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Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:25:45 +0000
...cable straitforward and allows easier access for maintainance, adjustment of the switches etc. The K&N filter is in the same approx area of...
Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:31:46 -0800
...Do I have to locate a > syncro > dash module with the locker switches or can I just rig up a regular > switch. > Is there...
Florida Bus Exchange Adventure Report
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 16:44:00 -0500
...as the PO had removed the fuse box, ignition and light switches, and headlight and turn signal relay. (He was beginning to restore it...
Re: UPDATE #1: Vanagon auxiliary fuel tank build
Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:27:52 -0500
...I have two fuel pumps and a valve that switches the line to the FI from one tank to the other. I flip the...
Re: Swapping clock for Tach in an 84? a bit long.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:18:00 -0700
...Normal ones have the light on when it sees ground ( low oil pressure ) the high pressure switches are opposite ............if it's open to...
Re: A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:22:43 -0700
...1.) The radiator fan switches on to high speed 2.) The idle gets bumped up a higher speed. So, I'm not understanding what...
Fwd: Re: AC INOP 1988 GL WBX 2.1
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:43:15 -0500
...Then I can back trace > through the system and see what else might be wrong - switches, relays, > wiring, whatever. > > Thanks a bunch. > > John > On...
Re: So stuff even happens to me!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:46:07 -0400
...I’ll check the switches including the neutral >> safety and see what I find. It just took me by surprise. I acquired this >> van...
Re: 87 Westy needs new power locks
Historical mailing list - John Gladu
Thu, 15 May 1997 01:16:05 -0500
...by no contact being made by one of the linear contact switches in the failed lock. It would still lock (manually), but not send...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:19:42 -0500
...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. >>> >>> Anyone have any ideas about this? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> John >>
Re: Vanagon Radiator Fan Resistor Available at Van-Again
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:35:54 -0400
...These two wires are fed by two switches, RAD > FAN THERMO SW 1 and RAD FAN THERMO SW 2. > > Wire 1 has a rectangular...
Re: Right turn into driveway kills engine (1.9L '84 2-WD)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:30:35 -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: Wont start
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:36:21 -0500
...I'll research remote starter switches. From its name I can guess it's function but I'm not familiar with them. Thx again...
Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:55:59 -0500
...The > 85 does not have much in the way of safeties and even better systems > this will often result in blown compressors, hoses, switches...
Re: Blinking oil pressure light
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 7 Dec 2020 22:20:13 -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...
Re: MexiBugs LOOONG (was: appropriateness (was Re: finding bad syncro wheel bearing))
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 11:39:33 +0100
...Along came the padded dash with wrinkle finished dash- grilles and glovebox compartment, the Golf turn and wiper switches on the steering column and...
Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:26:51 -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: Help -Stranded & need advice...
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:44:53 EDT
...There should be two switches here, one is for the back-up lights, the other is the cut-out switch. First identify the cut...
Re: Real time help needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:36:42 -0700
...I've seen the switches fail so that ignition is cut off when turned to start. That can drive one crazy. > > Other common failures...
Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:18:57 -0700
...I find many throttle switches that won't return quite to 'full idle' every time. They get sticky or worn. So check that for...
Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:11:05 -0500
...Certain wall switches were functioning, but had begun controlling the wrong lights!!! Imagine my horrible feelings. I've done a lot of electrical work...
Re: rising cost of Vanagon parts...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Dec 2013 12:03:34 -0800
...readout that wasn't right.....A bank or two of toggle > switches and you are there... I used the back of a dish pan...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 May 2012 17:57:15 -0700
...is to run the fuel pump .. >>>> downstream of all relays and switches that control it. >>>> as a test. >>>> >>>> open rear hatch, >>>> remove engine cover...
Re: Oil pressure light in 1.9l at idle
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:06:35 -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: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:23:06 -0800
...did the black one when I did the >> thermostat) >> Oil Pressure switches >> O2 sensor >> Fuel lines >> >> What other machining will I need besides the...
Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:14:21 -0800
...And >if that does not help, put in a pair of 133 MHZ Pentiums..nojumpers or >switches to config, the BIOS will see them...
temperature-oil pressure (rather long)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:33:30 -0400
...He did suggest changing the fan switches to cooler ones -- cheap, might help. He couldn't get the switches early enough since I had...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 08:39:33 -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: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:09:13 -0600
...thermostat housing.......it's > a critical input to the ECU. > > throttle switches are often off........you should at least check that. > Pretty easy to...
adding a/c - '85 down pass vanagon overhead unit v.s. Behr in-dash a/c
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:55:18 EDT
...the switches are contained in the header vent panel, so no removal or modification to the dash is necessary. the freon lines run down...
Re: 1.9 Stumbles When Damp
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:04:12 -0500
...with an >application of that magic juice. >and I find throttle switches off all the time, and I don't think I saw that...
