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• Re: VLC Fry-day: Putting out fires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 18:39:49 -0400
  ...Mike -------------------- wrote: > JIm, > Obviously the cause of the fire, (probably a shorted battery cable) > was still causing fires. > I've had to use fire...
• Re: Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:35:51 -0700
  ...In the interest of making > it work, I ran two battery cables to a Hella battery disconnect switch and > jammed it (the switch) up...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:55:59 -0700
  ...Either a bad ground strap on the transmission (at > nose of trans to frame) or the wiring from the battery to the starter is...
• Golf/Jetta powered gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:35:44 -0400
  ...Some differences are location of the battery, location of coolant tank, fuel tank connections and fuel pump/filter, etc= =2E I have found a...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:55:01 -1000
  ...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: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:26:28 -0700
  ...Barrier Strip...Welding Cable Tool Kit $2750 to $3150 approx. Ultimately a waterboxer could be hybrid electric with direct injected propane and a screw...
• EUROPEAN PARTS SHIPMENT is in!!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 21:15:10 -0400
  ...DUAL BATTERY KIT This is a genuine Hella relay kit designed for adding a second (auxilliary or camping) battery to a VW bus or...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:06:59 -0700
  ...many people have bypassed them with a longer speedo cable > >> anyways since its just a mileage counter, and the box is just an > >> extra...
• Re: Aircooled and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 21:02:11 -0500
  ...That helps a lot but I think it also helps that the battery is in the engine compartment, not up front like in Vanagons...
• Re: Vanagon update paying to undo other's work
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:45:33 +0000
  ...We removed yards of wire that were part of a charging and aux battery set up. And also extra wires to starter.  Simplified the...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 11:52:09 -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...
• CAT HEATER INSTALLATION IN VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 17:09:12 -0700
  ...Use lots of professional grade cable ties. Protect the LP hose from any abrasion and impact. My heater is behind the front passenger seat...
• Re: 87 Vanagon hesitation continues
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:14:49 -0500
  ...This wire measures 182k ohms resistance to ground with a vw ECU and 220k with a bosch ecu plugged to digifant cable.With the...
• Re: [Syncro] Back on the Road, good Mechanic, Ohio
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 00:15:38 -0400
  ...starter cable > up against the frame so hard that it rubbed through the rubber cover on my > 10 miles home, wrecked my battery, caused...
• Golf/Jetta power in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 00:20:19 -0400
  ...Some differences are location of the battery, location of coolant tank, fuel tank connections and fuel pump/filter, etc= =2E I have found a...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:51:03 -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...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:25:45 +0000
  ...Having the throttle at the rear also makes connection to the stock diesel accel cable straitforward and allows easier access for maintainance, adjustment of...
• 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Camealy
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:39:02 -0500
  ...line in -Custom under jump seat tray 2000Watt Inverter -Custom Dual battery setup -Outside temperature monitor -VDO Oil Gauge seamlessly installed in front heater...
• Remote starter switch mayhem (Funny -now)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:57:00 -0400
  ...In the interest of making it work, I ran two battery cables to a Hella battery disconnect switch and jammed it (the switch) up...
• Re: Vanagon Snydrome?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hertzog
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 01:30:54 -0400
  ...I ran a direct ground wire- heavyish gauge from the negative battery cable to the starter- this additional ground IMMEDIATELY improved the situation- that...
• Re: Need jump seat mounting instructions
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 09:52:52 -0400
  ...Some vans (90-91) may already have the fittings in the floor and the threaded holes behind the battery/wheel well ready to install...
• Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:16:37 -0500
  ...I found the starter cut out relay and determined that the cable from the ignition switch had been cut to install it. Other than...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:49:19 -0800
  ...You just push on the bottom of a solenoid device that's in the battery cable, not on the starter, and the starter energizes...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:47:12 -0500
  ...Have not seen in an 84 > wbxr though. > VW also made the main battery cable considerable bigger in 86's and > later vanagons. > Never...
• Re: some notes from counterman mag
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 23:31:48 +0100
  ...division had their own; Clutches, > Gears, Transmissions, Water Pumps, Fuel Pumps, Battery Cables, Carb Kits > etc. > I wasn't there when the stuff left...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:44:10 -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...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:44:53 EDT
  ...I did check fuses and battery cables. All looked well. I have no idea how to proceed from here. I'm sure it's...
• Re: [WetWesties] Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:41:39 -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: Bosch Service Media
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:22:10 -0800
  ...Electrotechnology >> Automotive Electronics for Safety Symbols & Circuit Diagrams Electronics & >> Microcomputers Battery Ignition Electronic Battery Ignition >> Storage Batteries Spark Plugs Starting Systems Starting Motors Alternators...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:51:42 -0500
  ...The red wire runs from the relay to the battery cable connection > > > >on the starter solenoid. The black wire runs from the relay to...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:22:31 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery: You will be working without the dash and with exposed "hot" terminals so it is best to disconnect the ground connection...
• Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:10:10 -0800
  ...to change the > ignition switch the AFM and the alternator and battery cables. (i got her > for 600$ i'd say not too bad...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 4 Jun 2018 18:56:11 -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: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
  ...inside van. .          Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main) .          Added new remote thermometer .          New LED Light Bulbs in...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:37:24 -0400
  ...Barrier Strip...Welding Cable Tool Kit > > $2750 to $3150 > > approx. > > Ultimately a waterboxer could be hybrid electric with direct injected > propane and a screw...
• FS: 82 Diesel ASI Camper - dead engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:38:32 -0700
  ...Clutch, Battery, front brake pads, exhaust system, radiator flush, fuel tank steam clean, and a few other things performed/replaced 10,000 miles ago...
• Re: This week advice.....
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:25:42 -0400
  ...picked up the van) I finally tried connecting a jumper cable from the battery + terminal to the alternator output terminal... The van started right...
• Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:32:12 -0800
  ...Next was to charge the battery after all the cranking. Almost knocked myself out, not seeing that the hatch was hanging a bit lower...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 09:32:08 -1000
  ...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: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 14:38:41 -0800
  ...I use the end > of a small cable tie and trim the end to fit in the slot. > If you use a relay socket...
• Re: VW Radio Into Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 20:08:15 -0500
  ...whenever power is removed from the radio, either by pulling the battery cables, or unplugging the connector on the radio, it goes into a...
• [FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
  ...Michelin Weatherwise tires 4-Summer 2000-$371 Fuel filter-Fall 2000 Battery-Winter 2001-$37 Professional window tint rear of cabin-Spring 2001-$217...
• Re: Windshield wipers ETC. questions.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:55:48 -0800
  ...to change the > ignition switch the AFM and the alternator and battery cables. (i got her > for 600$ i'd say not too bad...
• Re: Runaway Engine RPMs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:24:21 -0700
  ...and all engines depend on electricity in the starter/battery/charging system area .. pretend it's water flowing in a pipe ( DC is semi...
• 86' Westy 4-Sale
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:21:26 -0800
  ...emergency brake cables from cab pull to rear brakes (8/99) Cooland system was recently flushed and recharged (9/99) Battery, primary (purchased in...
• contemplating engine upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:23:06 -0800
  ...Over the last few months I've repaired all of the nonworking items, pulled the dash, and replace the climate control cables, heater fan...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 17:33:52 -0700
  ...A cable will let me connect it to an onshore 7Ah sealed lead-acid battery. Water should flow. Well, it may. We'll see...
• Re: '91 Vanagon Multivan - hard to start
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:19:03 -0700
  ...It might be a good idea to clean all the engine compartment >grounds (at both cable terminal ends as well as the surface they...
• Re: Help -Stranded & need advice...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 25 Sep 1999 18:11:45 -0700
  ...So it won't be >towed in the morning. > >I did check fuses and battery cables. All looked well. I have no idea >how...
• Speedometer Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
  ...1) Begin by disconnecting the battery. 2) Sit in the driver seat. 3) Remove the instrument panel cover - Sit in the driver seat, and...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:57:33 -0300
  ...anything other than the Cables & SecuringBolts ~ > >> > >> Access is QuiteGood from DownUnder, Preferably with the BackEnd Up On Ramps ~ > >> > >> Battery Should, OfCourse, be disconnected 1st...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 17:08:37 -0400
  ...However apparently there were difficulties with this, because by at least late '83 Bosch had added a braided copper flex cable to bypass this...
• Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 08:50:09 -0700
  ...The GPS will receive power from other mini to USB cables, but no traffic reports. Patti On Sat, Jun 20, 2015 at 8:27...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:13:12 -0400
  ...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: Running rich, O2 sensor says lean, exhaust leak?
  Historical mailing list - Aerowolf
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 17:44:31 -0500
  ...Maybe I need to do it again with a > fresh fat battery cable in there. > > You think this is the primary ground I should...
• LED HeadLights for 86-91 was Head light mystery
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:03:50 -0600
  ...While many Vanagons are equipped with a 90 A/H alternator the wiring from the alternator to the battery cable and from the battery...
• Re: Pulling the Dash (fascia)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:19:02 -0500
  ...Disconnect primary battery Remove ashtray Remove center defroster vents Remove fuse box cover Lower fuse block Remove glove compartment Remove outer defroster vents Now...
• Re: Haynes Manual for Vanagon available from UK for water cooled to '91
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:19:00 -0700
  ...battery cable and running the engine to look for leaks. I really don't see that you were missing much, unless having the blow...
• Re: WTB: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:05:00 -0600
  ...is really helpful to take several pictures to help get every cable and wire back where it was originally installed. If not, you run...
• For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
  ...Problem was corroded + cable from battery) Tan head rests (2) Used 1 in very good condition, 1 split on back side. Tan on both...