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• Re: Skylight color needed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:44:17 -0700
  ...have lost countless hours > of sleep to the overhead light that switches on at dawn! > > > http://www.theskylightguy.com/main.jsp?p2=shopping/catalog...
• Re: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sun, 9 Mar 1997 01:39:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...Perhaps reconnecting the radio to your auxiliary > battery would be a good idea. > > I've noticed these cut out switches with removable connectors (keys...
• Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
  ...tail and turn signal lens, interior and exterior mirrors, alternators, gauges, switches, handles, glass, heater cores, etc., mostly from mid-80's vans. Please...
• Re: of oil lights and pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:06:29 -0700
  That's good, Ken. I'll check the wiring. Thanks. Charles '85 Westy At 10:19 AM 9/26/01 -0400, KENWILFY@aol.com...
• Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 02:23:15 -0400
  ...parking light circuit, and the black end to some line that switches on >with the ignition. Result is the buzzer will buzz if the...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:49:58 -0700
  Greg Potts typed: > > Apparently the advent of so-called smart keys simply pushed the car > theives into doing a B+E to get the...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 07:30:46 -0400
  ...A/C fan and burning smell > > Remove the knobs and pull the switches out. There is a wiring harness up > there with a 4...
• Added info on Quantum TD FS, and Westy baking tips.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 18:24:15 -0400
  ...Fits with VW stock Vanagon D motor mounts (unlike Jetta/Golf and later B3 Passats) * 4x Power window motors, mechanisms and 6x switches * Cruise...
• 84 Westy stumbles off idle
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 5 May 2010 09:57:32 -0400
  ...I'm pretty sure I have those throttle micro-switches correctly adjusted though I even tried some incorrect settings to see if that mattered...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 May 2009 13:03:31 -0700
  ...To remove, remove instrument cluster, heater control levers, unplug heater fan switches, remove heater control fascia, remove two screws that hold control levers to...
• Re: Brake Light Prob
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:06:37 -0700
  ...There is a switch there similar to the switches in the door jambs for the interior lights. When the parking brake handle goes down...
• Re: massive oil leak (77 camper)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 11:17:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...for small change, cupholders, armrests, additional gauges, lots of buttons and switches, a computer, and maybe a replicator? :) -- Make it so. /--------------------------------------------\ /-------/======================================)\ / /| ||============|| | | =)\ / / | ||============|| | | =)\ _\ _\___/__|O_______||============||__|_________| =)\ / \\-----|-----------|-------------------------------) ( ))==M | |Sami...
• Re: Das Boot still won't crank--latest update
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 17:24:11 -0500
  ...Ignition switches are known problems in these. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Thu, 21 Jan...
• Re: pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:21:10 -0800
  ...secondary to the heater fan squeeeeeel) > is > > that my pwr window switches are impossible to push > > when it is cold and the driver side...
• Westy single center seat, AC, other Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 02:36:10 -0700
  ...Square headlight; right low beam (damaged) Other items like tail and turn signal lens, interior mirrors, gauges, switches, handles, glass, heater cores, etc., mostly...
• Re: Oil pressure switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 19:20:27 -0500
  ...When I accelerate > back > above 2000-2500 rpm, the light and the buzzer go off. > > I have changed both switches (high and low) now...
• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:21:59 -0700
  ...i have the wires and relays and switches and fuses and > lights and holders and beer and much more stuff. Now so i don...
• WOT switch and digitool O2 decipher Qs
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 21:10:48 -0800
  ...the idle switch (working right), sanded the ground plugs on the switches, inspected the AFM boot (medium sized crack, not a tear all the...
• Re: h4 headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:04:55 EDT
  ...Shawn, you have to install the relays or you'll overload the circuit and surely burn the switches. The 9004 bulb connector are a...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:32:27 -0400
  The 2 separate throttle switches was replaced with the single cam switch somewhere mid 84. All 85's have the later set up. 86...
• VW Radios
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 08:42:35 -0500
  ...Behind the dash, there are differences in size, switches, wiring and circuitry. They have the same VW part number with the exception of a...
• Re: test
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 2 Sep 2020 18:20:53 +0200
  ...test messages >> >> I just soldered red LEDs into my power windows switches. What a PIA. >> ...something ontopic ;-) >> Now I need to overhaul my window...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:26:45 -0500
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > > Anyone have any ideas about this? > > Thanks, > > John
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 22:13:29 -0500
  ...However, as with the above switches, the lighting pattern is so much better you won't regret the switch. On Jan 9, 2010, at...
• Re: Vibrations: the usual suspects
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:21:38 -0700
  ...at about 70 kph, then at about 80 kph the vibration >switches to the front.( felt in steering wheel.) Tomorrow I will check >the...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:10:51 +0200
  ...The dip switches the 56 (input) into 56a (high beam) and 56b (low beam). The light horn gets its input from 30 (battery), so...
• Re: Hella H4s and relays
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 12:11:50 -0700
  ...honestly, the stock system works, but does tend to fry headlight switches over time). With the addition of the H3 driving lights, you are...
• Re: Won't idle when cold ...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 4 May 2006 12:09:56 -0400
  ...Just something to try before making finicky adjustments or buying new switches. Tim At 07:19 AM 5/4/2006 -0700, Clint Kolda wrote...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 06:47:42 EDT
  ...In any case you should install relays in the headlight system along with the new switch or switches and fix the grounds. See my...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Troy Delnicki
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:18:27 -0500
  ...Relays are nothing more than switches, which are activated by a trigger wire (the blue one behind the driver seat in this case) that...
