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• Re: Van not starting??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:13:59 -0700
  ...ignition switches are quite popular for a fix for all kinds of things. Naturally...... a good thorough visual inspection is the first step. that...
• Anyone know thread size of coolant bleeder bolt on radiator?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 22:33:14 -0700
  ...Anyone know of cheap 15-20 psi pressure switches, possibly available from car parts shops (not necessarily VW part, as long as it's...
• '87 Wolfsburg Ed. Parts Available
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:20:17 -0400
  ...hatch, tail light lenses, jump seat brackets, throttle body with good switches (they clicked at the right places), (I saw someone today on the...
• Re: FIXED; 1.9 won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:23:36 -0700
  ...By the time I got her, the timing was all screwed up, the throttle body switches were all screwed up..nothing was right, back...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 13:01:27 -0700
  ...Clutch Pedal Does Not Move > > > > > > > After putting in my locking differential, replacing the clutch, > > > flywheel, brake master, clutch master, clutch slave, and brake > > > switches...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
  ...control ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SWITCHES ----------(Break-contact and changeover switches)---------------------- 81 Input 81a 1st output, break side 81b 2nd output, break side ----------(Make-contact switches)-------------------------------------- 82 Input...
• Re: Westy brainteaser: Limbo Transporters By the Tunnel campout
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 16:36:22 +0200
  ...grounding unit, failure of the headlight > switches, nor wiring problems, nor dead batteries, nor failure the > ingnition switches, but is in fact the headlight...
• Intermittent stall while underway...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Mon, 1 Jan 2018 21:13:13 -0500
  ...swapped out ignition switches (I have 2 spares) and same no start issue... waited another 5 mins or so and it started up again...
• Re: Having window trouble
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 09:38:41 -0700
  ...I switched the switches, and no go. I have > power to the motor, and it seems to be dead. The other window rolled up...
• Re: '85 engine number
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 18:24:13 EST
  ...production year they were still > being made with the top mounted switches and then > switched the design once or maybe twice more before > the...
• heavy duty 2nd Battery relay source
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:00:04 -0700
  ...I have used various relays and switches but my favorite is this one, available from Newark Electronics. I used my last one recently and...
• Re: hot water? 500W worth?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 09:49:38 -0500
  ...now add in that when using a campsite with 110vts the double throw douple pole switches all my 110 from inverter to shore power...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:56:39 -0800
  ...not volts) on the switches the one towards the driver seems to be functioning, it does not drop quite to zero with the pedal...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 23 Aug 2018 00:04:46 -0700
  ...It's the T (10-pin), not M switches that >> rarer >> than gold. >> >> Thanks for the pointers, David. I'll check it out. >> >> >> -MB...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:42:21 -0700
  ...run position. >> P - not used (and not present in some aftermarket switches), on in >> off position. >> 15 - switched output to vehicle components, on in...
• Re: making a little headway but need advice
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Dec 2013 17:00:27 -0500
  ...I think I understand >what you're saying; this wire switches from + to - (engine running) >to open/close the fuel injectors. Not at all...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 9 May 2013 09:37:12 -0700
  ...Sure the average pressure with R134a will be a bit higher (maybe 10%), but because the R12 pressure switches are still in place the...
• Re: No start, no click.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 12:35:46 -0500
  ...Do the safety switches fail completely? Can they be bypassed? The batter is good and even with a buddy jumping it, no luck. Thanks...
• Re: preventing theft/Reply
  Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:38:09 -0600
  ...But how to best deter the small time > hotwire and smash 'n grab variety? > > Alarms, hidden cutoff switches, steering wheel locks, or just > "fuggedaboudit...
• Re: Vanagon Interior parts Brown vinyl FS
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 21:30:37 -0500
  ...from > under the dash to the heater and all relays and switches.. > > Front blower motor/housing > > metal engine cover (won't ship this either...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 May 2009 19:16:05 -0400
  ...Keith On May 10, 2009, at 9:10 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Once you add or use the battery switches it is no longer...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:37:50 +0000
  ...Anyone know what it might be? Here > > You've got two brake light switches, one for each of the independent > brake hydraulic circuits. Looks...
• Re: VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:13:38 -0700
  ...I opted to still use the .3 bar switch because the VDO sender > switches at a higher pressure. > > -- > Chris S. > "Old Farts don't...
• DIY HomeLink for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:56:48 -0800
  ...Toyota Highlander) has one of those HomeLink gadgets built-in with switches near the dome light....I find that very handy and theft-proof...
• Re: It's 22:26!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:19:55 -0600
  ...the instrument panel next week to install the new >> brake light switches.  Thanks for the info, David. >> >> Warren (trying to get back home ;-) >> >> On...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 Nov 1995 23:58:19 -0600
  ...It consist of two pressure switches >that must respond in the correct sequence during startup within a specified >time frame. Whew! Failing either of...
• Re: HELP!: radiator fan is loud
  Historical mailing list - paul banks
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 14:48:18 -0400
  ...The low speed usually switches on at 95*C >and the high speed kicks in at 102*C, so you should fix this ASAP...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:49:46 -0400
  push-button style switch hidden under the carpeting of the pedestal near the seatbelt buckle? That's where I'd put one if I...
