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Fw: Seeking Gyro Gearloose
Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
Sun, 23 Jul 2000 08:02:53 -0400
...These switches were doing nothing but sitting > there looking pretty. Which may be fine in some circumstances but this may > not be one of...
Re: "can't stop" - now I "need name."
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:46:09 -0700
...Thank God I don't have to fool with the brake switches. Replaced > the bulbs, went to the shop and got my sticker at...
Re: Dual Battery Switch
Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 09:03:44 +0930
...There's just one important trick with these switches, that I remember from when I had them in boats: NEVER switch them past "Off...
Re: Help in salt lake
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:26:35 +0000
...I think I will start carrying spare ignition switches, but wonder why it shorted out. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ________________________________ From...
Re: electrical mystery
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Tue, 3 Dec 2013 20:35:21 -0500
...All the dash switches are in the off position. Clearly there is >> a security system that I am ignorant of and I am not...
Overheated on steep grade in the Rockies/Questions??
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 00:21:05 EDT
...I guess the answer in the future is to open both the front and rear heater valves and man the fan switches, turning them...
Re: Cruise Control
Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 20:12:49 -0500
...It's been a while, but as I remember the vacumn switches down under the >> >> steering column which are activated by the brake pedal...
Re: cig lighter light?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Tue, 7 May 2002 13:14:41 -0500
...I did this on my Honda because that car switches off power to the cigarette lighter when the key is off b/c the...
Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:04:24 +1200
...let down by shoddy plastics, switchgear, unergonomic controls (including dangerous column switches in RHD markets, as is typical of all Euro makes) and cruddy...
Re: Tire Carriers Again
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:43:16 -0700
...its highest speed, and the fan along with it's temp switches are working properly, no overheating should occur. The grill area of the...
Re: what causes low oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 11:25:01 -0500
...When replacing the > > switches, make sure to get the correct ones. The high pressure switch > > (rear) should be .9 bar, not the 1.8...
Re: Won't spray gas, won't start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 2 Dec 2008 15:48:13 -0800
...All the other inputs are about How Long the ecu should hold the injectors open. ) < throttle switches are adjusted and working correctly ? > You should...
Re: WARNING: SOUTH AFRICAN QUAD LIGHT GRILLES INCITE ROAD RAGE...
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:46:37 -0600
...I did some interesting things with the switches for turning the lights on and off. My primary driving light switch (purchased from The Bus...
'85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
Historical mailing list
Wed, 14 May 1997 20:58:32 +0000
...Hell, they even wrote ThanK You on the receipt) New Micro Switches on TB 08/10/94 $179.41 And others for regular coolant...
Re: Daily First Start Hard
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 20 May 2003 20:32:00 -0700
...The afm controls the fuel pump at start up time and then switches over to the double relay for control. This could also be...
Re: A/C shop in CA?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 10:00:11 -0700
...Then, with engine running at about 1800rpm and AC switches on all the way, I charged up the system to get a low-side...
Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 15 Jun 2015 02:21:41 -0400
...there is enough refrigerant in the system to keep the pressure >switches happy. Ironically, the afternoon heat is making me call it >a day...
a CRAZY story involving my westy
Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
Sun, 3 Jul 2005 23:19:11 -0600
...that it was all charged and ready to go, but the switches won't turn the compressor and blower on. however, on the way...
Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ
Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
02 Nov 96 10:14:12 EST
...do NOT disconnect the wires from the switches!), then undo the four hold-down screws. then undo the connector from the printed circuit "foil...
AW: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:34:39 -0700
...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: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 5 Nov 2014 06:22:57 -0500
...The switches use the different logic to provide a > fail-safe. Defeating the .9bar switch will require connecting the signal > wire to a chassis...
Re: more on problems with second battery
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 10:43:11 -0800
...So do separators, relays, solenoids, switches, whatever. Mark Joy Hecht wrote: > > Thanks very much to everyone who provided all the details on our problems...
FW: Automotive (Vanagon!) Lighting Query
Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 09:00:36 -0600
...power to the headlamps and save your headlamp and beam selector switches. The kit doesn't cost much, $45 to $60 depending on which...
Re: Shore power indicator light ?
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:26:31 -0700
...purpose > > > well. > > > > > > > > > http://web4.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pushbuttons_-z-_Switches_- > > > z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal/Non-Metallic_Monoblock_Indicators/LED/ECX2052-127L > > > > > > Todd...
Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:55:36 -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: speedometer removal
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:17:05 -0700
...Just let them flop on the side on their wires. ( you'll find these switches just barely disengage enough to remove easily. step 4...
Re: 1.9 Digifant with poor milage and low top-end power.
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:13:42 -0700
...I also checked the throttle body switches and the idle switch engages perfectly. I am not able to detect a click at full throttle...
