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• Re: Electric conversions (Chevy Volt)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:00:12 -0500
  ...Electric conversions (Chevy Volt) >> >> I recently replaced my main commuter car with a (leased) 2013 Chevy Volt. >> I'm addicted to electric only (300...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:50:47 -0500
  Heat would have to be resistance, AC would have to be driven by separate electric motor (latter would be like most hybrids and EVs...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:51:16 -0700
  ...what works great is Liquid Electrical Tape., it's a small can of brush-on vinyl..............comes in black or red. Dab some of...
• Re: Voltage between engine and body
  Historical mailing list - Richard Brassaw
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 16:06:00 -0800
  Steve wrote: "Since the voltage drop and noise gets worse with increasing electrical load, and my stalling problem may also coincide with electrical loads...
• Re: 86 Westy Electrical Questions/Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 19:24:09 -0400
  ...What does the load reduction relay do ? It turns off non-essential electrical loads while the ignition key is in the start position. This...
• Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 09:55:09 -0500
  ...but when I disconnect the electrical plug from them they stop spraying which may mean there is some sort of electrical problem. Any ideas?
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:24:41 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I looked into the electrical AC in the Prius a while back, interesting...
• Driver's Side Electric Window
  Historical mailing list - Allen McCarter
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 18:43:33 -0700
  ...The driver's side electric window is "kaput". I took the door panel off and found a dangling plastic part, which was attached to...
• All For One & One For All ~ The V-Musketeers!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 07:57:16 -0800
  ...I am making brewing strong coffee & bucking up for a serious recon of my electrical panel & upstairs junction boxes, armed with, probably, more infothan...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:12:08 -0700
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGG929eqbnE (in the UK but > seems > an impressive electric build: Electric VW Syncro)) > > Karl. > > On Fri, Jun 2...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 10:35:27 -0500
  ...At that time they were rebuilding electric motors and gearboxes for Electric Trolley cars. You know the type, like you see in San Francisco...
• Re: The nature of dielectric grease; was Re: Charging better
  Historical mailing list - Jack Cook
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 16:28:51 -0700
  from: "Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms", McGraw-Hill. "dielectric A material which is an electrical insulator or in which an electric field can...
• Re: Idle stub system
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:01:01 -0500
  ...On the 1.9l engines it's an electrical box plugged into the output from the Hall-effect sensor in the distributor, and it...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:59:13 +0000
  ...joel walker <uncajoel@BELLSOUTH.NET> > ok, anybody else working on this? > this is what i've got so far ... > > > Common Electrical Problems > found in...
• 12V Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 10:26:05 -0400
  I test my electrical work and 12V devices using a jump starter battery and a cigarette lighter plug with two alligator clips attached. The...
• Re: electrical problem redux
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:21:15 -0500
  ...27, 2010 10:08 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: electrical problem redux Would a 1990 Vanagon by any chance have an OBD...
• Re: FW: retractable antenna for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:58:41 -1000
  > I just discovered that the Carat, had a retractable (electric) antenna.... I just ordered one $35 > > for the antenna and $7 for the bracket...
• vanagon sunroof - Re: End Cap for AC duct tunnel...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:21:37 EST
  In a message dated 1/19/01 1:53:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, wasbrikoff@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > Ever see a power (electric) sunroof...
• Re: Suggestion, Re: Checking a Radiator.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 16:11:50 -0700
  ...Mike Snow > > Would it be correct to suggest that there should be a thermostatically > controlled electric water pump installed in the line to alleviate...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 09:10:14 -0700
  ...Getting the electrics and the fuel system working is the next step... best, Matt '82 Westy push-powered
• Re: proper Aux battery type size?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 21:53:01 -0700
  ...I run a dozen of YTs (yellow tops) in one of my electric cars. I found it was a little too tall for under...
• Re: Electric Powered auxiliaries
  Historical mailing list - James
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:57:54 -0400
  Amusing side note on electric radiator fans - we were on holidays in France last month, and my 11 year old and I noticed an...
• Re: Electrical gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 15:27:24 -0500
  Well, after extensive digging into the electrical system the problem(s) revealed themselves. A short in the rear engine compartment electrical system caused the...
• Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:35:25 -0700
  ...Interestingly, it was > > fully electric. No hoses or pumps . He had put in a manual rack then > > added the electric assist. He loves it...
• My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:35:02 +1200
  ...radio -Cruise control (J C Whitney) *Electric mirrors (from Toyota Hilux Surf SSR = 4Runner) *Electric windows (Electric-Life; more reliable than stock ones) -Engine...
• Re: No High Beams
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:56:35 -0700
  On 10/1/09, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes -- the aging of the electrical connections in the van will lead...
• Converting to electric?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 14:46:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Anyway, here's my question...has anyone out there ever done a conversion of a bus to an electric vehicle? Or do you know...
• Re: Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:20:39 -0600
  ...zzyzx <zzyzx9@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Will anyone offer guidance on this electrical device below the drivers > > seat belt post? > > And where the wires track...
• 12V power inverter ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:58:36 -0600
  ...I'm not an electrician, nor an exceptional mechanic(as seen by my previous posts) and don't want to fry any electrical in...
• Re: Check your grounds
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 14:59:38 EDT
  ...I've never liked crimps alone in electrical (or especially electronic) connections. I prefer a good solder connection. Although, I also find that cold...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kit and How-To Repost
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 01:08:20 EDT
  ...Unplug the electrical connections on the injectors being sure to mark > them for proper reinstallation. Actually this is not necessary. All the injectors are...
