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• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:33:32 -0700
  ...05, 2008 7:32 PM >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine >>> goes off?? >>> >>> Trust...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:22:58 -0400
  ...While parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn blows. Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness and found...
• 2.1 WBX Kicks Back on Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 22:48:02 -0700
  ...2.1 WBX seems to "kick back" when I turn the ignition off. It was suggested that maybe one or more of my fuel...
• Re: Key code??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 19:13:26 -0700
  ...4, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: >> >> Could this be the code for the ignition/door key? >> Mike M
• Friend in Seattle want to buy his first Westy
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:09:52 -0800
  ...until the front heater fan and heat exchanger, 6k until new ignition switch, 10k until engine swap ...and we haven't even replaced the...
• Re: No Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 08:26:20 -0600
  ...It's been doing this a while, I > *thought* it was the ignition switch, so I replaced that about a month ago, > but still...
• Re: While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:29:19 -0700
  ...that needs maintenance, > it would probably be a good idea. > > Oil fan? �Master brake cylinder? �Do the fan relay thing? Replace the ignition switch.
• Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:32:15 -0700
  > Or a properly-wired car in which /everything/ turns off when the key is removed from the > ignition. That was my original problem - my...
• intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:27:01 -0400
  ...Are there are prime suspects in this case? A loose wire in the steering column somewhere? Bad ignition switch? I don't want to...
• Re: Emissions failure Nox (update)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:09:13 -0400
  Also make sure the ignition timing is properly set. Over advancing it to improve response is also a way to make more NOx. Dennis...
• (Passionate defense of) John Muir. Again.
  Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
  Sun, 9 Jul 1995 09:07:18 -0600 (MDT)
  ...JKH--Alburquerque '70 Kombi (on it's way back--today=new ignition switch)
• repost: another bus for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 04 Apr 95 20:11:03 CDT
  ...of those things? Oh yeah....some idiot before me grounded the ignition system, so you have to roll start it. I haven't had...
• Re: Ignorant glow plug question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:37 -0500
  ...The glow plugs should work automatically when you turn the ignition on. Dennis
• wiring harness, stalling
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 11:35:18 -0600 (MDT)
  ...It just cut out and died just as if I had turned off the ignition. I turned the key a couple times before I...
• Re: Synchro trans value? / Stretch progress
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 01:52:54 -0400
  ...The ignition switch died about halfway > through Nevada, killing the headlights, but other than that it was a easy > trip. THIS GUY IT A...
• HELP !!!!
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 17:17:51 -0800
  ...lost power to radio yesterday it was not wired into ignition circuit but into the buzzer circuit (so the radio was on when the...
• Re: EV ignition is Bosch no more.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:51:40 EDT
  One question I have for EV owners. Is the place where first gear is located when shifting different than where it is for the...
• HELP/starter/UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:18:44 PDT
  ...Any suggestions? Thanks for the ignition switch suggestions but it's not that (I've been operating and starting with toggle and momentary switches...
• Re: HELP/stranded/starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:18:43 -0700
  ...Check your ignition switch, I did the same thing as you before I figured out it was this $10 switch, which is easy to...
• Hesitation shuffle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:08:12 -0800
  ...Turning the ignition off for 10 seconds then on again did not help the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to check...
• Re: Connectors for Fuel and Ignition wiring harness Digijet 83.5 - 85
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:22:15 -0800
  Bergin, Richard wrote: > I have a spare harness in pretty good shape and would like to use it as a template > to create a...
• Re: start - won't sart - solution
  Historical mailing list - Eric McRae
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 18:45:41 -0500
  ...First which temp sensor did you replace? So far I have eliminated the plugs, wires, distributer, and coil in the ignition system as possible...
• Lock cores needed
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 08:17:35 -0700
  I need a full set of cores for my syncro single cab (ignition & two doors). I tried steve's lock shop but his phone...
• Re: Noisy lifters, rockers, at startup, etc (long)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:11:06 -0400
  ...but leaving the disconnected end open puts too much stress on ignition module. insurance is expensive, and it would be great to know the...
• Re: replacing ignition cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:14:44 -0400
  On 8/25/05, Michael Elliott <j.michael.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Steve, > > Would a good locksmith know how to correctly cut a...
• NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 20:22:19 -0700
  ...Looking through my garage this weekend, I came across an old 6-volt Delta Mark Ten ignition that I had installed on my 1964...
• Re: Intermittent door chime - something's brewing?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:48:06 -0800
  ...You may wish to remove the steering column cover and examine your ignition switch wiring for wear, damage, or monkey business. -- John Bange
• Re: electrical woes - new developments
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:29:58 -0700
  ...The problem should have something to do with the ignition. It is still not easy to pin point which part is doing it. It...
• Re: Consistent cutout at 3k rpm
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:41:43 -0700
  ...that's a good thought about the ecu not being able to see the ignition pulse from the new electronic ign. good thinkin' ....could...
• Re: Technical question re: Injector firing signal
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:55:29 -0700
  ...This signal from one of the terminals on the coil is actually connected to the pin #1 of the ignition control unit. I think...
• Re: crank, wont start
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Wed, 18 Nov 2015 16:39:41 -0700
  Thanks to everyone for your input and help!!!! The final diagnosis and treatment---new ignition coil--and the van starts right up and runs...
