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• Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
  Historical mailing list - Paul Anderson
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 03:31:55 -0500
  > What aftermarket cruise control systems have you > installed in your vanagons? The one that Sears sells. > Who did you buy it from? Sears (see...
• Re: Emisson Control unit question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 08:53:31 -0700
  Actually, turning on the ignition only starts the ECU. The ECU then runs the pump for a few seconds to bring up the fuel...
• aux. battery system for '81 Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - patty and danny
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 17:50:49 -0800
  ...I am trying to fix my auxillary battery system on my '81 Westy. I was wondering if after installing an isolator, I could install...
• Re: Electrical problem: wipers, blowers, headlights
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 09:44:31 -0700
  That points to a failing ignition switch. The ignition switch is actually several switches inside, one of which powers all of those things you...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:47:14 -0500
  ...I had new plugs >>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:29:04 -0500
  ...Mike Neal Barrentine wrote: > The gray and black wire coming from the ignition switch is indeed the > "key in ignition" circuit wire. Thanks! Now...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 10:32:58 -0700
  ...ignition components work fine during starting and at that time the alternator is putting out nothing and the starter is dragging the system wide...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 4 May 2018 11:37:24 -0700
  ...It matters, because they have different volatility, and different ignition temperatures. Whether they are mutually soluble or not, I am not certain, but I...
• Re: Electric Power Steering in my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:48:04 -0400
  There a number of people in the UK using a kit based on Opel Corsa steering system. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/239141963093075...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:35:44 -0800
  ...of the fuel system and ignition system and provides both the actuation signal for the fuel injectors and optimum ignition timing point for all...
• Re: No Low Beams
  Historical mailing list - Hal Brackett
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:32:52 -0500
  ...system. The other three other possibilities are: > Bad Headlight Dimmer Flasher Switch (the arm that you pull to switch to high > beams) > Bad ignition...
• Re: Head gasket replacement: how much?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:44:35 -0600
  ...The 2.1 also uses a larger throttle >body and of course a better exhaust. > >The 1.9L fuel injection and ignition supports the...
• Re: Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 23:22:00 -0700
  >Just for us curious what are the details of your FI system. >Is it C.A.R.B. approved (like the Allyson ignition)? >Is...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 06:30:16 -0400
  ...Seems to me the ignition system on the waterboxer engined Vanagon's is not powerful enough to fire these plugs correctly. Am I just...
• Re: [WetWesties] 87 Westy running poorly
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 20 May 2003 07:00:05 -0700
  ...system > > At Operating Temperature; > > Fuel system ( pressure, volume ) > Throttle switch > Ignition system > Idle stabilizer System > > At Full Throttle; > Fuel system > Throttle switch > Ignition system...
• Re: Electrical System Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:01:56 -0500
  ...if they fail to come back on when the key is released, the ignition switch is failing and will need to be replaced. Try...
• Re: BUcking List ...More Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2005 07:18:17 -0800
  ...Change distributor to use new sender unit of the Hall system. 7. New rotor 8. Change spark plug wires 9. New ignition switch Any...
• Re: Ignition coil failure and ballast resistors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:10:42 -0400
  ...The coil for the electronic ignition is very specific and the even the year can matter as diffrent ignition cables are used. The later...
• Re: Wiring in 2nd battery on Westy..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 11:31:57 -0800
  ...independent system to now run off the deep cycle to > keep it isolated? I noted my dash stereo stays on with the ignition off...
• Re: The idle speed controller is not in the ECU on the 2.1. It is a separate controller located in front of the passenger side tail light. It can be easily integrated into a 1.9 to eliminate that almost useless
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 May 2010 09:50:48 -0700
  ...The stand-alone ignition system on the 1.9 ..........I like that a lot. It's easier to trouble shoot, and if any part...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 31 May 2021 18:13:33 -0400
  ...But - No mention of his complete new, modern FI / ignition system to replace the antiquated originals? His turbo system that has been tested and...
• Re: A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 12:05:08 +0000
  ...what's loose when home.) > Key in the ignition - Tranny to neutral, turn switch - system hot, > pause > - turn switch to engage starter. Starter engages...
• Re: Weird headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:17:34 -0400
  ...I actually > think I had to turn the ignition switch off to reset the problem. > I tried tracing the electrical diagrams but didn't...
• Rewiring bell/ringer, 90 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:15:51 -0800
  ...I'm a bit leary of getting into this sort of customization of the electrical system so if I can be reassured that this...
• '80 air-cooled power loss
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:45:55 -0700
  I don't think that anything can beat methodically checking out the fuel injection and ignition system per the Bentley. It is easy to...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:32:42 EDT
  ...I left the whole vannie control system in place ,fuel and ignition, it is a 85 vannie . Only used one of the injection plugs...
• Re: Friday: The Priius.....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:51:35 -0600
  ...So far as I can tell, that > > keyless ignition system is the one shortcoming of the car. I too do not > > like the price...
• A/C wiring diagram wanted
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 18:37:21 +0100
  ...I just bought a used A/C system and have differences between the wiring harness and my diagram that I use. Main Differences: Two...
• Re: State Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:13:44 -0800
  ...Gotta work with the system I guess, but that doesn't mean it works all the time, though. JIm 84 Westy 2.1 "On...
