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• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:56:21 -0500
  ...I tried 2 different OP blue pressure switches with the same results happening. > > Dennis Jowell > Scotch Hollow Farm > > >> On Nov 23, 2014, at 12...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 8 Oct 2015 13:06:31 -0700
  ...Brakes excellent, newish MC and brake light switches. All fuses look good. Where should I start looking? Thanks in advance for your help. I...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:33:09 -0400
  ...Yes these things at times can be helpful and that is why test switches and alligator clips are available. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Oil Pressure Lamp?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:00:18 -0700
  ...I find dead OP switches semi-commonly lately, in 84's. I'd look into the dash area since it was last worked on...
• Re: Help! My Van won't start!
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Thu, 27 May 2004 20:06:14 -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...
• Re: Reverse Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:43:31 -0400
  ...The last time I checked, new switches were somewhere around $10.00. Mike Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Since we are talking about lights maybe someone...
• Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
  ...Temperature Switches Be sure that the temperature switches are within specifications. Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining manual pages 17 & 18. Throttle...
• Re: Westy brainteaser: Limbo Transporters By the Tunnel campout
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 03:07:01 -0400
  ...grounding unit, failure of the headlight switches, nor wiring problems, nor dead batteries, nor failure the ingnition switches, but is in fact the headlight...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 05:25:57 -0800
  ...The replacement switches fit just about every VW made 60s,70s,80s so it is cheap and easy to get one. You can get...
• Re: 1.9 l question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 15 May 2001 10:21:41 EDT
  ...Oh boy, check the vacuum lines -- especially to the fuel pressure regulator, adjust the throttle position switch (or switches -- I think '84's came...
• Re: Not Downshifting
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 16:32:05 -0500
  ...On automatic VWs of other types, the switches used to go bad, never saw a problem with a cable though--they can be adjusted...
• Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:19:21 -0800
  ...interior --appliances clean and they work --canvas near perfect --all lights, switches seem to be fine --air conditioning Vehicle is in my garage waiting...
• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 23:48:55 -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: parts for the fridge? (Fan Control)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 22 May 2002 20:17:34 +0000
  ...Run both fans through the stock thermostat in parallel with separate switches, so you can can choose to have one or both come on...
• Re: What about heated seats? NOT for westy swival seats
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:21:15 -0400
  ...COM writes: > > >> The only challenge is to have them >> wired properly, switches put in logical places, and still allow full >> functionality of seat swivels...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...Capacitance vs. Inductance
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 May 2014 10:04:25 -0400
  ...Off topic Friday question on switches... So its called "split phase", that would make more sense for a home workshop. If the motor has...
• Re: The buzzer goes, oil sensor wires fixed ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:23:07 -0500
  ...The switches are reversed logic. The low pressure is normally closed, opening with sufficient pressure. The higher pressure switch is normally open, closing and...
• DOT5 fluid (Was: 68-79 rear brake parts info)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 1997 22:58:38 +0000
  ...I know some swear by DOT5, I always thought the rumors of problems were BS as the military switches the 4 out to 5...
• Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:43:45 -0700
  ...New Dome light Oil Cooler Installation Birch Paneling Gage Installation Top Mount Roof Rack Awning installation Mud Flaps Lights and switches in bed areas...
• Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:51:46 -0500
  ...I measured the resistance of the switches and found them to be 2.5k with the engine off and about 400 with the engine...
• vanagon stuff for sale.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 May 2001 18:10:46 EDT
  ...passenger vans -front upper square headlight grille for 86-'91 vans -switches, relays, etc -plus many more items from parting out the following PARTS...
• Re: Intermittent stall while underway...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 17:50:34 -0500
  ...I have seen the switches fail in > a way that the ignition power drops out between start and run, or even in > the full...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:19:07 -0400
  ...It has >the two throttle switches. >If you are going to keep the van, plan on replacing everything that is >involved with fuel, air...
• Re: Is There Internal Difference between SD-508 and SD-709 compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:50:35 -0500
  ...I upgraded the 86 westy switches, condenser, and evaporator with the later units but retained the 508. The 86 westy has no high / low...
• old bus to vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 3 May 2018 18:48:36 -0400
  ...Did any busses have headlight switches as a push button. in the collection is a large button that sounds like a headlight high low...
• Re: Headlight low beam failure
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 11:32:45 -0800
  Switches don't handle full current, I have relays, shown on blog post. Nice try Neil :-) Yeah, I have 10 A fuses in that...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:56:08 +0000
  ...verified that the ignition switch is working? I have replaced 2 switches since I replaced the original switch last year. I have a 91...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 12:47:18 -0500
  ...I will replace both the switches and do some other jobs before I run this engine any more. Steve On Jan 1, 2014, at...
• curious behaviour of interior led lights
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:27:32 -0700
  ...I have checked the door switches/wires. It might be just a coincidence with the light replacement or it might be something to do...
• My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 01:38:47 -0600
  ...95 total Parts $58.30 tuneup Labour $69.95 adjust throttle "switches" and free butterfly valves $65.50 I spent $256.00 yesterday on...
