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  • Coolant levels in refill tank
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 15 Jul 1997 20:49:10 +0100
    ...Is this normal? The temperature needles shows a fraction hotter than usual, nothing alarming. Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL auto, 188k miles ark@saqnet...
  • 87 GL I-4 candidate FS
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 25 Sep 2001 14:38:43 -0500
    White, 4 speed 92K, weekender bed ,Sony CD player, Hornet alarm, no rust, clean interior. Motor has little to no compression from bad coolant...
  • Re: One More 'Fridge Thread
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:23:04 -0700
    ...That long skinny black one that also has a road ice alarm and voltmeter? > I had two fail -- pity, I like the unit a...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:44:37 -0700
    ...Beetles, Ghias, Buses, Type 3s and Type 4s. >>> This feature has been on all VWs ever since, thus no need for a >>> Headlight Alarm. >>
  • 89 Westy FS 35K mi. St. Louis
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 15:59:59 -0400
    ...Auxiliary battery (installed in rear cabinet) and alarm. Never camped in, still has plastic over stove. Numerous other extras. Could deliver to most parts...
  • FW: 89 Westfalia Camper for sale
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:21:20 -0400
    ...Exceptional condition, meticulous maintenance, complete records and receipts, New parts galore, AC, auto, PB, PS, windows, doors, alloy wheels, Alarm system, Air Horns, delayed...
  • Power Door Locks-----------Sliding door power lock question
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Sun, 10 Nov 2002 09:45:42 -0800
    ...door and be able to lock/unlock it via a car alarm keychain. Since I always lock my van it is a pain to...
  • Re: Remote control door unlocking?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:49:11 -0600
    ...Anyone have suggestions for wireless keychain remote add-on (with or without alarm system)?
  • Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:33:33 -0500
    One common reason for problems with the oil pressure alarm circuit is having the wrong sender installed near the water pump (BTDT). If you...
  • Re: Keyless alarm parking light connection question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 2 May 2020 16:33:43 -0400
    ...wrote: > Hi all, > > Well, I'm trying to finish up an alarm install that has taken me..... > well.... > forever... So like the rest of...
  • Re: Car alarms- Humor
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 15:40:28 -0800
    ...locks, here come the sex pistols (thus neatly tying > vanagons, car alarms, handguns, and sex into one not-so-pretty > picture...) > > bill > > > On Friday...
  • Re: Alarms...
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:40:00 -0700
    Now I was reading somewhere about how to make your own home made Taser. You get an old electronic flash and do a bit...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:38:27 -0800
    ...The first time I got on the highway and drove about 40minutes at then got off exit ramp, oil pressure light and alarm went...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 6 Feb 2007 15:05:40 +0000
    ...Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > In a message dated 05/02/2007 6:07:40 P...
  • Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conslusion ????
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:08:57 -0600
    ...PopTop Alarm ..... Conslusion ???? > > > > Folks, > > > > A while back William stated a thread on designing a alarm device > for the > > Popup. > > > > Some that would sound a...
  • ENGINE PARTS AVAILABLE
    Historical mailing list - John Cooper
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 16:19:13 -0800
    ...After I installed a new high volume oil pump and Mahle filter, I still got the oil pressure alarm when warm above 2000 rpm...
  • Re: Ignition switch -- P terminal
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:22:03 -0500
    ...Might make a good B+ terminal for an alarm system? I used to tell my (former) wife about interesting -- to me -- capabilities of various...
  • Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 22 Nov 1994 11:33:25 -0800 (PST)
    >Has anyone considered an anti-theft device for the diesel vanagons? >I mean, not an alarm, etc? What options are there for these things...
  • Wanted: Idea for cheap motion sensor alarm (to protect van contents)
    Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 15:55:06 -0700
    Has anybody come up with something simple and relatively inexpensive? Nothing is full-proof, so I'm just looking for a deterrent and maybe...
