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• Re: Electrical puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 12:21:12 -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: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 09:40:14 -0500
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. >>> >>> Anyone have any ideas about this? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> John >> >
• Re: Intermittent no start problem solved
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 18 May 2014 13:52:23 -0600
  ...I have replaced > a few vanagon ignition switches over the years but overlooked it this time. > > Alistair >
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:37:14 -0800
  ...first several > checks, including the tests for the clutch and brake > switches.� Since I passed those tests, obviously the > fuse is fine and the...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 May 2010 14:17:01 -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: HELP with wiring VW foglight switch to Hella 500's in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 08:40:43 -0700
  ...The headlight and > foglight switches only have to handle enough current to activate the > relays. The difference in the voltage supplied to the lights...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 10:29:31 -0500
  ...I am saying this because quality new switches are getting hard to get or can be from time to time. Finally the fan itself...
• More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:06:00 -0500
  ...quite fast so I contacted BD and bought two new pressure switches. The low pressure was easy to replace but the high pressure switch...
• Re: Driver's side power Window not working
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:49:34 -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...
• Re: HELP!!! Oil Pressure Buzzer On!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:12:53 -0400
  ...The switches operate differently. The high pressure switch is normally open, closing and completing the circuit when there is sufficient pressure. The low pressure...
• Re: Odd headlights - some on some off
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 May 2012 22:24:08 -0700
  ...The upgrade is to install headlight relays so the headlight current itself does not go through the light switches. the ignition switch is also...
• Re: More Heater Blower Problems
  Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 11:46:17 -0800
  ...screws holding IP to dash :remove all the wires from the switches :lift off IP being careful of the brake fluid reservoir -Take off...
• On The Road Again w/Oil Pressure Light Working
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:01:20 -0600
  ...are getting one exchanged, specify in your order that new pressure switches are part of thedeal and that they be installed before shipment. John...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:17:42 -0400
  ...than maybe plastic and > stamped steel or tin with brass contacts..switches and plugs, etc etc. > might > be made of cast bronze with a...
• Re: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 10:00:12 -1000
  ...items like tail and turn signal lens, interior mirrors, alternators, gauges, switches, handles, glass, heater cores,etc., mostly from mid-80's vans. Please...
• Vanagon Long trip Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 20:53:46 -0500
  ...This will raise temperatures, test the electrics for long periods, heating wires, switches. Tires, wheel bearings get tested, etc. Things that work perfect normally...
• For Sale - 86 Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 08:53:27 -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: radiator fan and A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:34:45 -0700
  ...the next step is to test-replace the fan switch. > The switches are available in a number of different temperature settings. > The originals were...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:35:01 -0800
  ...valve faster using switches than it would using >>> engine RPM drop as a reference? Interesting question though. >>> >>> Mark: Thanks. The guts of the ICU...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:07:43 -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: aftermarket tach
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 20:30:59 -0700
  ...84's ( which can have a tach ) and 85's, have one oil pressure switch, 86's and later have two oil pressure switches...
• Diff Locking Questions and Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  18 Sep 1995 11:42:11 EST
  ...and if I did there should be three seperate push-pull switches? (there are places for two more to the left of the first...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:35:58 -1000
  ...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: Final Oil pressure result-expected coolant losses.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 00:27:14 -0500
  ...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: Oil spraying on hatch (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:09:22 -0800
  ...The pressure switches measure pressure in the system, i.e. in the oil galleys and across bearings, etc. Pretty much everything between the oil...
• Re: Got worse, now doesn't run..
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:48:56 -0400
  ...Could this >be a fuel pump or regulator? Could it be sensors or switches? > >Ever had this before?, where do I "start"? (no pun...
• Re: Fuel Mileage and Upholstry
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:45:41 -0700
  ...Like oh....anyone check the throttle switches, or ohm check the temp sensor the ECU reads through ? ..stuff like that ya know. My 85...
• Back from down under
  Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
  Thu, 4 Jan 96 12:45:21 gmt
  ...are practically impossible to find here, some jail bar brackets, some switches and a blanking plate for the radio hole in the dash. Not...
• Re: Upgrade 89 Headlight to 100/80W
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:01:10 -0700
  ...Upgrade 89 Headlight to 100/80W ya, it's the relays that will be needed to keep from melting headlight switches. The down side...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:44:58 -0800
  ...There are 2 more switches in there as well but they are unimportant for most of us. Mark Blake Heinlein wrote: > Jake, > > The engine...
• Re: remanufactured parts and alternators
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 02:40:41 -0400
  ...For improved > reliability, whenever possible all limit switches and > other > "contact" sensors will be converted to non-contacting > sensors such as proximity switches or...
