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• vanagons DO drive better with sway bars
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 09:29:07 -0400 (EDT)
  all, Sunday I found out that my '83 westy had broken its connector in the sway bar sometime in its past....I never noticed...
• Re: radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:15:34 -0400
  Troy, To simply test if the fan motor works, remove the lower grille and unplug the connector from the thermal switch on the lower...
• Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 4 Jan 2024 21:21:49 -0600
  ...But they have deleted the connector that mates with the harness, so that kit harness is left with 14 bare wires that have to...
• 84 westy - drivers window - chrome 2 inch connector
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:25:58 -0700
  Looking for the 2 inch chrome connector piece that connects bottom window rubber strip with the top strip. Mine is missing and dealer cost...
• Re: VW Radio connector
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:06:48 -0400
  ...can't find in my archives where I should buy the connector that > fits in the back of the radio. This is the "Premium...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 19:38:22 -0700
  Yes, later vans used a switch with a single 2 pin connector instead of two 1 pin connectors. 085 941 521 Mark Roy Nicholl...
• Re: What was that robust 12v connector?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:29:20 -0800
  That would be an Anderson connector. -Dick- 78 Scirocco 87 Vanagon Syncro 12 Golf TDI On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 3:13 PM...
• Re: Utility Outlets... not in a row?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 08:23:00 -0400
  I think Canadian Westys had a different electrical connector (a cord that was attached to the van rather than a place to plug in...
• Re: Dielectric grease - Stabilant
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:40:27 -0900
  ...It > sounds like it's what the doctor ordered for aging Vanagon electrical > connectors. > > cheers, > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 6:14 PM...
• Re: Big problem with engine not running - please help now!
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Tue, 28 May 2002 11:08:18 -0300
  ...I pressed the connector on tightly - no joy. I removed the connector and cleaned the connector contacts on the AFM side with sandpaper. No...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:46:53 -0500
  ...More info at http://www.andersonpower.com/products/singlepole-connectors.html and http://www.andersonpower.com/products/multipole-connectors.html . Matt Roberds
• Re: anyone added a tach/digi clock cluster to a '85 Non-GL or Transporter????
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:13:48 -0800
  ...Is there a >>green wire to one of the round connectors and if so is it connected on >>both sides of the connector? >> >>Mark >> >>
• Re: 1986-91 wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:14:36 -0400
  The temp 2 sensor and fuel injectors use the same connectors. Cal-Term-08653 works. This connector pigtail also works on the throttle switch...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:13:39 -0500
  At 08:24 PM 12/4/2010, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >Aren't many Vanagon fires fuel line (or fuel line connector) >related? Isn...
• Re: Easier battery jumping?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:31:10 -0700
  ...The "NATO" connectors sound best. AAA service trucks have a similar connector on the front where they can plug in the jumper cables. Just...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor observation
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 18 May 2019 13:25:33 -0400
  ...Corrosion in a 30+ year old vehicle is always suspected so I tried unplugging and replugging the connector several time while bathed in contact...
• what is it
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:17:18 -0400
  I did a check on my ground wires and general tightness on all electrical connectors today. Found three potential problems with the grounds and...
• corroded connections
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 13:30:54 EDT
  ...I bought them without looking at the alternator studs and they are tiny compared to the #2 connectors. Has anyone done this fix and...
• Westfalia Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:06:04 -0700
  My 1986 Westy Weekender has a 5 connector battery cut-out relay, with a fifth wire (red, 2.5mm) lying on the floor beside...
• oops, more questions on O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 21:16:53 -0600
  ...after-market, but it's whether I use the connectors I have or get an O2 sensor that comes with them. $100 is a...
• Re: Does an alternator from a pre-86 vanagon work in post 86 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:00:34 -0800
  Yes, it will, but the small blue exciter lead in your van may have the wrong style of connector on it for the alternator...
• Re: Random temp gauge failures
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:47:52 -0500
  ...Installing a new crimp on connector to the wire and cleaning where the connector attaches to the sender solved this problem completely. Check this...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:03:31 -0600
  ...Replacement spade connectors don't "Have" to be 90� types of > course. > > Mike > -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo'
• Re: A/C panel melted
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 06:20:36 -0500
  I'm sure each of you have seen melted plastic on push on connectors. Lots of the time you also see that the push...
• Re: Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 31 May 2003 11:33:53 -0500
  ...the wires will NOT fit through the door (that new hole) with their plastic connectors on .. you have to unclip the connectors and push...
• Resend Update on Ecu issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:34:24 -0700
  ...I was afraid if doing damage to the ribbon connector etc. Found another iffy solder joint on board , not at the connector. But reflowed...
• Brown wire?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 21:37:40 -0700
  I'm just putting the heads back on my 88Vanagon and I came across a wire which was just dangling with no connector. It...
• Bentley Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:35:56 -0600
  ...Are they depicting the same connector in both illustrations? If they are, then I was on the correct connector when I introduced my short...
• Power Steering Pump 2 Prong Connectors, Nothing is connected to it, can't find anything to connect it to.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:45:32 -0400
  My 88 Automatic has a Power Steering Pump with 2 Prong Connectors on top but Nothing is connected to it, and I can't...
• Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2019 01:44:23 -0400
  ...The connector is a single-wire connector. > The wire is about 8" long. > > Seems this wire should be connected somewhere, no? But I really...
• part found
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 13:58:52 -0400
  About two weeks ago I posted asking for the part number for the connector which fits on the circuit board in the differential lock...
• Re: Power Loss When Wet Problem SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:47:29 -0500
  ...I took a spray bottle of water and while the van was running I went around and sprayed every electrical connector on the engine...
• Re: # warning buzzer for turn signal and parking lights left on
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:04:24 -0400
  ...On the new one you may have to use the little kluge connectors that plug in alongside the fuse (and probably stretch the socket...
• Re: Bosch or Hella Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:03:20 EST
  ...The connectors on the pump are slightly different (Bosch just plugs on, but Pburg you will have to splice in new connectors- provided with...
• Mystery connector
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:31:29 -0800
  ...charcoal/vacuum canister is a rubber boot with a couple of connectors in it. The boot says "Germany" on it and has a VW...
• Re: I4 conversion; engine bay wiring; oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 12:05:06 -0700
  ...I4 conversion; engine bay wiring; oil leaks Bill, The best place to find the connectors for large gauge wire (and assorted other nifty connectors...
• Re: What's this broken connector?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:37:50 +0000
  Sure enough - one connector no longer connected to the master cylinder. How do those melt??? There should be very little to no heat generated...
• Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 19:04:23 -0500
  ...One (1) 18" or so jumper of 12 gauge wire with a .250" female connector on one end and a .250 insulated female connector...
• Re: Battery cable question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:04:36 -0500
  ...Routine cleaning of connectors isn't a bad thing. Like you, my first thought was to replace cables ... but I didn't and, obviously...
• Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 28 Jul 2019 23:21:53 -0600
  ...The connector is a single-wire connector. > The wire is about 8" long. > > Seems this wire should be connected somewhere, no? But I really...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:28:36 -0500
  ...All connectors double checked. All are plugged in. Drove it a little while ago. Left the wipers in the "On" position - not working. Hit...
• Re: D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:51:00 -0800
  ...D15 connector revealed > On Sat, Nov 5, 2011 at 7:39 AM, Kenneth Lewis > <kdlewis@northstate.net>wrote: > >> Picked this up at Harbor Freight...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:13:13 -0500
  ...Start with the battery connectors and wires. Remove the terminal connectors and clean them up with a battery terminal cleaning brush. See that the...
• Re: Need a used temp sender plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 May 2007 16:40:34 -0400
  Marla, This connector is a standard Bosch or GM connector for sensors and the injectors. A good auto parts store should have it on...
• Dometic wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:43:20 -0500
  ...has a 3 wire connector and a single wire connector.&nbsp; The '83 only has a 3 wire connector.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the...
• Oil??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 23:40:16 -0500
  ...Checked the local Home Depot hoping to use PVC or conduit connectors, but to no avail. http://www.supernet.net/~jclark/vw/danhoug.html...
• Re: 3 prong connector on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:25:42 -0500
  ...The three wire connector is connected to a hall sensor that is powered through the three wire connector, it blinks a light at TDC...
• Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 6 Jan 2024 16:43:10 -0600
  ...My biggest issue what the connector to van connector. Wasn’t a good tight fit. It would migrate apart. I used rubber bands to...
• Re: Trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Raul Rivera
  Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:20:27 -0400
  ...I’m guessing the >>> splice >>>> connectors aren’t working or am I missing something? Before I go using >>>> regular butt connectors and cutting wires...
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:33:37 -0700
  Bob, I don't think this a grounding problem�- the melting is only on�the two relay block connectors transmitting the 400W from the...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:00:01 -0700
  ...I then sealed up wire entry points at connector with red RTV *and* applied dielectric grease at exterior of that connector. Ironically, over years...
• Re: Cold start issue [BACK AGAIN]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:45:48 -0400
  The connector to the temp sensor on your engine is the same as the injectors except for color. New connectors are available aftermarket at...
• Re: 5 amp fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:27:52 -0800
  Thanks - makes sense - for the connector it looks to be part of the cruise control set up which I don't have...or that...
• Re: Propex install-Help!!
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 17:12:07 EDT
  ...It includes some discussion of the propane connectors. -Steven Sittser > Date: 9/30/00 12:45:41 AM Central Daylight Time > From: ldhamm@XMISSION...
• Charcoal Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:52:40 -0500
  ...The connector is attached to the bracket on the passenger side and the wires run into the same bundle as the big wire from...
• Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:31:25 -0500
  ...I bought some of these > http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=9572 > > (Or search for "hobbyking XT60 connector") a while...
• oem open barrel style connectors
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 24 Aug 2018 19:01:00 +0000
  anyone have a easy to use source to buy some OEM style solderless connectors of reasonable quality. These are the non insulated double crimp...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:05:44 -0700
  ...Does the Carat - particularly the '91 Carat - use a pair of > three connector brake light switches - or 2 connector brake light switches. > >
• Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 2 Mar 2022 07:56:09 -0800
  ...The later fuse/relay panel has 2 sizes of connector pin. One size for low current uses and a larger pin for high current...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:44:43 -0700
  ...You can get installed pins out of an > Anderson connector with careful use of a small flat-blade screwdriver; > some other kinds of connectors...