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• more on brakes for rick
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Jul 1994 09:04:17 -0400
  the switches do double duty, turning on the rear brake lights when you step on the pedal and turning on the dash light if...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:20:46 -0400
  ...http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/ I could not do my brake lights because I have switched to aftermarket black taillights and the...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:21:57 -0700
  ...operate the backing-down lights and > allow the 50 signal from start switch to starter to reach the starter > only if the handle is...
• Re: relay starter solenoid fix=brake warning light!?!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Behle
  Wed, 28 May 2003 00:18:01 -0400
  ...In a nutshell, the ignition switch hot lead is connected to the relay which switches constant power (taken off the starter) to the solenoid...
• Re: 4-way flashers, halfway
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:39:20 -0800
  ...No fault with the turn signals or the parking lights or brake lights..just the left side E-flasher not working front and back...
• RE: new owner
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Fri, 15 Jul 1994 9:02:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...rickgo@halcyon.halcyon.com (Rick Gordon) >Pulling up the road toward my house, hit the brakes and the damn brake >light came on. I...
• Mystery Box
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:24:00 -0600
  ...I'm still working on the brake light problem with my 85 Westy. I pulled the control panel to get to the switch and...
• Re: Backup light puzzle anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:31:36 -0700
  ...The switch on the selector is brand new (both parts), but there is a constant 5v at the backup lights and at the switched...
• Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:01:08 -0800
  ...Door interior light switches new and like new (6) > > Rubber bezel for above new (1) > > Black lighted heater slier bezel with light fixture (2...
• Re: This is getting depressing
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 14:30:23 -0500
  ...my oil light started to flicker when I step on the brakes fairly hard, but > when I stopped at the stop light it went...
• Re: Weird, Funny, Electrical and Brake Light Switch Connector Failure; Questions and Pics
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:22:04 -0400
  At 02:08 PM 4/30/2011, neil n wrote: >Winter months. Easy to check. As you suggest, likely just stored power >from previous...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 23:19:58 -0400
  At 09:50 PM 5/9/2015, Dick Wong wrote: >connector is a two position with different spacing compared to the 3 >terminal switch...
• Re: Brakes Stuck.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:40:46 -0500
  The parking brake cables (all 3) are essentially new. The hand brake handle does go down, but the brake light is still on and...
• Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:18:30 -0700
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 19:43:23 -0500
  ...between the dash Brake > |light and my eyesballs. > | > |I'm gonna rig some alarm to sound when the Brake warning light is on and...
• Re: What is the wire that screws on to the master cylinder and fluid behind the instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 22:54:54 -0400
  Wires for the brake lights go to the switches that screw into the MC itself. The fluid level sensor is in the cap on...
• Re: Blinkers, Flashers, and Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 11 May 2006 14:31:01 -0400
  ...Any ideas would be greatly appreciated--trying to turn and brake and not brake and getting the lights to do what they're supposed...
• Fwd: [VANAGON] algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:15:50 -0400
  ...the parking brake handle to turn on/off the brake warning light. anyway, what happens over the years is that the switch gets bent...
• Weird lighting issue
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:43:30 -0500
  ...Engine on, headlight switch on, the headlights work properly, both low beams and high beams. Neither of the right side running lights come on...
• Re: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:43:33 -0700
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:06:54 -0500
  ...Anyone know what it might be? Here > > > > You've got two brake light switches, one for each of the independent > > brake hydraulic circuits. Looks...
• Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 00:02:17 +0100
  ...For the rear fog light you have to use same bulb as mounted in the brake section. Color of the wire is red-yellow...
• Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:16:59 -0700
  ...on, engine off, would an UN-connected brake light switch > cause the oil light to be dim and non functioning (not flashing as usual...
• Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - think of others
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 08:04:09 -0400
  ...It was easy to tell the oncoming cars that had the "upgraded" lights because they are still blinding you after they switch to dim...
• Brake troubles - need opinions...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 07:45:45 -0500
  ...Oh, yeah, the dashboard brake light, above the headlight switch, is on - like the hand break is engaged. From the feel of things, replacing...
• Re: Static on radio
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:39:24 -0400
  At 02:36 PM 8/28/02 -0400, you wrote: >It seems to me that whenever I press lightly on the brake pedal that...
• Re: Instructions for trans mount and master brake cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:26:40 -0400
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: dash lights dim w/brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sun, 27 May 2001 09:58:33 -0400
  ...Can't > quite > blame the lighting system or headlight switch because the radio dial > light > also dims and it's not attached to the...
• Fwd: Brake master cyclinder replacement procedures (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:13:11 -0400
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: Any one activated rear fog in back light cluster?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 00:43:18 -0800
  >>I picked up a fog light switch for my 87 Westy and have a set of Hella fogs >>left over from my rallying days...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:58:14 -0400
  The switch for that (and the backup lights) is down in the console that the shift lever disappears into. It will also start in...
• Re: old beetle elec problem (longish)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 11:57:54 EST
  ...Parking lights, turn signals OK. > Here's weird part: Interior light won't come on unless I pull the switch > halfway out, to turn...
