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• Re: How do you replace the electical switch on the bottom of the lock cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 18:47:44 -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: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:15:10 -0800
  ...There are two different back up switches, early and late. dylan ________________________________ From: aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Monday, November...
• Re: Radiator disappointment continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:46:11 -0400
  ...But, you have a lot more then good radiators, you have the best ignition switches, and the lower steering column in brown, and probably...
• Re: Front Heater Blower opinions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 2019 22:58:50 +0000
  ...to end cooling system replacement (All stainless pipes, all silicone hoses, switches, pump, radiator, both heater cores, etc., the works...) and while I'm...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:51:36 -0500
  ...And while I was at it I installed the GW window switches kit. > > Oh, where did the window regulator fail? Just as I pulled...
• The fridge fired up! YES!!! (and I tell you how... ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 20 May 2001 06:35:52 +0200
  ...Guess what - I did everything strictly by the book - switching the switches and turning the turn-knob and letting some gas come out of...
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 19:23:10 -0700
  ...Low and high are triggered by the 2 radiator temp switches. Low is also triggered by the A/C whenever the A/C is...
• Re: Camper Light power and ground
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:57:08 -0600
  ...One is grounded full time and the other goes to the door switches. For most the rear interior light is powered from the light...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Dec 2020 17:25:16 -0800
  ...Did you happen to keep your original switches? On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 10:01 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com <mailto:dn92610...
• Re: radiators
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:50:57 -0700
  The 82 used 2 separate temp switches in the radiator, high up. The 83-91 has only one hole for a temp switch down...
• Re: SA Grilles:James vs Ken:the difference
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 13:46:34 -0500
  ...unclear...not sleeping too much lately! You CAN use all the switches etc. you've already got. I would just suggest using a relay...
• More lighting tips
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 21:53:29 -0800
  ...NEED relays to handle the high wattage without blowing wires and switches. Relays are not that hard to understand and anywhere that sells you...
• Re: Air Conditioning Experience
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:03:37 -0500
  ...but no front ducting or switches), brand new compressors from $179, receiver/driers for $59, condensors from $159, and even complete a/c retrofit...
• Re: WOT switch and digitool O2 decipher Qs
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 23:38:18 -0800
  ...the idle switch (working right), sanded the ground plugs on the switches, inspected the AFM boot (medium sized crack, not a tear all the...
• Re: Fuel Pump Wos.......
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:04:18 -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...
• wasserboxer tune-up report, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 08:56:44 CST6CDT
  ...switch from NGK to Bosch 3-prong W7DTC remove and clean throttle body of carbon scrub up throttle switches of grime reset basic throttle...
• Re: headlight switch mystery, help!
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:54:37 -0400
  ...mike 87westy with lights again and 2 headlight switches that work Leif wrote: > > Interesting. When you refer to the "ignition switch", are you referring...
• Re: A Current Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:55:36 -0800
  ...if both are low ore weak, you close both switches and start off both batts. It's fully flexible this way. either battery can...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 07:25:55 -0600
  ...The replacement switches fit just > about every VW made 60s,70s,80s so it is cheap and easy to get one. > > You can get...
• Re: 91 overheating & temp guage question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:49:25 -0400
  ...Particularly thermostats and fan switches. Omega.com even has some meters with the probe built in. Mine is a Fluke cost under $150. Dennis...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...New Injector Seals New fuel and vacuum line Two Oil pressure switches New Sparkplugs New Lower temp Thermostat New Lower temp Fan Switch 4...
• Heaters for VW's!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:05:02 +0000
  ...On the thermostat itself there is also a small rocker type switch that switches the heater on/off manually, or switches on the fan...
• Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:49 -0800
  ...Sprayed rear switch with WD, swapped switches, problem solved for now. (any moisture issues not withstanding. Don't get me started on that!) In...
• Trailer Hitch, diesel oil pick-up, other Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 02:44:46 CDT
  ...Square headlight; right low beam (damaged) Other items like tail and turn signal lens, interior mirrors, gauges, switches, handles, glass, heater cores, etc., mostly...
• Re: full throttle switch boost?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:17:37 -0700
  ...full throttle switch boost? > I've seen jumper wires on these and when I tested the switches they were > still good. > Personally I've...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 09:08:37 -0400
  ...able to find a relay or anything associated with these two >switches and warning lamp. David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: Still konking out
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:44:43 -0500
  ...and a set on the left firewall). > - I replaced both throttle switches, this was expensive and I > thought it > could have been the problem...
• Re: head lamp relay upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:29:52 EST
  ...That explains why you are burning up headlight switches now that you have added more lights. Frank needs to make the installation instructions clearer...
• Re: Electrical Gremlins (all in one post)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:59:48 -0500
  ...one switch can make the window in the other door inoperative. Switches can be replaced with ones from a Jetta. You have to solder...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 09:03:13 -0500
  ...I have been using that to hook up my mp3 players, but the button that switches the input to aux has stopped working. argh...
• Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 9 Dec 2015 10:43:37 -0800
  ...just closes the relay with very little current and the relay switches the >> heavier load to the starter solenoid. >> >> I'm in the camp...
• 83 h20 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 14:18:00 -0400
  ...bench checked the aux air regulator 4) checked out throttle position switches back to Fuel Injection Control **** Dynamic checks: (I borrowed a scope from...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 84 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start/Poor-idle/Stall
  Historical mailing list - "Cliff Westendorp (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 13:50:30 -0400
  ...Other commen things to check are the idle and WOT switches on the throttle body, the air intake boot and the idle stabilizer. Thanks...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:11:27 -0600
  ...If you have separate switches, it should be similar to Bentley. If you have the single switch system (like my '86 Westy does) then...
• Re: Euro-Elec: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 10:56:49 PST
  ...I measured the >resistance of the switches and found them to be 2.5k with >the engine off and about 400 with the engine...
• Readable Propex Heater Post!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:52:57 +0000
  ...On the thermostat itself there is also a small rocker type switch that switches the heater on/off manually, or switches on the fan...
• Re: Hi; I'm New
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 16:00:44 -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: suddenly clutch just gone?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 16 May 2006 16:15:15 -0400
  ...I'm also replacing both brake switches because its cheap, it takes no time, and mine are bugging me anyway. If the parts still...
• Re: Electrical trivia number 3
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 31 May 2025 08:53:30 -0400
  ...ralanen@aol.com> wrote: > > Eric, there are and never were any switches of any kind on that panel except for what’s on the...
• Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 16 May 2014 16:43:15 -0600
  Modern homes have 2-phase service to run resistive loads like clothes dryers or water heaters, which use a special huge socket. The service...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:03:53 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " >> >> is it making contact at idle or not ? >> it either is, or it isn't...
• Dead Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 12:35:32 -0400
  ...you'll have to remove the headlight switch and the other switches to get to the front two screws; the switch are just held...
• Re: engine issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:49:45 -0800
  ...to not being installed correctly ( and I have found oil pressure switches screwed into VW van engines only finger tight, at least once ) . I...
• Re: Spring comes to Minnesota
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:32:19 -0700
  ...You can also upgrade to the newer style "sealed" switches. Don in Phoenix, AZ
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:06:21 -0400
  ...hoses and connections* > > *Relief plug on Dryer* > > *Leaky Evaporator* > > *defective pressure switches* > > > > ** > > *----- Original Message -----* > > *From*: David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> > > *Date*: Wednesday, June 28...
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:10:06 -0700
  ...The radiator switches need this fuse to run the fan but the A/C circuit has it's own power source going to the...
• Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:41:45 -0600
  ...on this year, these are 2-pole switches and there is no connection to the brake warning light. it goes only to the brake...
• Re: Driver's side power Window not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:39:45 -0700
  ...area. Visually check each wire and than test with a meter. Switches are a easy test with a meter. Motors too. Check your grounds...
• Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:18:42 -0600
  ...In the Lubrication section, Bentley says there are two pressure switches( I knew that) and the one on the side of the engine is...
• Re: 87 vanagon with oil pressure(?) trouble
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:26:05 -0800
  ...It was as simple as installing new oil pressure switches and making sure I was using the correct oil filters. Only Mahle and Mann...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:32:44 -0500
  ...Decided to add versatility to my aftermarket VDO Gauges by adding DPST switches allowing me to read either Fuel or Oil Pressure off the...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:30:26 -0700
  ...Yes, there may be any number of switches in place that >> could work, but it still would entail some rewiring. Since the point seems...
• Re: Final Oil pressure result
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 13:00:19 -1000
  ...I tried 2 different OP blue pressure switches with the same results happening. >>>> >>>> Dennis Jowell >>>> Scotch Hollow Farm >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Nov 23, 2014, at 12...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 2 Mar 2022 01:01:03 +0000
  ...Same for all >> the >>> wiring up most of the switches and even after the switches to the fuse >> box. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon...
• Westy single center seat, AC, other parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:12:21 CDT
  ...Square headlight; right low beam (damaged) Other items like tail and turn signal lens, interior mirrors, gauges, switches, handles, glass, heater cores, etc., mostly...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:42:53 -0800
  ...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: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:58:26 -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: your opinion please - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 11:13:11 -0500
  ...After market cruise controls on manual transmissions back in the 60s had switches on the clutch and brake. I have installed several after market...
• Re: Where to aim the headlights? SA grill.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:29:29 -0400
  ...i have the wires and relays and switches and fuses and lights and holders and beer and much more stuff. Now so i don...
• Re: Radio Install
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:55:43 -0400
  ...does not have provision >> for >> vehicles with non switched accessory ignition switches so you will >> need to >> switch the red wire or else expect...