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  • Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:34:20 -0800
    I want one of those missiles as a roof top ski box. You got Kashoggi's email Phil? :) alistair On 2013-02-18, at...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:30:19 -0800
    ...turbovans.com> wrote: > > > your injection pump on that car needs a 12 volt signal I believe. > -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
  • Re: New van timing, cont'd.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Jan 95 16:08:39 EST
    Oh yeah, don't stick your finger or anything else in that silver socket as it has a constant 12 volt source. Someone on...
  • Recommendation regarding Soldering Irons Requested
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 13:44:40 -0600
    ...Boy, a 12 volt rechargable would be nice! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy with x-circuit now working (whopped the relay hard, twice - once to...
  • High voltage havoc from coil?
    Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 11:31:25 -0800
    Has anyone ever heard of high voltage from the secondary winding in the ignition coil, intermittently finding it's way over to the 12...
  • Fwd: r. Keezer
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 13:14:35 EST
    ...I deal mostly with 12 volt, some I avoid, like the early BN-4 or the stationary. These are just too old now to...
  • Re: New Microwave oven
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:20:40 -0800
    ...Mark Dennis Haynes wrote: > Maybe it has a low power setting for "cigarette lighter socket" operation. > 660 watts @ 12 volts is 55 amps. Evenif...
  • Hall Sender checking--need help!!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:55:32 -0600
    ...The situation as it stands: -------Coil has 12 volts at the terminals with the switch on. -------I have determined that both relays in the...
  • Re: What are symptoms of a bad auxillary air regulator
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:38:50 -0400
    ...Place 12 volt on heater element to make sure it works electrically. Also, make sure it is getting 12 volt when engine is running...
  • Re: Dometic Cooler
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:55:04 -0700
    ...Mark Jim Ogul wrote: > On Craigslist here there is a Dometic chest type cooler that runs on AC, 12 > volt and propane. Is that...
  • Good pricing, T105 golf cart batteries?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:16:17 -0700
    ...golf cart types (need two to wire in series to get 12 volts) to get 225 amp hours. Yee haw. Recommendations on brands, and...
  • Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:47:52 -0500
    Sorry, forgot the link: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J12542 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll...
  • Re: '86 Westy cranking trouble
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:31:20 -0700
    ...an inline fuse > and route the splice to the black coil 12 volt wire, bypassing the > damaged D15 slot on the connector. The black...
  • Re: '87 Westy water pump/fridge relay ?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 06:23:52 -0400 (EDT)
    ...There must be more to this relay that meets the eye though as I recall the fridge never did work on 12 volt power...
  • Re: '78 Westy Refrigerator
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Mar 1996 11:24:32 -0500
    ...when it works -- it hasn't since I've owned it. 12 volts is getting to the thermostat and to what I quess is...
  • Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 15:38:03 -0700
    ...I have also noticed that the same LED is lit when using Vanagon 12 volt power to cool the fridge. It might be lit...
  • Re: Correction on fan amperage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:14:28 -0400
    A .8 amp/hour load at 120 volts will reqiure more than 8 amp/hours at 12 volts. Since you do not run a...
  • Re: Shed one more bit of light on the fridge light, please
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:34:09 -0800
    ...Some pilot leds do glow when the fridge is running on 12 volts but that does not mean they should. Whether it is a...
  • Re: windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Mon, 14 Jan 2002 23:05:05 -0800
    ...pulled plug off pump - voltmetered the ends with my >brother triggering the pump from inside = 12 volts > >5. connected pump while attached to container...
  • Re: 12 V interior fans
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:37:55 -0700
    ...turn > your old bus into a > laser light show! > > Runs on 12 volts, has a 3rd wire for adding a pot > adjuster for speed...
  • Re: High voltage havoc from coil?
    Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:44:11 -0800
    When coils go bad, could the high voltage built up in the secondary winding, intermittently short over to the 12 Volt primary winding and...
  • Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 2 May 2011 13:49:05 -0700
    ...Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ... > Zoltan: if you need to establish a new ground, -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
  • '88 Westy Frig
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 6 Oct 1996 08:47:24 -0600
    ...The frig works well on 12 volts, 110 volts, and propane. However I it seems to be difficult to get the propane lit. When...
  • FRIDGE WOES: HELP!!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:48:43 EDT
    ...It gets very cold on 110 & 12 volts, the burner lights just fine in the gas mode and the flame is blue thru the...
  • Eberspacher diesel heater FS
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:01:40 -0500
    ...1994 model, 12-volt, 1800-watt, compact: measures 4.5" x 4.5" x 14". Includes the programmable seven-day timer. Complete with all...
  • Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias???
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT
    ...gas stove/tank 2nd 12-volt battery, cushioned standard -not available- seat behind driver's seat, removeable 110/12-volt ice box, folding side...
  • Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:45:24 -0400
    ...As the 12 volts will be applied without any fuse protection the switch will be instantly destroyed and usually the heater in the aux...
  • Good pricing, T105 golf cart batteries? [EDIT}
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:38:01 -0700
    ...golf cart types (need two to wire in series to get 12 volts) to get 225 amp hours. Yee haw. Recommendations on brands, and...
  • Re: Little blue lights
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:33:52 +0100
    ...Assemble your own kit with Hella Xenon beams (Universal Coach Moutings), high voltage generator for 12 Volts and automatic range adjustment. This will fit...
  • Re: Injector Question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 17:55:08 -0400
    Full 12 volts, but for short periods of time. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: was Camp stove input requested now Weekender Ice Box
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
    Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:23:03 -0500
    ...The window sticker from my 85 Westy Wolfsburg states "Removable 110/12 Volt Ice Box" "Cushioned seat behind drivers seat with underseat storage" The...
