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Re: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:41:39 -0500
...hadn't figured it out). > >> > >> I do not proactively replace ignition switches, as I find the bulk of > >> those available today to have a...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:59:49 -0500
...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: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:41:34 -0700
...my >> garage with the fridge door propped shut and the 120 switches set. >> Put a beer inside as an offering to to Gods of...
Re: Wont start
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:28:14 -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...
Re: Vanagon running on vegetable oil
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:42:23 -0500
...the > > dashboard that allows him to change fuels while driving. > > > > Clark switches back to diesel fuel just before shutting off his > > engine. He still...
T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:19:12 -0600
...The difference is that when it stops charging, and switches to discharge during camping, the two batteries remain connected, but only until a certain...
Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
Sat, 13 Feb 1999 16:35:17 -0500
...And > >if that does not help, put in a pair of 133 MHZ Pentiums..nojumpers or > >switches to config, the BIOS will see them...
Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:18:41 +0000
...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: AC Service Prior to Pressure
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 13 May 2005 23:31:14 -0700
...panel right > along side the high and low pressure shut off switches, and the AC > relay's. > > Please don't read and post info...
Re: Digifant question...fuel pump effect?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:52:32 -1000
...always a weak area ....wherever something mechanical and something electric/electronic interface is a weak spot ..switches are, AFM circuit boards wear etc. The...
1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:17:50 -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: More 89 Bluestar questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:21:08 -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: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:51:03 -0700
...rich. >>> (Yup -- slowly climbs to about .45mV). >>> 3> When the ECU switches to closed loop operation the Dot swings back and >>> forth rapidly. (Yup...
Electrical setup: Photos and details
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:43:34 -0400
...I only found "component" 3pdt switches, however, and after beginning the installation using these, I decided it wasn't really a good solution (it...
Re: Update the database
Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
Mon, 4 Dec 1995 15:37:13 -0500
...I'm disapointed with the EV power windows cotrol switches. They get soaked if you even crack the window in the rain. I'd...
(long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
...Each "module" contains similar-function groupings of switches, control knobs or other components typically found in a vehicle dash. The analog instruments are concise...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:20:54 -0500
...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. >>>>> >>>>> Anyone have any ideas about this? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> John >>>> >> .
Re: digijet FI adjustments
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:50:25 -0400
...Check operation of throttle >>switch or switches. Adjust as needed. >>>Start engine, adjust timing to proper mark at idle speed. Check vacuum >>advance operation...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Apr 2017 to 9 Apr 2017 (#2017-131)
Historical mailing list - Remy
Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:12:13 -0700
...Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER? > > In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches, thi= > s indicator is also tied into...
Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:26:01 -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: Camper van
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:42:37 -0700
...And that does not even cover the > general poor quality of air handling stuff, knobs, switches, window motors > etc that seemed to plague nearly...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:22:16 -0600
...the >instrument pod--the one that housing the headlight and hazard switches and >insturments-- was cracked in the area of the headlight switch. Also...
Re: Wont start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:22:50 -0800
...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: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - vw4x4
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:24:50 -0500
...the > instrument pod--the one that housing the headlight and hazard switches and > insturments-- was cracked in the area of the headlight switch. Also...
Re: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:32:10 -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: Starting system quirk - diagnosis help needed
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:56:57 -0800
...hadn't figured it out). >> >> I do not proactively replace ignition switches, as I find the bulk of >> those available today to have a...
Re: brake reservoir leak
Historical mailing list - Rich
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:37:20 -0700
...The are a couple of switches connected to the cylinder, just wiggle them off too. Then just unbolt everything that unbolts and pull the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:08:15 -0400
...The ECU switches the path to the chassis in response the hall sensor. Basic ignition coil operation even back to points. Points closed or...
Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 21:26:07 -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: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:58:58 -0700
...97.58 (Bentleys) shows the brake light switches fed by a single 18 gauge wire through a 8A fuse (S8). 18 gauge wire is...
Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:53:56 -0600
...Well, it won't light, > now. > > > > When I push the switch for propane (the propane one of the three push > switches at the right...
Adding Fridge Fans
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 17:19:23 -0700
...I also eliminated the thermo switches on the Fridgemate fans by cutting the white plastic tubes on which they mount to about 1/8...
Trip Report - Belgium/France/Germany - churches/snow/wine
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:01:26 +0100
...Part of the snow melted into the speedo and various switches but nothing malfunctioned and things dried out pretty quickly. Drove off just like...
