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• Re: Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:25:22 -0500
  ...Same for sensors and switches. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Steve Williams Sent: Sunday...
• Re: Fire Prevention Week (Was: Always Look Under A Bus!)
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:03:42 -0700
  ...vanagon > is a master power switch...Kinda like those marine battery switches you > see, > but these, too worked with a remote cable pull reachable...
• Re: RE Bentley Thermostat housing torque values
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 96 11:46:02 -0800
  ...pump pulley 20= 15; thermo switches 30=22; and then compare the 10=61 value for the thermostat. Using a ratio and proportion approach...
• Re: My Westfalia has a "frog-powered" engine - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:09:12 -0800
  ...95 > >total Parts $58.30 > >tuneup Labour $69.95 >adjust throttle "switches" and free butterfly valves $65.50 > >I spent $256.00 yesterday on...
• Re: Digifant mysteries...
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 13:00:15 -0400
  ...Both the 0.3 & the 0.9 Bar switches are shown on the relevent wiring schematic pages. Regards, JP
• Re: Stutter and Low Batt
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 18:25:49 -0700
  ...if both switches are off....no power anywhere, batteries can't get drained, plus anti-theft somewhat. close one switch ....there's your starting...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 May 2016 20:23:58 -0700
  ...He says he got a bad batch of > switches. I'm just trying to find which is the right part for my > friend to...
• Re: Wont start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:03:16 -0800
  ...I haven't replaced it, yet... > I'll research remote starter switches. From its name I can guess it's function but I'm...
• Re: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 10:48:10 -0400
  ...The headlight and foglight switches only have to handle enough current to activate the relays. The difference in the voltage supplied to the lights...
• Euro-Drive: FIX 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Emissions/Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - "Eli Melnick (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 16:25:33 -0500
  ...The enrichment/idle switches are functioning. The coolant sensor has been replaced and another ECM was apparently tried without success. There are no vacuum...
• Re: Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - David Thoresen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 21:19:32 -0800
  ...i'm not > sure the switches > work that way nowadays ... haven't had to hotwire a > car in 40 years. > ;) > > good luck! hope it...
• Re: Warmer Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 10:41:02 -0800
  ...All are complete with ducts, mounting brackets, switches, pumps, etc. I have one DA-6 Diesel Vanagon heater, and several complete BA-6 Bus...
• Re: 87 GL Intermittantly Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 May 2003 15:04:45 -0400
  ...New switches are > ~$15 and easy to find as so many VW cars use the same one. Remove the 2 > screws holding the bottom...
• Re: What about heated seats? NOT for westy swival seats
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 18:38:38 -0500
  ...COM writes: > > >> The only challenge is to have them >> wired properly, switches put in logical places, and still allow full >> functionality of seat swivels...
• Re: bucking at 2K rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:56:26 -0900
  ...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: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:19:43 -0800
  ...They are after the switches in the headlight circuit. The turn signal sounds like a bad ground, probably at the socket itself. The 4...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:28:44 -0700
  ...Again, I may be missing something here but the switches for operation are in place and it seems to be can be used to...
• ECU pin 20 thread.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:08:38 EST
  ...The enrichment/idle switches are functioning. The coolant sensor has been replaced and another ECM was apparently tried without success. There are no vacuum...
• New Shocks and Lessons (Re)learned
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 5 May 2008 16:48:44 -0500
  ...These switches are pressed together, so I had to drill some of the plastic to take them apart. If you ever do this, watch...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:14:05 -0700
  ...That also means he has two throttle position switches, one closed throttle and one full throttle. Misadjusted closed switch will give bucking when crusing...
• Re: Westy Faucet
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:49:25 -0700
  ...Foot switches can be >> had >> for a few bucks at any decent electronic parts store. Here's mine: http://vickersdesign.com/vanagon/foot_switch...
• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:16:19 -0600
  ...to Lighten the Load >> >> on Our Van's Old & Tired Wires & Switches & Connectors is a Good Thing ~ Especially >> >> in Instrument Cluster & FuseBlock area ~ >> >> The...
• Re: drive from Oklahoma to Spokane, WA
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Oct 2014 10:23:37 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The fan emits quite a roar when it switches on in my '84. Going up...
• Re: Blinkers not working???
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:06:41 -0500
  ...OR a little (brown?) wire to one of the switches on the cluster. Not sure which one. Me? Vague memory? Yes. 45 Soon? Yes...
• Re: Replaced instrument circuit foil
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 8 Oct 2019 18:58:45 +0000
  ...contact area.  I can't remember about the hour and minute switches....whether a silicon pad with a conductive rubber puck is used or...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:22:30 -0500
  ...The newer dealer switches have also been redesigned with more band between setting on and releasing to help prevent the falsies. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:50 -0400
  ...This would mean a ready > supply of new switches as long as someone has the patience to pop these > apart and do the swap...
• Re: Really Dumb Question About Aux Batteries Install.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:49:00 -0700
  ...and both batteries switched off is an anti-theft feature ..and some battery switches are even a 'key' .a part you take out , just...
• Re: more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 96 10:26:18 +0200
  ...someone or something that may want to inspect his boat he switches the three way valve, so even if they would go to the...
