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• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:44:58 -0700
  "Normal marine battery switches all provide make-before-break connections [...]" I did not know that. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 00:37:05 -0400
  ...The old 321-959-481 & 251-959-481 Series switches listed in ye old microfiche films turns on at about 82 to 85C. Makes...
• Front and rear heater motors
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 22:32:46 EDT
  Hello What is with the Vanagon heater motors and switches? I have an 82 and an 84 GL that both had problems with the...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:32:41 -0400
  ...I tried to follow the Haynes to set the throttle position switches. It wasn't until I got the Bentley that I realized why...
• Re: Brake Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:12:15 -0500
  On the Vanagon, the brake light switches actually switch the pos wire, not the ground circuit. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:56:45 -0400
  That fan you're looking at on Amazon is about eight inches square. I doubt there will be clearance to mount your switch on...
• Re: C4C-Reprise
  Historical mailing list - Rey Wood
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:01:03 -0400
  ...I would love to have the power mirrors and all accompanying switches. Please tell me the cost and I would be happy to mail...
• Re: wanted: gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 21:15:04 EST
  ...It has all the parts needed (including the fuel pump, relays, sensors, and switches, etc.), except the wiring harness that was left on the...
• FS on eBay: brake mastercylinder/booster/reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 00:51:12 EDT
  ...Current bid is only $20.50 Brake booster/master cylinder/switches/and reservoir. All from a 1984 Vanagon GL http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:34:08 -0400
  ...The joke I've always heard is that Lucas headlight switches have three positions -- Off, Dim, and Flicker.
• Behr A/C Controls
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 18 May 2010 13:11:09 -0600
  ...I note here that my switches got pretty hot on High, and I retro-fitted with relays when the contacts in one of the...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:28:05 -0500
  ...Your false info said the > high beams don't rely on those switches and that installing the relay > moves only low beams. This is...
• Need Vacuum hose connector part
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 09:56:39 -0400
  ...There are two white switches against the back of the passenger side of the van behind the air box--mounted on the firewall. These...
• Re: Brake light sensitivity
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:14:50 -0800
  ...If only one >switch switches, the brake warning light comes on. It is unlikely that >both switches have become insensitive, and you didn't...
• Re: Throttle switches
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:52 -0400
  At 11:14 AM 6/6/2002, joe@cedar.net wrote: >What do these switches actually do to the fuel system when >activated? The...
• Re: sluggish acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 13:49:50 -0800
  ...On an 83.5 digijet, I would check the throttle switches. There's two switches that tell the position of closed throttle and WOT...
• Re: Westy battery charger
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:39:24 -0600
  ...http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/auxbattery4.jpg you can also see my Blue Sea emergency battery disconnect switches are easily accessible...
• WTB: 85 Engine Harness
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 11 May 2010 12:02:49 -0700
  ...single switch on the throttle body and the two timing advance switches for AC and power steering. If you have one, please let me...
• Eberspacher BA6 Gas Heater for sale
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 19:05:35 EST
  ...complete w/ all wiring, switches, blowers, and relays. gasoline fired furnace that mounts under your floor. 49,000 BTU's. can use while vehicle...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 07:00:30 -0800
  First rule: "Check the ground (earth)." KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > Sounds to me that your ignition switch is actually going bad or has a...
• Re: Oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 07:27:28 EDT
  ...ATT.NET writes: << What are the different applications for these two switches? >> Karl, The 0.9 bar is used on the 1.9L. engine...
• Re: Brake light trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 14:53:37 -0500
  ...Checked switches on brake master > cylinder, they had current but never made any connection when brake > depressed. I fiqured bad switch, so I picked...
• Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:48:11 -0500
  ...It seems sometimes that the axis of the cosmos is wired through the ignition switches of some later VW watercooleds so maybe Vanagon ig...
• Re: Power window not working...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:57:50 -0700
  ...Find the connector(s) for the drivers side window switches and unhook then under the dash (They will be behind/around the fusebox and...
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:34:29 -0600
  TJ Hannick showed me that nearly all the switches can be taken apart, cleaned, and reassembled nearly good as new. I was surprised because...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 12:49:35 -1000
  ...http://www.bosch-automotive-tradition.com/media/en/automotive_tradition_1/teile_1/switches/downloads_3/klemmenbezeichnungen.pdf you maybe no have google ???? you...
• Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - David Prager
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 07:45:01 -0800
  ...Do these things have known problems with switches?? with Motors? Any ideas?? David David Prager Vectrad Networks Corp. 425-354-1315
• interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:28:05 -0400
  Any vw or other parts fit our vanagons? I have found widow and mirror switches, auto tranny interlocks, etc. from small VW cars. Any...
• Re: Oil Light Question
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:51:33 EST
  ...alarm) a few weeks back, and my mechanic just replaced both high and low switches. Not a problem since. Good luck! James in Houston
• Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:46:27 -0700
  ...There are 12V 6A toggle switches available. As a last resort, I would install a toggle (SPDT?) and wire it for an "off" "low...
• Re: WANTED-A/C fan switch for 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 20:56:22 -0400
  ...Now you will have to drill a new hole in your dash and switchpanel because you will have independent switches for the fan and...
