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• Re: Searched Re: Rear Heater Valve O Ring,....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 16:37:16 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_288_118/rear-seat-heater-core-control-valve-o-ring.html It will stay flexible and...
• Re: Smoke coming from under the Van
  Historical mailing list - Marvin Westenburg
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 18:20:22 -0600
  Sounds like you have an Auxiliary Heater. The knob you describe sounds like the control for the auxiliary heater. It can be turned to...
• How do you fix the heater controls?/ Also need seat uphol
  Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:33:09 EDT
  Dear Vanagurus, I have an 88 Vanagon GL that the PO screwed up the heater/defroster controls. I have looked inside tha dash and...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 15 May 2013 19:46:33 -0400
  ...4) Lube the heater control cables. Others? Marc Perdue On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:22 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:52:38 -0500
  ...Closing the > > vents doesn't keep absolutely all the hot air out. > > > > So, I took out the cover below the heater controls and in...
• Fwd: Questions about Gas Heater from 82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 12:59:27 EST
  ...The control system is different, but the burn chamber, heat exchanger glow/spark plug, combustion blower, flame switch, air recalculation blower, fuel pump-they...
• Fwd: Questions about Gas Heater from 82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 12:59:27 EST
  ...The control system is different, but the burn chamber, heat exchanger glow/spark plug, combustion blower, flame switch, air recalculation blower, fuel pump-they...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:13:14 -0400
  ...The slow leak is coming from what I believe to be the > > > control valve for the rear heater. I didn't even know there...
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:50:57 -0800
  ...heat and ventilation control systems on most > vehicles, it actually works well (if all parts are in working order > -- heater valve that admits/excludes...
• variable speed blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:27:12 -0700
  hi all, let's say my front heater blower motor works only on high speed and the switch is not defective, then it's...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:03:25 -0700
  just about every vanagon I see needs this simple adjustment/repair on the heater control cable. why it screws up - it's a dumb...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:38:47 -0600
  ...The adjustment is done at the other end of the cable where it is clamped to the heater control panel. George _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to...
• Heater Fan Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:35:20 -0700
  I need to replace the switch that controls fan speed (to the left of the sliding temp/vent knobs). Any tips/tricks on how...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:44:01 -0400
  Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG> writes: > To lube or not to lube? I would lube them. I like Lubriplate Chain and Cable Fluid for...
• Front heater flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:48:18 -0800
  Hi, My heater flaps are a bit binded I think. The ones that control the lower footwell area. I have got in there a...
• Re: What the Heck? Melted Heater Control Cable Housing - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 17:43:59 -0700
  ...When I looked inside, the > cable housing on the two lower controls on the heater control were > melted and now hardened so they don...
• heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 18:53:31 -0400
  ...As it stands, I live in Florida and we never use the heat, all the dash controls are pushed to the left, and both...
• Re: Rear under seat heater problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:41 -0400
  ...front heater keeps the driver's feet warm and deals with the windshield; the rear heater (which is a recirculating one) controls the overall...
• Eorovan Rear Heater Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Schermerhorn
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 16:33:21 -0700
  ...NOT put a nifty rear heater in it like they did the 93 Eurovan MVs for example. The control on the 93 is on...
• Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:05:24 GMT
  ...I reached for the heater control slider, the second down from the top, and tried to move it from the full right position back...
• Re: Vanagon heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 20:10:33 -0800
  ...Then I slid the heater controls most of the way to the left. I then pulled out the fan controll selector (it's a...
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:21:28 -0800
  ...heat and ventilation control >> systems on most vehicles, it actually works well (if all parts are >> in working order -- heater valve that admits/excludes...
• Re: I need three black plastic heater control levers...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:40:54 EST
  ...Lever, heater/fresh air control, 251 259 371C - $11.87 >>>>>Yeah, they have them all right. But 13 bucks for each? Hope I'll...
• Re: For Sale Eperspacher B1LC Heater
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:44:59 -0500
  ...I've got a NON-WORKING eperspacher B1LC gas heater for sale. The > control unit is fried but will be included anyway so you...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:43:09 -0700
  > Is there a place to install the ball valve where it is accessible from > inside the vehicle, or better yet can be controlled on...
• Vent intake off when?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:26:09 +1200
  My 84 came without a manual, and I have trouble with the heater controls (why can't VW learn from the Japanese?). How do...
• Re: heat for the Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:06:34 -0800
  ...Do I have to fix the whole Heater Booster system? > I notice Bentley has a good section on checking the components but I > haven...
• Re: instument panel lamps
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 07:35:01 -0700
  ...instument panel lamps > > Any advice about changing burnt out instrument panel lamps on my 87 > Vanagon? > specifically the heater control panel. It doesn't...
• Re: Temp Gauge Out, Heat Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:26:24 -0500
  Sam Walters wrote: > > Sometimes the wire that opens and shuts the heat control valve for the > front heater gets bent and will no longer...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 14 May 2008 12:43:21 -0400
  ...heaterv1.htm Hope it helps, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Slloth wrote: > No matter how I have my front heater controls...