  • Re: XM 1000 by Xantrex
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:37:46 -0700
    Is there a 12-volt (cigarette plug) adapter for the MacBook? That would be more efficient. If not, then I have used plenty of...
  • Re: Thoughts on batteries
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 09:05:10 -0700
    ...6 watt bulb on 12 volts draws a 1/2 >> amp, 12 >> watt lamp on 12 volts draws 1 amp. 24 watt lamp on...
  • Re: Dometic Refrigerator -- 1984 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:36:01 -0500
    ...The frige works on > A/C and 12 volt but she is unable to get it to function on propane. > Anyone have any suggestions...
  • Re: Westy 3-Way Fridge Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Nov 1994 21:01:44 -0500
    ...I could swear there is only one light for fridge operation (green) and it lights with either propane or 12 volt operation (which works...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:39:35 -0800
    ...My 87 loses a volt or so (down to about 12 volts even) though the headlight on/off switch and the column switches. That...
  • Standard wiring circuit numbers list
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:12:22 -0300
    ...1 = Ground (0 Volt) 15= Switched Positive (Hot when ignition is on) 30= Always hot "12 Volt" x=? 97=? 97a=? etc... If this is...
  • Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
    Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
    Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:07:30 +0000
    <although the idea of little light decoration sounds really neato there might be local police laws against other than standard DOT approved lighting yours...
  • Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:06:46 -0800
    ...use it to power the new back up light or a 12 Volt outlet? As an aside, an existing wire to the (now defunct...
  • Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:24:27 -0500
    ...3:53 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: > > > Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal' on the > > starter solenoid. > > That terminal has...
  • Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:55:56 -0800
    ...3:53 PM, Scott Daniel wrote: >> >>> Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal' on the >>> starter solenoid. >>> That terminal has...
  • Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:43:34 -0400
    ...Most RV's with larger refrigerators do even have 12 volt capability. The large fridges will just take too much current to be practical...
  • Re: Deal on solar panels
    Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:48:53 -0400
    ...See http://www.solarblvd.com/product_info.php?info=p1331_Solar-Cynergy-80-Watt-12-Volt-Solar-Panel.html Tom On Sun, Jan 17...
  • Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Nov 1998 05:15:23 -0500
    ...many hours before it draws down the Optima? > >> >of course its 12 volts.... and the gas heater can already be used when the >engine...
  • Trojan batteries
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:46:29 -0600
    ...Also, he said that mounting two 6 volt batteries would be a much better way to go then one 12 volt battery. Has anyone...
  • Re: Electrical Wire Gauge Conversion Tables URL
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 11:17:24 -0500
    ...Moery wrote: >>Does anyone know of an amperage capacity table for 12 volt dc systems? > >http://www.intouchmail.net/~fmattox/tech/wiresize.html > >The...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 08:45:23 -0800
    ...Our > > little portable DVD player has a similarly little screen and we were > > wondering if there are standalone 12-volt LCD monitors -- not > > televisions...
  • Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:49:51 -0700
    ...The old Bug 12 volt bulb technique was used for static timing; get timing close to correct so engine will at least start. As...
  • Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 2 May 2010 14:11:43 -0700
    ...Managing 12v Volts, How To Upgrade, Operate & Trouble Shoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems by Barre An Internet search should find somewhere a good explanation...
  • Re: Dash Power outlet..?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:48:58 -0400
    At 05:25 PM 10/18/2009, dylan wrote... >http://www.marinco.com/product/12-volt-receptacle I have replaced >all stock units with...
  • Re: Hot Wire ...point voltage
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Jan 1996 20:05:00 -0800
    ...Many to most ignition systems use the full 12 volts across the >points and coil for starting, and then once running, use a resistor...
  • Propex Heater Group Buy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:52:59 -0700
    ...do the trick (top up & down) - is it strictly propane (and 12 volt for the fan), or does it also run on 110? - for...
  • Re: 12 volt heater suggestions
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 9 Oct 1999 18:30:13 -0400
    At 15:50 10/9/99 , Dennis Coggia wrote: >The cold is comin'. I'm looking to supplement my 80's heat situation.....and...
  • Battery Demand Calculator
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:15:43 -0700
    ...12 Watts, 12 Volts. Only > vaguely recalled Ohm's Law at that moment, didn't obviously know the > resistance of the unit, so couldn...
  • Re: Relay powers up when battery connected
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 16:29:36 -0700
    ...The blue wire supplies 12 volts to trigger the relay whenever the alternator is charging. The other wire (red/black according to Bentley) supplies...
  • A roadside post about the Westy fridge on propane
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:36:11 -0500
    I have to wait a few minutes while a tire is airing up on the 12 volt pump. The good news is that I...
  • (fwd) FS: 62 Double Cab in Houston
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Thu, 27 Jun 1996 17:13:10 -0500 (CDT)
    ...KFJC) Running and driving 62 truck with lost of new parts. 12 volt conversion, new brakes and hoses, new tires, new glass, black with...
  • hot water help
    Historical mailing list - David Garth
    Sat, 20 Aug 1994 20:58:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...valve (like a thermostat) or 2) a 110 degree water temperature 12 volt switch? For safety sake, I want to make sure this contraption...
  • Re: Inverter converter/charge system for $500-1000 ??
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Thu, 5 Jan 2006 20:00:08 -0500
    ...Most of them use an internal 12 volt >> sealed battery. Remove the battery and connect to your 2nd battery. I once interviewed with a...
  • Re: Camp stove input requested
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:38:03 -0800
    ...3-seater rear bench folding to > >Removable 110/12 Volt Ice Box > >Second 12 volt battery > >Folding side table, integrated > >Cupholders for passengers in...