• Re: 1.9 oil light/preassure issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:31:44 -0800
  ...where confusion may enter is for 2.1 wbxr engines .......those have two oil pressure switches.......the 'normal' .3 bar one under the left...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:20:30 -0800
  ...Does anyone know where to find one > of these switches? > > Thanks > Dave B > Boise. > ________________________________ > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> on behalf...
• Re: No cold start and the shaft from the shop (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 07:51:41 -0500
  ...I ran the pin test on the ECU harness, checked timing, tightened all clamps for vacuum leaks and, checked the throttle positioning switches. Still...
• Re: Anti Rolling Reminder for Automatics when parked
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:43:18 -0800
  ...Make sure the window switches aren't stuck (if they stick, buy a new electric motor, just in case) 7. Take the ignition key...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:44:09 -0500
  ...Steve On Jan 1, 2014, at 11:38 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > Before replacing those switches, I'd do a close...
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:06:45 -0800
  ...I'm talking about an '84 1.9 with the twin switches on the throttle body--maybe in later years VW corrected this with...
• Re: Camper Light power and ground
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:51:34 +0000
  ...One is grounded full time and the other goes to the door switches. For most the rear interior light is powered from the light...
• It's always three! (Be prepared)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:34:31 -0800
  ...Dead starter! I quickly swapped out ignition switches, no change, then furiously set aside bedding, wiggled the 50 wire at starter, no change. Since...
• WTB: Healight connector (2) (they burned???)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:02:47 EST
  ...The OEM wiring is adequate to handle the power and amperage but the switches and plugs are not. You will need to change those...
• Re: Replacing driver's door wiring
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 04:35:07 EST
  ...First, from the under dash to the door void and then to the switches. The hardest part is to get an initial pull cord...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:07 -0700
  ...All parts courtesy of Joel. > > Next came replacement of leaking brake master cylinder and switches. Then > came replacement of rear brake cylinders, brake shoes...
• Re: Headlight wiring for 80/100 bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 May 2010 09:34:47 -0400
  ...The relays are nice as they bypass some of the switches and other wiring but most are not looking at the full current path...
• Re: coolant pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
  ...at the bleed valve or one of the radiator fan temp switches if you were more adventurous. Very useful. Easy to track air pockets...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:31:46 -0800
  ...FWIW, I have swapped ignition switches yesterday. This was with a used switch but it made no difference. I thought maybe I'd disturbed...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:43:08 +1100
  ...quickly -- Like there is a rule on high pressure cut off switches, but I dunno if it is applicable to vanagons). If you need...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 21 May 2010 12:13:10 -0700
  ...lost freon and compressor failed, propane leaked out, headlight switch, heater switches both melted, odometer stopped counting, original Continental tires horribly cracked.....and on...
• Re: rectangular E-Code headlights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 13:07:47 -0800
  ...This should boost the voltage to the headlights and reduce the >current through the headlight switches (which tend to melt). > If this is not...
• Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 22:43:02 -0500
  ...the front fan circuit. > I believe that you can swap the switches for the front fan and the rear > heater fan which are near...
• Re: Emissions Test Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Sep 2017 14:39:25 +0000
  ...The O2 sensor continuously switches between rich and lean in order for these reactions to happen concurrently. Sometimes a catalyst will be lazy and...
• Re: battery-inverter-charger-battery loop
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:56:47 -0400
  ...My larger boats power panel has specially designed switches to make sure this scenario you state doesn't happen. To answer you first post...
• Re: Question about setting idle for 87 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:24:40 -0700
  ...They get off, Nobody *ever* checks them, lubes the throttle body, or even knows about these switches. See the Bentley, use an ohm meter...
• Fwd: Installing Volvo Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:50 -0800
  ...Got all the switches and > wiring harness for it right out of the donor Audi car. > They're 'kinda cool' .... > but I don't...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:23:02 -0400
  ...I’ve tried a few different types, and a couple different types of dimmer switches to control them. > > What I can suggest, if going...
• Re: A/C Duct Sagging-NLA?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:58:33 +0200
  ...And here is where it gets trickey and aggravating. > To do the install, the whole front air distribution box with the > switches has to...
• Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:17:14 -0700
  ...Re-aimed those and cleaned up all the headlight switches, grounds, relays (I have Hella H-4 headlights)..Then I got to the brake...
• Re: oil leak from crankcase vent?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 0:54:36 +0000
  ...On the FI problem I've ohmed out all the connections from the ECU (temp sensors switches etc), tested fuel pressure and replaced the...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:20:30 -0700
  ...When the ECU switches to a leaner mixture (about 2 to 3 minutes), also known as "closed loop" for the O2 sensor, the Aux...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:01:36 -0500
  ...Do I have to locate a syncro dash module with the locker switches or can I just rig up a regular switch. Is there...
• Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:32:23 -0800
  ...There are several switches, sensors, and hoses that affect fuel/air mixture. Many of them go bad over time and I've swapped many...
• Re: Running Lights Dark
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:45:57 -0700
  ...Any diagnostics I can do with a voltmeter, as I >> > understand those M-pin switches are hard to come by and don't want...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:30:16 -0700
  ...And while I was at it I installed the GW window switches kit. > > > Oh, where did the window regulator fail? Just as I pulled...