• Re: '81 Heater control cable question
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 05:51:24 -0800
  ...The front heater control panel does indeed just pry off. A couple of tips will help though. Remove the tips of the control levers...
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed? --- Now A/C upgrade discussion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:49:39 -0700
  Steve, Flow through the heater hoses should be more than adequate, are you sure the control valve in your system is adjusted properly? Is...
• Re: Webasto "Blue Heat"
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:10:19 -0700
  i examined them and others when i was looking at heaters. the idea of a coolant heater with a separate heater coil and coolant...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 25 May 2024 08:25:47 -0500
  ...Front heater never shuts off >>> >>> My 91 is so uncomfortable in the summer. >>> Heat pours out of the dash with the heat control fully...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:54:57 -0500
  A manula heater valve can be installed anyhwere in the inbound heater hose. To add a push rod, or cable would require some mechanical...
• Re: dash lights (was: [WetWesties] pumped out -VOODOO)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:42:38 -0700
  hi.........yes, the heater controls are illuminated on most waterboxer vanagons. Not sure what year it starts......my 83 Westy had a bulb in...
• Re: Circuit 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:50:29 -0500
  The dash and heater switch lights are controlled by the headlight switch and the rheostat in same. They are fused. The o2 warning light...
• Re: climate controls (faq?)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:32:35 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Heater http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=311 -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call...
• Re: Replacing footwell vent control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 22:34:43 -0400
  ...several heater cables, and I do believe that dash removal is not required to replace the cable between foot vent flap control arm and...
• Re: Platinum Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 04:25:28 EDT
  ...3,000 but heater before I bought a used plat cat, the only difference is one is vented and thermostatically controlled, and one is...
• Re: Dash Controls
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 01:54:09 +0100
  ...This is the fan control only. If you want to regulate the heat, there is a lever at the side of the heater element...
• Re: Mod. Fresh air box to recycle cabin air? (did some searching in arch.)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:58:28 -0900
  ...of the >heater box. > > Good idea. Much simpler than mine. If I could though, I would like to > have 100% control of fresh air...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Aux Heater Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 13:55:28 EDT
  ...With the Diesel, the system is controlled by an ECU behind the glove box that controls the startup cycle-this can be defective as...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - ron johnson
  Mon, 27 May 2024 16:26:27 -0700
  The control cable still needs disconnecting? Or is there enough free cable to lower the valve assy + hoses to a better working position? Thank...
• Re: "Driveability" and more on heater cable snap
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 00:52:29 +0000
  ...I started it now, how do I finish it? what is the other end of this control wire, specific to cold/heat control, attached...
• Re: Hot water heater
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 13:25:01 -0400
  ...thinking these heaters could be used for a hydronic heating system inline with a low wattage pump and a thermostatic control. I ran across...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:44:32 -0800
  "I" could not see taking the rear heater out! My rear heater does the bulk of my winter heat needs, I get it warmed...
• Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:28:27 -0400
  hello list, any folks out there with a left side heater control box to sell? i just removed both of mine as part of...
• Re: Hot Water Heater Caution/Another concern
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:02:29 -0500
  ...In addition, to bacteria concerns, most heaters have a zinc anode to control corrosion, you do not need that in your body. 140 degrees...
• Auxillary Heater
  Historical mailing list - J Anderson
  Sun, 13 Apr 1997 09:58:42
  ...In my 92 VW Fanatic Camper, a propane heater was installed. It consisted of a furnace and a small control box. It appeared that...
• FW: heater fan probelm
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:49:26 -0400
  ...heater fan probelm hi everybody, yesterday i have removed the dash for changing 2 heater cables. It was a little bit tough but finally...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 07:58:16 -0700
  ...The slow leak is coming from what I believe to be the > > control valve for the rear heater. I didn't even know there...
• Re: 85 Westfalia heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Bob&Bobbie Baldwin
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:20:44 -0800
  ...Think its to help rear ventilation. > >Rear vents and finally position of lever for under seat >heater to turn off and on. > >GO
• Heaters(again)
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 23:37:25 -0800 (PST)
  OK everybody, here are some general questions about the heaters in the older buses. Next Monday I am going to get motivated and put...
• Re: Heater valve not closing?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:26:19 -0700
  I have found a better solution to a cable controlled heater valve. Summit racing has a "Vintage Air" water valve which is electrically controlled...
• instument panel lamps
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 16:52:18 -0400
  Any advice about changing burnt out instrument panel lamps on my 87 Vanagon? specifically the heater control panel. It doesn't just pop off...
• Dashboard parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 12:21:10 -0600
  ...Vent 251.819.709 Heater control plate 251.919.383 Glovebox latch 251.857.133 Thank you. Paul Chubbuck
• Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:15:48 -0500
  BTDT with the heater cables as well...with exactly the same impression. Aren't those the same cables as control the Briggs & Stratton on...
• Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 22:00:49 -1000
  ...if the heater is on from the get-go .. in a strong case it'll never get into closed loop mixture control. thermostats deteriorate...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 15:52:12 -0700
  Mark, Main problem is that your heater control valve is not closing completely. Tis lives above your spare tie and is relatively easy to...