• Re: No ignition on restart after 5 to 10 mile drive in 90+F weather
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 02:28:23 +0000
  ...My second suspicion is that their is a problem with the > ignition control unit. I replaced that unit in 2003 when I > put in...
• '71 Westy On Fire! (what went wrong?)
  Historical mailing list - Anton J. Elmquist
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 08:54:33 -0400
  ...While manouvering the stereo out of the way to get at the homemade ignition switch wiring (typical VW button-on-the-dash-because-the...
• Re: [Syncro] The Syncro project arrives...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 22 May 2001 11:39:44 -0600
  ...Could it be the ignition switch? the fuel pump and all kicks in - it just doesn't seem to make it to the "start...
• Re: Strange clock display
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:41:05 -0800
  ...Ever since I got the Vanagon I noticed the digital > clock on the dash seemed to work ONLY when the ignition was off. As...
• Re: What causes the ignition switch to get hot?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:06:55 -0800
  ...What causes the ignition switch to get hot? Hi- I replaced the switch and it also gets hot and smokes, engine off. Robert 1982...
• Re: Starter solenoid current
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:27:42 -0600
  ...Starter, > starter solenoid, fuel pump and injectors and some other stuff, ignition > coil, etc. The solenoid usually pulls ~9 amps measured but you will...
• Re: Wiring in a new Stereo Unit
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:33:33 -0800
  ...It should also have an "Ignition" >>> >> lead, which goes to a source which is switched (usually the key, but >>> >> maybe a separate switch). As...
• Re: Starter related question.
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:46:07 -0700
  ...I had 15-minutes so I pulled the plug off the ignition switch > and stuck a strand of 14/2 Nomax between 12V and...
• Re: Headlight's won't come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:03:57 -0500
  ...With the headlight switch and ignition on you should find two hot wires there. The one that has power all the time and the...
• Re: Octane ratings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 21:11:27 -0500
  ...Although the ignition map will adjust for running on regular unleaded, and it gets better fuel economy (fairly significant, around 2 mpg or more...
• Re: Having an annoying problem with my 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - David Thompson
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 17:36:10 -0800
  ...The ignition problem was corrected shortly before the catalytic converter problem arose, as I though that the ignition system concern would cure the "total...
• Re: Digijet ignition clarification Q
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 01:04:51 -0500
  ...My 2.3wbx > is just a stroked out 2.1, and to make things more > exciting, it is using the 1.9 ignition system...
• Re: Start/Run/Then No Start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 20:52:27 -0800
  ...check for ignition right away... the most common reason I have seen for a no-start is lack of ignition... as long as it...
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 May 2010 13:22:38 -0700
  ...besides 'X' may be a vanagon specific thing.. - that there are two kinds of 'on' in the ignition switch. the kind that stays on...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:19:10 -0500
  ...06:39:05 -0400 > From: Jay Brown <badkarma@TTLC.NET> > Subject: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy > > I am getting ready to do a tuneup on...
• Re: Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 07:40:02 -0700
  ...If > yes, remove the lead and connect your meter to the left and right > slots and have someone turn on the key to ignition...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 7 Nov 2016 09:07:29 -0400
  ...If you bypass the ignition and run the fuel pump for a few seconds (say 10 - 20) and then crank it, does it still...
• Re: Carat with new engine/overhauled auto tranny.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:27:38 -0300
  ...talking through my hat, but doesn't the path from the ignition pass through the shift sensor on its way to the starter selanoid...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:09:16 -0600
  ...On 2/23/2014 4:51 PM, Robert Stevens wrote: > Blower Fan > Heater Core > Heater Core Valve > Heater Box Clips > Ignition Switch > Brake Master...
• 88 GL Distributor Woes Continue - on and on --
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:47:54 -0600
  ...So - I waited until dark so I could readily see any arc-n-spark - with the Hall sender plug disconnected - the ignition key on...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:57:02 -0500
  ...I just > did to make sure. > Which is why.... > when headlights won't work, due to a faulty ignition switch .. > high beams still work...
• RE: Auto Techs: the Next Generation
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 18:20:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...Until the ignition went. So did they bench test the U-joints? ;) > > My point: If you get 10 years or so out of a...
• Re: Door Locks - '60 Pickup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 00:38:44 -0400
  ...does the ignition key fit the door handle?
• Vanagon door locks [Q]
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 15:45:10 -0300
  ...why hasn't the ignition switch died to this level, since it gets used more than either lock likely? tim s. ps: no one...
• looking for engine/tools
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 11:30:19 MST
  ...Myself, I'm looking for a Tach/dwell meter, a timing light, and a CDI ignition. If anyone has any good leads, they would...
• RE: towing boat
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 21 May 1996 18:30:00 EST
  ...When my Vgon's ignition unit died, I had my wife pull me home ignominiously behind the old Integra. At one point we had...
• Re: Ignition wires
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:56:53 -0500
  I hope you would have been kissed for that price because you certainly would have been fu**ed. :) At 05:27 PM 2/23...
• Re: '83 Rabbit worthy companion of Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 10:13:58 -0600
  ...even has that "ah, ah, aaah" sound when you turn the ignition key. BTW, is it an 83 or 84 that you are considering...
• For Sale 1986 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Nick Kalman
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 09:02:55 -0500
  ...Alarm with ignition kill and all door sensors. Has canadian spec. auxillary gas to coolant heater. Stored winters. Lots of new stuff. looking to...