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• Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:39:06 -0700
  ...maybe I coulda done better with a bunch of diodes and switches and dial and meters... But, you know what? I just turn on...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:43:03 -0400
  ...regulator units which indicated (to my surprise) that the regulator simply switches the field current on and off rather than modulating it. This keeps...
• Re: Diaganosing Fuel Injection Systems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:56:59 -0500
  ...The ECU relieves information from the temperature sensor, oxygen sensor, air flow sensor, coil and throttle switches. I am not familiar with all the...
• Re: So... what is the answer for these poor lights?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 11:07:21 +1200
  ...With QHs you don't really need a relay, except that VW's light switches are low-quality and don't handle the power...
• Re: Doors Closed, LED Dome Light Glows On. Solved?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:44:36 -0800
  ...It is exposed ~ midpoint of the black > shaft. > > My working theory is that with doors closed, switches open, dirt etc. > on one or more...
• Re: SMART Keys and kill switches
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:58:38 -0700
  Cool idea -- would be well-hidden. It seems that it might be too hard to reach from outside the van in the event that...
• Re: bucking at 2K rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:40:20 -0800
  ...So what do you think? Temp 2? O2? Throttle > Position Switches? > Any thoughts? I have really no running issues aside from that bucking from...
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:00:57 -0700
  ...direction (I *hope* that the presently > available wands have the reed switches soldered with a little slack in the > leads -- I had a long...
• Hi; I'm New
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 15:00:06 -0600
  ...Karl Bloss actually forwarded this list a technical article I put together on the Vanagon's throttle switches (several months ago) - he saw it...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141, was: Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light, with surprise ending!
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 27 May 2007 15:43:21 -0700
  ...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: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:06:05 -0800
  ...I tried 2 different OP blue pressure switches with the same > results happening. > > Dennis Jowell > Scotch Hollow Farm > > > > On Nov 23, 2014, at 12...
• A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:06:42 -0700
  ...These are 'normally open' switches, and when they get old and gunked, they can as easily fail closed as open. This is something *I...
• Re: Radiator thermo switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:47:30 -0700
  ...Low and high are connected to the rad temp switches. Low is also run by the A/C on switch. Medium is run only...
• Re: Hunting idle, jerking bucking Vanagon woes!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 9:12:11 EDT
  ...other thing that I was wondering about was those stupid throttle > switches... I tested them a while back, and at that time they were...
• Re: keeps blowin' fuses
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:32:35 -0700
  ...Then check and replace the foul thermo switches so the fans operate properly. Verify the grounds under the dash and replace all fuzes that...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:06:39 -0500
  What I like about my aaz is that there isn't an computer,o2, mass air flow, throttle position switches to go goofy that...
• Re: Retro power windows/locks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 19:55:56 CDT
  ...you have to drill one hole in each door (for a third mounting screw)). - the power window lifts and motors and switches and such...
• Re: gauge recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:50:15 -0900
  ...G-tech accelerometer, recording on road dyno. (in the mirror) digital compass with exterior temperature monitoring, switches with sensor in refrigerator. (additional sensor warning...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 May 2008 12:58:32 -0400
  ...I would have it under my driver's seat but I have some switches for my aux battery in the way there and also...
• Re: 85 GL in the junkyard in South Bend Indiana
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:31:43 -0700
  ...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: Halon Fire Extinguishers in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 11:05:58 -0800
  ...In installed two 194 degree F heat activated switches in the engine compartment of my 90 Westy Syncro. If the engine compartment gets up...
• Power window electrical question.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:54:20 -0700
  ...do I get two replacement switches, take the time to solder them in and hope that fixes the problem (and if not, start replacing...
• Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:20:51 -0700
  ...I see you have a 91 GL so you may have power windows --- so depending on where all the wiring and switches are you...
• Starting Problems . . . was Re: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area. ..
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 11:14:02 -0500
  ...JB '89 Wolfsburgs...yeah 2 of them, both automatics with replaced P/N safety switches as needed
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 May 2012 20:40:08 -0700
  ...Blame Canada! < grin > Re: "B" compared to "M" suffix switches. Maybe "M" switch was made to handle more amps? This coming from a much...
• Re: old bus to vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 3 May 2018 21:25:03 -0400
  ...homes is going to be fun. > > Did any busses have headlight switches as a push button. in the collection is a large button that...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:12:04 -0600
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > > > > Anyone have any ideas about this? > > > > Thanks, > > > > John >
• Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:15:40 -0500
  ...cross-post reference =(:D) >> mike >> > > Since we're talking about getting into these switches -- they tend to > have three things in common: > > a) a...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:17:41 -0800
  ...Maybe this means using a different wiper stalk? (switches) V11 (headlight washer pump) shows larger gauge wires than windshield washer pump. Neil. On Sun...
