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• refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:16:17 -0600
  ...When I push the switch for propane (the propane one of the three push switches at the right of the refrigerator control panel) and...
• Re: Dash control lights question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 04:40:09 -0700
  ...up at all and > nor do my two air con > > rotary switches and nor does the dimmer switch. > And the dimmer switch dims > > everything...
• Re: 85 GL Radiator Fan Problem
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 18:49:41 -0700
  ...wait for the engine to get really hot before > > the fan switches on. > > > > my $.02 worth > > > > ===== > > Sudhir Desai > > desa4622@kettering.edu desa4622@yahoo.com...
• Re: Sanity Check - Wire gauge for wiring SA headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 13:51:34 -0400
  ...That's why switches carry so much lower ratings for DC than AC loads (and lower for inductive than resistive loads because the induction...
• Re: Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 May 2005 01:02:33 -0400
  ...Also other related A/C parts, such as receiver/dryers, R134A conversion kits, expansion valves, high-pressure switches, etc. I deal directly with a...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:02:59 -0800
  ...The suggestions you got regarding WD-40, and the remote starter switch, are really good! I'm gonna put one of those switches in...
• Re: Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:11:19 -0500
  ...Check to see that the connection at > the pressure switches are secure. The easy one to reach is the one down > by the crank...
• engine compartment fire alarm
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 18:56:54 -0700
  ...In installed two 194 degree F heat activated switches in the engine compartment of my 90 Westy Syncro. If the engine compartment gets up...
• Re: Thought problem for Friday
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:46:48 +0000
  ...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: '85 Vanagon Sunroofy 1.9L - Coolant BLeeding/Thermostat/Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:55:45 -0400
  ...The thermo switches are probably sitting in an air pocket. ;) AFAIK there'll be no flow at the radiator until the thermostat opens, so...
• Re: Piranha LED taillights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 22:52:23 +1200
  ...mercury switches? Good idea, anyway. I might set the flash (electronics rather than mechanical switch ie mercury) at several times/sec. This is once...
• Re: Bogging 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:21:32 -0400
  ...My '85 is the single-switch variety (and a one year variation at that), most years have two switches, one that triggers when the...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
  ...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: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Oct 1996 22:53:09 -0400
  ...It seems the tolerance of some of the 1.8 bar switches,(25 psi) is a bit too high. This is the switch near...
• Re: "poof!" when decelerating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 00:05:17 -0400
  Bradley, Check your throttle switches. I'm not sure if the '84 Digijet does the same thing, but the Digifant turns off fuel injection...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 23:21:25 -0500
  ...But it all switches right over to the 2.1. The only thing no one seems to have an answer for is the oil...
• Re: Wiring color question
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:18:24 -0700
  ...So those > are > only grounded when the ECM is "on" or ECM programming switches it to > ground? > What if I connected the brown/white...
• Re: Replacing Starter on 85 Vanagon - Jackstands or Ramps ?-The bypass button.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:22:44 -0500
  ...Yes these things at times can be helpful and that is why test switches and alligator clips are available. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
• Power window switch tune up and reassembly question
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:41:57 -0800
  As identified by a 506 second e-mail archive search and by my own experiences, the power window switches have a number of interesting...
• '84 GL still in the woods
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 09:45:15 -0500
  ...The two in the rear come on when I move the switches on them, but don't seem to be connected to the doors...
• Re: Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:32:54 -0500
  ...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: VDO Oil Sender Setup
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:46 -0400
  ...I opted to still use the .3 bar switch because the VDO sender >> switches at a higher pressure. >> >> -- >> Chris S. >> "Old Farts don't...
• Re: Reinstalling Front Side Glass
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:05:30 -0800
  ...VW really screwed up as far as the metal just behind where the > electric window switches go, there is a strip of metal that...
• Re: blue foil false alarm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 18:42:05 -0400
  ...the panel than to remove and replace the plugs from the switches. I'm sure removing and replacing the panel would take me twice...
• Advice on Evaporator Icing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 09:43:45 EDT
  ...A/C system that didn't have any high/low pressure switches or thermostat and they don't seem to ice up. Basically everything...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:24:39 -0800
  ...Do I have to locate a syncro > dash module with the locker switches or can I just rig up a regular > switch. > Is there...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 10 May 2009 17:19:37 -0700
  ...AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> Once you add or use the battery switches it is no longer automatic. >> I also >> see no problem letting the...
• Heat handling design error help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:39:20 -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: Stranded in my driveway as I try to leave on a 10 day trip :(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams (Contractor)
  Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:11:33 -0600
  ...sensor, made sure > I could hear the high and low limit switches on the throttle body. > > I am so at a loss and depressed...
• Subject: Help! I've got Vanagon Gremlins!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 08:54:25 -0700
  ...I immediately turned all switches off - tested the air fro further fumes but there were none. Something fried - but no fire, fortunately. ARGGH! Such...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin of Jan 18 has been detected
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:02:17 -0500
  ...I checked for switches that might have been on by mistake and found none ( or so I thought ) Next I made sure my battery...
