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• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:41:29 -0700
  ...The ignition switch is supposed to be the most likely > culprit in wiper failure, but apparently not in my case. > > Any ideas as to...
• Re: Fwd: 1985 Vanagon - Replacing Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:45:59 -0500
  ...You should also have a small green (or black) rectangular box, the idle stabilizer, mounted on the left side between the ignition coil and...
• Update: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:55:16 -0400
  ...Replaced the ignition wires today and just for fun put in a nice Flame-thrower coil. Now when I remove an ignition wire, the...
• Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:00:10 -0700
  ...When I > turned the ignition on, a little fuel leaked out then stopped, but the > noise from the fuel pump continued on and on...
• Re: Question about ignition timing..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:29:59 -0700
  ...re : " I have forgotten what the reasons and the direction is to > adjust the timing for pre-ignition and regular vs premium fuel. for...
• '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 21:41:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I suspect of course that something in the ignition system has gone awry. My vanagon has an electronic ignition system (Bosch L Jetronic according...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:08 -0700
  Actually although I don't recall exactly I believe it was '85 when the GTI got knock sensor ignition, and certainly all VW inline...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:57:17 -0400
  ...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: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 21:00:35 -0400
  ...The electrical part of the ignition switch is very often the cause of un-explained gremlins in your elctrical system. I believe the DIY...
• warning buzzer question
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:54:14 -0700
  ...I pulled into a nearby parking lot [OK I pulled over a curb, I was a little upset], and quickly turned off the ignition...
• Re: starter problems
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 18:47:53 +0000
  ...I have clean the all contacts at the starter and by-passed the ignition switch but it didnt help. I guess my next step...
• Re: help interpreting starter problem
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 1 May 2005 17:37:56 -0500
  ...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: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:38:53 -0400
  ...Rotor in dist seems fine > > Power to coil. > > Sure seems like ignition with the no warning death. > > Alone here so can’t do two...
• broke down in Portland, need help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Jun 2019 07:29:11 -0700
  ...He replaced fuel pump relay, ignition switch and still no go. so... please anyone in the Portland.OR have a use/new fuel pump...
• Re: Momentary Engine Stoppage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:58:24 -0700
  ...I |feel this to be an electrical/ignition issue rather than an |fuel issue. Any opinions about this problem?
• Re: We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days too....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:47:16 -0500
  ...I know I don't have my ignition system fully dialed > in (cold start problem), but I'm thinking the high altitude problem is...
• Burnt spark plug wire
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 07:50:54 -0500
  So, I noticed my plug wire from the ignition coil to the distributor seemed to be bulging right at the boot where it connects...
• Re: leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:25:49 -0800
  ...that was my rationale for the running box fan. > > Take care you put such a wonderful source of ignition. Box fans have > motors which...
• Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:55:32 +0000
  Scott and Listees, Beleve-it-or-not, look at the ignition switch as a possable source of the cause of your ire. Been there...
• Re: EV ignition is Bosch no more.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 18:03:04 +0200
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > One question I have for EV owners. Is the place where first gear is located > when shifting different than where...
• ECU questions: 1.8L to 2.1L upgrade
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:04:15 -0700
  ...Have pretty much gotten the coolant system figured out but am wondering about the ignition system. Will I have to swap all elaectronic items...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 20:14:03 -0400
  ...off the A/C would still work as long as the ignition was on. So, maybe somewhere there is an automotive A/C compressor...
• cabinet reno & thanks
  Historical mailing list - Earl J Smith
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 09:23:46 -0700
  ...Looks like it was the ignition switch but not yet confirmed. Am also still suspicious of the throttle position switches. Am now unsubscribing to...
• Re: [vanagon] Computer for '86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 25 May 2000 15:31:47 -0700
  ...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: Door buzzer
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:15:36 EDT
  ...buzzer that goes off when you leave your key in the ignition? Mine is glitchy and goes off when it isn't supposed to...
• ECU Chip Upgrade and Digifant Tool
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:30:29 -1000
  ...the Van So Control Unit goes out to wires -----> * Oxygen sensor * Ignition coil * Hall sender * Coolant temperature sensor * Fuel injectors * Throttle switch/ idle stabilizer...
• Re: another led question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:25:25 -0500
  ...The blinking when you turn on the ignition (which may or may not correspond to starting the engine) is a circuit test, completely internal...
• Re: Overheating Problem FIXED! Thanks all...
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 22:44:53 +0000
  ...The MV Digifant motor uses the distributor Hall sensor as a simple ignition switch revolution counter and all timing adjustments are controlled in the...
• how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 16:25:22 -0800
  ...with out having to buy an ignition switch w/key. So, my question is how do I hot-wire a Vanagon? Please p-mail...
• new coil - still no spark???
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:00:08 EST
  ...What do I need to check next? A friend said the ignition switch??? If that is bad could that cause the car to die...
• Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Re: [VANAGON] NVC: Epoxy for bumper molding repair
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 23:57:38 -0500
  ...mail list?? Tromper 82 Dieselfant II -Auto Responds with vroom when ignition is turned. Original Message: ----------------- From: Larry Petty lpetty@teltronics.com Date: Sat...
