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  • Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:00:40 -0700
    Dennis said: "The controls wiring will take care of turning off the lights with the ignition switch." Is that not the same thing? Can...
  • Re: 88 vanagon gl "issues"
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:45:32 -0500
    ...How about the idle position sensor? Can you hear it click on and off? The idle control module could be fried or the idle...
  • Re: Instrument lamp replacement
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 19 May 2007 00:05:19 -0600
    I also found out this "maneuver" to get the bulb out of the heater-slider control lamp socket. I used needle nose pliers. That...
  • Re: T3 Panelvan
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:17:42 EST
    ...trans were made... > > Perhaps you'd like a/c and cruise control too? > > that would be nice!! haha.. seriously though, i have seen a...
  • How do you decode VW bolt part numbers?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:38:32 -0700
    ...N 010 1891 = M12 x 1.5 x 110mm (Vanagon front control arm) David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca Box 4153, Quesnel BC, Canada...
  • Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:10:04 -0700
    ...Volkswagen must have thought that the cast control arms were better; they're a model improvement like the bigger 2.1L motor, stronger radiator...
  • Dual control ? Minimal Van content.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:31:01 -0700
    I always wanted to make a car with full dual controls, like for desert racing say - you just hand off control to the co...
  • Re: Digifant II quirky issue. 3000 RPM rev limit?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 11 May 2017 15:08:12 -0400
    ...13:30 David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> napisał(a): > The DIN circuit designation is 30 -- unswitched power, 87 -- switched > output, 86 -- control circuit positive...
  • Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:13:53 +0000
    ...There is a wire > from the A/C compressor clutch over to the idle control unit so the idle > control unit will know to...
  • Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:32:21 -0700
    ...controlled by vaccum port that opens when throttle is opened I > believe.. > Subaru by vacuum switching valve . > and it can be plumbed and controlled...
  • Re: Alternator replacement for 1.9 TDIe in my 1982 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:52:23 -0700
    ...As in >> mechanically injected / non-electronic TDI engine. >> >> whether a tdi engine has a fully mechaical Injection pump or >> e-controlled one has no...
  • Re: fridge questions
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
    Fri, 7 Mar 1997 06:33:48 -0800
    ...This was with the temperature control turned to max. > I would hope and assume that the fridge would be able to get below those...
  • Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:57:11 -0800
    ...with ABA 2.0 > engine...........on the HO2S ( heated oxygen sensor ) Control Module, > there is a wire from that module to the ECU. > So...
  • AMP Part Numbers for 25 pin Digifant connector
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 11 Oct 1999 23:43:13 -0700
    ...Stabilizer (Pin 3) 24 -- No Connection -- 25 G Hall Control Unit (Pin 6) Hall Control Unit Mfg by Telefunken - VW Part Number 191 905...
  • Re: Where does this relay go?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:04:22 -0600
    ...What year is this beast? >> >> >>> I don't know what's in the control module, but I doubt that it is >>> really a relay...
  • Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Tue, 24 Oct 2017 23:16:59 -0400
    "...Fun Bus had the original cooler removed and replaced with a thermostatically control oil to air exchanger, placed in front of the radiator before...
  • Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 20 Jul 2013 11:52:27 -0700
    ...having a runaway idle issue I cleaned and lubed the idle >> control valve. Carb cleaner followed by a short shot of wd40, engine >> running...
  • Re: clean & lube idle air control valve
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Fri, 14 May 2010 09:37:16 -0400
    ...do, what not to do to loosen up my idle > air control valve? What to use for solvent/penetrant that won't damage > it...
  • Re: Eurospec Conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:43:51 -0700
    ...They have a HUGE amount of money tied up in this project and to protect their investment they're controlling the direction that each...
  • Re: CO vs CO2 One's poisonous, the other's not.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 16 Nov 1998 02:09:06 -0500
    ...This uncontrolled rapid breathing, heart pounding, scarey event can be brought under control by breathing into a paper bag. Why? Well, the respiratory center...
