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• Re: Coolant Loss- is it that time again?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:43:13 -0400
  ...coolant loss over a long period of time...I > > > topped > > > >>> up > > > >>> > the bottle- thinkng that maybe when a heater control switch was > > > >>> switched > > > >>> > out...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
  ...The coolant temperature is not too high and also I have a full >>>>> coolant tank. It seems to be connected to how much electrical...
• Re: Temp II Again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:06:07 -0400
  ...to replace multiple temperature switches. During cold start, a range is set for cold start enrichment and operation. When the coolant reaches about 100...
• Re: Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Manual Transmissions- Part I
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:31:07 -0500
  ...temperature, oil temperature at least 80C/176F. >> >> ___ Throttle Switch connected and functioning properly. >> >> ___ All electrical consumers must be off during checking procedure. >> Coolant fan...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:23:44 -0400
  ...a larger radiator, cooling hoses and a lower thermo switch won't even matter if the thermostat is regulating engine temp... On 6/28...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 7 May 2007 22:39:24 -0400
  ...What is strange is that the change from the >> 0.3bar switch to the 0.9bar switch occurs at 2600rpm and not at 2000...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 15 May 2012 23:07:43 -0400
  Alistair, I use an extension flex hose from the low pressure switch location to a T adapter. I use dual post VDO pressure sender...
• Re: Oil Pressure Lamp? Denoument.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 May 2012 21:37:00 -0700
  ...Thursday, May 10, 2012, 2:45 PM >> >> Wet oil pressure switch? >> >> Yesterday we put new coolant into my 1.9. Using a "Libby Bong...
• Cooling Systems
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:01:21 -0700
  ...time, >there is no need to set the temperature. After the most of the old coolant >has drained, open the heater circuit by removing...
• Re: Idle control system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:22:00 -0700
  ...OK. > LS - Throttle switch. Tested OK: grounded at idle and max throttle, open otherwise. > T - Engine coolant temperature sensor. With the engine warm, there...
• Re: Oil light buzzer/archives
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:23:10 -0500
  Assuming you have the proper high pressure oil switch installed (.8 bar), the symptoms you describe indicate a true oil pressure problem is developing...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:45:39 -0700
  ...On AC, there is obviously no LP burning, so heat comes mainly from the "coolant" tubes on fridge containing the ammonia etc. (as it...
• Re: Auxiliary Air Regulator - Testing - Digijet
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:42:00 -0500
  ...If swapped the switch is now toast and with the > AAR connected to the switch connector the ECU will always think the throttle > is...
• Re: Best Practices for Engine Rebuild Break In Process
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 6 May 2009 15:43:08 -0700
  ...If you notice your >> coolant temperature is not coming up to normal it is cause for alarm� >> get it checked out. >> 3) Use only...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 09:38:33 -0700
  ...pressure switches. |> |> Now concerning the temp gauge red light flashing. I found |out that I had no cable plugged in to the coolant reservoir...
• Rx to higher running temps in '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 07:47:55 -0400
  ...Even after the needed new heads, new water pump, thermostat, proper blue coolant AND an AT rebuild (AND a LOT of cosmetic stuff), the...
• EV Winnebago Defrosting - LACK OF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 00:18:57 -0700
  ...Is your coolant temperature staying reasonable (like middle of the gauge?) Another thing - I wonder if the fan on position 3 (defrost) it engages...
• Re: '88 lurching at 2500-3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:57:19 PDT
  ...Wait a minute - you said switch... hmmmm. I looked everywhere, but there is NO switch anywhere connected to the throttle linkage - just a standard...
• Re: Tempurature
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:06:52 -0400
  ...A partially clogged front radiator could react slowly and result <DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; in a slow temperature change as the coolant is having...
• Re: '83 H2O head gasket advice needed (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 1996 12:54:18 -0700
  ...They improved the flow and lowered switch temperatures on later Vanagons, but these changes must have been done for cosmetic reasons rather than as...
• Re: A tiny overfill of oil -- enough to worry about?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 13 May 2014 10:01:16 -0500
  ...In the camper, I switch to a lighter oil as listed in the owners handbook provided by VW according to expected ambient temperatures. I...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:08:33 -0800
  ...During our extreme January cold snaps of -30 to -40 I switch over to Mobile 1 10W40. The thing that bothers me about these...
• how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:40:20 -0700
  ...i had hoped to drain the coolant from the engine via the drain plug located under the tin, but after using more strength than...
• RE: '87 Wf overheated on fwy; tank dry
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Mon, 30 Jun 97 00:23:15 UT
  ...1) low coolant (It shouldn't drop - find the cause). 2) Bad radiator temp. switch (behind the lower grill on the driver side). 3...
• Re: Electrical fits!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 20:23:20 -0500
  ...When the ignition is switched on, it provides some current to excite the alternator so it can "turn on". The light provides some isolation...
• Re: Audible Idiot "Light"...EE Inventor Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:41:26 -0800
  ...Oil Pressure, and Coolant Over Temp. The Oil Pressure lamp seems simple: low side switch closes to turn this lamp on. One could monitor...
• Re: Closed-Loop: what's the ECU waiting for?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 09:03:34 -0500
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 11/3/2007 9:28 PM Dennis Haynes wrote: > Time running and coolant temperature. > > Dennis > > -----Original...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:39:41 -1000
  ...Coolant temperature ..very important that it runs up to proper temp. 1/3 on the guage is not good, it's very bad. Changing...
• Re: 1984 Vanagon....overheating
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 16:02:09 -0700
  ...that the fan switch at the radiator is not reaching kick-in temperature, which doesn't suggest overheating, especially if coolant flow to the...
