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• Re: Seeing David, Dennis and others recently, was: Any Guesses
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:31:07 -0400
  ...RadFan Switch is fairly new ~ > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>> On 7 Jul , 2021, at 12:11 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:12:24 -0400
  ...I started off by checking the oil level but I notice the coolant filler/reservoir tank is totally empty. What happened? I filled it...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 15:26:23 -0700
  ...Oil dip stick measures halfway between the marks, and >> the coolant level is up. I checked the rear oil pressure switch, and the >> wiring...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:16:08 -0600
  ...fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles. Starter and...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 08:37:08 -0400
  ...to the >> coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and beige. >> The label says "air intake hose switch". >> It seems...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:59:11 -0400
  ...I cannot find data in Bentley or other >sources. > >Lastly I pulled the Coolant Level Warning sender last weekend and I forget >where it...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:28:52 -0800
  ...It supplies a few things, coolant level, back up lights, horn, seat belt warning light, windshield wiper motor… If that bus is undersized then...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 18:31:52 -0700
  ...Oil dip stick measures halfway between the marks, and > the coolant level is up. I checked the rear oil pressure switch, and the > wiring...
• Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
  ...No steering play, no vibration or bounce. >> Wheel bearings good, newly greased. >> New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New >> phosphate free coolant...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:46:52 -0700
  ...a great VW mechanic) >>> 2) The coolant was below minimum line. (Fixed this) >>> 3) The oil level was slightly above the max line. (I...
• Re: Trip Report Some feedback on oil temp and aux battery.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 09:31:40 -0700
  ...Van ran strong - > no coolant loss - oil pretty much at same level as when we left - mind you > we only put on about 400...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:45:31 -0700
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:32:10 -0800
  After another trip to the pressure washer, I think it appears to be the switch. The oil cooler doesn't appear to have any...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...to >> the coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and beige. >> The label says "air intake hose switch". >> It seems...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 13:05:44 -0700
  ...the connectors with the warm up regulator instantly destroying the switch. For the coolant temp sensor there are two, one for the ECU and...
• Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 21:21:05 -0600
  ...Dynamic oil warning system buzzers and lights, blow-out of the coolant level sensor, broken oil pressure switches, coolant woes, holes in pistons, tranny...
• Re: 1.9l with 23psi @ 4000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 22:57:24 -0500
  ...I keep an >eye on the coolant level and don't >worry about it. (then again, I'm kinda >secretly hoping that a >catastrophic...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:45:21 -0700
  ...IIRC, the only "part swapper" item I've installed is the coolant sensor and I'm doing my best to do repairs correctly with...
• Re: 83.5/84 connector to 85+ panel checklist
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 18:24:19 -0700
  ...switch, brown) combine and go to pin three. > > Pin four (high beam, blue/white) moves to pin two. > > Pin six (coolant temp/level, twin...
• Re: '89 Vanagon GL Diagnostic Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:55:30 +0000
  ...Coolant leak The valve covers DO NOT hold back coolant but oil. Take the covers off and see if the green stuff is coming...
• Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:07:29 -0500
  ...RadFan Switch is fairly new ~ >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 7 Jul , 2021, at 12:11 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Another Oddity > Coolant Level Warning...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:39:12 -0400
  ...The coolant is at the same level it was > before I left on my trip, the hoses aren't under any sort of pressure...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:55:31 -0700
  ...The coolant is at the same level it was before I > left on my trip, the hoses aren't under any sort of pressure...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Oct 2019 23:28:22 -0600
  ...fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles. Starter and...
• Re: Stalls when hot. won't restart. 1.9 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:21:01 -0700
  ...But I'm > new to vanagons. > > Do you have a nice level of > > bubble-free coolant in the two tanks? If the aux coolant...
• Re: WBX oil pressure with/without cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 23:57:53 -0400
  ...The goal is really to have the oil temperature follow the coolant temperature. Warming the oil faster helps improve fuel economy and emissions during...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:23:40 -0400
  ...Released coolant the pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. Dennis J Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm Newbury, Vermont > On...
• Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
  Historical mailing list - Seattle Nick
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:51:20 -0500
  ...This will tell the computer that the coolant is hot and it will lean out the fuel mixture to an appropriate level and it...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:55:38 -0400
  ...Many on the list told I most likely need to replace the low pressure switch as the compressor clutch SHOULD NOT be kicking in...
• Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 17:09:36 -0800
  ...Also, a working thermostat (82C, not 87C like the cars), the correct pressure level in the cooling system and proper ratio of coolant to...
• Re: Problem with customer van that is driving me crazy
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:19:30 -0700
  ...The coolant is at the same level it was >> before I left on my trip, the hoses aren't under any sort of pressure...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 07:34:48 -0700
  ...As it > >turned out, the fan or fan switch (can't remember now) was defective > >and the engine overheated. > > > >I was never sure whether...
