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  • Help: Engind keeps running after taking key out of ignition

    Sorin Bejenaru · Sat, 15 Aug 1998 17:34:11 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    The 1990 Vanagon camper keeps running after I take the key out of the ignition but only sometimes. When it happened I tried to...

  • '85 Westy Ignition Woes

    Lucas & Angela Boyer · Thu, 16 Jun 2005 12:14:13 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    After thorough review of the archives, I believe my problem lies in the infamous faulty ignition switch. Unfortunately, the switch was replaced 11/18...

  • ignition switch replacement

    Troy · Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:26:10 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...There used to be a nice link for replacing the ignition switch (I have an 89 Westy) http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch...

  • Secondary ignition resistance

    Jfp w/2 WBXs · Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:28:40 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    Hi, Correct secondary ignition resistance for the 2.1L WBX engine is: Ignition coil wire = ~2,000 ohms Distributor rotor = ~1,000 ohms Spark...

  • Re: pointless ignition question

    · Thu, 06 Jun 1996 11:52:28 -0400 (EDT) · Mailing-list archive

    I've never found my ignition to be pointless. My heating system, yes, but my ignition, no. Maybe if I were a diesel? Eric...

  • Re: ignition switch replacement

    Edward Duntz · Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:46:01 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...http://carboncow.com/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm > Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:26:10 -0800 > From: colorworks@GCI.NET > Subject: ignition switch...

  • Advice on new install of ignition key part?

    Daniel Danrich · Sat, 27 Apr 2002 11:54:43 -1000 · Mailing-list archive

    Advice on new install of ignition key part? Anything I need to look out for when installing a new ignition switch unit? Thanks Dan

  • Rookie Mechanic Needs Help

    Randy C · Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:09:50 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    ...First issue I'm going after-The ignition key turns but won't start the engine. I thought it might be the ignition switch...

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