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• Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:44:54 -0300
  ...I may as well use this as an opportunity to remove all that current from the ignition switch and install some additional relays. Roy
• Re: Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:19:21 -0600
  ...The ignition lock > has a "tail" on it which engages the electrical switch and turns the switch > to the various positions. If that "tail...
• Re: $300 reward for advice
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 07:55:40 -0400
  ...The mechanics have replace the control unit, fuel pump, ignition switch, ignition wires, temp sensors. No problem My name is Eddie Mikell, and you...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 10:15:05 -0600
  ...The pre-ignition, >> detonation control is just another consideration for using oils that are >> designed for gasoline, not diesel engines. Pre-ignition is the...
• Ignition Failures
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 21:17:48 -0600
  ...A shop changed the starter, but was unable to get the ignition to fire. I just had the van taken home so I could...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:58:09 -0500
  Danny, it could be the headlight switch or ignition switch as Dennis says. I don't think it is a ground issue because the...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back?
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:40:36 EDT
  ...how = do i switch it on from the back? extend all the wires at the ignition = switch? A: The "Muldoon" way (For ref to...
• Re: starter woe...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:39:32 -0500
  ...I presume this is from the solenoid, and I presume this rules out the ignition switch which has already been replaced once. The battery...
• help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
  Sun, 1 May 2005 12:31:06 -0700
  ...Regardless of the positon of the ignition key, I get around 12.4 volts at the long terminal screw on the starter that is...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 May 2009 19:40:26 -0700
  ...but its a fast test. >> >> So I set up and turned on the ignition, the fuel pump runs continuously >> and >> doesn't turn off...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:23:55 -0800
  ...For the Vanagon while > most every light bulb has fuse protection to the bulb or even filament > level the ignition and fuel system is...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 19:45:35 -0700
  ...No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather A gremlin from the past seems to have reappeared on...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof!
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:33:48 -0500
  ...But only when the ignition key is OFF and the light switch is in "headlight ON" position (not in parking lights or OFF). All...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump? Adding fuses.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:46:06 -0500
  ...For > > most VWs not having the ignition and fuel systems fused is normal, going > > Back to even the very first Beetles. Likely the plan...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 15:10:16 +0000
  ...Wait 10 minutes---starts and runs perfectly. > > So....I first thought this must be ignition switch problem.  Bought one > at > > Napa, the only game...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:12:41 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, part of the harness from that ignition box with the relays branches off carrying the wiring for the Idle stabilizer, the power steering...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:37:34 -0700
  ...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...
• Re: Trying to re-fix my starter
  Historical mailing list - Nitaino
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 20:51:21 -0400
  ...Once you've got your ignition switch working (did you buy a new one?) you might try doing the relay thing manually before messing...
• Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:08:19 -0400
  ...Then I saw this thread > and replaced the ignition switch. No change. > > Is there anything else to investigate? I've looked under the dash...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 09:41:07 -0700
  ...Can't hurt, might help. >> If turning the ignition key off and then on helps, why not just >> drive and >> jiggle the key around...
• Re: cruise control trouble shooting
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:05:31 -0700
  ...did you remember to put the ignition in the "on" position? > > And did you slide the cruise control switch to it's respective on...
• Re: distributor wiring question
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:54:09 -0500
  ...Bill On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM, W Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote: > That is a pertronix ignition module. The wires...
• Please help me..Waaaa!..Bus don't go
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Jul 1995 01:36:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Eventually, I traced this to a black wire coming out of the ignition switch which (according to the wiring diagram) ends up at the...
• RE: Temperature Related Performance Problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 12:00:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...If the spark is like orange or yellow, then your ignition isn't doing its full job. Might be wires, or coil, or condenser...
• Re: Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:17:58 -0400
  ...On a cold start, I can drive 5-10 >miles, and the >ignition shuts off abruptly. The tach immediately >drops to '0' RPM, >and...
• Re: Question about key lock tabs
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:37:20 -0700
  ...Although at one point, I managed to rekey all the doors, hatch, and ignition locks alike on 14 Vanagons. Those were the good old...
• Re: 2.1 WB Kickback on Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 5 May 2014 08:20:32 -0700
  ...2.1 WB Kickback on Shutdown Hi all, Lately, when I turn the ignition switch to OFF on my 1990 2.1 WB, the...
• Re: 79 Bus with 81 engine - Hot Start issue
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:10:28 -0700
  ...While it is always good to diagnose a problem, replacing the ignition switch, at least on a Vanagon, is good maintenance and the hot...
• Re: Spark plug gap
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:00:52 -0500
  ...12:13 Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> napisał(a): > this is intended as some kind of satire, right? > > "Ignition molecules"? what the hell is...
• IT LIVES!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 21:10:14 -0500
  ...thanks to all who helped me with 'ol Red after the ignition harness burned out. It was an interesting project. I learned a lot...
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:04:02 -0700
  ...If I leave the ignition keys in the cap I have a real hard time > forgetting the cap. > I left the original cap on...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:03:41 -0400
  At 03:47 PM 3/23/2010, Dug Smith wrote: > > I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the...
• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:06:26 -0700
  My spare Vanagon key took two minutes to cut for less than $5 Cdn...it is strictly for the ignition. On the other hand...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:01:40 -0400
  > From my experience, it is only the Syncro that had the > ignition key operate the gas cap. Both my Syncros were that > way, but...
• Oil light/buzzer combo
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 23:48:16 +0000
  ...on the dash, the opened(while the keys are in the ignition) door buzer will come on. THis way I will never, hopefully , drive...
• Re: Driving Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 19:42:53 -0700
  ...to rig some > lights that would come on automatically with the ignition. > TIA > Wendy & John > '85 Westy, "S-CAPE" If it helps at all...
• Re: vanagon stalling/propex heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 15:12:28 GMT
  ...I could and WOULD go on adinfinitum, except CHECK THOSE OLD >IGNITION COILS FIRST!. > I heartily concur. The Dub was exhibiting much the same...
• Re: Blinking Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 23:50:17 EST
  In a message dated 12/7/99 11:12:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, jneal@netcom.com writes: << Ignition switch? Cheers, Tom Neal >> Pretty...
• Consolation needed
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:08:31 -0600
  ...in the process he's blown several fuses and 3 ignition switches. last I heard a wire to the coil "blew-up" and filled...
• Anyone parting out a 83.5 - 85 1.9L bus? Part needed.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:43:41 -0800
  I need a heatsink for my TiiCo ignition control unit. You can see a picture of one here... http://www.vgonman.com/ignconsink.htm...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:41:48 -0800
  ...wheel lock Hidden Fuel pump kill switch Clutch/ Brake lock Alarm Door lock armored protection plates Brake lock Ignition lock (goes in like key)
• Re: ignition switch for 87 syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 14:03:29 -0400
  On Monday, June 24, 2002, at 01:12 PM, jax harvell wrote: > also, how difficult is it to change this? is it something that...
• Delayed starter action
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 19:20:49 -0400
  ...Before I put the WR-1 on, even a relatively new starter and a new ignition switch wouldn't cut it on a hot...
• Re: HELP HELP HELP Big Headlight Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:26:21 -0500
  Standard ignition switch problem. Replace the switch and your problem will be taken care of. On Monday, February 10, 2003, at 09:31 PM...
• semi-vanagon content (type II question)
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:02:47 -0800
  ...We want to put an electronic ignition (points replacement) in his 76' ASI and I am curious which of the two is the most...
• Fuel pump's initial pulse?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:54:59 EST
  ...How does the fuel pump get that initial pulse of power when the ignition key is first turned on? Is there a relay dedicated...
• IT IS ALIVE! ALLLLIVEEEEEEE!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:18:25 -0400
  Ladies and Gentlemen, WE HAVE IGNITION! I've been working on my DJ-code WBX transplant off and on (mostly off due to my...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:32:18 -0600
  ...Since it stopped working after an ignition switch replacement I would begin there. If there was a parasitic load form that system while the...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:57:18 -0700
  ...on a Canadian van, when the driver turns the ignition ON, the parking light (or headlights) comes ON, no need to use the light...
• Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:46:07 -0400
  ...Does an idle stabilizer contain some type of tachometer? I understand that it adjusts the idle speed by adjusting the ignition timing slightly. Does...
• Re: Which tachometer? 400-1300Hz or 800-2400Hz
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 1 May 2011 10:36:30 -0600
  ...For use on 4,5,6,8 cylinder application engines with standard coil ignitions, most square wave electronic control ignitions with tachometer output terminal...
• Re: Dead Wipers and Heater Fans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:55:51 -0800
  ...But in the > meantime, I bought an ignition switch as a spare, and a new light > switch, plus installed Jay Brown's headlight and...
• Re: Help: RFI Noise Suppression
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Sat, 9 May 1998 20:03:28 -0500
  ...The >noise is coming from the engine, but I'm not sure (yet) if it's from the >ignition system or the alternator. I...
• Re: airbag rant
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 16:52:28 -0500
  I just did the ignition switch replace on my '96 passat so if Bjorn or anyone needs the details pmail me and I'll...
• Re: Mass Airflow Meter Bad - says dealer.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 May 2000 15:03:04 -0700
  ...Misfiring is usually an ignition system problem (or a bad injector, less likely). If the ignition system components are okay, then you have a...
• Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 02:23:15 -0400
  ...Result is the buzzer will buzz if the headlights are on but the ignition is not. Very easy. It would be much easier if...
• Re: Cold starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:24:16 -0500
  Seems that you are not getting spark for ignition, but gas is being delivered to the cylinder.A bad hall sender or hall generator...
• Re: Van Dies while in motion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:33:59 -0500
  ...I would get a new battery and a new > ignition switch. You can drop the lower column cover, unplug the old > ignition switch from...
• Garage Terminology
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:59:10 -0600
  ...25,000 volts Over 30 feet = Caution! Must be one of them new dis-is-it ignition systems, use bigger wrench and retest. WARNING...
• Re: 85 1.9L died on highway, won't start
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 13:45:09 -0700
  ...2) Ignition coil 3) ECU 4) Ignition Control Unit Is there anything else that I'm missing? (I have the Bentley, but it's...