  • Re: Car alarms- Humor
    Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:33:33 -0500
    Actually, that's never detered anyone from breakin into one of my trucks - I had a beater pick-up I used for landscaping and...
  • Re: Theft protection
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:24:01 -0800
    ...The seller, the son of the owner, thought that there had been an alarm system at one time, installed by the PPO, but that...
  • Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
    Tue, 27 Jan 2004 13:50:47 -0800
    ...Anyone have suggestions for wireless keychain remote add-on (with or without alarm system)?
  • Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 4 May 2011 20:42:55 -0400
    ...Vehicle alarms would have certainly awakened us and the neighbor. Infrared-triggered lights might have made a difference as well. We have the lights...
  • Use for the key left in buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:04 -0700
    ...the blue/white from the headlight switch - tada, lights left on alarm :o) toodle pip, -- Dug Smith | Terry Pratchett: It's almost (mailto:dug...
  • Tygon tubing
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Aug 94 14:22:43 PDT
    ...in gas, and is heat resistant) I don't mean to be an alarmist, but maybe check the tubing just to be safe. Alistair
  • Re: actuators for now power vans
    Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
    Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:50:24 -0700
    ...Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:53:35 -0700 > > im looking at alarms and most all come with the functions to > automatically lock/unlock your...
  • serious vanagon security issues
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:01:47 -0700
    well i have always been the first to say that car alarms are annoying and useless, but i have just changed my mind. last...
  • Re: flashing coolant light purpose
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:25:10 -0400
    actually leakfrogs are good for that! http://www.amazon.com/Leak-Frog-LF001-Water-Alarm/dp/B000WMSTUO :-) On 09/24/2011 01:19 AM...
  • Re Banging Noise
    Historical mailing list - Barry & Sara
    Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:59:27 -0700
    ...Very alarming noise indeed, and it seemed to come and go for a few months until it got really bad. Hope this helps! Best...
  • Fire extinguisher debate
    Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 16:42:31 -0800
    ...One of these with an alarm to let you know when it is going off would be nice. I would guess it would be...
  • Re: [WetWesties] RoadHaus - Product Report / Black Taillights - Received & In...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 24 Dec 2002 11:27:46 -0600
    ...That'll have to do until I get my neon rocker panel, neon license plate frames and burglar alarm that plays Dixie installed. Stan...
  • Re: Spooked!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 3 Jun 2011 20:09:54 -0500
    ---- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > While driving my manual tranny 88GL home this afternoon the oil > pressure alarm sounded and the oil pressure...
  • Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:19:23 -0700
    ...issues with oi; alarm and temp light > > > > > >I am using 20-50 here in Florida the temp should be ok with > > >that. When I...
  • Re: Headlight Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:20:34 -0700
    ...on all VWs ever since, thus no need for a Headlight >> Alarm. > -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole...
  • FS '84 Westy Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
    Mon, 18 Nov 1996 22:54:47 -0800 (PST)
    ...extra double seat to accomodate two additional passengers with seatbelts Viper alarm system After-market AC Canvas excellent All camper components working Interior and...
  • Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:44:08 -0700
    ...I do have an alarm but have to park my van outside in a sketchy area so considered the club to be a way...
  • everything 12 volt site
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:14:34 -0700
    ...There is a MASSIVE (sorry for the caps :)) amount of information about everything relating to vehicle audio, alarms and cruise control, and yes, there...
  • Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:43:14 -0800
    ...incidentally my alarm system is hooked up to the same fuse and boy did I discover that in a hurry. Without a fuse the...
  • Re: Planning a REAL millenium new year's celebration
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 8 Oct 1999 22:41:40 +0200
    ...every collegue I have here in Arendal, checking automated doorlocks, ATMs, alarmsystems, firealarm systems, almost everything possible that is attempting for the low-life...
  • Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 01:09:10 -0400
    ...Why do we have a.9 BAR (13PSI) as minimum pressure alarm / switch??? It does not make sense, the minimum should be at least...