• Re: Throttle stop switch? Stumbles on resume throttle..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:00:54 -0700
  ...wrote: > > Don, as you may know, the throttle switch , actually 2 switches, is called > the wide-open throttle switch and the idle switch . > Wide...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:17:25 -0500
  ...Those switches run notoriously hot and aren't all that inexpensive. Thanks, Mike Darren Lastfogel wrote: > I have seen and heard of this problem...
• Re: Headlights don't work, why?
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 12:06:53 +0200
  ...Junkyards have plenty of switches (make sure replacements have the correct # of terminals). I got mine off an Audi. You can test your current...
• Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:27:51 -0500
  Dear List, As I have posted before, RV shops and PhotoVoltaic Suppliers sell heavy-duty "battery switches" for $18. These can take over 100amps...
• AC elec fire
  Historical mailing list - Mack Paschall
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:37:28 -0400
  ...So, how screwed up is the system now? Neither of the switches work now, and I'm assuming all the wiring is toast (literally...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:49:59 EST
  Richard I think I can tell you a bit about how the oil pressure switches tie into the Dynamic Oil Pressure System in the...
• Re: rewiring '87 foil for an '85 single oil pressure system?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:37:32 -0800
  ...Or resistor "out" so the foil uses the dynamic oil circuit board found in 86-91 vans with 2 oil switches. Here is a...
• oil pressure buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 03:03:31 EDT
  ...I ran the wiring tests for the .3 and .9 bar switches as indicated in the Bentley and the wiring to the dash tests...
• Pulsing idle UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Schaper
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 01:14:11 EDT
  ...WHAT I HAVE DONE: - checked all the wiring - checked the throttle switches (both click in the extreme positions) - disconnect the idle position switch Now...
• Re: Fixed Propane Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 06:53:21 -0700
  ...propane buttons, Mine > broke so I just put in 3 toggle switches. Mine is a > 91 Canadian modle Westy. Hmmm.. Mine's an '88...
• Re: Help! My Van won't start!
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 27 May 2004 23:59:57 -0400
  ...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: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 23:45:56 EST
  Richard I think I can tell you a little bit about how the oil pressure switches tie into the Dynamic Oil Pressure System in...
• Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:13:13 -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: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 2 Apr 2020 22:08:41 +0000
  ...I have 2 used stock switches in my hand. Testing with a 9 volt battery. Polarity doesn't matter to either light. The amber...
• 2.1 dynamic oil pressure system
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:18:19 -0700
  ...Both oil pressure switches replaced. 5W30 oil drained and replaced with 3.5 quarts of 15W40 Delo. No lights, no buzzer, no leaks. Off...
• Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 16:48:16 PDT
  ...Golf I to some) GL needs both of its oil pressure switches replaced as they both were sending erroneous signals and one was even...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 20:28:43 -0700
  ...system, look at the Hella Raintronic. > It is also fully-automatic; switches itself on/off and selfadjusts > the interval. It's not cheap, but...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:43:35 +0000
  ...Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long) Thanks for this suggestion, Brent.  I'm going over to my Subie Converter this...
• Re: Loose steering column shaft
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 2 Jan 2023 18:34:32 -0600
  ...Take > off the steering wheel and the wiper-turn signal switches and have a look. > Ultimately it all gets secured by the shaft and...
• Re: Headlights Out
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:54:54 +0700
  ...the headlight relay kits should include a new ignition and headlight switches to get the entire system up to date. On 2011-01-31...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:51:20 -0500
  ...28 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@gmail.com>wrote: > Microwave ovens have switches behind the latches that keep them from coming > on when the door...
• Dead Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:55:36 -0500
  ...7) Headlights are dead! Headlight / hi-beam switches have no affect. I checked all fuses in the fuse box for continuity . . .all's fine...
• Re: 10 Year Anniversary; A Vanagon Love Affair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 10:38:13 -0800
  ...out of the factory? (This vintage van had the two micro switches on top of the throttle body.) Even worse, neither the dealer in...
• Re: I4 conversion speed sensor issue
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:02:55 -0700
  ...sensor is pretty easy and cheap to make, using magnetic reed switches (the kind usually found in window alarm systems). Does the I4 require...
• Re: Vanagon Dirvability
  Historical mailing list - bob tickle
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:23:46 -0400
  ...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: map light: now Maps
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 8 Nov 2012 13:10:42 +0000
  ...I have been in telecommunications for 34 years, spanning from mechanical relay switches to VoIP. I used to worry that technology would replace me...
• Re: pressure sender hi/lo
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 11:39:50 -0600
  ...else), the dynamic light system and the high and low pressure switches are not involved in getting the pressure gauge to work. The oil...
• Re: Oil pressure gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:43:38 -0600
  ...As soon as the street parking restrictions are lifted around here, I plan on replacing both oil pressure switches. Just wondered if anyone has...
• Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:32:49 EDT
  ...But you > *absolutely* need to have a current-limiting series resistor, because these > things basically act like switches, on or off. If you don...
• Re: Temp II Again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:06:07 -0400
  ...The ECU basically uses the temp sensor to replace multiple temperature switches. During cold start, a range is set for cold start enrichment and...
• HELP Flashing red temp light!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 13:56:08 -0400
  ...why didn't the gage indicate it? Where are the thermo-switches for the front fans? ( The fan fuse is OK). Do I have...
• FS: Ebersp�cher BA-6 Auxillary Gas He ater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:34:23 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...