator, oil pressure switch, back up light switch, +lead...
• V6anagon Trip: Day 1 (continued) /L
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 04 Dec 1995 18:45:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Get my jumper cables out of the suitcase, hook up to Bob's battery, hit the key, and the engine turns vvveeerrrrryyyy slowly. Back...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:39:12 -0700
  ...Disconnected the auxiliary battery and auxiliary battery relay. No change. 4. Checked the wiring harness in the engine compartment that contains the leads to...
• Re: jump seat installation
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:18:23 -0700
  ...The seat belt receiver, the longer item with a cable, uses the mount for the front seat belt. e. hardware. I always try to...
• Re: Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 18:51:54 -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: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Oct 94 12:53:47 MDT
  ...Once you find it though the trick is to run the battery output DIRECT to the input leads. Do this with jumper cables and...
• Re: Billy Bones Returns
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 09:27:40 -0500
  ...Number one problem point was battery terminals, which often corrode and create so much resistance as to reduce or block current flow. Grounding straps...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 06:47:17 -0400
  ...Disconnected the auxiliary battery and auxiliary battery >> relay. No change. >> >> >> 4. Checked the wiring harness in the engine compartment that >> contains the leads to...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 20:43:47 -0700
  ...This is to make more battery power available > for the starter. The wipers are part of the controlled loads. > > Mark > > neil wrote: > > > Hi Matt...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:13:42 -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: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:41:35 -0700
  ...things.. > but for electrical shorting out, like a wedding ring and battery cables > etc. > > I hate to think about the person maybe leaning in...
• Re: Wish List
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 2017 09:05:03 -0500
  ...Wish List Hi everyone, I have the Sirius plug in module and it’s a pain in the butt :) Too many cables. Power, sound...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 19:44:53 -0700
  ...The Diesel battery like you pointed out makes mounting a stock box almost impossible. Normally I would do what your friend did and bolt...
• Re: 1985 Westy Vanagon shutters, dies, and then resurrects... help.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:34:05 -0800
  ...The first time this happened > I > thought it was the battery - possibly due to an old battery and cold > weather. We jumped it and...
• Re: Potential New Survey [LONG!]
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:33:24 -0500
  ...speedo cable 30. radiator fan switch (3 position thing behind the headlight) 31. A/C ducts (falling on your head) 32. alternator 33. distributor...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:40:36 -0500
  ...Here's a teaser from an extremely interesting article: >For comparison, we decided to directly short the battery with only >the shunt and switch...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:02 -0500
  ...Here's a teaser from an extremely interesting article: >For comparison, we decided to directly short the battery with only >the shunt and switch...
• Re: Solenoid-to-starter wire replacement=fixed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:50:56 -0400
  ...Tried jumping it, even though there were 12.5 > volts at the battery, and got nothing. Eventually we got it running with a > push...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:11:28 -0400
  ...It has a K&N air filter, a bra, all screens, tables and curtains, Pop top artificial rain gutters, second battery wired up (but...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:14:32 -0700
  The problem is likely up front, perhaps with either the Westy fridge relay and/or a GoWesty style aux battery relay. If his van...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 10:35:27 -0500
  ...You know the type, like you see in San Francisco but that run on tracks and don't have the cog or cable drives...
• Re: starter spins, doesn't engage?/Bentley question
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:11:14 -0400
  ...the starter, and I even ran > an > > extra jumper cable from the house battery to the solenoid terminal. > > > > I don't think it is...
• Re: in Kamloops and need some help
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:45:43 -0700
  ...The oil pump is mired in this muck, the battery is running at about 40% efficiency and the cable resistance is higher. If it...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 22:01:44 -0700
  ...anything other than > the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > > > > Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On > Ramps ~ > > > > Battery Should, OfCourse, be disconnected 1st...
• What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
  ...Time to go get another battery? Wait... BTDT before, wasn't the battery that last time. Get wife out to crank while I measure...
• Re: Trying to understand starter stuff adding a relay failure points
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:35:35 -0600
  ...out. > >>> > >>> Slow turning starters are usually a sign of a bad battery, cables, > >>> or the starter itself. For an upgrade ask for 87 and...
• What I carry in my Westy - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:01:42 -0600
  ...Jumper Cables, Spare CV axle, Spare Alternator, Tackle Box, Tie Downs, Ropes, Nylon Straps, Books, extra blanket, paper towels, jack, cheater bar for lug...
• FS 1983 'L' Diesel, upstate NY
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Jul 97 07:29:15 PST
  ...brakes (shoes and WC) at 73k z New battery 6/94 ?? z New accelerator cable 3/97 z CV joints cleaned and repacked at...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:57:42 -0400
  ...It has a K&N air filter, a bra, all screens, tables and curtains, Pop top artificial rain gutters, second battery wired up (but...
• Re: '80 Westfalia, Electrical problems; need answers, like, really.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 09:02:44 -0500
  ...The installers also may have bent / disconnected / forced the heater box cables and just gotten the flappers out of sync trying for more room...
• Re: Still need HELP with hot start problem 84 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:28:07 -0700
  ...I fixed that subaru-vanagon with attention to battery cables ...lots of attention, eventually I got it. It was basically not enough juice getting...
• Re: Stuck Solenoid????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:34:03 -0700
  ...If the Switch is new or otherwise OK, the Starter Solenoid is OK, the Tranny Ground Strap is OK, the Battery Cables are OK...
• Re:vanagon stalling/propex heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 10:42:16 -0400
  ...I'd checked everything, including archive discussions of problem including engine to ground cable being broken, 02 sensors, etc. you name it! All I...
• Fwd: STRANDED
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 08:37:22 -0400
  ...goes on the same stud as the big battery cable. This smaller red wire carries battery power to the engine compartment for the fuel...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:55:13 -0400
  ...It has a K&N air filter, a bra, >all screens, tables and curtains, Pop top artificial rain >gutters, second battery wired up (but...
• Re: Advice needed: engine speed jumping abruptly
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 20:36:15 -0500
  ...I recently had the tranny out for a rebuild, and I had not adjusted the accelerator cable right, which threw the stops on the...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:11:49 -0700
  ...things.. > > > but for electrical shorting out, like a wedding ring and battery cables > > > etc. > > > > > > I hate to think about the person maybe leaning in...
• Re: Solenoid-to-starter wire replacement=fixed
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:51:01 -0400
  ...Tried jumping it, even though there were > 12.5 > > volts at the battery, and got nothing. Eventually we got it running with > a > > push...
• Antennas (was re: massive oil leak (77 camper))
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 17:16:05 EDT
  ...I ran the coax antenna cable under and along the edges of the glued-in rug, toward the front, then under the dashboard, along...
• Re: H2O Head Info / VW-Bago Westy / dealer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 20:24:07 -0400
  ...parking brake- OK, now I had to agree with this as the 'new' cable was on floor next to the brake lever, and it...