• Re: Temp gauge reads just to the right of warning light with new engine now about 15000 miles and moves to 3/4 in traffic even on a cool day 50-60 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:44:44 -0700
  ...This has been since I replaced my coolant pipes,heater hoses (fuel tank grommets/hoses at the same time),rad hoses and a number...
• Re: How's this idea for diagnosing overheating?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 08:27:13 -0700
  ...cooling system and have a multi position > switch that would allow me to read the coolant temp, WHILE DRIVING, > at the various points along...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 Jan 2014 11:44:09 -0500
  ...pressure switches. > |> > |> Now concerning the temp gauge red light flashing. I found > |out that I had no cable plugged in to the coolant reservoir...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:30:29 -0800
  ...13/T Analog input from the coolant temperature sensor > > 8/LS Digital input from the throttle valve switch > high when throttle valve closed or...
• Re: Van dying once warmed up; FI motor
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:05:32 -0500
  ...On my Vanagon, there is a coolant temperature sensor, air temperature sensor, air flow sensor, O2 sensor, and several switches to check. On most...
• RedTek and the Sight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:29:07 +0000
  I'm running into conflicting advice about what the sight glass should look like after switching from R12 to RedTek. I had the R...
• FWIW: coolant article (v.long)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:55:48 -0800
  ...General Motors was the first domestic vehicle manufacturer to make the switch to OAT coolants, starting in 1995. Since 1996, all new GM cars...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:28:00 -0700
  ...Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean? Chuck, I agree with you my coolant leak though does not appear to be the sensor and possibly the tank...
• Re: Engine running badly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 1 Oct 2017 17:11:36 -0500
  ...I checked timing, > temperature sensor, throttle switch, compression, all seems to be ok. > > I assume the spare plugs fouled up because the engine was...
• Re: Reduced oil temperatures.. what's the max?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 10:19:35 -0700
  ...Second is that I have found that the coolant thermostat does have an effect on the oil temps even at hwy speeds. I am...
• Re: Running hot........or maybe not
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:48:30 EDT
  ...The fan never came on. (Radiator switch >is new >last month, and worked when tested at that time. Haven't been in heavy >enough...
• Re: radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 17:38:27 -0400
  ...At the fan switch connector there should be three wires. If not you likely have the early set up with two fan switches. One...
• Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:06:56 -0700
  ...One head replaced by PO (not sure of mileage) Has long-term minor head leak (exhaust smells a bit like coolant, burns about 1...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Wed, 9 May 2007 00:38:08 -0700
  ...What is strange is that the change from the >>>>> 0.3bar switch to the 0.9bar switch occurs at 2600rpm and not at >>>>> 2000...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:33:47 -0800
  ...other >> is a ground connection.) >> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >> when >> 160 F. >> >> I think that this...
• FS 86 Syncro, Avon, CT 208K miles $3600 obo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 14:18:05 -0500
  ...4/14/1999 $2,661 Bolt, Coolant Pipe and Misc Seal 4/28/1998 $107 New Temperature Sensor 6/10/1998 $217 New Front...
• bosch info: vanagons 1980-1983 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:05:53 CDT
  ...0 280 160 200 Resistor Unit 0 280 159 001 - Temperature Sensor Coolant 0 280 130 012 0 280 130 012 * Use one of...
• Re: 2.1L Engine: Oil Pressure Senders faulty reading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 17:36:17 -0500
  ...on a different subject, the coolant level dropped 2" in the expansion tank after the temp sender was switched out. Did this procedure let...
• Re: Diagnosing temp rise issue
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:13:37 -0800
  ...running non-VW coolant in it for years won't hurt things anymore than running any coolant mixture, regardless of how special it is...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 06:39:34 -0700
  ...pulses from Ignition coil driver > LS 8 Throttle valve switch input > T 13 Coolant temperature sensor (TEMP2) input > K 2 unused? > 50 6 +12V...
• Gauges & sendinig unit installation
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:02:26 -0500
  ...Regarding you dash gauge plans, I've installed a digital volt, coolant temp, oil pressure & oil temp setup in my '86 Syncro and I...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 09:48:25 -0700
  ...temperature as they are related. The oil temp goes up the oil pressure becomes more viscous and drops. Someone on the list suggested switching...
• thermostat soup too
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Fri, 14 May 2004 12:17:04 -0400
  ...In the past it would have been going off big time at these temperatures. Fan switch is new and circuits are working. I'm...
• Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:34:22 -0400
  ...and just got to get the > coolant temp calibrated and confirm if the radiator fan thermo switch is > good...the fan works when I...
• 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
  ...Sure would be nice if the engine > coolant was partially warmed up, and all the coolant in the heater circuit > was already warm, soon...
• Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:44:00 -0600
  ...31st (most stations switch over a little > earlier) > - other factors that affect fuel economy include air temperature (the > daytime temperatures have dropped significantly over...
• Re: Vanagon Hot Shower on Demand
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 6 Feb 2023 01:47:15 +0000
  ...switch (old Rear Window defogger switch) which fit the 3rd unused position on dashboard; yes, with a tip of switch, hot engine coolant goes...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:25:57 -0600
  ...other >>> is a ground connection.) >>> * What is the voltage at the coolant temperature sensor when cold and >>> when >>> 160 F. >>> >>> I think that this...
• Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:05:03 -0400
  ...The gauge set will indicate pressure and ~ coil temperatures. Automotive systems should be filled by volume, and then tested for proper pressures. Too many...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 20 Feb 2016 17:53:35 -0800
  ...Pretty rare. > > Oxygen sensor ...I'm sure there are Many of those running in Vanagons > mostly dead or lalzy. > > Coolant temperature ..very important that...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
  ...New radiator, new radiator temperature switch. Complete flush. New phosphate free coolant with distilled water (the expensive VW stuff, probably not necessary, but ............ ). New...