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Re: vanagon Digest - 13 May 2008 to 14 May 2008 - Special issue (#2008-520)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Wed, 14 May 2008 10:52:04 -0700
...The battery and any switches on it can > create a > spark. How many times have you dropped a phone and had the battery > pop...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 16:42:57 -0800
...That's ok if you're looking at a circuit with an incandescent light installed in it, but not for wires connected together, switches...
Re: Hot Foot well
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:39:30 +0000
...They last about as long as cheap CV boots and junky ignition switches. If you can, get the gowesty replacement ($$$ but lifetime guarantee) or...
Wiring questions for tach/dash pod from 88-89 into 82 aircooled [LONG]
Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:56:16 -0700
...this will work? The article described the 81 to 86 wiring switches. The new 88/89 dash has each pin described written in German...
Re: Catastrophe!! The rest of the story.
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 08:41:42 -0500
...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: Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 11 Feb 2004 07:48:17 +0000
Well the early 1.9l TB has two separate switches that are attached to the housing of the TB and the 2.1l tb...
Re: [WetWesties] i went to alaska and for got my bus - no not really - but somebody did
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 7 Mar 2014 10:03:54 -0800
...went to the bins, brought out a box of knobs and switches, dumped them on the counter and said "Go ahead, find the one...
Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:46:40 -0700
...Page 90.22 shows the layout. >> >> The logic board has inputs for the two pressure switches, engine rpm, >> and of course power and ground...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:34:15 -0700
...If it doesn't see that indication it sounds the audible alarm and flashes the led. > > There are 2 oil switches. The second switch...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:30:01 -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: Battery Charger ?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:12:02 -0700
...sort of' works but it is old and funky with bad switches and no operating dial....So I want to replace that ,but I...
Hello and for sale...
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 09:03:05 -0800
...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: My 85 westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:35:40 EDT
...You have either one switch at the bottom or two at the top. '85 as the change over year from two switches to one...
Re: Strange Idea about retrofitting early Headlight Switch onto late model Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:26:53 -0400
...This would mean a ready supply of new switches as long as someone has the patience to pop these apart and do the swap...
Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 06:07:00 -0700
...I understand the headlight switches are often 'problematic' and I do have a spare, so I'm putting swapping in my spare switch near...
Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:41:55 -0800
...and I find throttle switches off all the time, and I don't think I saw that on the list, so check that. 'most...
Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:32:34 -0600
...Power Draw was evident. > -Swapped switches, still no go. > -Toes still cold in stop and go traffic. > > I asked you wonderful volks out there...
Re: Need to add a switch to shut off my accessories while parked
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:46:56 -0700
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Re: glad to meet you
Historical mailing list - Joe Volpe
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 23:15:59 -0500
...are ECU, Cool temp sensor, AFM, Idle stabilizer, O2 Sensor, idle /full throttle switches, Hall control, Hall sender, Fuel pump, pressure regulator, and injectors...
Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:39:45 -0800
...This is kind of tricky from a driving > standpoint, but it works. > > I'm talking about an '84 1.9 with the twin switches...
Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:32:38 -0700
...wouldn't believe how many waterboxer vanagons I find with throttle >> switches not making contact at idle. >> just found one today .. >> 83 westy- >> dead...
Re: master brake light misbehaving - fixed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:37:10 -0700
...ha ..cruise control ?cruise control is involved with brake and clutch switches or vacuum valves..if there is cruise control I'd explore that...
Digifant II problems in my 86 Syncro - HELP
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:18:37 -0800
...The values for the water and air temp sensors are right within spec - the AFM gives a nice steady reading, switches to the throttle...
Re: 91 Carat - Turn Signals and Flasher
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:24:45 -0400
...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: Oil Pressure light & buzzer, Yikes! Mystery # 1
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 22:29:18 -0600
...There are actually two switches or sensors on the engine. The low pressure switch is between the pushrods on the right hand side of...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons: connectors?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 23:02:33 -0600
...adjusted correctly, no ohms needed, no OBD, > no relays or micro switches.... just "look and feel" mechanical stuff. > > My first ever van, a 36hp...
Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 8 Jul 2023 14:08:07 +0000
...would have required to swap over ABS-ECU (speed signal), stalk switches (immobilizer), clusters, sometimes even keyless-access stuff. That wasn´t worth it...
Re: Fun with fixing up stuff...(long post)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 13:24:28 -0700
...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: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 22 Nov 2001 08:22:36 EST
...light, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) diagnostic link, and all sensors, switches, and wiring harnesses needed to make the system fully functional must also...
Re: Replacing radiator Fan Thermo switch questions
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:27:05 -0600
...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: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 13:38:30 -0800
...These are about >>> 40% worn. >>> >>> >>> Incidentals which are included: >>> >>> * Some spares, including fair amount of stuff for the >>> instrument panel (switches, flexible circuit >>> strips...
Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 2 Jan 2017 23:12:28 -0500
...They are after the > switches in the headlight circuit. The turn signal sounds like a bad > ground, probably at the socket itself. The 4...
Re: 1991 Carat AC System servicing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:32:13 -0500
...nitrogen to test for leaks and also > see if the pressure switches work enough to at least get the system started. > > Dennis > > > > -----Original Message...
Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:07:19 -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: Starter related question.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:56:55 -0400
This "need" to get current away from some switches is a bit over rated. At some point most anything can and will fail. The...
[FS] '89 Wolfsburg automatic passenger van
Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:49:35 -0600
...Professional window tint rear of cabin-Spring 2001-$217 Power window switches-Spring 2001-$45 Radiator hoses front-Summer 2001-$110 Coolant flush-Summer...
Re: rising cost of Vanagon parts...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 4 Dec 2013 07:09:55 -0800
...accommodation of stock switches - sure, rewire to toggles if you want the 1965 Monte Carlo rally look > > > I�m not a complete dolt when...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 10 May 2012 21:44:01 -0700
...downstream of all relays and switches that control it. as a test. open rear hatch, remove engine cover lid remove cover from relay box...
Vanagon gauge update
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Jun 95 16:32:41 EDT
...this is the result of the 2nd cooler; when the fan switches on the oil does not go much above 200F (can't say...
Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 30 May 2003 13:04:54 -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...
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Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:38:15 -0700
...story is that > >> depressing > >>>> the > >>>>> stalk, or pulling back on it, switches between front wash and rear > >>> wash ( > >>>>> and wipe). > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Neutral position between two...
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Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:22:43 -0700
...story is that >> depressing >>>> the >>>>> stalk, or pulling back on it, switches between front wash and rear >>> wash ( >>>>> and wipe). >>>>>> >>>>>> Neutral position between two...
Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:17:43 -0700
...than maintain a climate control system in an automobile, and maintain switches and relays to control the windows. If my other motor and millions...
Re: Garmin ique 3600 & Palm device
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 8 Jan 2005 16:30:55 -0500
...At night the screen switches to a night version that is better for night viewing. It has a very good capacity to re-route...
Re: Jump starting without opening battery compartment?
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:20:26 +0000
...As soon as the shore power/generator stops, the power automatically switches to the house battery. Sort of a high capacity UPS. You can...
Re: Starter woes...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:35:35 -0400
...power from some nearby voltage source on its 30 terminal and switches it to the 87 terminal. Is there voltage on the 30 terminal...
Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:17:19 -0700
...and not 2.1 in Bentley. >> there ARE two oil pressure switches on the 2.1 .. >> but the one below the Dist is way...
Re: project 2: fuel lines done, now on to fan
Historical mailing list - Brian W.
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:16:39 -0700
...After clipping the test leads of the Ohm meter to it I submerged it in boiling water to activate the two switches. If you...
contemplating engine upgrade
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:23:06 -0800
...control cables, heater fan and seals, along with a bunch of switches, radio, new speakers, visors, door handles. fixed the seats and pwr mirrors...
Re: Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:21:42 -0500
...Those switches connect to a buzzer in the > dashboard. GREAT idea and simple to implement. > > > 3. Any ideas why the gages keep going bad...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:52:38 -0500
...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: Vanagon Starter relay kit
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 12:18:14 -0800
...Making the switch do all the work of starting the car is a well-known way to wear out the switches, which I have...
Re: <FMBC> Splitty Sighting FS
Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
Fri, 5 Jul 2002 17:08:24 -0700
...there but in pretty rough > shape), and all the gauges > and switches are in the dash. There's also a radio > in the dash...
Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Dec 2017 to 1 Jan 2018 (#2018-2)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 14:00:04 -0500
...swapped out ignition > switches (I have 2 spares) and same no start issue... waited another 5 mins > or so and it started up again...
Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:04:37 -0700
...car that has >> points for igntion -converting to electronic igntion. >> >> Igntion switches of vanagons are always suspect- an underbuilt part that >> gets many years...
Bus Depot Sucks
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:51:52 -0800
...DIV>>Eberspacher BA-6 vanagon gas Heater, complete w/ all switches and wiring. <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV...
Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 07:12:25 -0700
...After a lot of trial-and-error testing with the dip switches, here's my best recommendation at switch settings: (Note: I have an...
Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 01:43:44 +0000
Hi gang, OK...details first...85 Tintop, Manual Tranny, 235,000 miles. Subie EJ 2.2 conversion done 15,000 miles ago at California...
Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:40:52 -0700
...Remove the temp switches and look in there, before and after you use whatever flushing chemicals you want to try. What you see in...
Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:00:59 -0700
...Remove the temp switches and look in there, before and after you use whatever flushing chemicals you want to try. What you see in...