• Euro-Elec: FIX 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 02:02:21 -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...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:03:36 -0400
  I dont think the switches will let you run electricity and propane at the same time. Dont know, never thought of trying it. The...
• Re: Install CO and Smoke detector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:19:31 -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: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...Throttle switches were bad so we > replaced them. Idle controll motor and controll unit have > been replaced with known good unit. The ECU has...
• Re: Stereo Power Amp
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Bertarelli
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:02:40 -0700
  ...on/off switches for each wire, or a switch that has multiple circuits built in to handle maybe up to four leads at once...
• Re: Extra tailight in spare socket?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 17:04:52 -0400
  ...added heat can melt the taillight bezels or lenses, and even switches and fuseholders. Use the smaller dome 'euro' bulbs to keep the glass...
• Re: Reinstalling Front Side Glass
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:44:14 -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: Advice on Evaporator Icing
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:34:49 -0700
  ...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: Front brake calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 2 Jun 2023 14:25:50 -0500
  ...reason for the year confusion in various parts listings. > Since VW switches model production around August, many 86 model vans > were actually built in...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:59:45 -0800
  ...I measured the >resistance of the switches and found them to be 2.5k with >the engine off and about 400 with the engine...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 85 Volkswagen Vanagon, Surge
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:40:40 -0500
  ...We swapped air flow box, ECU, checked idle > switches, and did a pin out test at the computer. If anyone > has any more suggestions...
• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 16:27:23 -0800
  ...pull the steering wheel, unplug the wiring, pull the paddle switches, remove and replace the ignition switch. Easy as pie David! :-) On 3/2...
• Re: 2nd ignition switch in 2 months???
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:16:22 -0800
  Do you have a gigantic, heavy key ring hanging on the switch, festooned with knives, bottle openers and team memorabilia? Those switches seem to...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:26:42 -0500
  ...The biggest difference in the 2 versions of the A/C wiring itself is for the 2 Freon pressure switches. The early version has...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:12:09 -0500
  ...I have > friends who were afraid to replace plugs and switches in an aprtment, for > fear their insurance would get cancelled. This might be...
• Re: turn signal indicator weirdness
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:12:24 -0800
  ...All > switches off, it floats, hooked to nothing. Turn signal switch on, > it goes to ground through one or the other pair of signal...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Does Not Move
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 19:55:15 -0400
  ...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: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:35:06 -0400
  ...In any case you should install relays in the headlight system along with the new switch or switches and fix the grounds. See my...
• Re: Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:15:58 -0400
  ...It works off one of those "mechanical-electrical"switches..the round silver kind that "Clack!" audibly everytime. So I don't think that is...
• Refrigerator woes - what about us electric-only folks?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:33:41 -0700
  ...When I stop and plug into AC power, it switches over automatically to AC. Now, in the process of planning a 10-day trip...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Jun 2016 18:20:56 -0400
  The reality is that you can’t even trust the German switches or the even the dealer switches etc. Industry in general is trying...
• Re: courtesy light flickering 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:25:42 -0800
  ...To the other > direction the ground is done through wiring to the door switches. At the > drivers door there is a double contact switch...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:56:05 -0500
  I was hoping to find an electrical oil gauge to work off the existing vanagon pressure switches, Either the high or low pressure switch...
• Re: It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 12:54:30 -0700
  ...had removed from another Vanagon! > > Between the heater valves and ignition switches, I'm ready to set my > ordering app to NO MEYLE. > > Jim >
• Re: DIY HomeLink for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:29:47 -0500
  ...Love that my other car (Toyota Highlander) has one of > those HomeLink gadgets built-in with switches near the dome light....I find > that...
• Re: 84 vs 85 Digijet
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:40:44 -0700
  On the dual switch setup the two switches are actually connected in parallel. It is just like one switch only. The idle switch is...
• Re: Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 12:07:36 -0700
  ...would flick on a few switches in some dim >areas... but there are just some places the light never seems to shine... >here's...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
  ...There does not appear > to be > any lo or hi pressure switches on this system. (The Bentley is > nearly > useless for this unit.) There...
• Re: radiator 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:33:33 -0700
  In addition to the hoses, the upper and lower radiator mounts, fan cowl, electric motor, thermostatic switches, all associated wiring, and even the cardboard...
• Re: OXS & Batt. Lights just came on
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 20:14:57 -0600
  ...lights are >still on. > >I am wondering about possible relays or switches that >could be acting up or just dead. > >Any ideas or experience...
• Re: Air cooled stock gas heater/exhaust heater questions (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 13:52:08 -0400
  ...fuel pump and a few electrical > connections for the > BA6 (safety switches) that will have to be secured, > and you may want > to pull...