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• Re: Radio stays on
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:52:32 -0500
  Vanagons never had the radio wired to the ignition switch. There is no "Accessory" position so having the key switch turn off the radio...
• Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:53:55 -0400
  ...While parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn blows. Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness and found...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:56:09 -0800
  No way, that stuff is easy compared to removing and replacing a Syncro fuel tank. Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > It is about 'the...
• Re: What did I destroy now? (Ignition fail)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:11:35 -0700
  I'm pretty sure that was David Beierle. On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@gmail.com>wrote: > > I...
• Re keying rear hacth and sliding door locks
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:19:14 -0800
  ...The ignition switch/front doors key will not actuate the locks. Any guidance on removal of the lock assemblies for regrinding the locks pins...
• Re: symptoms of running rich?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:08:40 -0400
  ...It helps if > I let the fuel pump fully cycle before hitting the ignition. You should do that anyway -- key "on", listen for the...
• Re: '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 95 09:59:12 +0200
  Kevin, You said your rotor turned black, does it look like something burned in there? You could check out the vacuum advance membrane for...
• Headlight dimmer
  Historical mailing list - Sideshow Bob
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 18:40:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ok, so i tried to fix my ignition and lost my headlight dimmer. there are two wires coming from the switch one brn one...
• Re: 86 Westy Electrical Questions/Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:24:09 -0400
  ...What does the load reduction relay do ? It turns off non-essential electrical loads while the ignition key is in the start position. This...
• Re: Charging system update
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 09:49:52 EDT
  ...small wire has no affect on charging, it only illuminates the ignition light when the battery is discharging. >> If memory serves me correctly doesn...
• Re: Key/Lock issues
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 20:40:35 +0200
  ...came with four keys. > > 2 for all locks but glove box: ignition, all doors and gas cap. Syncro's use the regular door key...
• Re: [Re: Which cylinder isn't firing??]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:57:56 MST
  ...It has warnings about > not disconnecting ignition wires while cranking or running.. > > Brad That's exactly what I was afraid of: being ZAPPED through...
• Re: Help for a guy in Belgium
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 08:18:05 -0600
  I feel that the key to this gentlemans dilema is a timing/ignition problem.He states " the joint between the converter, and the muffler...
• Re: Engine cut off- 90' Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 11:33:27 EST
  You could try the ignition switch first as these are $9 from me and not that hard to replace (see my website for instructions...
• Re: Headlight question (ignition "lock")
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 00:35:33 +1200
  >...the "have to use the key to lock the door" as >far as good thinking goes. Now that's one feature I have to...
• Re: won't start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 21:38:02 -0700
  ...line T fitting by the distrubtor, 7mm I believe, cycle the ignition a few times so the fuel pump relay cycles. Watch at the...
• Re: HELP!! No Headlights - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:40:55 -0400
  ...If they also don't work it is the electrical portion of the ignition switch. see this posting: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin...
• how do you test late model fridge ignitor?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Adams
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:28:00 -0700
  ...It's the fridge with push button electric ignition. No light comes on on the fridge no clicking sound when you try to start...
• Re: FW: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:39:45 -0700
  ...be wrong or how to fix it? When this happened to me it was the headlight switch on the dash, NOT the ignition switch.
• Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 21:49:30 -0500
  ...But it may be that the compression-ignition point is inevitably too > soon, causing loss of power and premature preignition damage. In diesels, > of...
• Re: (1) Knocking CV's (2) Ignition Switch Housing
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:12:28 -0600
  ...if 1 direction makes more clunking than the other ~ > > (2) Replaced ignition switch housing with new because the steering column > shaft was loose in...
• Re: Fwd: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 09:36:23 -0400
  ...That way I could power the radio with the ignition off but also turn off that power drain when I didn't need the...
• Re: No headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:04:48 -0800
  ...Mark Jim Arnott wrote: > I’m at work, so no Bentley close at hand. > ‘84 with ‘85 Wolfsburg cluster. > > Symptoms: > > Headlight switch on, ignition...
• What to keep on hand to not be stranded
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:34:14 -0400
  ...1) Fuel pump 2) Ignition switch 3) ECU 4) Ignition coil (though I've never had one actually fail...take off?) 5) Belts I...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 22:46:52 -0800
  ...If the key is a problem in the ignition you probably want to get them cut from the code rather then copy the worn...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:20:56 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/ignition-wire-set/ignition-wire-set-bosch-09180 The advantage of the pin-only style wires is...
• Re: need coil wire 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 14:27:15 -0600
  ...An 85 GL has electronic ignition and requires a resistor coil wire. Only 83 and below standard point set ignitions require a solid core...
• Ignition Timing Procedure 1986+ Vanagon 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 19:45:09 -0800
  ...a paraphrased posting of Dennis Haynes' which explains it most clearly: Ignition Timing Procedure 1986+ Vanagon 2.1L Digifant 1. Warm engine to normal...
• Re: Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 21:00:41 -0700
  Yesterday I had a brain wave while working and decided that the ignition switch was the problem. It had been hard to start up...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:31:50 -0700
  ...I am getting >> voltage at the black wire on the ignition coil and I am getting voltage >> at 85 pin, which means a signal...
• Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:33:20 -0700
  ...With the ignition switch on, I only had 5 to 6 volts on this > wire. Tap the relay with power on and the relays...
• Re: Hall sender + ignition control unit electronics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:45:19 -0700
  ...If that wire slips out of the connector plug, and I've seen that happen, there's no ignition. Hall sender in the distributor...
• Re: [Re: [intermiitent ignition problem]]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:55:17 MDT
  ...alternator charging deffiency (due to lack of remote sense battery is not fully charged) and marginal ignition switch. More to come in a near...
• ReKEYing doors?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 14:44:19 -0400
  I recently had to have the mechanical part of my ignition replaced. I bought my '80 Vanagon used about a year ago...the side...
• Re: Solar panels are GONE!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 16:24:21 -0500
  ...The cigarette lighter providing power even when the ignition is off can't be the issue -- if the cigarette lighter is disconnected when the...
• hang your gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:23:41 -0700
  ...in other words, it takes the ignition key bought a gas cap that uses a seperate key (cheaper) lost it one day. went back...
• Re: Ignition Switch Mystery gets weirder...but thanks for all suggestions!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 17:44:02 -0400
  At 16:02 7/9/2004, kevin obrien wrote: >Hello All: > >Awhile back I posted about my Ignition Switch Mystery. >Thanks to all for...
• Looking for a good used or core Air Flow Meter for 80-83 Air Cooled California
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 08:42:49 -0400
  ...The California version means that the van had electronic ignition and NOT points. -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:55:13 -0400
  ...Why does the pump start when I turn on the ignition but does not stop after a few seconds as usual? Previously it would...
• Electrical draw question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:08:16 -0400
  ...I like it to always have power even with the ignition off. . But I'm told this will draw 67 mili amps. With just...
• Key code??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 14:08:10 -0700
  ...Could this be the code for the ignition/door key? Mike M
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:51:09 -0700
  Blower Fan Heater Core Heater Core Valve Heater Box Clips Ignition Switch Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) Wiper...
• Re: 91 GL won't start
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:02:10 -0500
  ...Make sure it's both seeing and passing on the signal from the ignition switch 50 terminal. Yrs, d
• Re: Wal-Mart and battery stuff
  Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:00:05 -0500
  ...when I returned at six in the evening not even the ignition lights came on. They just gave me a new one and I...
• NVC- 71 Bus wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:22 -0800
  ...I lost the last ignition key I had for my 1971 VW van... I had already bypassed the starter part of the switch years...
• Re: It won't even start.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:10 -0500
  ...Sounds like a problem with the ignition switch. I'd start by checking it first. Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg
• Muir, again& again
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 22:12:12 -0500
  ...intro) advises that Buick is looking into electronic key fob activated ignition switches, as Buick drivers "have trouble turning the key". let's hope...
• Re: 84 Running rich
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 00:37:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have replaced everything in my fuel system and most of the things in the ignition system. Still runs like a Jack Rabbit when...
• Driving Lights?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 21:41:01 -0400
  ...to rig some lights that would come on automatically with the ignition. Also-our-85 Westy doesn't have the 3rd brakelight. What do...
• Re: Pertronix Meltdown
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 20:47:04 -0800
  ...I have had great luck with the electronic ignitions. I have used them on 4 different engines and only had one go bad in...
• Re: Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:31:46 -0700
  > Check out my how to here: > http://www.vanagain.com/how2ign.htm hmm I just got hold of a friends Bentley manual and those...
• Re: failure to fire: the sequel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:52:59 -0400
  ...Wiggle the wires at the starter motor.Maybe try pushing the ignition switch plug on,again.Tap the starter with a hammer.The starter...
• No fuel line pressure when off???
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:13:30 -0700
  ...for leaks As soon as the cranking of the motor stops, (ignition coil disabled) the pressure drops rapidly. A leaking injector? it's not...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:09:05 -0500
  ...Causes may include, corroded connections anywhere in the circuit driving the solenoid, resistance at the contacts in the ignition switch, dirt/corrosion causing sticking...
• Re: Daily Update On My Injectors
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:19:19 -0800
  ...So with the ignition switch turned off none of the injector leads is grounded. With the ignition on but engine not running all 8...
• Re: 94EV Westy nearly stolen. Ignition lock broken
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 18:57:52 -0800
  ...Thankfully they didn't succeed and damage seems to be limited to the steering/ignition lock. They tried to turn the ignition lock with...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:22:54 -0500
  ...It's no more than a hunch that these were the source of ignition. John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Phoenix Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue...
• RE: '71 Westy On Fire! (what went wrong?)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...positive in the area that it could have >grounded to - the ignition was off, and investigating with a test light >turned up nothing in...
• The van is fixed...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:28:51 GMT
  ...Is it sufficient to provide a charge feed to the second battery that is enabled when the ignition is turned on, or should I...
• HALF PRICE Ignition Wire Sets!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 16:20:39 -0400
  As promised last week, I can now happily announce that you no longer have to pay $60 for a set of good ignition wires...