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• Re: lots of a/c trouble shotting questions...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:47:26 -0400
  ...What do you mean by "sky high" pressure on the low side? Yes, there are low and high pressure switches on the system (also...
• Re: Shore power indicator light ?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:44:04 +0000
  ...purpose > > well. > > > > > http://web4.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pushbuttons_-z-_Switches_- > z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal/Non-Metallic_Monoblock_Indicators/LED/ECX2052-127L > > > > Todd...
• Re: AC under rear seat?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:45:23 -0400
  ...I bought the evaporator/blower and switches from Ed Gillmore who also sell units for older vw's. You could also put a second...
• Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:09:23 -0800
  ...I've also seen somewhere someone simply glue thermo switches at various areas in the motor to sense hot spots. Those switches connect to...
• Re: Westy rear shelf support
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 08:59:05 -0700
  ...Made provision for another one of the new dimmer switches in the brace. The switch controls the strip of lights under the rear edge...
• Re: master cylinder problem thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Feb 2015 20:06:03 -0500
  ...I also fill the brake light switches before installation. Since fluid cannot go threw them some air can be trapped inside. Some of them...
• Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 13:09:47 CST
  ...Other items like tail and turn signal lens, interior mirrors, alternators, gauges, switches, handles, glass,heatercores,etc., mostly from mid-80's vans. Please...
• Re: Upgrade 89 Headlight to 100/80W
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 23:50:43 -0600
  ya, it's the relays that will be needed to keep from melting headlight switches. The down side of the 80/100's is...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:25:54 EST
  ...It also has the identical three switches for controlling the wheel chair > lift next to the license plate in the rear panel. Mine is...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  ...So..the real reason for installing the headlight >> relays is to save those two switches from melting and to get more voltage >> to >> the...
• Re: Engine died up date
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:22:27 -0700
  ...The thicker green wire is from the ECU, connected to a transistor in the ECU that switches ground on and off on the green...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:06:54 -0500
  ...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: the cat did it (solved)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 5 May 1998 09:14:43 -0400
  ...but it should have popped the dipstick off > > > or blown oil out somewhere. ?? > > Except that BOTH oil pressure switches indicate when oil pressure is...
• Re: Well, I made it... (Correction!)
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 01:27:07 -0500
  ...DUH! > >I remembered reading a post earlier today regarding the two oil presure >switches, what they do, and what conditions set them off. In...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sun, 27 May 2007 18:45:47 -0400
  ...You know, I bet if someone took all the various indicators, switches, > gauges, and buttons we've all collectively added to our vans and...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 07:47:07 -0700
  ...All it can do is change how often the fridge switches between pilot flame and full flame. There is NO gradual adjustment of flame...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:12:15 -0700
  ...Did you use the 2.1 Tbody, too? I'm trying to think about what to do with the throttle switches if I use...
• Re: loud trans clanging in reverse and first
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 17:14:37 -0600
  ...Mark McCulley suggested throttle switches: maybe the idle throttle switch is misbehaving and telling it to go to idle fuel cuttoff at RPMs higher...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Nov 2005 (#2005-928)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 12:58:49 -0800
  ...The temp switches I use for the vent fans come on at a lower temp than the stock one for the main fridge fan...
• Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:22:09 -0400
  ...Lots of >>>negative comments from owners of these things that pumps burnout, >>>switches fail, and hoses leak after just a short time of ownership...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 13:40:26 +1100
  ...R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice On the earlier Vanagons, A/C was dealer installed and no high/low pressure safety switches were included...
• Re: Idle issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 May 2020 20:11:15 -0700
  ...Maybe while "in there", replace the 2.1 throttle switch with > some 1.9 throttle switches? And yes, I'm joking around about that...
• Re: Install CO and Smoke detector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 06:30:40 -0500
  ...20&linkId=ID6R7XPQBKYLHFUQ > > Just a thought > > I have 2 of the switches under my drivers seat. One for the Main Battery and one for...
• Re: oil light
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 00:08:03 -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: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:34:13 -0400
  ...items like tail and turn signal lens, interior mirrors, alternators, > >gauges, switches, handles, glass,heatercores,etc., mostly from mid-80's vans. > > > >Please E...
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  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:51:13 -0700
  ...story is that depressing the > stalk, or pulling back on it, switches between front wash and rear wash ( > and wipe). > > > > Neutral position between two...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:31:26 -0500
  ...Does anyone know if the switches are under the throttle body and if I need to remove the throttle body to get to them...
• Re: radiator fan and A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:57:31 -0700
  ...The > switches are available in a number of different temperature settings. The > originals were set quite high to avoid nuisance running during hot weather...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:13:49 -0400
  ...Since the upper bearing is inserted into the ignition lock assembly casting which also supports the stalk switches and horn contact, this permanently sets...
• Re: ntermitent no start/turnover 85 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:46:38 -0600
  ...Many other folks had starter switches installed. The theory was that resistance was building up somewhere in the wiring, and the starter switch provided...
