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• Re: No start electrical smell
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 8 May 2003 20:48:25 -0400
  ...No start electrical smell Hi Volks: While driving home last night in our 86 Westfalia I smelled a faint electrical smell. This morning the...
• Re: No start, no spark
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:48:20 -0400
  At 07:58 AM 7/13/2010 Tuesday, Mark A Kippert wrote: >Troubleshooting electrical issues are tough for me. I'm much better >at...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:55:50 -0400
  ...Engine electrical power requirements? Our race car had no alternator fitted and would run the starter, fuel pump, gauges and ignition for 2 practice...
• Re: Fuel Guage sender replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 09:44:19 -0800
  ...I guess that rear wheel wells are not a great location for electrical connectors. Mine just has a little stub left on the sender...
• FW: Humor from Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Pal, Robert
  Fri, 28 May 1999 07:26:37 -0500
  ...The car breakdown --------------------------------- There are three engineers in a car; an electrical engineer, a chemical engineer and a Microsoft engineer. Suddenly the car just...
• Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:46:58 -0700
  ...2008 1:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electrical Fire and wiring help Hi folks, I wanted to thank all who...
• Electrical stuff maybe of interest to Vanagon owners--replace your weak grounds with these
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:29:46 -0500
  https://www.zoro.com/burndy-two-hole-lug-compression-connector-8-awg-ya8c2tc38/i/G4665071/?recommended=true
• Re: speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:43:49 -0700
  I have used a wire coat hanger as well as a proper fish tape for electrical wiring and have had success with both. Regards...
• Archive Search
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Thu, 14 Apr 1994 09:55:11 -0500 (CDT)
  //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules outlim=5000 //Rules DD * SELECT ( isolator or alternator or battery) electrical in VINTAGVW print /* // EOJ *Werner...
• Re: Check your grounds
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 15:30:59 -0700
  GMBulley wrote: > << Man.....I don't even _own_ electrical tape. I hate the stuff. >> > > What do you use on cuts and scapes while they...
• Electrical nightmare!
  Historical mailing list - LIST Jim Baker
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:45:10 -0500
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• Re: What fuse are the brake lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:25:01 -0800
  RE: Fuse Locations Just remembered, go here http://vanagonparts.com/ and go the Tecnical section, Electrical, Fuse Panel Should give you the answers
• Re: '89 Westy - Canadian?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 09:47:10 -0800
  ...Canadian models have the electrical flap a foot or two beneath the water flaps. American model [] [] [] Canadian Model [] [] [] Just a bit of Westy spotting...
• Subaru wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:22:04 -0400
  ...How? Got the ENTIRE electrical harness out of a '92, inc. all 4 computer boxes (FI/ABS/cruise/trans-shift) spread over the playroom...
• Re: Auxilary air regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 12:21:36 -0600
  ...It is electrically >controlled by the ECU. Actually, it's controlled both ways. When power is applied to the valve, that activates a heating...
• Re: Electrical question - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Earl
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 17:54:58 -0400
  On Sun, 29 Jun 2003 02:50:53 -0400, Chris S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >> There's a small electrical box of some type...
• Can a 90A or 120A alternator be used for welding?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:55:47 -0700
  ...can I, or rather, what is the harm in using the Vanagon's electrical system to do emergency field repairs? I am talking about...
• Re: Wet weather blues
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:06:07 -0500
  ...was the local FLAPS, Kragen, and bought some CVC electrical >cleaner and some CVC electrical parts and wires sealer. It was all they had...
• Re: Electrical gremlins back
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:55:09 -0500
  ...AM To: B Feddish Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Electrical gremlins back I'd say it's more likely that the X...
• Re: electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:41:57 -0800
  ...2009, pickle vanagon wrote: >>> Basically, when I go to remove the electrical inlet from the side of >>> the van, what am I going to...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:39:04 -0400
  ...Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale) > Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia...
• Re: pop tops to simple green
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 18:31:18 -0500
  ...On the VW, I've treaded more cautiously, though--sponge rather than spray--since I'm more wary of the electrical system. The main...
• Re: 1.9TD Help
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:49:42 -0400
  ...The device > appears to possibly be a solenoid valve and has a single pole electrical > connection and a small steel line running to the...
• Re: Utility Outlets... not in a row?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 08:23:00 -0400
  I think Canadian Westys had a different electrical connector (a cord that was attached to the van rather than a place to plug in...
• Census stats
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:03:35 EDT
  Brian McClure Chicago Suburbs, Illinois DOB 3/2/65 OCCUPATION Public Works Electrical Technician VAN 1983 Super sunroof - converted to Subaru power HOBBIES camping...
• Re: Repost: Gnarlie's electrical system
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 23:47:08 -0400
  Okay, so I'm curious. With that YAGI, what do you do? Roam neighborhoods looking for unprotected 802.11b networks? :) Woops. It tain't...
• Re: Weird stalling problem - me too!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 26 May 2006 17:41:50 -0400
  Try squirting starting fluid intothe AFM.If the engine starts , you got a fuel problem If it dosent, you got an electrical problem.Good...
• Re: Igniton switch / Overheating / Tires
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 04 Apr 1997 11:25:24 -0500
  It is very easy to replace the electrical switch. 1. remove the plastic covers. 2. Remove the plug to the ignition, 3. If I...
