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• Hidden alarm - short? or disarming engine?
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 19:21:28 -0700
  ...Is there a way to start the van bypassing the ignition? I once heard that you could lay a screwdriver across the solenoid..... OK...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:21:41 -0400
  ...The WB's use the ignition pulse to keep the pump running. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 19:39:01 -0400
  ...I even replaced the female spade connector that's on the wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid ... after cleaning the male...
• Re: Fuel pump noise?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:38:37 -0500
  ...It's is frequently suggested to first turn on the ignition and > listen for the buzz of the pump before starting the car. I...
• Re: '85 Ignition Control Unit
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:19:03 -0700
  >> > I don't know the WBX that well so was curious. Is this the Hall >> Sensor? >>Yup - the little box below the coil. > No...
• Re: ITS FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 11:44:04 -0600 (CST)
  > Thats right, after months of bitching and moaning, >and replacing my entire ignition system, I finally got >my FI to work correctly (or good...
• Re: humming fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 20 May 1996 09:53:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Can't be certain it was fridge but what else > could it be? The ignition was turned off, there is no spare battery to...
• Re: Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Kurtis Thomas
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 21:36:45 EDT
  yes you have to pull the wheel. then remove the 2 screw that hold the turnsignal assmbly and connector, then rnove the lower steering...
• Re: Help!!!!Key WON"T WORK
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 12:14:44 -0500
  ...the key in the van. (#1 is inserting the Jetta key in the ignition my mistake!) Sometimes turining the key over helps too. Bill
• Re: Fan switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 13:21:20 -0400
  At 01:14 PM 7/3/2002, mike wrote: >Wipers work w/o ignition on, lights don't. It's the relay then. >X...
• 12 Volt for radio.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:51:22 -0500
  ...I'd like the radio to work with the ignition switch off. Thanks John in Minonk, Ill.
• Re: Where to buy 0.25 bar oil pressure sender?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 19:21:01 -0700
  >So my symptoms are: > >When Cold - > oil light on when ignition is on > goes off promptly when engine started > >When Warm - > oil light on...
• frequent stalling at startup.. hot or cold...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Fri, 13 May 2005 14:32:54 -0700
  ...All I have to do to get it go after the stall is simply turn the ignition off, then back on... and im on...
• Re: Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:16:58 -0800
  ...Basically the radio has power whenever the key is in the ignition cylinder, no need to turn the key, just inserting the key provides...
• Wire gauge: smaller to larger ok?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:16:09 -0700
  ...Vanagon Bentley (1981) shows a #16 wire from "15" on ignition switch to the coil. Jetta Bentley shows a #12 wire going to coil...
• Timing 2.1l WBX
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:55:31 -0500
  Trying to understand the proper ignition timing for my 2.1l WBX (Digifant). Based on my read of the Bentley, it should be 5...
• Re: 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:51:23 -0800
  ...Vanagons have strong enough ignition that 'usually' the plugs and wires work fine .. but sometimes....... :-) scott On 12/24/2013 12:46 PM, george...
• Re: electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:28:47 -0500
  ...If I remember corectly, I had the usual red leds and could hear the >fuel pump pressurize as I switched the ignition on each...
• 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:18:00 -0400
  ...I made most of these measurements while the stumbling was occurring.] 1) Ignition coil signal (from pin 1 of the Ignition Control) looked good...
• Re: AFM optical pick up
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:12:44 -0500
  ...Or an entire new AFM set up? >> >> eRic >> 85 GW ignition >> >> 84 ignition >> >> >> >>> On Feb 7, 2024, at 10:49 PM, Alistair Bell <ragnarhairybreeks...
• Re: Subagon starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:55:52 -0800
  It significantly reduces the current flow though the ignition switch to the solenoid. It's a good idea given how flimsy the Vanagon ignition...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 20 May 2011 15:48:05 -0600
  ...However, much to my chagrin I found the steering wheel was locked and the key will not turn in the ignition. > > I noticed that...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Gas in Oil?]
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 30 Apr 97 23:27:12 EDT
  ...The CA air-cooled Vanagons also have electronic ignition while the federal models have standard points-and-condenser ignition. When they switched to the...
• Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 02:51:21 EST
  ...When I turn the ignition key in my westy, there is no current in this wire. Only when the engine is running is there...
• Re: Idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 00:12:23 -0700
  ...Ok, so what is the job of the ignition module? Why does it need the heat dissipator? Thanks again for the info! blake
• Re: Steve's Lock Shop
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 18:55:51 -0400
  ...I think my key works in the driver's > door and the ignition and the rest of the locks refuse to work at all...
• Re: Optima Blue D31M
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 17:50:23 -0700
  ...No interior air gets near the ignition >> source. Interior air is only pulled through a heat exchager, total >> seperation from the ignition source. >> > > ----- End...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 11:33:09 -0500
  ...The pre-ignition, >>> detonation control is just another consideration for using oils that are >>> designed for gasoline, not diesel engines. Pre-ignition is the...
• Re: $100 Reward to Solve Starter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 06:47:17 -0400
  ...replaced the ignition switch. Still same problem. >> >> >> 2. made a jumper for the ignition switch plug with 4 male >> terminals. One terminal to the...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:28:56 -0600
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" >> >> lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but >> >> maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:36:11 -0500
  ...I immediately put it in neutral, turned off the AC, > recycled the ignition switch, but nothing happened. None of the panel > lights came on...