Re: was: Friction, any extra wear 'n tear?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:51:41 -0700
...main bearings/ thrust bearing more than you need to have happening. switches have been added to the clutch pedal of modern cars for safety...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:29:03 -0700
...The other circuit is the radiator circuit. > The t-stat switches gradually over from one circuit to the other. The Heater > circuit is something...
Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:43:24 -0700
...This gets the entire >> circuit warm (even hot!) and will break down insulation and plastic parts >> over time (remember how our headlight switches melt...
Re: Is something killing my starters?
Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:22:24 +0000
...Basically, they compensate for our poorly > designed and old worn out wiring and switches. Over the past 2 years I have > installed a number...
Re: vanagon fire
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 3 May 2011 13:46:20 -0700
...and really ..we should all have battery shut off switches we can get to quickly .. plus good extinguishers .. and not one rolling around under...
Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
...Perhaps a shot of contact cleaner to the interior of control switches and working them back and forth a bunch to wipe off corrosion...
Re: vanagon fire
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:20:31 -0700
...disagree with this though. (#2 for me) > > When you have the switches on the dash board switching the relays instead > of the direct power...
Brick Tour Packing List!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
...2nd gas cap, oil, fluids, coolant, hoses, fuses, seals, belts (especially fan), gaskets, seals, wiper blades, filters, relays, switches, fuel and air filters, bulbs...
Re: Dorking, Was:Re: Daytime running lights for US Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
Sat, 9 May 1998 11:48:23 -0600
...And now we're seeing air bag switches installed and instructions being published on how to disable your steering wheel air bag. We're...
HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:19:01 -0700
...I angled it so that I could get to the dip switches etc. by just taking off the rear tail light assembly. I left...
Re: So stuff even happens to me!
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 09:17:59 -0600
...I’ll check the switches including the neutral >>> safety and see what I find. It just took me by surprise. I acquired this >>> van...
Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:16:40 -0500
...Most control and switching circuits were relays and many of the relays were open, not encased, like in cross bar switches. And regs at...
Re: Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:18:20 -0700
...expects to see an LED ) only is ground, > when the ECU switches it to ground inside the ECU. > > if it supplies a ground, that...
My westy one year later (was oil pressure woes 2/01)
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:44:31 -0800
...BUT I'm still using the VDO idiot light sender which switches the light on at 7psi rather than the stock sender at 3...
Re: more on problems with second battery
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 15 Mar 2004 11:23:17 -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...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:30:25 -0500
...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. > >>> > >>> Anyone have any ideas about this? > >>> > >>> Thanks, > >>> > >>> John > >> >
Re: Hello - Idiot oil light keeps coming on!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:42:09 -0800
...Oil pressure switches are inexpensive too. ( if that's where the problem is ) Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joy Hecht" <jhecht@ALUM...
Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:05:42 -0500
...plus a screen that is more or less an oscilloscope. > > Plus > > > button switches and wood grain face!> > Wires and leads … attach to the > > > engine...
Re: vanagon fire
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 16 Feb 2014 03:59:56 -0600
...disagree with this though. (#2 for me) > > When you have the switches on the dash board switching the relays instead > of the direct power...
Re: VDO Fuel Pressure sender?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 01:27:50 -0500
...vacuum, and oil temp). > > > > By rigging up two toggle or rocker switches nearby, I was going to have the > > pressure gauge where I could...
Re: Redline Water Wetter + No-Rosion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:49:52 -0400
...If you must do this go to lower temp thermostat and fan switches. Keep in mind that straight water will boil at lower temperatures...
Re: AFM failure
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:43:58 -0700
...The O2 sensor system switches between rich and lean rapidly so these three reactions can happen. > > Hope this helps, > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
Re: Murphy's Law - was : Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:58:43 -0700
...I moved the RPM levers up and the Captain for the day reached over and snapped both "Smile Heat" deicing switches on wit one...
FS:van stuff! carat alloys,pwr mirrors,sideskirts,captchairs,f-glass bumpers,etc
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:36:55 EST
...out of it :<) plus a bunch of other stuff ..interior bits, switches, seats, glass, lights, lenses, body parts, mechanical parts, wheels, etc, etc.. believe...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 07:28:20 -0400
...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: Considering sale of Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 21:03:44 -0700
...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: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Jul 1996 14:25:34 -0400
...Perhaps a dying waterpump? A stuck closed thermostat? Loose connections at fan switches or at the fan? I don't know enough about the...
Re: Wont start
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:04:23 -0600
...I'll research remote starter switches. From its name I can guess it's function but I'm not familiar with them. Thx again...
Auxiliary Battery Switches
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 13 Aug 1999 10:53:37 -0700
Volks, the following is an excerpt from my March 10, 1999 post. In light of the current discussion regarding auxiliary battery charging systems, I...