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• Re: Hall sender/advance ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 22 May 2001 18:01:55 -0400
  ...The ignition system in my > carbureted 1.9L boxers is the same as the ignition system in an FI > system! > > I do not have...
• Re: help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 1 May 2005 16:13:29 -0400
  ...one can "jump" the terminals with the starter installed which will eliminate the ignition switch and its wiring. Mike C. Doug Demarest wrote: > Hello...
• FW: results of tests for Das Boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:59:34 -0600
  ...Fuel pump relay and fuel pump actuate when ignition switch is turned on. Disconnected fuel line at the pump and verified that the fuel...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:52:01 -0700
  ...off when the driver door is open and key is in ignition? > > > Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> No need? Horse hockey...
• RE: Need help identifying ground wire in engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 12:46:26 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I will look to see if I can find were the other end of this strap was attached which should near the ignition coil...
• Dash Light Madness!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 27 May 2003 21:03:57 -0400
  ...Sooo, take it all apart again, reverse the LED, light now comes on when ignition is on, goes out while cranking, comes back on...
• Re: Ignition lock fail - Update
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:31:16 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 1:44 PM Subject: Ignition lock fail - Update Talked to the knowledgeable and generous Scott of Turbovans...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:58:12 -0700
  ...A failed ignition switch is the > > kind of think that can stop a nice trip dead in its' tracks! > > > > Dan did you replace it...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Sep 95 10:12:02 +0200
  > >> Also, the engine could suck false air there, giving you the >> stalling idle you mentioned. > >I don't know what this means, could you...
• ignition key/lock mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 14:44:45 -0500
  Does anyone have any experience in removing the igniton key/steering wheel lock mechanism. Is a special pulling tool really necessary? I need to...
• Syncro Starter Sticking
  Historical mailing list - Ray Perry
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:20:55 -0700
  ...Or perhaps it is something to do with the ignition switch. Any ideas out there? Is this a "sign" the starter is on its...
• '85 Starter Upgrade Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 09:33:40 -0400
  ...What about the ignition/solenoid side? Anyone done this? If I pick up a remanufacturered starter, would they be listed separately? Too Many Q...
• switching switches
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:13:32 -0400
  ...old and sliding on the new? Also, how do I swap ignition switches? I do not see how to remove them from their white...
• '81 starter malfunction???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:04:25 -0500
  ...Questions---- Bad starter, lock, ignition switch??? Michael and Christina Nichols 2--'81s
• Best timing for '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 12:00:17 -0400
  Volks I seem to recall some discussion about the best ignition timing for performance being different from the VW spec. Bentley says to set...
• Cold Start Mystery
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 19:49:06 -0700
  ...New starter was installed less than two years ago, ignitions switch replaced a year ago, & a new starting battery two months ago. What could...
• Re: Need your help
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:58:23 -0300
  ...life it dies! Even if I try to give it gas. Ignition switch would be my first guess. Ground (batteries / engine / transmission / body / ECU...
• I need an ICU
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 15:16:53 -0700
  I need an ignition control unit. Does anybody have an extra they like to sell or trade me? Note, this is NOT an ECU...
• Radio hook up
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 04:36:12 -0400
  ...If you want yours to go off with the ignition key you will more than likely have to go back to the fuse panel...
• Re: Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 15:03:12 -0800
  ...have. > Don't you know anything? > > :) > > > On Jan 10, 2005, at 5:08 PM, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > >> An ignition rotor for a diesel??? Hmmm..... > >
• Re: 91 fridge not lighting
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 21:44:05 -0700
  I'm having trouble with 1990 Dometic fridge, the kind with electronic ignition and square buttons. Stove works fine so propane supply is good...
• Re: Fw: Odd ignition issue
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:29:09 -0700
  > I've had this happen a few times in my 18 year run with our '88. Check the > single wire plug connector on the...
• Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:38:20 -0700
  ...Question about ignition timing.. | | Thanks for the reply. | | I recall now that I used to 'retard' the timing on my vehicles when I |went...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 03:47:25 -0800
  ...Take the top and bottom covers from the ignition switch. Once you see the naked ignition lock system, it will be more apparent. Unless...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 22:21:39 -0700
  ...replaced the ignition switch. Still same problem. >> >> >> 2. made a jumper for the ignition switch plug with 4 male terminals. >> One terminal to the...
• $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 01:32:31 +0000
  ...replaced the ignition switch. Still same problem. 2. made a jumper for the ignition switch plug with 4 male terminals. One terminal to the...
• Re: Can anyone else remove their igniton key with their vanrunning?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 19:32:30 -0500
  ...The key would just > bounce out of the ignition while cruisin down the freeway. A little > freaky, but never had a problem with it...
• Re: help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 May 2005 23:17:43 -0400
  When you say, "With the key turned in the ignition, I get .7 volts at the shorter terminal screw, With out the key on...
• Re: cruise control trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:02:47 -0700
  ...did you remember to put the ignition in the "on" position? And did you slide the cruise control switch to it's respective on...
• Re: 1.6-l. '79-'82 type 2 aircooled pancake engine in Bug?
  Historical mailing list - Hanno Spoelstra
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:16:35 +0100
  Brian, At 02:41 PM 1/22/97 +0000, you wrote: >>electronic ignition >This can be retro-fitted to any T1 engine, So I...
• HELP 1985 Westy Losing Power
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Oct 1996 21:13:33 -0700
  ...Lost ignition in Arizona, replaced Hall sender in distributor and Hall generator (control unit) Power problem reapeared in Nevada running north on 95. Seems...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:18:53 EDT
  ...However before you try the expensive stuff you may want to try your ignition switch as this can cause a similar problem. These are...