  • FS: 82 Vanagon Diesel
    Historical mailing list - Veedub
    Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:23:16 -0400
    ...The van currently has a broken rear control arm. Change the control arm and drive it away. Or I might be able to weld...
  • Re: Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:50:07 +0000
    ...In about '91, > > maybe '93 there was a recall on cruise controls and some variety of > > aftermarket-type CC's were installed by dealers...
  • TDI Conversion Advice
    Historical mailing list - Michael D. Werner
    Wed, 10 May 2017 18:09:30 +0000
    ...as a potential option and would need all of the emissions controls. Im especially interested to speak with you if you 1. Live in...
  • Re: Blowing cooling fan fuses
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 9 Aug 2014 07:49:43 -0400
    ...I replaced the controlling relay under the dash the > first > time it happened. > > Is 15 amp the correct fuse? > > Where to proceed from here...
  • Re: AC Question
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:12:10 -0700
    ...What > I notice though is that in each speed - low-medium-high iif I rotate the > temperature control to the point where the compressor...
  • Re: Blinking coolant level light
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 25 May 2010 14:13:28 -0700
    ...I > > In reality, anything between a dead short and roughly 180K ohms will > keep the controller from triggering. > > Yrs, > d
  • Re: 1982 Westy air cooled fuel injection cold start valve voltage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:39:14 -0500
    Battery voltage! Controlled by contact on starter solenoid and the "thermal time switch". Very simple circuit but polarity of the two wires on the...
  • Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
    Historical mailing list - leo mulvihill
    Sun, 16 Apr 1995 00:37:57 -0400 (EDT)
    ...trailer with a Caravan/Voyager > > > > > > > Putting the Caravan/Voyager on Cruise control and just having the peace > > of mind that you will arrive at...
  • Electrical Problems in 80 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:53:24 -0400
    ...The fuse that controls the water pump for the sink keeps blowing. I have replaced the water pump and now my electronic water level...
  • Re: interior lighting, or leaving the key on
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 May 1996 05:09:59 -0400
    Dieter writes: >Is there any good reason for the interior lights to be controlled by > the ignition switch? Originally, the interior light circuits are...
  • Re: Idea for A/C and camping
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Jun 1998 04:10:15 EDT
    ...system - compressor motor and a/c fans and controls - could > run off the same circuit. Because thats a tremendous amount of power to be...
  • Re: orphaned wire in driver's side of engine compartment
    Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
    Sat, 15 Aug 1998 01:27:27 -0400
    ...The wiring > diagram in the Bentley manual indicates that this wire goes to the idle > stabilizer control unit. Anybody know what the purpose of...
  • Stuck accelerator
    Historical mailing list - Felix Bello
    Fri, 25 Jun 1999 10:41:01 -0400
    ...In all intances it was during highway driving at constant speed (no using the cruise control). The van is now parked until fixed. I...
  • Re: Hella lights
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:56:07 -0700
    ...It's a three-way switch that can also be wired up to control a rear red fog light (a future project for me...
  • Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Wed, 20 Oct 1999 23:05:33 -0400
    ...The massive gush of hot coolant coated the rear tires sending the Vanagon out of control at over 200kph and resulted in a spectacular...
  • FS: 1986 Westfalia, nice!
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Fri, 18 May 2001 22:39:16 -0400
    ...Automatic trans, 103K miles, new tires and brakes, no AC but has tinted windows that work nicely to control summer heat. Has the optional...
  • FS;'85 Full CAmper, excellent
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:31:20 -0800
    ...90K in it now, rear bumper is straight, it has cruse control but I could not make it work, it is a retrofit by...
  • Re: dash removal DONE! 16 minutes
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:42:25 -0500
    ...am pulling the dash out, 86 Syncro dash with >> diff lock control panel too. >> >> Mark mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> Sent by: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 13:21:20 -0600
    ...In my case, running at 7200 feet of thin air I might run more propane than others but controlling the gas flow at every...
  • Re: Electric Power Steering Pumps
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 12 Oct 2003 17:38:45 -0400
    ...Requires a ton > of money for the rack and controls. Then you have to make a major > upgrade to the charging system. Forget this...
  • anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual?
    Historical mailing list - dieselslave
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:28:34 -0500
    anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual? I have 4 sliding controls for the heat in my 84 Vanagon wagon and also an overhead...
  • Re: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Feb 2005 11:06:23 -0500
    ...I now have a Pioneer with a remote control which I highly recommend. The buttons on the remote are easy to memorize so I...
  • Re: Best Source for Ball Joints 2wd 1990 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:01:04 -0700
    I got mine from Volks now Van-Cafe, along with upper and lower control arm bushings. All German parts, all perfect. Fast shipping. They...
  • Re: The Countdown
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 09:26:19 -0800
    ...is trying for the secrets of an AN-GPA 67 radar controlled by Honeywell mainframe computers. Mike On 12/24/06 9:22 AM...
  • Re: Aux Battery Charging Alternatives Question for the Electrical Gurus
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:55:35 -0700
    On 7/19/07, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The sure power isolator or smart relay is actually a voltage controlled > relay. It...
  • Re: ETKA on laptop
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:36:07 -0400
    If you go to "Control Panel" from your "Start" menu, and go to "Display" you ought to be able to set up 800X600. SamC...
  • Re: costco auxillary battery size (group# and/or costco number)?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:25:27 -0700
    ...true. :-) > > Dennis Haynes wrote: > > Interstate batteries are also built by Johnson Controls. Slighlty > different > > case/model, but same battery as Wal-Mart. > -- Jake 1984...
  • Re: Closed-Loop: what's the ECU waiting for?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 4 Nov 2007 00:28:09 -0400
    ...what's the ECU waiting for? What determines when the Digijet ECU decides to go closed loop to control the air-fuel mixture? The...
  • Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:52:43 -0500
    On Jan 10, 2008 1:56 AM, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > bogus information Maybe Shawn Wright will chime in here and...
  • Re: VW Radio connector
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:26:48 -0700
    ...This > is the "Premium audio, Anti theft, CD changer > control" > I think, there is a vendor that sells these "pig > tails". > Thanks for the...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer control
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
    ...Idle stabilizer control What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits, come right out with wires attached...
  • Re: Frydae windmills was Re: The ever changing thread
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:16:33 -0700
    ...The unit was the well-known (among cognoscenti) Rotpunct SC-7 installed in a VW T3 "Joker" with controls integrated into the stove bezel...
  • Re: Question about Mass Air Flow Sensor
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:51:23 -0500
    ...The ECU controls whether the fuel pump runs, by > controlling the ground leg of the fuel pump relay coil 3/85 of relay > J17...
  • Re: Leaking heater control valve
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:01:04 -0700
    ...Leaking heater control valve > > I am a little concerned about having no quick ability to defog the > windshield. We are expecting cool temps and...
  • Re: master brake light misbehaving - fixed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 1 Aug 2010 21:37:10 -0700
    ...ah ha ..cruise control ?cruise control is involved with brake and clutch switches or vacuum valves..if there is cruise control I'd explore...
  • Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 20 May 2013 17:13:38 -0400
    ...Since the arm will be lowered beyond its normal range if not replacing, at least loosen the lower control arm mount. Twisting this bushing...
  • Re: Is this what I think it is?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:38:17 -0700
    ...the cord is a remote control, so the guy doesn't have to be in the van while it's jumping. Cool, I'm...
  • Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 29 May 2006 22:57:28 -0400
    ...Mike Jason Simpson wrote: > A friend and I tried putting one of these Audiovox cruise controls > into my '84 manual Westy this weekend. Something...
  • Re: Got the wrong Vitrifrigo!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:13:38 -0700
    ...Much, much less at night > when temps were ~50 degrees; maybe 35-45 minutes between > running. > > A pic of how I mounted my control...
  • Re: A/C Freezing Up?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:15:04 EDT
    ...With the temp control knob on the warmest setting, the air is really cold, and does not feel any colder if the knob is...