• Re: Rotary battery switch was: your mail
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:11:42 -0400
  ...The switches (rotary marine-service battery switches) are make-before-break -- if the contacts aren't corroded they will maintain a continuous connection to...
• WTB: switch ass'y, pwr window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:34:15 -0600
  ...Driver's side power window and lock switches. Propane tank. Thanks! Sean
• for sale
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 08:55:27 -0500
  ...Left power mirror all, switches..... P. mail me your needs. clarence 1990 multi pinehurst, nc
• Re: Power window switch? Cheap new ones
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 20:58:11 EST
  ...jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM writes: > You can use brand new Jetta & Golf switches in the Vanagon "brand new" as in mk5??? might want to clarify...
• FS: OEM power window setup complete w/ doorpanels even!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:17:38 EST
  ...includes both window regulators w/ motors, complete wiring harness, switches, and even grey doorpanels w/ the PW switch holes in them. fits all vanagons...
• Need drivers side power window switch frame (bezel)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 08:46:50 -0800
  Anyone out there have the double-framed enclosure for these switches? I broke the retaining clip on mine (again!!!) so I need a replacement...
• Interior Lights Question???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 21:14:58 -0400
  ...I'm guessing that the bottom position of the interior light switches is manual "on" but since it doesn't work I believe it...
• Re: oil pressure buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:22:30 EDT
  ...My '86 Syncro had one its pressure switches go bad last year...most annoying to figure out....since it has TWO of them (I...
• Re: Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 May 2012 23:28:02 -0700
  ...I was curious of any differences between headlight switches: 251.941.531B and 251.941.531M e.g. is switch with "M" suffix able...
• Doka AC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 22 May 2006 15:24:29 -0700
  ...I'm using the stock dash switches to run the unit and have everything on relays to keep the voltages down at the switches...
• Surepower 1315 and charging issues
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 5 May 2009 19:01:58 -0700
  ...That got me thinking that I should install two battery shut-off switches to manually isolate the two batteries. The switches would also provide...
• Re: Power window switch? Cheap new ones
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:39:24 EST
  In a message dated 11/14/05 9:38:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM writes: > Brand new as in new switches...
• Brake light switch on brake master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:12:08 -0400
  It looks like I have a leak from one of the brake light switches on the master cylinder. For those who have had this...
• RE: Replacement Turn Signal Switches For '73 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Mon, 15 Apr 96 13:59:00 PDT
  Yeah, Yeah... Hrrr Hrrr Hrr... ;-) -Eric B. >Or Can Anyone Recommend A Reasonable Place To Buy Ths From? > bOY iS tHAT wEIRD cAPITALIZATION oR...
• Re: Vanagon oil pressure switches,or the lack thereof!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:15:35 EDT
  I saw these "L" shaped connectors in a pack at Radio Shack the other day. Made a mental note. Hope this helps ya, Ken...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 10:42:41 -0400
  Mark Dorm wrote: > So I guess all of China will be too.... No, China drives on the left but, where I was, foreigners are...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:22:45 -0400
  Mark Dorm wrote: > So I guess all of China will be too.... No, China drives on the left but, where I was, foreigners are...
• Re: Brake Light Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 09:00:03 -0400
  The brake light switches are easy to install. The instrument cluster comes off with four screws. Put a rag under the switch that you...
• Re: Horn shorted to ground?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 8 May 2002 20:56:51 EDT
  I would check that the ring in the steering wheel is not contacting with the screws that mount the switches. ( mine backed out a...
• Cruise control diagnosis progress
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:58:43 -0600
  ...Pedal switches good. Removed vacuum pump and put 12V to it. It runs noisily, but doesn't seem to pull any discernible vacuum. Should...
• thermostat:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 20:57:46 CST
  ...which bentley says "switches A/C compressor OFF when outside temperature is under 38 degrees F" (the thermostat "switches A/C compressor OFF when...
• Re: Cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 10:56:04 EST
  ...there is a "plug and play" set of wires for your brakelight switches and the power comes off the terminal on the back of...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:56:29 -0700
  IIRC, the switch situation is as follows: '83.5 - two switches. One at idle position, one for full throttle enrichment '84 - one switch. Full...
• Re: radiator fan stays on
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 19:15:34 -0500
  ...I have replaced the relay switch that screws into the radiator with a few salvage switches but still get the same result. I cant...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 10:54:32 -1000
  ...How about you rig up a test light at the switches to tell you when they are making contact.. then ....find out how hard...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:03:50 -0500
  ...And yes, those switches on a Syncro are vacuum switches, with corresponding lines going the length of the vehicle with a vacuum reservoir, check...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 12:25:06 -1000
  ...These use 3 wire >> switches to supply the signals to the dash warning module and the rear >> brake lights. 85-91 vans use 2...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 16:43:08 +0000
  Bought two new switches this morning and installed them. No brake lights. When the connectors are jumpered (the two opposing positions) both brake lights...
• Re: Dave Beierl is an Absolute Vanagon Jedi
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 09:32:58 -0700
  ...They're related to VW cheaping out and not using relays in > two heavy(ish)-load switches where it would have made sense to...