Re: 88 GL - Failure to start - The Saga Continues
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 08:47:51 -0400
...I also have a supply of OE ignition switches for $29 each (they are actually not easy to get at the moment). I look...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:39:35 -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: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 17:49:18 -0700
...Plus > button switches and wood grain face!> > Wires and leads … attach to the > engine and battery … > > > Alistair > >> On Sep 8, 2022, at 4:46...
Re: Radiator cooling fan - stuck ON!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:22:50 -0400
...the radiator fan ON but never had one of these sensor/switches fail in the ON position. Has anyone else? Do you think the...
Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Wed, 3 Nov 1999 14:01:00 -0800
Relays, isolators, switches... sounds like fun :) To add to the debate, some real life experience with the battery isolator. First the installation is somewhat...
Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 28 Feb 1993 22:04:04 -0500
...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: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 28 May 2003 00:34:34 -0400
...In a nutshell, the ignition switch hot lead is connected to the relay > which switches constant power (taken off the starter) to the solenoid...
Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East (update)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:06:29 -0700
...and ..vanagon ignition switches are underbuilt, and you should always carry a spare. Very easy to just plug in as a test, or for...
Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:33:31 -0500
...really difficult to explain for most circuits vehicles, home, industry, whatever switches are used to control the "ungrounded" side. There are number of reasons...
Re: Blinking oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 7 Dec 2020 09:28:45 -0500
...vwcrewman@gmail.com> > wrote: > > Did you happen to keep your original switches? > > > > On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 10:01 AM Dan N <dn92610...
Considering sale of Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:47:46 -0700
...Incidentals which are included: * Some spares, including fair amount of stuff for the instrument panel (switches, flexible circuit strips, old instruments), some weatherstripping pieces...
Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 26 Dec 2013 12:18:45 -0500
...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: New instrument cluster in '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:34:09 -0800
...Above that rpm it watches both switches and blinks the LED if either has a bad reading and also rings the buzzer if it...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 2 Sep 2015 12:35:26 +0000
...into the 'key-in buzzer' circuit to power a relay that switches > 12V to accessories of my choice. I then made a "fake" key...
Re: electronics rant, (don't read it if you don't want to)
Historical mailing list - Ben
Mon, 16 Sep 2013 15:00:09 -0700
...This unit has a touch screen which is the means of controlling the AC, heater, audio, and is how one switches among various informational...
Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:15:22 -0400
...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 light
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Nov 1995 22:51:12 -0600
...It consist of two pressure switches >>>that must respond in the correct sequence during startup within a specified >>>time frame. Whew! Failing either of...
Re: Air cooled stock gas heater/exhaust heater questions (longish)
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Sat, 5 Aug 2006 09:13:33 -0400
...You have a small fuel pump and a few electrical connections for the BA6 (safety switches) that will have to be secured, and you...
Re: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:42:13 -0300
...My experience with the T3 is limited, however, I am somewhat familiar with relays / remote switches in the context of automation control systems (building...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:56:11 -0800
...s NOT the parts ! ..it's the adjustments." >> >> for sure ...throttle switches fail to make contact after a while. >> Most that I have seen...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:52:22 -0700
...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: Auxilary battery
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:34:10 -0600
...The switch switches everything--lights, stereo, etc --with no wiring mods other than the switch. The battery switch is "on before off" so there...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:14:38 -0500
...That's why I tried the cheaper potential solutions - about $10 > worth of pressure switches and an oil & filter change I needed anyway - > first...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 21:49:31 -0700
...wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I made a manifold and relocated the two pressure switches plus added a pressure gauge sender. Pics etc here >> >> https://shufti.blog...
Re: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:39:01 -0400
...addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, > >> this indicator is also tied into the alternator warning system and the...
Headlight switch for '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:50:47 -0500
...problem and after all the pointers to possible sources of new switches turned up nothing, this fool rushed in. I am on vacation in...
UPDATE: helping VWoA
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Apr 1996 21:40:44 -0500
...On this most said they think VW makes a good car, but the minor problems get annoying, IE, broken switches and plastic do dads...
Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:52:13 -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: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:53:20 -0500
...The early version has 2 > pressure switches with 2 separate connectors of 2 wires each. The > later version has these combined into a dual...
Van projects: show & tell
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
...Installed pin switches (for auto alarm) on slide door and rear hatch. 12. Ran a bundle of six extra wires in conduit from dash...
The Sons of Martha
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 20:45:16 -0400
...It is their care that the gear engages; it is their care that the switches lock. It is their care that the wheels run...
Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:05:49 -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;starter/aux battery choices
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:51:42 -0700
...sensitive...It is nice to have the battery and all the switches and stuff fit right under the driver seat, though..and I can...