• 87Syncro Overhead Fan/AC Fuses Melted
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wright
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 19:28:31 EDT
  ...should I be worried as to why they were both partially melted (because I have seen switches do this before due to a bad...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:43:03 -0700
  ...The "ignition switch" is actually 4 switches inside that do different things in different positions. The critical ignition/fuel injection black wire contact is...
• Re: That oil buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 May 2015 20:50:29 -0400
  ...Basically there are two oil pressure switches. The higher pressure switch is looked at when the engine is over 2,000 rpm. That will...
• Re: What IS Vanagon Syndrome, exactly?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:27:18 +0000
  ...I recently had a VW Master Tech come to the house and rebuild my motor and he cleaned and adjusted the micro-switches on...
• Re: Still no passenger side high beam
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 18:50:48 -0800
  ...It's not any of the switches or relays if the other side is working. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90...
• Re: manual control of radiator fan - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:05:05 -0800
  ...to know if there is a way to install a > >couple switches to control the fan manually. Any help would be > >appriciated. > > > >Mike Kozak...
• Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 8 Sep 2022 10:54:07 -0400
  ...Plus button switches and wood grain face! > > Wires and leads … attach to the engine and battery … > > > Alistair > >> On Sep 8, 2022, at 4:46...
• Re: '86 a/c rotary combo thermostat/fan switch - where to get a replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:30:33 -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. >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >
• Re: Cooling Fan Themoswitch Woes
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:17:05 -0700
  ...I'm guessing that these things are some sort of bimetalic switches that >rely on heat expansion? >3) Is there anything particularly bad about...
• Re: 85 GL in the junkyard in South Bend Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:01:31 -0400
  ...4 bags of bus parts! Injectors, ECU's Expansion Tanks, Fan Switches, and much more. The bus is pretty straight and has not been...
• Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 22:37:12 +0000
  In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, this indicator is also tied into the alternator warning system and...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:18:03 -0800
  ...valve faster using switches than it would using >> engine RPM drop as a reference? Interesting question though. >> >> Mark: Thanks. The guts of the ICU...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:13:16 -0500
  ...One comes with all the >>>> switches and says"German"..the other is ''economy''.. So >>>> would I regret not spending the extra $ ? Why the large...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:27:11 -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: 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 - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:44:17 +0000
  ...Ken On Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 2:54 AM Mark Drillock <modrillock@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes,the ECU switches on a ground for the...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie and inop electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:44:00 -0400
  Have you verified that the problem is with the motor and not the switches. That's a whole other "kettle of worms". Larry A...
• Re: broken speedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:45:02 -0400
  ...Maybe > it's spinning freely, but how can I tell? > > Any advice is appreciated. > > Also, when i pulled out the switches I lost the...
• Re: Which Switch Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:50:49 -0500
  ...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: Which Optima for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 May 2002 16:52:42 -0500
  ...the starter I've found burnt wiring, fried alternators, bad ignition switches and just in general a potential meltdown situation. I've also found...
• Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:27:15 -0400
  ...The way the commercial circuits work is by using a timing circuit (no doubt containing a timing capacitor) to operate a transistor that switches...
• steering lock and switch
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:43:58 -0600
  ...I pulled the steering lock assembly (again) and installed my old switch after testing both the new and old ignition switches. Both ignition swiches...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:46:06 -0700
  ...If you have separate switches, it should be similar to Bentley. If you have the single switch system (like my '86 Westy does) then...
• Well, I made it... (Correction!)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jenny Warner
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 18:35:31 -0400
  ...DUH! I remembered reading a post earlier today regarding the two oil presure switches, what they do, and what conditions set them off. In...
• Recent improvements: Red Line Gear oil andAuxiliary light solution
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:50:43 -0800
  ...I've read many times on this list how cleaning electrical connections or switches might improve conditions. When I bought my Vanagon over one...
• Coolant/Heater
  Historical mailing list - Deon Reynolds
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 13:21:21 -0800
  ...He checked the thermal switches, etc. finding nothing wrong, except the pressure release valve of the cap on the back side of the overflow...
• Re: FS: ECU and AFM for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:09:42 -0400
  ...Seems that there is some problem > with throttle position switches when you put the '87 throttle body in and try > to hook it up...
• Re: Engine Bay Wiring Harness: Heat Damage? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:44:24 -0700
  ...Much thanks! Neil. > Yrs, > d > ps - speaking of P/S pressure switches, you might want to fuse the red B+ > lead from the terminal...
• Fuel Pump Wos.......
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:40:30 -0400
  ...I have a couple of old relay switches from my old 84 vanagon (deseased.) Do they work as replacements? I sure hope it is...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus. Wiring question (diagram supplied)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:10:34 -0700
  ...of the difference, which could easily burn the wires or the switches at the moment they are connected. Batteries should never be connected in...