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• Re: Overheating on '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 09:28:29 -0500
  ...have, the diagram on pg 97.59 does show > two separate switches for the '84. Mine, however, is > wired as shown on pg 97...
• Re: How hot is HOT?
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 09:52:52 +0200
  ...In addition, I have one of those fan switches that goes on a few degrees earlier that I got from Kyle. Actually I rarely...
• Westy Oil Light and Buzzer Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 17:38:18 +0000
  ...problem has gone away! There are apparently a number of different switches, all with different colors to indicate their pressure specs. I used a...
• Parting out an EV in New England (plus Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 20:01:22 -0500
  ...front seats, body panels, interior panels, side and rear window glass, steel wheels, dash switches, etc. I didn't even bother to look at...
• Re: Fog Light wire fire, help!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 08:03:34 -0800
  ...One thing that noone seems to ever mention is that switches can be figured out without wiring diagrams... just use your multimeter to test...
• for sale: EUROVAN MV INTERIOR (jumpseats/bed/table fits eurovans '93 to present
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 11:07:33 EST
  ...includes all carpet, headliners, all sidepanels both sides, sliding doorpanel, front doorpanels w/ power window switches, panel w/ flip out table and cupholders, captains...
• auxiliary driving lights problem
  Historical mailing list - Al Ferguson
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:06:38 -0700
  ...Any suggestions? I think the two light switches must be integrated somehow but darned if I know how it all works! Al Al Ferguson...
• Selling my 1986 Syncro Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 20:34:02 -0700
  ...new head gaskets, coolant flush with the proper coolant, oil service, tuneup, voltage regulator, all belts, oil cooler seal, oil pressure switches, new auxiliary...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:26:08 -0800
  ...A regular points condenser would be > great, if perhaps a bit of overkill. > > But you can buy mechanics' remote start switches in any FLAPS...
• Re: sluggish on take off
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:30:41 -0400
  I Have an early 85 with dual switches. the switch is either open or closed with a helper. im not sure what TPS is...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:19:33 -0800
  Where exactly are you putting each of the meter probes? Does it drop to zero volts when the pedal is released? The brake switches...
• Re: Newly operational AC just died...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:06 -0400
  ...the Bentley is that it shows separate high > and low > pressure switches, but on later models (at least on my '90) it's a...
• Re: manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:53:31 +0000
  ...to know if there is a way to install a >couple switches to control the fan manually. Any help would be >appriciated. > >Mike Kozak...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:33:45 -0500
  ...One comes with all the > switches and says"German"..the other is ''economy''.. So > would I regret not spending the extra $ ? Why the large...
• Re: 1988 Westy Water tank level,sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 16:12:16 -0500
  ...The original ones were soldered with absolutely straight leads on the switches, so if you bent it even a centimeter against that direction it...
• FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
  ...Fridge (AC/DC/Gas), stove, sink all work perfectly (AC/DC/Gas switches are non-standard toggle switches). New parts recently installed: New engine...
• Help! Van still dying
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:03:46 -0700
  ...I could think of (moving the throttle, clicking on the throttle switches, fiddling with the spark plug wires, banging on the AFM, playing with...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:11:03 -0400
  ...a replacement. >>> Alternatively, if anyone knows a non-junkyard source for these switches >>> (preferably costing less than $400) that would be even better. >>> Thanks. >>> >> > >
• junkyard alert
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 17:22:02 -0800 (PST)
  ...fer pickin'! It has a compleat seat of popout windows, guages, switches n stuff. I took the wiper assembly and the turn signal relay...
• new & excited
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 17:12:25 -0600
  ...the inside and redid a bunch of stuff and rewired some switches and custom panel and lights etc. Took it to california for a...
• Re: Smoke coming from under the van
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 22:05:00 EST
  ...there are more safety cutoff switches/overrides etc, than on a Stewart Warner or others. the problem is, that people don't service these...
• Re: Power Window Switch Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 09:23:08 -0700
  ...The switches are easily available at the dealer and also relatively inexpensive (for a Vanagon part) since they are shared with the Jetta/Golf...
• Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 14:51:41 -0700
  ...Surely the newer type switches could be adapted in its place.
• Re: Installing Volvo Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:16:36 -0800
  ...steering > wheel. > Also, can I re-use the Volvo bun warmer switches, and suggestions on > how to > wire? Perhaps with a relay and direct...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:36:07 -0700
  ...They offer > Meyle switches, the previous one that broke so easily was Febi. When I > received the part and opened the box one of...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:20:19 -0800
  ...Same for all >> the >>> wiring up most of the switches and even after the switches to the fuse >> box. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:41:09 -0600
  ...Do most people ditch the factory switches? My drivers side is inoperable but I haven't diagnosed it yet.) Have wife ready to help...
• Re: Behr AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 00:35:11 -0700
  ...The wiring to the rear heater was moved to the fan switches to the behr and the front blower wiring is who knows where...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:32:18 -0600
  ...had removed from another Vanagon! >> >> Between the heater valves and ignition switches, I'm ready to set my >> ordering app to NO MEYLE. >> >> Jim >>
• Re: fog light switch
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:20:37 -0500
  ...yeah, there is a > fits-perfect-looks-like-all-the-other-switches > that you > >can order from the parts department > at the local vw...