• Re: Oil pressure sender & VDO gauge upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 17 May 2002 08:39:12 -0400
  The pressure will not be the same! Why do you think the use two different sender switches? Pressure will be higher on the pump...
• Re: Installing Ignition Switch - HELP!!! (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 21:44:46 -0400
  ...ago when I had way too many > opportunities to replace ignition switches on my various vans. > > Good luck. This is one of those procedures...
• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:10:05 -0400
  ...Also, consider replacing the "Trinary" switch or if you still have separate switches, the high speed fan control. The same shop can also get...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:50:26 -0400
  Leaky Compressor Seal Leaky Condenser Leaky hoses and connections Relief plug on Dryer Leaky Evaporator defective pressure switches ----- Original Message ----- From: David Bohannan <fjazzbass...
• Wiring diagram needed for 67 Rusty [T1]
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 20:50:35 -0400
  ...is the wire coming from the brake switches supposed to plug into the flasher relay somehow? That would make some sense but it doesn...
• Re: full throttle switch boost?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 09:31:24 -0500
  I've seen jumper wires on these and when I tested the switches they were still good. Personally I've never seen any reaction...
• Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 11:59:48 -0500
  ...Now, the contact resistance of the switches and connector resistance are another matter. Without the addition of a rack of 10" Baja Blaster Beams...
• Re: carburetor on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:47:26 -0800
  ...M --- Warren Lail <wlail@OU.EDU> wrote: > We all have so many problems with AFMs, ECUs, O2 sensors, Temp II sensors, throttle body > switches...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:55:55 -0700
  ...Same for all >>>>> the >>>>>> wiring up most of the switches and even after the switches to the fuse >>>>> box. >>>>>> >>>>>> Dennis >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Vanagon...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 19:35:55 -0500
  ...One of the pressure switches is at the very rear of the engine kinda hidden down behind the pulley at the rear of the...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 23 May 2016 14:43:32 -0700
  ...As for the switches many of the aftermarket ones are not reliable. > > Go to the dealer and pay the $$$. Also make sure the oil...
• Re: Electrical ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jun 2019 03:59:18 -0400
  ...When the second wire becomes hot the motor spins for another half-turn and switches back to the first wire. Neither lock interacts with...
• Re: Syncro running terrible
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 12 May 1998 07:29:25 -0400
  ...make sure your plug wires are new, make sure your > throttle switches are good, check to see your CAT is good, is it breathing...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:20:13 -0800
  > can you also get oil pressure, oil temp, coolant temp from the ecu ? Unfortunately, oil only has a couple yes/no pressure switches, and...
• Re: Fridge wiring?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:49:07 -0400
  ...Note that the old-type panel has a big transistor on it which switches the water-pump power when you turn on the panel...
• Re: MIME Message!--should be a non-problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 24 May 2000 13:53:44 -0700
  ...We're all on old analog switches, run through old overloaded wire lines, through a 4 mile ancient underwater cable to the nearest "central...
• Re: Air Conditioning... Add another evaporator?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 11:09:52 -0400
  ...The radiator fans will remain controlled by the factory temp switches. The two evaporator fans for the Behr unit have their own individual rheostat...
• Re: Pedal Pressure & Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:25:31 -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...
• Re: rough off the line (Was: injector resistance)
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 21:21:20 -0400
  ...I've also replaced all the vacuum lines and adjusted (and tested) the throttle position switches. I think my big problems are the wiring...
• Re: That oil buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Tue, 5 May 2015 10:37:53 -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: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:38:44 -0800
  ...might be nothing more complicated than an oil > temperature gauge that switches the step motor. That's the ugly way > to do it. Maybe...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:02:52 -0500
  ...If either (or both) switches are set to the "on" position, the stereo goes dead. This has me completely stumped. I have never had...
• Central locking system repair. Success!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:16:06 -0700
  ...The black box that holds the switches and motor also can be taken apart fairly easily. This needs to be done to get at...
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:03:49 -0800
  ...I will check every wire that connects to the chassis ground and to all the FI sensors/switches. One thing that I didn't...
• back on line
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 15:51:34 PDT
  ...It is important that there is NO air in the cooling system as the thermo switches are at the top of the rad - in...
• Re: Interior Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 19:31:56 -0800
  ...Then I added switches to turn the radio off from the back bed and to run a few lights. I added a mood light...
• Re: 1986 Syncro Crew Cab 1.9 L
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 06:30:44 EDT
  Michael; You have two oil pressure sensing switches. The low pressure switch (4.4) must open between 2.2 and 6.5 psi. It...
• Re: More on the radiator fan (85 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:11:00 -0700
  ...For completeness, let me add that there are 5 versions of the radiator temp switches, 3 versions of the fan shroud, 2 versions of...
• Re: Dash Cluster Substitute + Reproduce It ?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:23:53 -0600
  ...When the insturments switches etc went back in, longer wires, hoses etc were used. There was some weight there in that panel, even with...
• Re: A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:08:46 -0700
  ...Ryan On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM Ed <email99@nc.rr.com> wrote: > These combination fan switches / thermostat controls also suffered...