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• Re: Driver's side "A" pillar wiring
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 26 May 2011 11:51:45 -0700
  ...there are "courtesy" switches available from VW Mk3's possibly Mk2 (?) (trunk?) that have a notch. Slider door open (duh ;) depress the switch so...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:18:09 -0700
  ...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: Installing an alarm/keyless entry (91 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:24:46 -0700
  ...Had a battery for power, some 12v lights , some switches, lots of wires. Made a sort of synoptic panel using the alarm system components...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 22:59:30 -0500
  ...to on. > > Mark > > mark drillock wrote: >> The "ignition switch" has 4 switches inside that power different things. >> One or more can still work while...
• Re: Water tank level gauge on '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 23 May 2010 10:18:48 -0700
  ...s got the kind of sender with a float and reed switches. Others who have senders that depend on current conduction through the tank...
• Re: Cruise Control not working
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 13:13:43 -0800
  ...Electrical - Check continuity at the switches on the pedals, signal stalk. Check the sender at the speedometer. Check the computer. Randy Bergum Mike wrote...
• Re: heated seats wanted
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 18:55:52 -0800
  ...seats themselves swivel like my current > seats do > >-that all the switches and wiring comes with 'em > > > >I've searched archives and haven't...
• Re: A/C Fan speed 3 not working in ' 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:46:24 -0800
  I should have mentioned that I removed the switches from the dash and they look absolutely brand new. Nothing melted or disfigured. Steve -----Original...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:23:08 -0700
  ...If your 'died' was sudden and abrupt...I think "wires or switches or connections"...something electrical... Welding with the ECU in the vehicle IS...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:55:04 -0700
  ...These last two switches are in the shifter box anyway. -- BenT
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:55:22 -0700
  ...my very low tech solution is two complete 'full battery cable' size charging and starting circuits, with manual on/off battery switches for each...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:19:17 -0700
  ...Any diagnostics I can do with a voltmeter, as I > understand those M-pin switches are hard to come by and don't want...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:08:33 -0600
  When this happened to me, a new set of stalk switches solved the problem. Unless you need one with cruise control, good ones are...
• Re: Radiator cooling fan - stuck ON!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:44:31 -0400
  ...like a thermostat, pushing an actuator for two over-center snap switches with different over-center points. It clearly had gotten a bit of...
• Re: gas + electric/f
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 10:02:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...ranger, and while you're there get some > guages and toggle switches to mount on the ceiling between the driver and > passenger seats. Back...
• Re: Rear Door latch stuck
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:21:27 EDT
  ...There are no additional external levers, buttons or switches to use. When working properly you can unlock either of the front doors with the...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:27:21 -0600
  ...If your engine is an early '85 you may have two switches -- one for idle position and the second for full throttle. If you...
• Re: FW: A modern Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Orlando J. Palmer
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 21:24:04 -0400
  ...trouble getting this to > > download? > > Appears to ask for video, then switches to text file of about 19.7 Meg, > > loads forever and ends...
• 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:44:15 -0800
  <<The rubber boot should just be able to pushed off. The broken wire probably does >NOT< have broken insulation, so you won't be...
• Re: 91 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:14:54 -0500
  ...it up you will be able to find and study the switches. They may just need a little cleaning or adjusting. Larry A. On...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:47:44 -0400
  ...Transfer switches for this task are available and not that expensive. Of course, proper use of cord an plug can accomplish the same goal...
• Re: Battery Sages
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:21:52 -0500
  ...For both 6- and 12-volt batteries * Microprocessor controlled/ fully automatic switches to float-mode monitoring when battery is at full charge * LED indicator...
• Re: It's 22:26!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:15:08 -0500
  ...the instrument panel next week to install the new > brake light switches. Thanks for the info, David. > > Warren (trying to get back home ;-) > > On...
• unstable idle
  Historical mailing list - James Digennaro
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 19:29:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...There are two switches on the throttle body, one is a full throttle enrichment switch the other cuts the fuel when decelerating. When the...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 22:13:55 -0500
  ...other parts fit our vanagons? > > I have found widow and mirror switches, auto tranny > interlocks, etc. from > > small VW cars. Any idea what else...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 16:45:29 -0400
  ...A lot of people have also tinkered with the dynamics of this system by putting in thermostats or thermo switches with different setpoints, and...
• Re: New owner issues - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:55:06 -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: Which Switch Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 05:57:20 EST
  ...I forget the whole story now but it was the one and only time I could not use the standard M switches I get...
• Re: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 11:37:28 -0700
  ...Low pressure cut-off switches are usually set pretty low, more to prevent compressor damage than evaporator freeze-up. This is a well-known...