Re: Swapping clock for Tach in an 84? a bit long.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:54:54 -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: Odometer Broken
Historical mailing list - Dave Martin
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 13:29:30 -0700
...My Jetta has a speedometer cluster that required me to first pull out all of the dashboard switches and knobs, etc--emergency blinker button...
Re: Lowering Cooling Sys pressure
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 2 May 1999 18:36:42 -0700
...There are only 2 thermostats and > >2 fan temp > >sensors/switches...get lower temp ones for both.....if the > >guy denies there are > >two...
Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:23:21 -0700
...at-idle-now' signal to the ecu. > I find many throttle switches that won't return quite to 'full idle' every > time. They get...
Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:28:52 -0400
...Maybe use the integral pressure >switches with a buzzer, but have to make sure the >sender is working OK first. > >****** > >After we finished with...
Re: Fryeday Content.. some GM trivia and news on the VOLT (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:01:20 -0400
...This particular display was by tape controlled strowger switches -- those used in automatic telephone switching stations at the time, which flipped dioramas as the...
Re: No start
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 2 Jun 2016 06:36:57 +0000
...No FLAPS for VW electronics, ever, including sensors or ever fuses in my opinion, but especially relays and ignition switches. And order a spare...
Re: 85 with uneven idle/poor fuel economy (response long and thorough)
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:52:20 -0500
...Clean and verify throttle switches correct adjustment on throttle body. Check throttle body intake boot for cracks or other problems. Clean electrical contacts on...
Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:16:14 -0400
...Maybe use the integral pressure switches with a buzzer, but have to make sure the sender is working OK first. ****** After we finished with...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:16:03 -0800
...Oil pressure switches aren't as cheap, but still worth the effort. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: David Marshall [mailto:vanagon@volkswagen.org] Sent...
Re: Real time help needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:22:30 -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: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:54:11 -0500
...an indication >>> of deeper problems. �I've ordered one of these switches anyways just in >>> case my current switch is bad, but the behavior...
Re: many questions about the westy..
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 May 1996 10:51:22 -0500
...burned it up, and i dont wanna have to run > little switches.. It's long and tiresome but covered in the manuals that I...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:47:50 -0500
...did the black one when I did the > thermostat) > Oil Pressure switches > O2 sensor > Fuel lines > > What other machining will I need besides the...
1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:48:02 -0800
...By the way, the throttle switches work fine. The switch clicks on when at idle ok, and at full throttle.There is no adjustment...
Re: Electrical setup: Photos and details
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:53:46 -0700
...I only found "component" 3pdt switches, however, > and after beginning the installation using these, I decided it wasn't really > a good solution (it...
Re: 2.2 Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:00:50 -0500
...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: No High Beams
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:32:12 -0700
...closely VW cut things. > > 97.58 (Bentleys) shows the brake light switches fed by a single 18 gauge > wire through a 8A fuse (S8...
Posting discipline / Bad habits; was: RE: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:21:12 -0700
...Most control and switching circuits were relays and many of the relays were open, not encased, like in cross bar switches. And regs at...
Possible FAQ? (warning: kinda long)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 97 12:06:12 -0700
...The Wasserboxer engine is similar to most other VW watercooled engines in that it has two oil pressure switches electrically connected to a circuit...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Leon
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:40:30 -0800
...the > instrument pod--the one that housing the headlight and hazard switches > and > insturments-- was cracked in the area of the headlight switch. Also...
Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:09:51 -0400
...Maybe use the integral pressure > switches with a buzzer, but have to make sure the > sender is working OK first. > > ****** > > After we finished with...
Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 23:43:42 -0400
...rich. >>> (Yup -- slowly climbs to about .45mV). >>> 3> When the ECU switches to closed loop operation the Dot swings back and >>> forth rapidly. (Yup...
Re: refrigerator failure, '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:10:42 -0600
...Well, it won't light, > > now. > > > > > > When I push the switch for propane (the propane one of the three push > > switches at the right...
Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 21:46:07 -0400
...The difference is that when it stops charging, and switches to discharge during camping, the two batteries remain connected, but only until a certain...
Idle test for digifant.
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 May 1997 12:45:17 -0500 (CDT)
...I used a Craftsman engine analizer to measure the RPM and a Fluke digital multimeter to measure the switches and valve. You realy only...
Re: Odometer Repair
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 10:38:31 -0500
...My Jetta has a speedometer cluster that required me to first pull out all of the dashboard switches and knobs, etc--emergency blinker button...