• Re: Subject: Fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:35:28 -0600
  ...Knock is the sound made when the fuel/air mixture in the engine�s combustion chambers ignites by itself (auto-ignition), either before the...
• Re: Follow up Q Re: fuel pump behaviour with ignition on
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 May 2006 14:23:06 -0400
  ...the pump know to run for only a spurt when the > ignition is first turned on. Is there a pressure sensor that shuts off...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
  ...The fog lights are already on their own switch (though I want to replace them with LED lamps and key them off the ignition...
• Re: Gap of Sparks - Note correction
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 23:36:49 -0600
  My air cooled will not even start with the electronic ignition COIL. I've been told that the electronic COIL produces more current / spark...
• Re: Hall sending unit/other electrical??? ('91)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:40:54 -0400
  Sounds like you might have a bad ground somewhere that is causing the available voltage for the ignition controller or computer to drop during...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:01:38 -0400
  ...Now this only tests from the ignition switch to the dashboard. There are number of other places where the wiring to the ignition coil...
• Re: Uncle... '91 won't catch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:05:24 -0800
  ...now that's what I call an ignition >>system!), I decided to do the final ignition switching function >>test(28.44) and it returned...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 May 2015 17:40:50 -0400
  ...maintaining brand quality. > > Regardless of the source and quality of the ignition switch, IMHO, the >starter and > > headlight currents should not go thru it...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:44:31 -0400
  ...PM Dug Smith <dug@dugbert.com> wrote: > I've had the ignition switch think the key is still in - I have to put > the...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:09:27 -0700
  ...I was confused why Niel suspected the ignition switch, but then Stuart explained. However, I would expect that the double prime would not be...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:21:01 -0700
  Or for that matter, maybe trigger that charger relay via X from ignition switch? ( I think that's the circuit enabled when key inserted...
• Re: Vanagon On Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:28:37 -0800
  ...All Ca models have electronic ignition and 02 sensor. I have retrofitted 1.9 waterboxer distributor and electronic ignition to a Type IV engine...
• Re: Preventing Theft
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 17:21:48 -0400
  ...In Philly the theives are less sophisticated and gain entry through brute force (broken glass) and then force the ignition switch to turn (I...
• Euro-Drive: 84 Volkswagen VANAGON, No-start
  Historical mailing list - "Charles Barnes (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Wed, 5 May 1999 12:58:55 -0400
  ...BOSCH DIGIJET Ignition: ELECTRONIC Emissions: US FED Symptoms: No Start ____________________________________________________________ oK HERE WE GO ,eNGINE RUNS ROUGH & SMOKES W/FUEL PUMP DISCONNECTED WILL NOT...
• Ignition Switch Mystery....Help Please!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:00:31 -0700
  ...I purchased an Ignition Switch for my 2.1 Carat...my mechanic said I could check it by dropping the plastic panel below the...
• Re: Load Reduction Relay Failuire
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 19 May 2011 17:12:05 -0700
  ...Has a big "18" on the back side. > > When the ignition switch is turned on, this thing is activated - load > reduction relay. You can...
• Re: Wipers and fan go kaput - electrical help please
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:06:19 -0700
  ...So how do I go about checking it? Is it the ignition switch that I should be checking, or is it some sort of...
• Re: Cold + Ignition Key Jiggle = Horn
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:54:32 -0800
  ...What's the physical relationship between the horn wiring and > the ignition lock? And why doesn't this happen when things are warmer? > > -- > Mike...
• Blue foil tragedy
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:40:08 -0400
  ...I have no clock, no big loss as it only displayed with the ignition off. What am i missing? I'm guessing oil pressure...
• Hanging wire...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 18:19:21 EDT
  ...does anyone have idea what it is? does it attach to the ignition coil?? help! James W88kender
• Fridge/propane woes
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ellingson
  Thu, 11 May 2000 17:28:57 -0900
  ...Any suggestions as to correct this problem? Also, when running the fridge off the battery when driving, does it automaticly turn off when ignition...
• Stopped running - solved
  Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 09:32:34 -0800
  ...course! Nothing inexpensive for my Vanagon like the coil or the ignition switch. Anyway, with a new ECU it lives again. Thanks for all...
• Re: fan won't stop 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:46:39 -0400
  ...Chris On 6/27/06, William Bruce <wbruce1@maine.rr.com> wrote: > Fan comes on when ignition is turned on. Pulled the fuse, fan...
• Re: no spark - Solved
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 18:37:09 -0700
  ...out, it started. *ugh* ok, maybe it is time to convert to electronic ignition. =) > > > -- Chris '81 (AC) Vanagon Westfalia 'Rocky' nor*cal frontleftspeakerposse.com
• Re: Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:30:40 -0400
  ...The first thing I'd check is the ignition timing. Free, too. Start by setting the timing, with the idle stabilizer bypassed, to 10...
• Re: Frydae - EMP Proofing A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:50:55 -0700
  ...unground mag so there's ignition, spin prop by hand. you're running . No battery, noelectronics etc. if you push start a diesel vanagon...
• Re hot solenoid not kicking
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 17:02:12, -0500
  ...The starting gremlins I have also, and I suspect it has something to do with either ignition switch dead spot (at RARE times I...
• Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:03:55 -0400
  ...Now, I pulled the harness off the ignition switch and plugged on a new one i had on the shelf......nothing. I then ran...