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• Was: Engine.. Wiring... Heat. Now: Installed fuse B+ In Junction Box.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:16:55 -0700
  ...idle stab controller, O2 sensor heater, P/S pressure switch. Any of those > wires or the B+ feed to the relay box get shorted...
• Parting out 2.1 1991--everything
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:44:53 -0600
  ...The front and rear heater boxes are in excellent condition, having the cores replaced with low mileage used ones and the motor refurbed in...
• another neat camping toy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 13:11:51 -0700
  ...Further, it is actually wired for both, so needs no special converter/inverter box. It comes in a variety of sizes from 24" x...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 15:54:44 +0000
  ...the  heater hose. > > I've heard you can do that behind the glove box. > > > > What is the internal diameter of the heater hose? > > > > What...
• Re: Truma heater, like propex, for cheap but...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 19:47:47 -0700
  ...Also, there is no control device. The >>>>>> manual shows 2 different basic controls and mentions a bunch of >>>>>> others that can operate it. The...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2019 16:25:59 +0100
  ...This gives a controlled air flow allowing time for the heater core to really heat the air. Add the rear heater and the interior...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:25:24 -0800
  ...I got a heater control valve from NAPA, and it solved the problem I had of the valve not closing completely. That was four...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 12:39:25 -0600
  ...push-pull control, its one that is rotated, and it shounds like > theres some kinda clockwork timer in the big black box behind it...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:41:09 -0600
  ...Blower Fan Heater Core Heater Core Valve Heater Box Clips Ignition Switch Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) Wiper...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 21 May 2010 06:51:51 -0700
  ...fuse box in a Vanagon) and that 'lives' behind and below a secondary heater, just under the airconditioned glove box...(the heater often leaks...
• Re: bleeding a van - coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:22:03 -0700
  ...Open your heater boxes and your bypass valve (on the firewall in your '85). Let it run till the thermostat opens and THEN open...
• Re: [Syncro] Subject: getting cooler air to the front in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:51:51 -0700
  ...If such a core could be used to replace the > > core > > in the heater box you also could have all the > > advantages of running...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 06:57:52 -0800
  ...Unfortunately >>>> the Water Boxer does no lend itself to freeze plug heaters as most other >>> engines do. >>>> The non-pump heaters rely on thermal...
• Re: Leaky rear heater
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 15 May 2020 17:43:22 -0700
  ...back bench - seems to me the floor of the box around > >> the rear heater is concealed by thin particle board and hard to clean...
• Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:03:30 -0800
  ...I will > :::> >inspect seals on heater box too. > :::> > > :::> >Too bad I didn't know what engine I might be swapping in. Now would be...
• Re: Eberspacher heater documents
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 14:29:29 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The air coming from the squirrel cage on the end of the alternator through the heater boxes just isn't enough to heat that...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:44:37 -0500
  ...No-where on the unit or box is there anything mentioning The Chrysler Corporation! The board inside the controller is marked Made in USA...
• Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:19:19 +0000
  ...rear heater (1) new > > > Electric mirror control switch in bezel with plug socket (1) > > > Diesel Vanagon speedometer assembly 870 rev. > > > Glove box lamps, 1...
• Re: fresh air/heat sliders (EASY WAY TO KNOW)
  Historical mailing list - David W. Palmerston
  Wed, 9 May 2001 16:41:37 -0700
  ...So remember, when the controls have > you beat... > > > Be glad you have a Boxer WITH HEAT! > > > > > > Seriously folks, it may as well be common...
• 93 Eurovan Fire Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
  ...That includes brake lines, master cylinder, wiper motor and assembly, all hoses (heater and A/C), rear heater control, clutch slave cylinder, gear shift...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 28 May 2002 10:45:05 -0400
  ...Exaust Systems > > Here's my take on the situation. > > First of all, get yourself a new pair of heater boxes. The heater > boxes > (or...
• Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
  ...I understand the barrel nut- that could connect to the heater control cable from the front console. But why not just connect the cable...
• Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 11:26:41 -0500
  ...but check those two relays in the black box > above the coil first. they control the power to the fuelpump and the > injectors. you...
• Cromulent, imbiggens, D'oh
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:52:37 -0700
  ...I will > :::> >inspect seals on heater box too. > :::> > > :::> >Too bad I didn't know what engine I might be swapping in. Now would be...
• Now that the dash is off . . .
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 01:29:01 -0400
  ...there's no better way to actually visualize what all those little heater/vent controls are doing, than to actually hold the flapper unit...
• Re: Advice on 82' GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:29:45 -0400
  ...Pay particular attention to the heater boxes, riser tubes, and the things at the end of the riser tubes that allow you to control...
• Re: Blower motor balance
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:02:21 -0500
  ...or 2, the resistor will fail :-( > > Anyway, if you have the heater box apart anyway (too late for you now, it > seems), it shouldn...
• dashboard removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...lighter, glovebox light, rear heater control.) 5.Now we are so happy, we do the Dance of Joy. (before we get frustrated at trying...
• Recirculating heat in '74-'79 camper
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 1 Dec 95 19:24:55 EST
  YEP, did this 2 weeks ago in the '78 though I did not eliminate the control box as mine is OK, merely plugeed it...
• Fw: Re: Hot air from the dash? (how to fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:58:44 -0500
  ...parts to do this work available: > Heater valve is PN 171819809E and costs $7 > Heater valve control cable is PN 251265473A and costs $10...
• Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
  ...Analog clock Vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box 4 speaker radio prep with antenna Auxiliary rear heater Front bucket seats Two rear-facing removeable...
• Re: heater switch failure prone?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:16:57 -0600
  ...all of which are outside the heater box. It *could* be the > motor, or wiring inside the box, but likelier not. > > david > > -- > David Beierl...
• Re: guage wiring question.
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 19:10:06 -0500
  ...power <DIV></DIV>&gt;from the wires that run to the heater control back lamp? Will I blow <DIV></DIV>&gt;any fuses doing...
• Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul / Damper Gasketing
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 11:34:43 -0800
  ...What specific material should the foam be made of? Also, how do I remove the upper vents flaps (controls windshield defroster). It looks like...
• Re: [Syncro] Subject: getting cooler air to the front in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:17:17 -0700
  ...If such a core could be used to replace the > core > in the heater box you also could have all the > advantages of running...
• Re: Cromulent, imbiggens, D'oh
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:54:13 -0800
  ...I will > > :::> >inspect seals on heater box too. > > :::> > > > :::> >Too bad I didn't know what engine I might be swapping in. Now would > be...
• some classifieds, vehicles, engines, parts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 23:45:18 +0100
  ...15800.00 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T3, Caravelle, a/c, ABS, p/s, heater, seat heater, cruise control, power windows, alloys, projektzwo headlights, power windows, no engine DM...
• Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...that the temperature control lever was in the "HOT" region before the heater was actuated. Otherwise air from the heater boxes would be cut...
• Re: Extra(?) holes in rear engine tin
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 08:58:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...This is the piece that the fresh > air tubes go through to connect to the heater boxes, and is on a level > with the...
• Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:51:35 -0300
  ...The control units work on a timer or via a remote. When it’s -30C here in the winter, I set the heater in...
• Re: test to see if list is working
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:28:12 -0800
  ...I constructed a 'box' out of 3/4" plywood to raise the heater about 7 inches so I could align it parallel to the...
• BA6 Heater Information - long
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
  ...that the temperature control lever was in the "HOT" >region before the heater was actuated. Otherwise heat from the heater >boxes would be cut...
• Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...that the temperature control lever was in the "HOT" region before the heater was actuated. Otherwise heat from the heater boxes would be cut...
• Re: front heater problems 85'/Lord have Mercy!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:52:14 -0500
  ...Even so, not sure the game is worth the candle...strike that, pretty sure it's not unless you have a spare heater box...
• Re: Blower motor balance
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:04:32 +0100
  ...or 2, the resistor will fail :-( >> >> Anyway, if you have the heater box apart anyway (too late for you now, it >> seems), it shouldn...
• Re: Dashboard disassembly
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 21:38:51 -0400
  ...Works on heater box control flaps those those who heat with air and other gasses. The $390 is four+ hours VW labour for dash...
• Making it shift like new
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 15:50:21 -0500
  ...heater duct in the floor between the front seats and dropped the spare to get to the four 10mm nuts securing the shifter box...
• Re: Has heat, but it smells
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 21:46:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I replaced them with new ones that didn't break away. > > >Also, today I noticed the top ventilation control lever (for > >the windshield) does...
• Heater, 3 Group 31 Batteries, PureSineWave, Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:33:41 -0800
  ...The newer idea of a layout for three batteries, heater, inverter, charge controller, is that 1. The heater is under the rear seat, with...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:11:31 -0700
  ...idle boost switch along with the idle speed controller, >> and for the 1.9L the heater for the auxiliary (warm up) air regulator. Note...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:03:39 -0600
  ...and open headrests. > >In each year model some had three heater/vent control levers. Those > with > >rear over head vents/heat had four levers...
• Re: Cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 16:34:44 -0800
  ...heater vents > cover, widely spaced to clear the shift lever, but not interfering > with either the driver's right leg nor the glove box...
• 70 Westie & 75 Adventurewagon @ wreckers, VW giveaways
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 12:01:05 -0800
  ...I've got no connection with them, I was just hoping to find some used heater boxes since the control arms for both of...
• Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:57:29 -0500
  ...rear heater used to be. Combustion exhaust and intake thru floor. Had to be careful cutting due to AC hoses and Mortar box storage...
• Re: ok here we go...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 05 Oct 94 18:28:21 CDT
  ...the heater controls and Im not yet >sure about the back wiper. for the rear wiper, you're gonna have to remove the panel...
• Re: Recommendations for Aux battery hardware
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:38:47 -0400
  ...With this approach or the future addition of solar or other alternative power your control scheme is best served by a voltage controlled automatic...
• 78 VW bus / westy for sale $4000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 20:07:03 -0600
  ...86 audi heater/ defroster (the cabin is nice and warm) Complete in dash instrumentation CD player/ radio (in dash ) Add on cruise control 4...
• Re: Vanagon vs. Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Paddock
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 16:30:22 -0700
  ...but there is a heater sucking up a lot of that space. Short of that and the glove box, that's all you get...
• Re: Exaust Systems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 12:19:06 -0500
  ...Exaust Systems > > > > Here's my take on the situation. > > > > First of all, get yourself a new pair of heater boxes. The heater > > > boxes > > (or...
• Re: Cromulent, imbiggens, D'oh
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:50:13 -0500
  ...I will :::> :::> >inspect seals on heater box too. :::> :::> > :::> :::> >Too bad I didn't know what engine I might be swapping in. Now :::would :::be...