• Re: My Ignition switch replacement experience
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:49:01 -0800
  ...screws around the stem assembly > 6) Remove stem (wiper, turn signal switches) assembly > 7) With pliers, remove the plastic collar around shaft > 8) Remove...
• Re: What component causes the fuel pump to come on for a second or two when I turn on the ignition to the first position (no cranking)?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:53:40 -0700
  Yes,the ECU switches on a ground for the fuel pump relay whenever it thinks the pump should run. The ECU also switches on...
• RE: Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 09:39:30 -0700
  ...3) Both progressively staged control switches for the two stage fan were specified with values that are either too high or were inappropriately located...
• Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 27 May 2014 17:43:19 -0700
  ...switch while the oil warning system is expecting to see 2 switches. If that is what you are doing then it is an easy...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 18:12:03 -0800
  ...valve faster using switches than it would using >> engine RPM drop as a reference? Interesting question though. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88...
• Re: Skylight color needed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:58:30 -0500
  ...have lost countless hours > of sleep to the overhead light that switches on at dawn! > > http://www.theskylightguy.com/main.jsp?p2=shopping/catalog...
• Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 16:31:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...other thing that I was wondering about was those stupid throttle switches... I tested them a while back, and at that time they were...
• Re: wasserboxer oil buzzer warning = Fram
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 12:40:45 -0500
  ...The dynamic oil pressure monitoring system gets inputs from two pressure >switches. One switch is closed with no oil pressure and opens when oil...
• Re: OT POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:06:45 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- For my '88 GL I want the rocker switches covered with Vermilion Darter hide. He's the newest...
• Re: Heater fan switch
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 16:46:22 -0400
  ...Also most switches should not be switched slowly. The contacts are made to slap closed witch wipes and cleans the contacting surface. Eric 86...
• Doing a 1.9l to 2.1l swap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 2000 22:19:59 EDT
  ...I don't see any way to use the double throttle position switches from the old throttle body (no way to mount them), but...
• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:45:10 -0700
  ...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: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:22:05 -0400
  ...I sold the regulators and the switches but left the wiring in the doors. A friendly list memeber (local too!) sold me new door...
• Re: bad hall control unit = no spark?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:50:05 -0500
  ...the hall unit in the distributor is just a switch that switches the power that goes to it. if you were to have power...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:55:07 -0400
  ...Have you ever replaced your oil pressure switches? They can fail, check the integrity of wiring from switches to where the join, common spot...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:01:59 -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...
• throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:09:32 +0000
  ...Does anyone know if the switches are under the throttle body and if I need to remove the throttle body to get to them...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:58:20 -0700
  ...in time to keep your engine from stumbling when the AC switches on. Keep in mind that when you increase the RPMs you are...
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:22:50 -0700
  ...It was regarding a 1.9L and now I'm finding that there are two switches that will allegedly work in that location between...
• Re: Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice.
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:29:39 -0400
  ...My problem with the motor is that it is being extremely slow, but another lister emailed me with the idea my switches or connections...
• Re: replace an 86 clock with a tac?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:50:57 EST
  ...Not too > bad. > > We sized it up, we wondered, can we keep his speedo & switches, and swap > out the clock for the tach? The...
• Re: WTB: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 01:36:45 -0600
  ...Van. >> >> >> >> >> >> > >i have a box full of prolly 20 of these switches or more. let me know. oh >and if its not your switch...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 13 May 2005 22:34:48 -0500
  ...panel right along side the high and low pressure shut off switches, and the AC relay's. Please don't read and post info...
• Re: Cruise control diagnosis progress - ambient temp?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 11:01:10 -0800
  ...Bellows good. > Pedal switches good. > > Removed vacuum pump and put 12V to it. It runs noisily, but doesn't > seem to pull any discernible...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:40:28 -0800
  ...The biggest difference in the 2 versions of the A/C wiring itself is for the 2 Freon pressure switches. The early version has...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:54:47 -0800
  ...install GoWesty instrument foil replacement kit. >> >> I’ve done no troubleshooting so far. (Other that cycle headlight, dimmer >> and ignition switches a few times...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:44 -0400
  ...The main reason these switches fail is >> oxidation of the contacts, leading to overheating and melting of the >> plastic. VW puts the whole current...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:20:36 -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. >>>> >>> >> >> >
• Which Switch Mystery
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:27:53 -0800
  ...pictures from Ken at Vanagain, showing the socket and the various switches. You can see them here if interested: http://tinyurl.com/69qol If...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:52:20 -0600
  ...This scenario appears repeatedly in the archives and includes solutions from incorrect switches installed, to recommended oil and oil filter combinations. I recently cured...
• Re: South African quad driving light grille (I'VE GOT 'EM)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:51:12 -0400
  ...Matches the stock switches in your dash and goes in the "blank spot" to the right of the gauges (where the other switches are...