• Wires and otherwise (long)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 20 May 2002 13:04:17 -0400
  ...After reconnecting the power for this the seatbelt light works correctly, however the brake warning light does not. When the parking/e brake is...
• how does the ignition switch work?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:04:21 -0800
  ...I noticed an oddity today - holding the brake pedal down all the way makes the Parking Brake light come on. Have never seen that...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:12:10 -0400
  ...the switch. > > In any case, over the years there have been several reports on this list > of people who MELTED their rear light assemblies...
• Re: Tail Light Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:54:39 -0700
  ...Mine aren't blinking on both sides with the hazard lights switched on. So. I have a problem some where. > On Mar 22, 2015...
• Re: Replacing the master cylider - In Bentley?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:29:17 -0400
  ...My new MC came with the two new brake light switches but I ended up using my old switches - 22mm wrench on my old...
• Re: speedometer removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:17:05 -0700
  ...of the brake warning light., on the left. step 3. .......unclip both the 4 way flasher switch and heated back window switch. Just let...
• Euro vs US tailights
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:32:56 -0700
  ...It also had the skinny steering wheel, and the spot for the fog lamp switch was used, but the switch gone. The tail lights...
• Brake Master Cylinder Replacement Summary
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:39:10 -0700
  ...mess 6) Check and replace the stop light switches. They are often corroded. 7) Bleed, baby, bleed!! (the brake fluid, that is) Enjoy! Jon
• Dream Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  ...w/brakelight Sony stereo w/2x 10-CD changers hidden radar/laser detector/scrambler Hella Raintronic auth wiper system Toyota automatic lights remote central...
• Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:11:19 -0800
  ...switch and you can wire up a rear red fog light in the open slot >that is available in the driver's side brake...
• inexplicably back in the USA
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:20:29 -0600
  ...I took the instrument panel back off this morning to install my brake light switches and when I reinstalled it, the euro time was...
• FS: Parting 1983.5 Vangon
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 18:45:24 -0700
  ...Complete Dash, switches, etc. All Windows (I think the windshield is good too) Exterior Lights Some door panels Door handles Brakes and more Will...
• Re: Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:19:19 +0000
  ...Door interior light switches new and like new (6) > > > Rubber bezel for above new (1) > > > Black lighted heater slier bezel with light fixture (2...
• Slow-poke vanagon warning sign
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 19:24:55 -0700
  ...Maybe to go on with the brake lights? Or tail lights? Or separate flashers with a separate switch in the dash to turn them...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:46:58 -0600
  ...between the dash Brake > |light and my eyesballs. > | > |I'm gonna rig some alarm to sound when the Brake warning light is on and...
• Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 16:25:47 -0700
  ...between the dash Brake >> light and my eyesballs. >> >> I'm gonna rig some alarm to sound when the Brake warning light is on and...
• Instrument Pod rebuild questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 03:00:00 EDT
  ...light switch as well as 2 cracks in the clear plastic over the speedo. The finish was also compromised on the cluster by brake...
• Bulbs, bulbs, and d&*m bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:28:12 -0500
  ...brake and side marker bulbs. Oh, yah, and instrument panel ones. Having spent the last several years slowing switching out my household lights for...
• lighting answers
  Historical mailing list - lbart
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 00:47:26 -0500
  Hey all, I've gotten a lot of responses about my questions re quartz halogen brake/back-up lights. The consensus seems to be...
• > needs some misc. parts...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:12:25 -0600
  just looking for some parts to finish up my '90 e-brake cover (black) rear side light unit (in headliner- w/unbroken retaining clips...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:44:32 -0500
  ...The headlight switch will fail. Reduced contrast of the brake to tail lights. 400 watts for rear tail lights if all bulbs are lighted...
• Re: Fridge not working off battery
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 05:01:22 -0230
  ...parking > brake warning light comes on. > > Has any body experienced these symptoms. I see no correlation between > fridge operation and the parking brake. > > We...
• Brake fluid exchange
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 26 Dec 2020 01:04:02 +0000
  ...at the headlight switch or ignition switch. Get the Bentley or other wiring diagram and a meter or test light and just follow the...
• Fuse Box Blues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:14:15 -0700
  ...brake lights 3. cigarette lighter, radio, interior light, clock 4. emergency light system 5. [<blank empty space filled with black>] 6. fog lights 7...
• Red light blinks because of front height?
  Historical mailing list - javier zavala
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:01:51 -0500
  ...to brake the blinking stops (and the front is lower because of braking ) I have checked the water tanks, thermostat, thermo-switch, replaced the...
• FW: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:57:56 -0400
  ...The dimmer switch simply switches the 56 lead from the light switch (which gets its power from the load reduction relay, X terminal on...
• Neils Brakes: "What Me Worry?" (WAS: pedal feel)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:35:45 -0800
  ...Pumped few times, checked, same Bled brake switches**. Started engine, felt same as yesterday. Detail: my pedal height increases slightly and stays up unless...