• RE...electrical problems
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Mon, 28 May 2001 23:22:55 -0400
  ...If it stays on try the door switches and or cigarette lighter. then got the relays and pull each on until it goes out...
• No cold start and the shaft from the shop (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Gregory
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 16:59:04 EST
  ...I ran the pin test on the ECU harness, checked timing, tightened all clamps for vacuum leaks and, checked the throttle positioning switches. Still...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 16:36:12 -0500
  Hi Z, The most common trouble that I have had with the cruise is the vacuum switches that contact the pedals not being held...
• Re: Installing Ignition Switch - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 02:10:54 -0500
  ...This process was learned a few years ago when I had way too many opportunities to replace ignition switches on my various vans. Good...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 12:10:24 -0400
  ...I think Robert's advice regarding the TPS switches will get you farther. -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "roger sisler" <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Idle Surge
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:53:51 -0400
  ...The newer version some 85's on have 2 switches. hope that illustrates the TB switch. Tony On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 11...
• Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:19:07 -0800
  ...So the controller might be nothing more complicated than an oil temperature gauge that switches the step motor. That's the ugly way to...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia - where does this go?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:32:30 -0700
  ...circuit. > > Yellow wire, oil pressure switch, higher pressure switch of 2 switches. > > > Mark > > > > Chris S wrote: >> But really, if I was 100% sure, would...
• Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 12:33:07 -0700
  ...I'll sure have to say those are good oil prssure switches. Most of them last the life of the van easily. hey ..maybe...
• Fw: VDO OP Guage install?(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 12:58:19 -0600
  ...Needing to keep both switches in the system so the > computer chip behind the dash doesn't go haywire, initially I rigged up a...
• Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:28:27 -0400
  Patrick; You have two oil pressure sensing switches. The low pressure switch (4.4) must _OPEN_ between 2.2 and 6.5 psi. It...
• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 11:16:09 -0500
  ...for tires,(The Tires List) one for cupholders, one for throttle switches, and one for every thread we don't like.. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Re: FW: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Becks
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 08:32:40 -0800
  ...A modern Vanagon > Sorry to bother, but is anyone else having trouble getting this to download? > Appears to ask for video, then switches to...
• Re: Still no passenger side high beam
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 05:57:54 EST
  ...It's not any of the switches or relays if the other side is working. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90...
• Stranded in my driveway as I try to leave on a 10 day trip :(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams (Contractor)
  Sun, 9 Jul 2023 10:47:43 -0600
  ...I have checked the AFM connection, disconnected the O2 sensor, made sure I could hear the high and low limit switches on the throttle...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:40:32 -0600
  ...Brake light switches have not been > replaced. Whine was there with the 1.9 engine and is unchanged with my '93 > Subaru 2.2...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:29:43 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. Anyone have any ideas about this? Thanks, John
• Re: 1991 van - head light switch alternative for 251941531T
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:28:51 -0400
  ...It looks like US models didn't have the DRLs, and the main difference in the switches is that the dimmer is broken out...
• Re: '88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:33:36 -0500
  ...pedal switch, I'd be > willing to bet that clutch & brake switches are the #1 failure point. > > There's supposed to be a white...
• Re: Need a bit more help...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:56:24 +0000
  ...but for the fact that there are no buttons or switches at the >driver's postion to activate it! (and no signs that any...
• Re: Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 May 2001 09:48:08 -0500
  ...There are pressure switches (two I believe) attached at the master cylinder. They sometimes go bad. If you disconnect the wires from them and...
• Heidelberg Radio Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 06:14:30 EDT
  ...The up and down button switches to change the radio stations do not work on the radio. The search button works. The up and...
• Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 16:44:40 -0400
  ...My guess is that the manufacturers of these stereos are using cheap switches and just turning off the indicator lights thinking that you will...
• Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 18:24:45 -0500
  ...I haven't > messed with the air conditioning switches but I think my son did. > Coincidence? > > Larry > sonofed@karmannghia.org > www.ghiatwins.homestead.com...
• Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 17:22:44 -0700
  ...I have not been able to find a replacement, so I put in 3 toggle switches, one for each AC/DC/GAS. Photos are...
• Electrical Gremlins?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:22:35 -0800
  ...If either (or both) switches are set to the "on" position, the stereo goes dead. This has me completely stumped. I have never had...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 13:34:48 -0400
  ...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > > > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > > switches...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:35:14 -0600
  ...While you can do that in an airplane - turn the magneto switches off - it is not done in practice for safety reasons. The procedure...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:40:30 -0700
  ...amber light is dim on both de frogger and fog light switches , for what’s that worth. > > Alistair > > > On Apr 2, 2020, at 3...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:48:41 -0400
  ...1:05 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > > Brake light switches are pressure-activated items. Maybe that’s something. > > > > Chris > > > > > Wiadomość napisana przez...