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Re: Dashboard hell, day 7
Historical mailing list - BILL
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:58:50 -0700
Yeah, my 85 fuel pump did the same thing. Comes on for about 3 seconds and off unless you start it. My 82 does...
Heater Control Box Baffle Repair???
Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:42:04 -0400
...or seals/closes off the heat from the interior when the dashboard control lever is slid to the open or closed position. The entire...
Re: dash removal
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 16:59:51 -0600
...dash removal Dashboard wizards: I have read, " removed the dash in 16 minutes"???? Sounds good to me, but I really don't think it...
Re: dog proof upholstery / Polyethylene?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 06:59:41 EDT
...Our pug was thrown from the rear seat to beneath the dashboard in a heartbeat. Fortunately she was not hurt; apparently pugs are as...
BTDT on front wiper motor replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:06:42 -0700
...My Haynes manual says you have to pull the full dashboard (fascia) while the Bentley suggests just the glovebox and the instrument cluster, but...
Final Call for parts off of totaled 91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:13:11 -0400
...head rests, dashboard (black), A/C unit (overhead pieces and compressor...) rear seat kick board, ECU, arm rest(s) (adjustable), head rest plastic socket...
Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 22:12:59 -0800
...But I have no idea where to locate them to not ruin the astethics of the dashboard. Waiting to hear suggestions! > >Yau-Man Chan...
Re: Rear Heater Valve
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 11:10:21 -0600
...perhaps VW was planning that this valve could be adjusted from > elsewhere (dashboard?). > I note that on my brother's '92 EV the rear...
Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Fri, 1 Aug 2014 09:31:23 -0400
...gmail.com>> wrote:* *Back at home, I patted her on the dashboard and said thank you! I thoughtfor a moment that she replied with...
Re: J C Whitney quality
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:00:33 EDT
Andrew; I purchased a radio for my 1960 356 Porsche from them beacause the dashboard hole is of a shape not made any more...
Re: Dashboard light filters
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:47:36 -0700
See Joel Walkers fix in his "big list o' mods" on the "modifications, hacks, and kludges" section in my website http://homepage.mac.com...
in lieu of A/C (or in partnership with)
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 14:23:05 -0700
...me suggestions) I want your opinions on a portable 12 volt = dashboard fan. I've checked out this web site and it would be...
Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:34:18 -0800
...have to tear them out of the dashboard? Or let my hand crawling inside the dashboard? Any advice will be appreciated... Thanks. Jim w88kender...
Re: interesting looking kayak loader
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:19:31 -0500
...With the front passenger seat turned sideways, a 12’3” kayak just fits from the hatch back to the dashboard, but leaves no room...
Re: Dashboard lights/85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
Mon, 27 Oct 1997 22:49:06 -0500
Re: Dasboard lights are not working. Check the 14-pin connector on the instrument cluster printed circuit sheet. If the connector has been on...
Re: Center Console....Want One?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sat, 1 Nov 2003 15:11:13 -0500
...driver's > line-of-sight; this includes the middle of the dashboard. You can DIE > because you looked over there. Down is even worse.
Headlight swtich diagnostics?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:20:16 -0800
...with ignition off + headlight switch on, three LEDs in the dashboard glow. With engine running + headlight switch off - normal. Engine running + headlight switch on...
Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:16:28 -0700
...motorcycle/12%20Volt%20Power%20O utlet > > > This one is great for dashboard, its like a mini 110vt wall outlet but can > be used for...
Re: Steering wheel squeak
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 14:49:59 EDT
...a pair of screws which hold the steering column to the dashboard. Loosen the screws (don't remove) and pull up on the steering...
Re: is this the value?
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Wed, 10 May 2000 00:03:30 -0700
...I was (am) tempted but, except for the 4WD, mine has the same features and still runs like a clock (not the dashboard clock...
Re: small front table
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:44:18 -0500
...It has a mount that screws to the > face of the dashboard around the radio. Then the table slides into the > mount and has...
Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:04:59 -0500
...after removing the whole dashboard as well as the heater/AC unit from the interior firewall....a fair bit of work....as much work...
Led Dash Light Source, was Supplier praise
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:38:09 -0400
...I also got their dashboard LED light kit. I took pix but have to post. Take my word for it. << I went to Van...
Re: shear bolt source?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:59:26 -0600
...shear bolt source? > > Where does one go to buy new shear bolts that hold the steering column to the > dashboard? The group wisdom is...
some food for thought ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 17 Sep 2005 00:49:13 -0500
...Rather, if the driver makes any mistake, a giant "?" lights up in the center of the dashboard. "The experienced driver", he says, "will usually...
Re: Front heater motor
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:31:39 +0000
...Does this mean the motor needs to be > replaced and can in be done without removing the dashboard? >
Blus Star-Real or Not?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:32:19 +0000
...It DOES have Wolfsburg Edition badges on the front fenders, it has a gray dashboard, fold out bed and two jump seats plus the...
Re: dashboard fan?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 May 1995 08:46:19 +0600
Martha Rubin says: >saw an ad in one of the VW mags in the last year advertising >from Barney's a VERY powerful dash...
VDO gauges pictures
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:54:52 -0800
...I believe there's a small difference to toh top of the dashboard for previous vans.
Weird radio problem
Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:53:06 -0500
...When plugging something like a cell phone charger into the dashboard 12v outlet (cigarette lighter), the radio sound cuts out (or diminishes so much...
Re: small front table
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 6 Feb 2008 21:39:03 -0800
...It has a mount that screws to the > > face of the dashboard around the radio. Then the table slides into the > > mount and has...
Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer on 1986L
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:47:57 -0400
...on a 1986L? My >mechanic has replaced both sensors and the dashboard warning device. It still >goes off when at normal speed? Oil pressure...
Re: Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 18:46:31 -0400
...Another possibility and Vanagon PITA is that the Bowden wire controlling the heater valve has bent between the dashboard lever and casing. If the...
Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Thu, 3 May 2001 14:49:48 +0100
>Hi, > >How do you know if the mirrors are heated? Do you have an extra dashboard >switch for this function, or does it come...
SPAM:FIXING THOSE DASHBOARD LIGHTS
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Fri, 1 Oct 2004 21:43:37 -0400
I have had no instrument lamps lo these many nights. Sometimes the fuel guage was showing Empty on a full tank. Turning on the...
BTDT on front wiper motor replacement?
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 05:31:58 -0700
...My Haynes manual says you have to pull the full dashboard (fascia) while the Bentley suggests just the glovebox and the instrument cluster, but...
Re: front wheel bearings...chassis # location?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 25 May 2009 22:35:43 -0400
...number from your VIN number (found on your title, registration, or dashboard). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 17:18:57 -0700
...This is the same van that has the A/C in the front dashboard rather than on the rear ceiling. The more I read...
Re: NVC: cool restoration of dashboard
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:30:36 -0600
When I have used that insulating foam on projects like visor restoration, I have found it to keep expanding over days or weeks. I...
Re: why does my electric clock stop and go?
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 00:08:52 -0500
...below 70's at night I have my clock in the dashboard stop and when it warms up the next day it resumes....whats...
Re: Radio in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:21:58 -0600
...Just wanted to see what you guys were running in the dashboard these days. > so much to choose from. > > In our families 69 westy...
Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important? LONG
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 21:23:18 -0800
...Now we all know the slope on our Vans Dashboard so I made the front of my box 150mm deep and tapered it to...
Re: To replace fresh air fan--remove dashboard?!
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:15:29 -0400
...To replace fresh air fan--remove dashboard?! > > > I do not envy you. When I bought my Syncro the fan made a > HORRIBLE racket. > Yes...
Re: Behold! my Jesus shag rug
Historical mailing list - John Russ
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 19:37:36 -0500
I got Jesus, I got Mary , I got the hole god dam holly family Ridin on the dashboard of my car ...... ----- Original Message ----- From...
O2 Sensor question... not mentioned in archives
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
Sun, 12 May 2002 18:13:26 -0500
...but the dashboard LED has never lit. This is only mildly surprising since the oil LED was MISSING entirely when i bought the vehicle...
Re: beeper for hand brake
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:23:27 -0700
...wrote: > Or a yellow sticky on dashboard cluster with "handbrake" written on it. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia Oct 23, 2014 o godz...
Re: Dash foil
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:49:24 -0600
...I've had to try and glue the metal filaments in place just so that I can get the dashboard lights and instruments to...
Westy RV battery question (fire concern)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 May 1996 20:07:37 -0400
...Any suggestions? I try to avoid using the dashboard lighter plug for obvious reasons Thanks Craig 87 westy gl
Re: VDO Gauge Mounting
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Thu, 24 May 2001 23:05:01 -0400
I put mine on top of the dashboard, behind the ashtray, using aVDO a 3 gauge custom console. I can take pictures, but don...
Re: small front table
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 11:39:35 -0700
...It has a mount that screws to the >> face of the dashboard around the radio. Then the table slides into >> the >> mount and has...
Re: Help for a Bus Brother
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Apr 2019 22:06:46 +0000
...https://www.gofundme.com/kirt-and-jess-weakman-need-your-help?sharetype=teams&member=2038360&pc=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=d71599b8788d48aaa165338f212c3540 Pete Owsianowski
Re: Electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:20:16 -0500
...My wife says I’m less attractive under LED lights (this came up when Paradise by the Dashboard Lights came on the radio the...
Re: Cables - front to rear
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:53:28 -0800
...Typically run from the black plastic junction box in the engine bay to the dashboard through a grommet which exists just behind the drivers...
Re: Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:47:22 -0500
...Digifant dashboard analysis tool you are making >Derek, >I apologize that I missed the beginning of this thread, I was caught in >a religious...
Westy Sychro Fresh Air Fan Problem
Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 12:19:21 -0800
...me the only way to fix is to replace...remove entire dashboard and 'break open the box that holds the fan. Anybody else experienced...
Westy Fridge Accessory
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Fri, 7 Jul 2000 23:58:46 -0500
...This sheeting is the same stuff you would commonly see unrolled, and placed on dashboards to reflect the sun back through the windshield when...
replacement of fresh air fan
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:27:57 -0400
Well last spring the fresh air fan was shot and smoking so I pulled out the dashboard on the 91 GL this afternoon and...
Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:57:18 -0800
...I'm sure he drives his van around with the dashboard this way..... ;) > > The most important thing is to 1) defend the van against...
Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
Historical mailing list - G Challis
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:27:31 -0800
...have to tear them out of the dashboard? Or let my hand crawling inside the dashboard? Any advice will be appreciated... Thanks. Jim w88kender...
Re: '84 Vanagon, Help!
Historical mailing list - James Cook
Sat, 13 Aug 1994 08:25:01 -0700 (PDT)
...Next the > dashboard heater quits because it fills with gas. Finally (about > 2K miles later) the leaking gas literally blows coolant out of most...