  • Re: Bench seat padlock advice?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 15:22:12 -0800
    ...In some neighborhoods, an alarm system would not deter the theif, and might actually encourage them to check out your car further as you...
  • Re: 12v relay help
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:56:46 -0800
    > What brand central locking setup did you purchase? I went with a Commando system - alarm, keyless entry and central locking from http://www.slickcar...
  • Re: oil pressure woes
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 02:03:43 -0500
    ...No wonder my pressure alarm buzzer was going off. I've replaced it with the proper sender, hopefully that's the end of THAT...
  • Re: its alright ....its alright ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:53:56 -0800
    ...Good one! Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff" > >getting a CO2 alarm to warn of propane leaks is like using rubber doll in >>place...
  • Another Florida trip!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:54:06 +0000
    ...Had the rear tires go into high pressure alarm as we hit warm weather and cruising about 70-75.Had to change the settings...
  • Re: 2nd antenna
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 04 May 94 13:25:59 EDT
    ...Then I sent it in to STICO and told them to make sure it could handle 100 watts output at my car alarm frequency...
  • followup to post regarding oil pressure false alarms
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 22 Jul 1999 09:05:13 -0400
    While you're in there doing all that stuff, do yourself the favor of installing a real analog oil pressure gauge. It tells you...
  • Re: Non-Family Hauler
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:02:39 -0400
    ...They thrive on alarmism. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel (ebay #2481476461)
  • Wanted: comments on my compression test results
    Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 15:18:34 -0700
    ...LF 120, LR 135, RF 115, RR 130 Any cause for alarm here or are these readings typical? I've owned the van for...
  • Re: Violated - LVC but Vanagon related
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:48:50 -0700
    ...I was roused by an alarm call from my workplace at oh-dark-thirty one morning and the cops had collared the guy who...
  • Fwd: power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:59:17 -0600
    ...16/2013 02:10 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > >> Here is the alarm I installed in a weekend, and it includes an ignition >> disconnect and...
  • Re: 91 Westfalia 4 switches, only one dome lite
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 07:35:46 -0800
    ...Do I have a wiring problem, fuse problem or are the switches wired to > something else (alarm system?) or nothing? Someone could have wired...
  • Re: Recommended RV CO monitors and placement?
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 1 Sep 2012 17:10:11 -0500
    Hey, around here when we have our traditional Saturday baked beans, the household alarms work hard far into the night! Yeah, just kidding! John...
  • Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Tue, 22 Nov 1994 21:51:25 -0800 (PST)
    On Tue, 22 Nov 1994, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > >Has anyone considered an anti-theft device for the diesel vanagons? > >I mean, not an alarm...
  • '87 Westfalia For Sale
    Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
    Tue, 16 Sep 1997 09:19:30 -0400
    ...cond., no rust, alarm, tint, am fm cass. $8000. 617-242-4307. I talked with the owner, because the ad actually said: --'97 140k...
  • Re: Security warning device
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:52:44 EST
    ...I was told that there is a car alarm that can be connected to your cell phone ? Anyone know about this? John C SLC...
  • Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:18:04 -0400
    ...curve the oil sloshed away from the pickup momentarily, triggering the alarm. I pulled over and checked the level it was over a quart...
  • ENGINE PARTS AVAILABLE
    Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 19:08:24 -0700
    ...After I > installed a new high volume oil pump and Mahle filter, > I still got the oil pressure alarm when warm above > 2000 rpm...
  • Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 2 May 2011 18:19:02 -0700
    I've got that one covered! ;) Seriously though. I figure one benefit to my, "ahem", aesthetics challenged Westy, is that one might pass it...
  • archives are working-problem on my end sorry for raising any false alarms Jim
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:55:07 EDT
    I did get the archive results as the problem was with my computer. I hate dial-up. Looking for anything that may help me...