• Re: tumbler removal
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 10:16:13 -0700
  ...Basically, you need to drill a hole in a specific place on the housing for the ignition lock. If you have the new lock...
• Re: Need ideas - diagnosing troubles.
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:36:27 -0700
  ...I've opened the older AFM and it looks fine. > Ignition module? Don't think so because it was acting bad (no throttle response...
• Re: Risk of fire?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 1 May 2003 00:20:32 -0700
  ...The key-on power wire burnt from the ignition to the coil and melted the ignition switch, freezing the key in the on position...
• Re: DJ Compression Ratio
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:04:12 -0700
  ...But be sure you do not get detonation (post ignition) or you will likely blow the motor. In fact, pinging (pre ignition) isn't...
• Glove box, Key
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 18:22:59 -0700
  ...Why doesn't my OEM ignition key work on it? Should I expect to work on it? Does VW still provide them if I...
• Strange vacuum leaks 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:24:10 -0400
  ...Is it possible to have vacuum leaks at the base of ignition distributor and the crankshaft pulley bolt key way? My mechanic did a...
• Engine Dies ????
  Historical mailing list - paul gordon
  Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:14:31 -0400
  ...The only way to restart the engine is to stop the vehicle turn the ignition key off and start normally. Any thoughts? Paul.
• Re: headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:47:01 -0500
  I think this is also the case when ignition is off. Alan Felder On Apr 14, 2015, at 1:39 PM, Jim Felder <jim...
• Re: Infrequent symptom: inconsistent power after descending hill
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:08:12 -0700
  At 07:14 PM 8/14/2011, Dennis Haynes wrote: >Why do you think there is no ignition while over running the engine? >Now...
• Re: Ignition switch -- P terminal
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:52:52 -0800
  Talk about your non sequitur... On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:39 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>wrote: > On '85-up there...
• Re: Ignition switch -- bring out your Dead*
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:46:32 -0500
  At 11:56 AM 11/14/2010 -0800, Jake de Villiers wrote: >You should know that the Volkswagen Fox (my son has a '90...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:40:59 -0600
  ...The clumsy gas attendant argument is by far the best I've heard against the ignition keyed cap, although, my main concern is not...
• Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  July 15, 1987
  A rough idle or misfire during partial load could be caused by ignition sparks jumping from the plug wire connector to the noise suppresion...
• Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough idle or misfiring during partial load
  July 15, 1987
  A rough idle or misfire during partial load could be caused by ignition sparks jumping from the plug wire connector to the noise suppresion...
• re:Type IV timing mark part # & $
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 09:01:06 -0700
  ...same piece is used on all 2.0's. -ellis\ >called "ignition timing scale" or something really close to that. Chances >are the dealer...
• ?Replacing Digijet with Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 15:30:09 -0500
  ...I have a spare 1.9 Digifant FI and ignition set-up that I would like to use in place of the Digifant in...
• no start/road trip
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sun, 25 May 1997 12:06:18 -0230 (NDT)
  ...He installed new ignition wires, cap and rotor and last week he installed a new oxygen sensor to cure a low idle problem. Any...
• Re: Daytime running lights for US Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 8 May 1998 09:23:36 -0700
  ...They engage with the ignition. Check the archives as this topic has been thoroughly discussed in the last year or so. Kelly Bauman Delta...
• Fuel Pump Death Wheeze?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:36:16 -0500
  When I hit the ignition in my 84 vanagon, it starts right up. After 3 seconds or so I hear a constant hum that...
• Re: Key/Lock issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:12:02 -0400
  ...came with four keys. 2 for all locks but glove box: ignition, all doors and gas cap. (When the seal on my gas cap...
• Dr Whiting: Computer for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Fri, 26 May 2000 11:43:36 -0400
  ...Whiting, PhD" wrote: > Has anyone found a good source for used ignition computers. Mine has > failed and the dealer wants over $600 for the...
• Re: Ottawa - '85 Vanagon - Intermittent starting problems
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 May 2000 11:19:58 -0400
  ...Another common problem is the ignition switch. They can cause all kinds of intermittant electrical problems. Good Luck
• Correct coil for '87 Vanagon 2.1L.?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:30:54 -0800
  ...I recently purchased an ignition coil for Van O'White. It has the correct catalog # on box, but no # on coil itself. It is...
• Chip upgrade for Digijet?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:18:37 -0400
  ...What about the distributor? Does the Digifant control the ignition too? I guess the next question is: would the chip upgrade do anything useful...
• Re: not a fuse--wipers/heaters still not working
  Historical mailing list - kurt stoppkotte
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:54:08 -0500
  ...so, are you saying that there is a short in the ignition switch? can it be checked or should i just order a new...
• Van started, Then stalled & now won't start
  Historical mailing list - philip key
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 13:41:24 -0700
  ...I am thinking something with the ignition any help is greatly appreciated in advance. Philip Key 87' syncro __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel...
• No Juice to ECU Solved.
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:31:15 -0800
  ...I put in a new ignition coil but it didnt start after that... I reconnected a few wires - one to hall and one to...
• Thanks for your help, everyone! (New Vanagon Owner)
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 14:22:57 -0400
  ...s smelling like it's not putting enough air in the ignition chambers. Oh well, should be a fairly inexpensive part, and it's...
• Re: Headlights wont shut off, even with key out... suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:36:23 -0700
  ...6(right) also I just disconnected the wires from the white plastic connector the actual ignition switch plus into the headlight are still on