• Re: My list of the worst-ever car names (for cars sold in the U.S.):
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 13:26:21 -0500
  Karl Wolz wrote: > BTW, I haven't noticed anyone mentioning the Chevrolet "Impact", which > was their first commercial electric vehicle. They wisely renamed it...
• Re: clean air again
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 10:56:41 -0700
  ...clean air again >> >This is why California is mandating that a certain >> >percentage of cars be "zero" pollution (electric cars, and >> we know how...
• Re: Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:02:02 -0700
  sorry forgot to add the link,,, https://www.amazon.com/Baomain-Insulated-Connector-Electrical-Terminal/dp/B01MRRMVZL/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i...
• Glows plugs
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:13:13 -0500
  A glow plug is just an electrical resistor. Imagine a very heavy duty light bulb without the glass globe. When you pass electricity through...
• Re: Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:13:15 -0400
  Someone solved all of our energy problems! 7.5 megawatts of electrical energy, driven off of a roughly 65 kilowatt engine. Brilliant! On Tue...
• Re: Electric Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:49:02 -0800
  ...I think it is ironic that this lady complains about the big >"conspiracy" to kill the electric car only to show us the real...
• Wire brush, good sandpaper, elbow grease, regular grease on critical connections
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:20:41 +0000
  ...a little "real" grease (like Vaseline or White Lithium grease that conducts electricity, NOT the coating known as di-electric grease which is greasy...
• Re: Di-Electric Grease....Magic Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:03:38 -0800
  ...so the grease itself does not conduct electricity. What it does do is prevent oxidation to an electrical connection over the long haul and...
• Re: 12 volt electric blanket.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 21:33:12 -0600
  ...1) is that generating heat from electricity takes a lot of energy. You'll be putting a big load on your battery with this...
• Re: They said it couldn't be done....
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 12:20:59 -0300
  There was a fellow in Az years ago who converted a '65 Kombi to electric - though his range, on lead acid batteries, was only...
• Re: electrical woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:38:03 -0400
  ...So my 85 Westfalia seems to be running a little slow electrically- speaking. Dash lights a little dimmer, windshield wipers a little slower. Lately...
• Electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:51:39 -0700
  hi all, I am looking for a kind of electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive to repair the instrument cluster blue foil... thanks advance...
• Electric Cruise for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
  Tue, 5 Nov 96 00:03:43 -0800
  Nov 5, 1996 12:02 AM Hello, Isspro in Portland sells an electric servo cruise control kit for Vanagons complete with stalk etc. for...
• heater problems
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Wooten
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:22:08 EDT
  ...fan switch or should I jest get electric heaters for it what about defrosters with electric heaters..........is there anyone who works on them...
• 12 electric blankets readily available at Wal-mart
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:22:54 -0600
  ...I saw that Canadian Wal-marts now carry 12 V electric blankets, in the automotive section. It may make cold weather camping safer, by...
• Re: Electrical question - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 02:50:53 -0400
  > There's a small electrical box of some type under the drivers seat in my van > with several terminals where wires coming from a...
• Re: coffee
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 03:15:48 EST
  In a message dated 11/25/04 2:20:07 AM, albeeee@MCHSI.COM writes: << When you are camping away from electric sites, how...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:02:18 -0400
  ...Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect Hi folks: Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller setup. My original plan was just to...
• Re: electric windows trick
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 08:59:00 -0600
  SyncroBeast re> electric windows trick huh, wa. Well I'll be I never knew that. Thanks. Now as to why this happens. Actually it...
• Re: Electric power vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:12:32 -0500
  ...It goes behind your car and gives it a boost from the > > electric motor, which is run by the batteries which of course plug...
• [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:12:01 -0700
  ...A fairly unlikely scenario, sure, but hey! Amaze your friends! <http://lifehacker.com/5825676/create-an-electricity+free-refrigerator-with-some-flower-pots-and...
• Re: Electrical Nightmare?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:55:53 -0800
  ...On Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 10:35 AM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote: > You need a Bentley manual to study the electrical...
• Re: The drama continues -> Both low beams burnt out at same time?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:10:51 -0700
  ...Anode/electric-based rust stopper. I forget the brand, and it seems like black magic to me Okay, I think you just got a...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 15:33:58 -0500
  ...Let's keep in mind that over 50% of >electricity in the US is still produced by coal-burning plants, which >makes an electric...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 21:19:13 -0400
  On Tue, 27 Apr 2004, Andrew Fox wrote: > The electrical problems ive seen in the vanagon have been with troublesome > grounds, brittle plastic connectors...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:18:58 -0700
  The original subject line would probably be moot...had the 88GL been a diesel...they don't have much that can go wrong, electrically...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:34:32 -0400
  ...I *suspect* that the major non-electrical cause of RV fires is also cooking. Incidentally the USFA reports that the major cause of outdoor...
• Re: propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 20:05:04 -0400
  On Sun, 1 Jun 2003, Bradley Flubacher wrote: > I'm thinking that if > we're at a campground with a/c, an electric unit...
• Refrigerator wiring
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:47:03 -0600
  ...I'm a "by guess and by God" kind of electrician, so I'm guessing that I inadvertantly tapped into the wrong live wire...