• Re: front headlights not working.... (long winded again)
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:24:01 EST
  ...The headlight relays use a small amount of current from the headlight/ignition switch to "signal" them to close, and they supply the needed...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:04:33 -0500
  ...I've ordered a new relay from our friends at busdepot, and an ignition switch just in case I ever need one. Thanks to...
• Re: delayed start
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 21:22:09 +0800
  I have the same problem with my van and just figured out that mine would eventually turn over after I held the ignition key...
• Re: one more symptom....Re: ECU and starting question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:10:21 -0700
  ...ECU and starting question > > > I still haven't figured out why the fuel pump gets power intermittently when turning the > ignition key. For those...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 08:02:22 -0700
  ...Wait 10 minutes---starts and runs perfectly. > > So....I first thought this must be ignition switch problem. Bought one > at > > Napa, the only game...
• Temporary but total power loss
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 27 May 2014 11:59:17 -0300
  ...I was sitting there thinking "ignition switch" (which is only about three years old) when I noticed that the clock was dead as well...
• Re: Ignition Cables, unplugging from distributor
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 05:54:13 -0400
  ...the sparky ends. But I could not get them to budge. Ignition > wires not being inexpensive, I didn't apply full force, but instead...
• Re: testing Hall sender
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:15:17 -0500
  ...If no pulse, check it for +12 with ignition on and engine motionless. If none, check the coil + terminal for +12. If you're...
• Re: Spark plugs: Gap ?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:22:23 -0500
  ...past 20k? What type plugs? Platinum? Plain copper? The factory VW ignition system is pretty robust. The coil packs enough energy to jump a...
• gas cap key, who needs it?: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 8 May 2000 07:34:35 -0400
  ...Luckily (by the Grace of God?) wiggling my ignition key in the gap cap lock EVENTUALLY opened the cap. Phew!! After pumping the gas...
• Re: Running fridge on battery
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:16:26 -0500
  I've been told that the 12v fridge only worked with the ignition on. I've never run mine on 12v so I can...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:26:41 -0500
  ...if so, > that's your problem. > > you might also try wiggling the ignition key. could be the switch .. > they tend to go bad after...
• Re: delayed start: the solution!
  Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 16:41:46 +0000
  ...Another wire going back to the solenoid and the wire comming from the ignition to the relay. Finally ground the relay. I'm wondering...
• Deep Cycle Battery #2
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 13:10:39 -0600
  ...battery to the charging circuit when the ignition is on and disconnects it when the ignition is off. 2. If the battery loses its...
• Re: Fog light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:55:10 -0600
  ...This is 12Vdc switched by the ignition. I wired the fog lights on an independent circuit so that if the head lights failed, I...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:32:01 -0600
  ...Because of the voltage drop in the long wire from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid the voltage delivered is just enough to...
• Re: Frydae - EMP Proofing A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 21:31:18 -0500
  ...Given that, I'd expect ECU, idle stab, tach, ignition module on a 1.9l, DOPS board, Westy LED panel, GPS, computer, stereo, transistor...
• Cruel joke
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 5 Oct 2013 18:24:35 -0700
  ...Does this sound like a classic ignition switch failure? I can't wait to dive into Bentley and see just how unhelpful he can...
• Is it the ignition switch, or something else?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:52:02 -0600
  Lately, my 83 diesel Westy has become hard to start in the sense that the key,when turned to start, does nothing. I can...
• Not responding and mostly deleting emails due to work
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 28 May 2011 14:11:56 -0500
  ...Hence, I have not been able to install my hard start relay or ignition/healight realy due to the same issues. Not that it...
• Re: '86 on driving lights. 100W
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 1996 01:46:12 -0500
  ...do they take an H1 bulb? > > Wiring will take load but ignition switch and headlight switch will not. Use a relay to get more...
• Re: fridge question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:37:11 -0500 (EST)
  ...I'v clicked away with no ignition, but realized I forgot to remove it. Maybe the vent tube is blocked John Fleming
• Re: Hesitation problems
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 12:32:58 -0500
  >>question is, what do YOU do when it starts bucking?? do you cut off the >>ignition switch, and it magically gets better when you...
• Re: no spark - Solved
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 10:47:49 -0700
  ...out, it started. > > *ugh* > > ok, maybe it is time to convert to electronic ignition. =) > > > > > > > > > > -- > Chris > '81 (AC) Vanagon Westfalia 'Rocky' > nor*cal > > frontleftspeakerposse.com >
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - not starting after a 300 mile trip
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:55:56 -0400
  ...fuel pressure, regulator could be bad! Just today, same problem with a customer.... ignition switch was bad! Good luck Ben http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:01:46 -0400
  ...most obvious possibility is problem on high tension side of ignition, such as mositure and/or carbon tracks in distributor cap, arcing between spark...
• Re: Bad New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:15:36 -0800
  ...is charging, and there's no drain on it when the > ignition/accessories are off, what problem could there be? That's what I...
• Re: Start problems need help on the road
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:02:40 +0000
  You had me at inexpensive! So far no more problems, that doesn't mean an ignition switch won't be on my next parts...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 15:33:42 -0700
  ...I then ran a jumper wire from hot in the ignition switch harness straight to the starter...fired right up. So, I knew i...