• Thanks on the amps/voltage explain..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:36:18 -0800
  ...Slowly, electrical become a little less strange to me. I have a text I am actually reading on Marine Electrical systems...Should have done...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 26 Jun 2018 01:08:37 +0000
  In researching the electrical load and relay problem I found this ... https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/home It describes the problem I am...
• Re: WAS Re: Electrical problem? NOW: Electrical 101
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 11:28:31 -0500
  ...the very low amperage much easer to read! Howard >Subject: Re: Electrical problem? >Current measurement is always a challenge as the meter has to...
• Re: Some electrical problems solved and LED running lights installed
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 13 May 2010 09:09:34 -0700
  ...Some electrical problems solved and LED running lights installed Jeff, When I picked up my Vanagon from Scott at TurboVans.com he was showing...
• Re: Homemade roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:59:12 -0400
  The unistrut material is available at most electrical or plumbing supply houses, source it locally to avoid shipping. Cut it to desired length, attach...
• Re: Rear Heat Exchanger
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 08:24:30 -0500
  ...I parked and checked it out and found the plastic near the electrical connectors leading to the blower had melted. (source of the smoke...
• Re: Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Thu, 22 May 2003 12:17:58 -0400
  >My '87 Syncro just started demonstrating a severe, but >intermittent, >electrical problem. On a cold start, I can drive 5-10 >miles, and the...
• Re: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 20:14:52 -0700
  ...Syncro@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Syncro] Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL > > Hello all - > > I am having an electrical issue with my Syncro, and thought that...
• Re: NVC - Cost Calculator
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 09:01:24 -0400
  ...need of an electrical cost calculator - a box of some type that > will give me a digital readout of electrical power consumption and total...
• Re: Power Door Locks
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 06:19:11 -0500
  ...It's caused by oxidation of the electrical contacts in the motor and control units on each door lock. You will need to remove...
• Re: 12 volt lights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:06:51 -0400
  <http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=201&prrfnbr=7918&store_num=9&store_name=Electrical&subdept_num=483&subdept_name=Interior...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:07:23 -0700
  yes it's Jay Brown's headlight relay kit... I have it on all of my vans and upgraded to 80/100W headlight bulb...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:34:16 -0600
  All of this stuff and more is available at: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php -- Alan Felder Austin TX...
• electrical problem redux
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:08:04 -0800
  Would a 1990 Vanagon by any chance have an OBD II connector whereby one could read fault codes that might shed some light on...
• alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 94 15:34:58 PDT
  Does there exist a table of the relationship between electrical load and voltage produced for a given rated alternator? Joel, anything in your Bosch...
• Turn indicator relay??
  Historical mailing list
  20 Feb 1997 13:25:18 PDT
  Can anyone tell me where I can locate the turn signal electrical relay and what it looks like on my '85 Vanagan GL? Thanks...
• replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 11:44:46 -0700
  Do you really have to remove the steering wheel and lock cylinder housing to replace the ignition switch in an '87 (just the electrical...
• Re: Rubber Mats
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 29 May 2008 15:42:34 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:59:23 -0700
  ...I plugged 2 holes, blew in, air came out of the brake fluid level electrical connection Forgive me if this is mentioned in the...
• Re: liquid electrical tape for your newly cleaned ground connections
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 May 2001 00:40:12 -0400
  ...there is this stuff >called "liquid tape".....it's like black electrical tape in a liquid. >You'll find it at automotion.com > >Malibu...
• Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:36:17 -0500
  ...The worse part is that it melted the electrical portion of the ignition switch so that now I can't turn the key. Anyone...
• Electrical Gauges (was: Gauge Mounting Options)
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:43:28 -0400
  Thanks for the pro/con comparison for electrical vs mechanical David. For fluid measurement I view the mechanical as adding a potential failure point...
• Re: Microscopic corrosion on electrical contacts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:57:44 -0700
  ...Spraying a protective coat on any electrical connector costs more to the manufacturers... They leave them bare. I use dielectric grease when I repair...
• Re: VANAGON FOR SALE? HELP Diagnosis needed STAT!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 07:43:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...this switch completes the electrical circuit for and limits the duration of the cold start injector. An internal bimetallic strip, heated both electrically and...
• Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:34:28 -0500
  ...Can't return electrical stuff Has anyone install one of these VDO electrical gauges ? Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:58:22 -0400
  ...1:49 Ken Olsen <648.ken@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I'm getting some good electrical advice, but I did jumper a fresh battery...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:26:56 -0800
  ...The problem is most likely electrical. FEW people can test their own oil pressure and doing it the way you suggest may open cans...
• AC Electrical troubleshooting update
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:45:42 -0700
  Figured out how to test the AC relay and it is kaput. No continuity in the switch that supplies power to the rad fan...
• Just turned 80!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:52:18 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR
• RE: '56 kombi - new security system
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Apr 1995 13:10:51 EDT
  ...Similar analogy to electrical systems. just replace electrons with water molecules.... christian
• Components for RV's
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Apr 1997 17:49:05 +0300
  I just found a nice Italian site offering electrical components for RV's. Not very detailed but nice to see: http://www.cbe.it...
• And Westy water and electric hookup, source for Doors??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 00:45:43 EST
  ...Does anybody know if it's posable to get a replacement door for the electrical hookup. Thanks, Michael Avrea 82 Diesel Westy