• Re: AC 3rd speed fan wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:56:57 -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: Intermittent no start problem solved
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 18 May 2014 16:02:02 -0500
  ...I have replaced >> a few vanagon ignition switches over the years but overlooked it this time. >> >> Alistair >> >
• Re: AC causes engine reduction in performance and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 18 May 2012 08:52:40 -0400
  ...The AC will ONLY turn on (AC compressor > clutch kicks in, fan blows cold air) when the two AC switches (fan speed > and thermostat...
• Re: Suggestions to improve Westy A/C airflow
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:30:49 -0400
  ...The engineers then went to roll down the rear windows and found that the US BMW folks disabled the rear window switches. After 45...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 07:00:17 -0800
  ...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: Where can this wire be found?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 26 May 2011 14:42:59 -0700
  ...Those pressure switches fail much? -- RJS On Thu, 2011-05-26 at 12:48 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: it might be brown where...
• Re: TenCentLife TPS experience??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 16:45:47 -0700
  ...considering that throttle bodies wear, that the mechanical micro switches or their mounting can wear etc. It's using electronics to transcend the limitations...
• Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:55:55 -0700
  ...Lots of > negative comments from owners of these things that pumps burnout, > switches fail, and hoses leak after just a short time of ownership...
• Re: removing dash / replacing front blower motor - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 17:04:38 -0700
  ...Next pull out the switches by pressing the tabs to release them from the cluster. The cluster should lift out and remove the big...
• Re: Idaho Vanaru?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:30:09 -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: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
  ...I have the 1.9 with the two switches on > throttle body and they both are set correctly. The vacuum advance > works fine but...
• Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 17:15:48 -0500
  ...front fan circuit.<br />I believe that you can swap the switches for the front fan and the rear<br />heater fan which are...
• Re: diagnostic help? running rich(?)...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:15:56 -0400
  ...Oh yes....messing with the > throttle switches and the connections on the Temp II sender, that makes no > change in how it runs... > > Don...
• Re: headlights (all) - poof! - continued...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:22:13 -0400
  ...off of the fuse block, somewhere between these >relays and the switches and headlights. Haven't found it yet. > >The ignition switch electronics check...
• Re: Power window problems
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:12:45 -0800
  ...see if will turn in both directions using the power window switches. if the motor moves just fine, well then you need new power...
• Re: Turn signal won't work at all
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 01:57:13 +0000
  ...are so interrelated and largely depend upon nice internal contacts in switches, what is one to do to preemptively fix this one?  My last...
• [Fwd: Re: Dead Headlights]
  Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:51:15 -0500
  ...The headlights came on momentarily and then went off. > 7) Headlights are dead! Headlight / hi-beam switches have no affect. > > I checked all fuses...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:14:54 -0800
  ...Relays are nothing more than switches, > which are activated by a trigger wire (the blue one behind the driver seat > in this case) that...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:02:44 -0500
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " >>> >>> is it making contact at idle or not ? >>> it either is, or it isn't...
• Oil pressure light in 1.9l at idle
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:27:27 -0500
  ...I've ordered one of these switches anyways just in case my current switch is bad, but the behavior I'm seeing rules out...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 04:46:24 +0000
  ...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: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:37:20 -0500
  ...Check the archives for my past brake > write ups including shimming out the lower shoe rests. > There are two brake switches. Either one shorted...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:47 -0400
  ...Ventilation for the Vanagon > DC motors run frontwards and backwards with a change in polarity. > Install switches which change polarity of electricity to each...
• stuff left for sale
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 10:29:03 -0800
  ...body with mounting screws, throttle linkage, idle screw arm, and both switches (both relatively new). I do not have the spring that puts tension...
• Questions: Moving seatbelt...roof rack...flooring...laying the back seat down
  Historical mailing list - Kriss De Jong
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 23:34:23 -0700
  ...Automatic sliding door opener- I have an sliding door opener that works from toggle switches installed by the drivers seat, by the back seat...
• Re: AC and engine temps
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 16:50:09 -0700
  ...I would check > > to make sure that the fan motor, switches and sensors are operating pro- > > perly to make sure that the fan works...
• Re: '84 1.9: 3/4 power and running ugly
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:29:52 -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...
• Fixing turn signals, was: Turn signals won't auto turn off
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:03:47 -0500
  ...Unscrew the two (or is it four?) obvious straight-head screws, and unplug the switches from the wiring harness. Take the open the mechanism...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:32:56 -0700
  ...maybe I coulda done better with a bunch of diodes and switches and dial and meters... > But, you know what? I just turn on...