• Re: On the Vanagon Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 09:27:46 -0400
  ...I have a bit more respect for it, now. ;) (Though I'm a bit suspicious of my radiator fan switches -- neither the high nor...
• Re: Electronic parts source was:Vanagon Syndrome...AFM fix
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 15:16:55 -0400
  ...capacitors, cpu fans, switches that match the panel switch, solar panels etc.) No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. Vince 85 Westy http://sales.goldmine...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 18:20:30 -0700
  ...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: Oil Pressure = 0
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:56:21 -0800
  ...This is where the brown wires from each of the 2 oil switches join the vehicle harness. With this connector unplugged, the warning light...
• Re: Manual Tranny, funky Reverse Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:43:08 -0500
  Is it the same switch or a new switch? Apparently there were a lot of variety among Vanagon switches, and sometimes shops do not...
• Re: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:44:32 -0800
  ...loss and surging issue, > > > >>> I thought to look toward the throttle switches. > > > >>> Here's what we found: > > > >>> > > > >>> do you see it? Image > > > >>> > > > >>> http://tinyurl...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:49:09 -0700
  ...would could be at fault here? Design flaw? > > Both brake light switches were replaced at time of booster install. > AFAIK, the switch wiring is...
• intermittent loss of both fans; please help
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 00:23:53 -0600
  ...In any case, when I turn the fan switches to "on", in the situation when the fans are not working, I hear a "click...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 23:00:39 -0600
  I've seen several dual battery setups and the solenoids and switches that have been installed to regulate the use and charging of the...
• Re: Missing a high-beam... suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 15:09:27 -0400
  ...the headlight circuit from battery + through the wires and panel and switches and more wires and lamp socket and lamp and socket again and...
• Re: FS: leather wrapped steering wheel for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:12:21 -0700
  ...The ignition lock cluster can be simply adjusted upward so that it engages the horn contacts and turn signal switches. I got steering wheels...
• Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Cycles Frequently
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:15:08 -0400
  ...Keep in mind that there are a number of different versions-temp setting available for these switches. You may have two different ones there...
• Re: Losing Power (the solution)
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 23:27:43 -0500
  ...out-of-date (expansion tanks, distributor cap, > rotors, plug wires, temperature switches). (Surprize, surprize) It was akin to a house > remodeling. I'm now...
• Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:58:41 -0600
  ...If fact, the adjustment seems to do very little to actually change the location where the switch switches on and off, which I believe...
• Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:56:24 -0800
  ...My working theory is that with doors closed, switches open, dirt etc. on one or more of the switch shafts may allow contact between...
• Re: Brake switch swap procedure? 2nd try...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:37:34 -0500
  ...all, >> >> I've perused the archives regarding swapping out >> the brake switches but all I can gather from the >> posts is that it's...
• Re: Brake light sensor switch adj.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:29:57 EDT
  ...SO, I replaced the switches. And the lights come on exactly like they did before the replacement. Now they're not so bad that...
• Re: A/C fan and burning smell
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:04:43 -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...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:17:10 -0500
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > > Anyone have any ideas about this? > > Thanks, > > John
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:11:18 -0800
  ...are lots of details to take care of -- bilge ventilation, > solenoid switches to open the lines, enclosed outside storage in a > space that will...
• Re: Headlight Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:59:07 -0400
  ...Right now i'm not running the driving lights as I just replaced all switches associated with the headlights and don't want to...
• Re: Headlight Wiring and Relays
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:12:57 -0700
  ...This last weekend I went through 2 stock headlight switches in less than 24 hours. I had driven with my brights on and the...
• FS: Ebersp�cher BA-6 Auxillary Ga s fueled interior heater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:55:30 EDT
  ...the entire wiring harness, all safety switches, dash switch, timer, has its own fuel pump, and coil, taps gas out of your vehicles fuel...
• Re: Relay with time-delay to off??
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:28:35 -0700
  ...off. > I have a couple 30 minute Intermatic wind-up timer switches in my work Vanagon for powering up the inverter and DeWalt battery...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:32:38 -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: Rostra All-Electronic Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 01:19:05 EDT
  ...The bolt (screw) circle for the turn signal and ww switches are common to a wide range of VWs. The switches for the cruise...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:18:11 -0700
  ...And while I was at it I installed the GW window switches kit. Oh, where did the window regulator fail? Just as I pulled...
• Re: Headlight/Hazard switches
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 20:55:32 CDT
  On Wed, 19 Oct 94 17:34:20 CDT sstones said: >Does anyone have (or know where I can get) a headlight switch and...
• Re: Send THIS mail to "Vanagon@VANAGON.COM"; Discard the previous one!
  Historical mailing list - William Tsay
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 08:37:30 -0500
  ...Timmons VW at CA >(1-800-266-3247) sells European headlight switches which you can convert >your DRLs back to German style conventional headlight...
• Re: O ring making kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:26:22 -0600
  ...I'm thinking about transferring the O rings to > a zip > > > lock bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, > >switches, > > > sun...