• Re: More on the FCC Info.....PLZ EMAIL isp@fcc.gov to tell them how you feel.
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 12:58:22 -0800
  ...The end-to-end dedicated channels created by circuit switches are > unnecessary and even inefficient when used to connect an end user to an...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:41:56 -0700
  ...The automatics >> have >>> their back-up light switches at the shifter console. Whereas, the manual >>> trans have their switches at the nose come area...
• Re: Electrical genuis-es here is one for you..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:05:02 +0000
  ...I may have two concurrent problems, but > the main one it the EFI switches on to 'full rich' mode and > causes the van to...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 10 May 2009 09:04:05 -0700
  ...have the separator installed, I might as well add the battery switches to isolate the batteries while hooked up to the high-amp charger...
• yep, it's the back-up light switch
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 4 Nov 96 15:53:40 EST
  ...named Nelson and he offered to send me one of the switches that he had. Unfortunately, I forgot Nelson's last name and e...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Tue, 12 May 1998 03:13:58 EDT
  ...make sure your plug wires are new, make sure your throttle switches are good, check to see your CAT is good, is it breathing...
• Re: Manual on/off Switch for Radiator Fan--Radiator/Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 13:24:48 -0700
  David, I've owned lots of VW's and I can't tell you how many of these automatic switches I've had to...
• Re: Battery switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:53:58 -0400
  At 11:04 AM 7/12/2002, Rodney Woten wrote: >Van is @ the shop right now so I'm going from memory. Base is...
• Re: Help! My Van won't start!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Thu, 27 May 2004 22:24:32 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a good idea > which one of the sensors, relays, or switches I should attack first? I > realize that's a pretty...
• Runaway Starters and Kill Switches
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:47:28 -0500
  OK, I am becoming very paranoid. I have two 88 Vanagons - both of whom have had runaway starters in recent weeks. The first disengaged...
• Re: vw recall 800,000 jetta,beetles,golf, gti, r32 in u.s. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:19:20 -0800
  ...vw stealer. > > >from cnn >"the malfunctioning brake lights and brake light switches could fail >to come on >or remain stuck on". > >this is an...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 09:52:59 -0400
  ...The switches I've taken apart (no Kostal > ones yet) show pitting and arc burns on the the center contact at the 30 > terminal...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 22:55:29 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " >>>>>> >>>>>> is it making contact at idle or not ? >>>>>> it either is, or it isn't...
• Re: Power wiring/headlights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:03:06 -0800
  ...NB this is only necessary for the POWER leads not the signal > leads from the switches. Can I solder these myself or is it...
• Re: Radiator Fan Switch Problem Fixed & Alternate Flushing Method FISH
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:49:24 -0400
  ...a used one on eBay! I bought the colder of two switches that Bus Boys sells. Part number 251-959-481K. Here's a...
• Re: Front brake calibers?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 05:30:03 -0700
  ...Since VW switches model production around August, many 86 model vans were actually built in late 1985. The VIN number still shows them as...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:35:57 -0400
  ...The Relay kit and higher wattage bulbs is the least expensive method to improve the lights and protect the switches at the same time...
• Re: Same old Issue - RPM hunting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:56:29 -0400
  ...Installed them, turn the switches - and all > three engines fired right up. I'm happy as a clam in sand. Rich did a > good...
• Re: Rough running until engine warm????
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:37:44 EDT
  Doug, Check the throttle position switch (or switches) to make sure it's working correctly in the idle position. If you have the dual...
• Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 15:39:22 +0200
  In Europe, where a rear fog lamp is mandatory, most Vanagons/Transporters have 3 switches on the right hand side. They are (top to...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 20:48:18 -0400
  ...Seems that there is some problem > with throttle position switches when you put the '87 throttle body in and try > to hook it up...
• Pedro's pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:35:59 -0800
  ...The a/c switches must be relocated and the wires to them extended. With the duct work gone cold air comes out of the...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 02:04:15 -0600
  ...I, too thought the switches under designed till I found out the fuses and then the wires were underdesigned, too. All melting. The car...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:35:44 -0800
  ...The switch failed completely in the Canyon and left us begging........switches are cheap. On Dec 4, 2007 6:29 PM, Michael Elliott <camping...
• Re: Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:45:08 -0400
  ...in Rhode > Island - he knows Dennis) > > I opened up the gauge cluster to access those brake pressure switches > (3-prongers) > David advised me to...
• Cruise Control Troubleshooting 101
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:04:33 -0400
  ...If it will not allow you to do so, go directly to the pedal switches. You have to remove the lower steering column cover...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:05:17 -0400
  ...I read an old post from Mark Drillock talking about the several different switches that were available 12 years ago & a problem w/ using...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:32:28 -0700
  ...Might take a couple tries to keep everything in the right > place going back in. > > All the headlight switches I've taken apart have...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 16 May 2014 21:08:58 -0400
  What really screws with your head, is that electrons (you know, the things that actually do the work?) flow from ground (everybody things its...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:14:25 -0800
  ...valve faster using switches than it would using > engine RPM drop as a reference? Interesting question though. > > Mark: Thanks. The guts of the ICU...