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Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:15:46 -0700
...means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational readouts.� Mine failed, it will no longer take any...
Today's forwards from "professional" techs
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 07:50:01 -0800
...Fresh 15w40 > pennzoil and filter, two new oil pressure switches, Tried a > known good instrument cluster off another van, checked oil > pressure at operating...
Re: Vanagon diesel engine transplants
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 17:14:50 +0100
...If green light comes on for 2-3 mins but nothing happens and the unit switches off again: insufficient battery voltage. Battery light on...
Re: A Current Question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:17:46 -0800
...As long as > you don't screw up and open both battery switches while it's running, > you're fine. > > On a non-swivel...
Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:34:13 -0600
...If you get into blower motors, switches, dome lights, clutch discs you'll find same parts that are many generations old. They just don...
Re: Final Oil pressure result
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 14:15:20 -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: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:47:34 -0400
...installed. > > Even put them outside under the rain gutter, with 12v switches. > > Easy and you won't see them until you turn them on...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sat, 7 Nov 2015 20:38:39 -0800
...In the dynamic system there are 2 oil pressure switches. The first switch is just the same as the basic system has. Then there...
Re: Rad fan testing
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:09:14 -0400
...these motors to completely give up the ghost but the wiring, switches, > and > >> control relays are a whole different story. On the early vans...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:49:26 -0400
...Heres some nice kill switches, scroll down to the >>bottom one: >>http://www.magnumforceracing.com/ >flaming_river_battery_switches.asp >> >>Phil Stanhope 84' Westy...
Re: Dimensions for A/C hoses
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:14:30 -0400
...hoses, with the trinary pressure switch > instead the separate hi/low switches. > I like to check the A/C myself as much as possible...
Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Fri, 16 May 2014 18:18:39 -0600
So its called "split phase", that would make more sense for a home workshop. If the motor has a low-torque startup delay in...
Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:41:46 -0700
...You may have the wrong pressure switches. Of course I am not as experienced as some having done only four conversions, all from scratch...
Re: head lamp relay upgrade
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Mon, 29 Mar 2004 03:27:48 +0000
...That explains why you are burning up <DIV></DIV>> > headlight switches now that you have added more lights. Frank needs to <DIV...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:30:37 -0500
...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: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:48:05 -0500
...Most control and switching circuits were relays and many of the relays were open, not encased, like in cross bar switches. And regs at...
Re: HELP Flashing red temp light!
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 22 Apr 2001 11:14:44 -0700
...why didn't the gage indicate it? Where are > the thermo-switches for the front fans? ( The fan fuse is OK). Do I have...
Re: Auxiliary air regulator
Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:06:48 -0500
...I have a 84 throttle body with switches on the top so I made up a little wire harness and put it on. The...
Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
Sun, 14 Jun 2015 15:24:57 -0700
...there is enough refrigerant in the system to keep the pressure switches happy. Ironically, the afternoon heat is making me call it a day...
Re: 84 Westy stumbles off idle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 5 May 2010 10:45:52 -0400
...Ok. >I'm pretty sure I have those throttle micro-switches correctly adjusted >though I even tried some incorrect settings to see if that...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 21 May 2010 15:29:48 -0500
...lost freon and compressor failed, > propane leaked out, headlight switch, heater switches both melted, odometer > stopped counting, original Continental tires horribly cracked.....and on...
84 still smokin' along
Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
Sun, 20 Apr 1997 21:03:22 -0700 (PDT)
...1 Checked throttle position switches cold - within specs 2 Pulled O2 sensor. Filthy. Cleaned with Brakleen and electrical contact cleaner and tooth brush 3...
Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:41:55 -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...
Re: Hunting idle on Vanagons
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Apr 94 10:00:23 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: Oil press. warning buzzer
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 16 Oct 1997 13:25:46 -0500
...There are actually two separate oil pressure warning sensors (switches). VW figured that there should be more pressure at higher rpms, so they divided...
Re: 86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:49:10 -0700
...86 vanagon Oil Pressure Switch > Why are there two switches? Which one is the proper switch to have for a 1986 > VW vanagon? > > Thanks...
Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 25 May 2006 21:40:26 -0400
...Note that these switches are UNIQUE TO WESTIES of roughly >> the >> > '85 to '87 vintage; a switch from a non-Westy vanagon will not...
Fwd: Re: Fwd: Re: Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
Historical mailing list - j dunne
Mon, 6 May 2002 11:52:18 -0700
...Then I > > got > > one of those $10 all purpose 3-position keyed > > ignition > > switches, wired it up appropriately, and mounted > it > > to > > the right...
The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part I
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:44:23 -0700
...Fuel pump relay ok, injectors are firing, throttle switches good, temp 1 & 2 good, etc, etc. Fairly new distributor with hall sensor. All grounds...
Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:55:43 -0800
...The early version has 2 pressure > switches with 2 separate connectors of 2 wires each. The later version > has these combined into a dual...
Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:09:02 -0700
...more sealed up? The two wire connector for the oil pressure switches was in poor condition, cleaned it up some, but really want to...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:38 -0400
...until I did, I was as baffled as you are by the pictures showing obvious, visible switches. Only adjust the switch if it fails...
Re: Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:52:50 -0400
...Another common example is our door-light switches -- it's very convenient to let the button switch on the door simply provide a path...
Re: another angle on high-wattage headlight bulbs
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 13 May 1998 22:37:17 EDT
...Presently, current has to travel through a myriad of switches(ignition,dimmer, on/off) and connectors( two per switch, at fuse, etc.)to reach...
Re: High Speed Fan
Historical mailing list - David Hally
Fri, 9 Jul 2004 22:18:49 -0700
...it on.) > > > > > > > >>On 86+ models with A/C the radiator temp switches > >>only connect to speeds > >>1 and 3 (low and high). Speed 2...
Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:43:17 -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: question about electrical inlet
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:29:39 -0500
...The other set switches the hot lead to either shore power or inverter. I was concerned about lack of ventilation in that cabinet where...
Re: Westy water tank level indicator problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 Jul 2014 21:39:55 -0400
...One or both of the glass reed switches will burst because their leads will separate and glass doesn't stretch much. Repairing is often...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:36:59 -0600
...If fact, the > adjustment seems to do very little to actually change the location where > the switch switches on and off, which I believe...
Re: Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:39:21 -0700
...I guess the answer in the future is to open both the front and rear heater > valves and man the fan switches, turning them...
Hello and for sale...
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 23:24:40 -0700
...may be damaged but I think it's ok) Power window switches Power mirrors Cruise components Speedo (not sure about condition, i.e. seized...
Re: Blinkers not working???
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 2 Mar 2008 08:52:13 -0800
...OR a > little (brown?) wire to one of the switches on the cluster. Not sure > which one. > > Me? Vague memory? Yes. 45 Soon? Yes...
Intermittent no start problem solved
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 18 May 2014 11:40:09 -0700
...I have replaced a few vanagon ignition switches over the years but overlooked it this time. Alistair
I'm in Love !!!
Historical mailing list - Jim Kennedy
Tue, 11 May 2004 16:16:23 -0700
...I am continually impressed by the overall integrity of the car, from the electrical, interior, switches and functionality. I just take care of it...
Re: Still no passenger side high beam
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:08:50 -0800
...It's not any of the switches or relays if the other side is working. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90...
Re: when making a left turn, parking brake light comes on??? ideas?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:49:45 -0800
...Before that the light >was connected to the dual pressure switches on the master cylinder and >was meant to detect when one side of...
Re: 91 Carat - Rpm hunting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:37:50 -0700
...the throttle switches are USUALLY not making contact at idle. I have fixed dozens, and dozens of vanagons .with that adjustment. . it's where...
Re: Soldered Connections
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 08:16:49 EST
...Thats how we do it on aircraft. >Ever wonder why those Vanagon power window switches go bad? The >connections >are soldered and they break...
Re: Idaho Vanaru?
Historical mailing list - J.Fleming
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:15:05 -0800
...My 1.9 made regular visits to the mechanic along with tempermental tampering with surging idle switches, O2 sensor faults, special harness upgrades, etc...
Re: more anti theft tips
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 15:05:18 -0500
We had a '61 Chevy Impala hardtop that you could start without a key (remember those ignition switches?) if it wasn't in the...
Re: Electrical puzzle
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:14:32 -0700
...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: 91 Vanagon - blown head gaskets - oh no!
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 06:58:10 -0500
...Unless you have an oil pressure gauge both oil pressure senders / switches are needed to determine if the engine has proper oil pressure, this...
Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:55:17 -0800
...In the Lubrication section, Bentley says > there are two pressure > switches( I knew that) and the one on the side of > the engine is...
Bench Testing an L-jetronic Fuel Injected engine
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:13 -0500
...small lawn mower fuel tank, the fuel pump, power and ignition switches, double relay and ballast resistors. There's also a bracket to support...
Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:27:58 -0400
...I read an old post from Mark Drillock talking about the >> several >>>> different switches that were available 12 years ago & a problem w/ using...
Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:46:03 -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...
All you ever wanted to know about O2 sensors
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 23:39:14 -0500
...The sensing element acts more like a transistor in that it switches a reference voltage supplied by the ECU on and off to ground...
Re: wireless communicationNONVANAGON???
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:19:45 -0400
...so when I'm out of digital range my phone just switches to analog and I can still use it. Their coverage is slightly...
'84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
Historical mailing list - Shiva Polefka
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:14:29 -0700
...After ~5minutes of running (after the thermostat opens up?) power drops off dramatically, and the engine switches from smooth hum to throaty purr. In...
Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:25:36 -0700
...If the light for the idiot light legends, heater switches, > cigarette lighter are working then your trouble there is definitely > inside the panel, probably...