• Re: oil buzzer buzzing all the time
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:58:10 -0800
  ...little picture of an oil can) takes to buzzing.� Oil level is fine, coolant is fine, there's no apparent problem.� It doesn't...
• Re: Hot water system thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 10:19:18 -0800
  ...The idea is to tap into one >of the long engine-to-radiator coolant pipes underneath the van. Add in a >short side trip...
• Fresh Air Fan Blower (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:20:27 -0800
  ...of coolant; at least that's how much distilled water I put in (several times) on way to service - to keep coolant level light...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 8 May 2002 13:16:04 -0400
  ...the cooling level light and the high speed at about 3/4, this is to high!(I have a manual switch for the second...
• Re: Ultimate Fix #2
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:38:49 -0400
  Heres some ideas for your next postings; 1) Properly inflating tires 2) Replacing leaky push rod tubes 3) Fixing heater switches 4) Repairing odometers...
• Re: temp sensor blinking question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 16:13:57 -0400
  ...for normal not hard running would the coolant get warm >enough to trigger the fan to come on? the coolant level is good from...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 May 2010 21:35:54 -0700
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• More light on the 84 "red light" mystery
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 17:42:46 -0400
  Here are the results of my efforts to solve the mystery of the red low level coolant light that never stops blinking. Some of...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:36:47 -0700
  ...If you've plugged it into 120VAC and switched it to AC, you should (after 15-30 minutes) fee heat around the back along...
• Re: Checklist for beginning Medium Vanagon Roadtrip
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 3 Oct 2019 08:15:36 -0700
  ...fresh oil and filter change, coolant fluid clean and > full. Of course, no motor problems with Subie 2.2 with 60k miles. Starter > and...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:14:48 -0800
  ...Labelled as 15. > > It supplies a few things, coolant level, back up lights, horn, seat belt warning light, windshield wiper motor… > > If that bus...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:10:07 -0400
  ...the connectors with the warm up regulator instantly destroying the switch. For the coolant temp sensor there are two, one for the ECU and...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 23:12:32 -0400
  ...to >>>> the coolant level sensor with nowhere to go. Wire colors are black and >> beige. >>>> The label says "air intake hose switch". >>>> It seems...
• Mini-Road trip or Sunday drive...(long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:17:04 -0700
  ...Good coolant level, proper oil level, no strange smells no oil spots or drips... I surmise now, after some thought, that perhaps my mixture...
• 84 still smokin' along
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 21:03:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1 Checked throttle position switches cold - within specs 2 Pulled O2 sensor. Filthy. Cleaned with Brakleen and electrical contact cleaner and tooth brush 3...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:58:15 -0800
  ...I personally know of a 2.1 vanagon that only went about 2 miles, in town, on the level, for most of its winter...
• Re: Failed emissions for third time-Some helpful hints.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 19:20:56 -0700
  ...the > connectors with the warm up regulator instantly destroying the switch. > For the coolant temp sensor there are two, one for the ECU and...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:44:01 -0400
  ...Blinking coolant level light On the subject of Kias, I happen to have bought one new just over two years ago. A 2004 1...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 12:53:23 -0700
  ...Somehow I don't think of a replacement coolant level relay as being worth the trouble to counterfeit, but I may be way off...
• Re: What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 12:57:47 -0600
  ...to what "extra" things > to look at besides the obvious (coolant level, oil level, belts...) I was > hoping such an experienced group could offer...
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 07:32:32 -0800
  ...Labelled as 15. >> >> It supplies a few things, coolant level, back up lights, horn, seat belt warning light, windshield wiper motor… >> >> If that bus...
• On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
  ...levels. When the oil reaches its maximum temperature (generally well above the coolant steady state temperature), the oil is cooled by the coolant. Whatever...
• Re: What's wrong with my 1.9 WBX engine?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 22:08:20 -0700
  ...Well, I forgot to mention that I am not using VW blue coolant right now. I use the red GM certified coolant at about...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:48:48 -0500
  ...losing maybe a quarter cup of coolant. But then you can lower the valve down to floor level and not work on it--worst...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:51:11 -0700
  ...689" starting at > relay in upper LH corner above fuses..... > > 3- coolant level control unit > 5- rad cool fan relay 2nd stage > 8- load...
• Re: `Cont'd: After 3000 mi trip: 84h2o overheating, grinding gears(manual trans
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 16:00:08 -0800
  ...He says that it's possible all my coolant leaks into the heads if the aluminum deteriorated from using the wrong coolant. But wouldn...
• happenings with home engine repair: transaxle work.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 21:19:32 -0800
  ...job to switch it out. The gunk looked like dried antifreeze crud which I find around the pressure cap on the coolant tank. Now...
• NVC - Korean Cars - was Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 18:03:58 -0800
  ...Blinking coolant level light > > On the subject of Kias, I happen to have bought one new just over two years > ago. A 2004 1...