• FW: Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:45:10 -0800
  ...green unless there was a draw on the system. Now, soon after shutting the ignition off, the LED is yellow(now showing auxiliary level...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:27:17 -0800
  ...There would be power to the ignition system while cranking the engine. > Mechanically it's a horrible Kluge and I wouldn't put any...
• A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 18:22:04 -0500
  Need to trouble shoot this AC system and don't know quite where to begin. Suggestions would be appreciated. History: AC system was not...
• Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:35:06 -0400
  ...switch, ignition switch, headlight grounds or a combination of the three. In any case you should install relays in the headlight system along with...
• Re: Stalling '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:21 -0500
  ...The wire from the ignition switch goes int the fuse box at on connection, then another connection completes the circuit to the ignition coil...
• Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 23:04:56 EDT
  ...You would have to have a new FI system to go along with it. I WOULD rather have the DISTRIBUTORLESS ignition system. It would...
• Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
  Historical mailing list - Stew
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:39:45 +0100
  ...When I turned the ignition on, a little fuel leaked out then stopped, but the noise from the fuel pump continued on and on...
• Eric's 1.9 and West River Westies Campout
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:55 +0000
  ...session! We can touch on diagnosing the engine, fuel delivery and ignition systems and try to get your engine straight or figure out what...
• Re: Engine Cranks but No Start
  Historical mailing list - Wrenold Williams
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:48:52 -0400
  ...I just noticed something else as I turn on the ignition even before I try to start the van - All four injectors are firing...
• Re: Electircal Problem
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 10:18:57 -0500
  ...The ignition proved to be the source of the problem. Since it was dark and cold outside I removed the switch housing and took...
• Re: stereo wiring
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:14:06 -0400
  ...one for the "terminal always supplied > with power regardless of ignition position" and one for the "terminal > controlled by the ignition switch." I figured...
• Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:49:19 -0500
  ...I had new plugs >>> installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - >>> idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: Adding a Deep Cycle Battery and heavy duty relay
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:51:53 -0800
  ...system right. Connecting the batteries together > with such small wire should not be done while the starter is operating. > Using a "hot while ignition...
• Re: High voltage havoc from coil?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:44:11 -0800
  ...The ignition coil is utterly unable to make any significant > difference to the overall 12v system voltage, and if it *did* the first > thing...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 21:43:56 -0700
  ...since Ignitor and anything that would be an idle stabiizer in that system is entiely within the ecu. and... still.....what does the Idle...
• FS Parting '86 Van, 2.1L Eng &exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:09:38 -0400
  ...I have parts from two 2.1L engines, everything attached to the long-block, induction system, fuel system, coolant system, ignition parts, some good...
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:01:38 -0400
  ...Anyway, it's all VW's fault for not putting in a strain-gage system with an ignition disconnect if they wanted people to...
• High voltage havoc from coil?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 11:31:25 -0800
  ...the secondary winding in the ignition coil, intermittently finding it's way over to the 12 volt system in the rest of the vehicle...
• Re: Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 23:29:47 -0600
  ...Water in cooling system How could the contents of the cooling system cause a problem with the fuel injection? This suggestion is sheer lunacy...
• '81 Vanagon Ignition Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - meta/morph
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 21:41:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I suspect of course that something in the ignition system has gone awry. My vanagon has an electronic ignition system (Bosch L Jetronic according...
• Re: L-shaped circuit board behind speedo...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 14:41:58 -0400
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/dynamic-oil-pressure-sensing-system .txt http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/oil-pressure-probs/ Cheers, Doug Fitz...
• Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:57:17 -0400
  ...fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on the > ignition to pressurize the system (pump should shut off after 5 seconds), > note...
• Re: We went to Mammoth Lakes for a few days too....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:47:16 -0500
  ...I know I don't have my ignition system fully dialed > in (cold start problem), but I'm thinking the high altitude problem is...
• Re: no power to auxiliary air valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:15:18 -0400
  ...I did a full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning and narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:26:46 -0600
  ...I often use this > contact to control stereo systems and when the contact becomes intermittant, > it is usually the electrical part of the switch...
• RE: '83 Vanagon woes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Jan 1996 08:46:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...you've eliminated the usual suspects, which leaves either gremlins, or that big black box of mystery called a Fuel Injection System. Possible gremlins...
• Re: Troubleshooting Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 00:34:35 UT
  ...How would you distinguish an ignition problem from a fuel problem? 2. If it's an ignition problem how would you decide it was...
• Re: Syncro water proofing
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 17:57:20 -0400
  ...cap and >ignition wires at the cap. >> For what it is worth to those who want to waterproof their ignition systems, BUGPACK and couple...
• Re: Dragging starter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:14:43 -0500
  ...Not only does the starter work better, but I have no ignition/alternator noise being picked up by the stereo equipment installed in the...
• How to compression test/gasket leak test
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:23:23 EDT
  Well, after the cooling system R&R and ignition system work, it looks like I do indeed have a head gasket (or more likely...
• Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 01:46:19 -0400
  ...jumper system and charged up > the battery just to be safe, nothing worked. I then opened up the > plastic shroud around the ignition removed...