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• Re: Another question about O2 sensors..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:37:26 -0700
  ...Two were the heating wires, one was a black ground which I 'capped off' and one was the signal wire, which I crimped with...
• Flashing Low Coolant Light (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Clein
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:58:54 -0700
  ...Corroded/poor electrical contact in expansion tank coolant level sensor - clean contacts/'crimp', coat plug with dielectric grease or replace sensor 4. Shorted electrical...
• Re: A/C parts and service Advice
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 06:34:20 -0400
  ...That is don't just use one wrench to loosen a connection. Get another wrench and "hold" the connection, while you apply torque to...
• Re: Tacho Cluster and Parts for 89 Vanagon Q. Cluster Housing, O2 Sensor, Harness Diagram, Things to look out for...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 11:16:49 -0400
  ...Be careful not to flex it where components are mechanically crimped on, you may destroy the connection. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:00:35 -0400
  ...Luckily hose connections tend to be reliable so we usually get away with anything. There are times where screw clamps are the best choice...
• Re: No Start Scenario, burned out pin D15 !
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:21:58 -0400
  ...They sold them as a short piece of > wire with an identical pin crimped on each end. Each size pin is > available with a...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot until warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:22:21 -0500
  ...It is possible that a bad connection in the socket caused one to arc and burn up. THe contacts in the socket do weaken...
• Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:11:09 -0800
  ...solder/heat shrink tubing all connections ( the previous headunit > wiring harness had some funky combination of butt/crimp connectors, black > electrical tape, and wirenuts...
• Re: fuel tank crossover...
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:10:34 -0700
  ...I use nylon cable ties instead of hose clamps on all of the tank connections. None of these connections is under pressure, so I...
• Re: Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:54:25 -0500
  ...solder/heat shrink tubing all connections ( the previous headunit > wiring harness had some funky combination of butt/crimp connectors, black > electrical tape, and wirenuts...
• Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 11:37:15 -0700
  ...connections are two spade connectors in the area under the shelf in the right compartment next to the tank. You'll need to crimp...
• Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:02:03 -0800
  ...You should be able to remove a >>> couple of screws and drop the panel down and you will see the ground >>> connections to the...
• Re: Engine Bay Electrical Fire
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:28:49 -0500
  ...production..........they ran a wire or wires > though a hole, then crimped on a connector .. > and it won't withdraw back out through the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:50:38 -0700
  ...Now as to what could have > happened. >>> You could have something as little as a poor connection at either the >>> AFM >> or the O2...
• Re: 86 hot temp gauge---was '86 Westy cranking trouble
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:38:10 -0500
  ...I decided to get after the connections to the sensor for the > coolant temp gauge as the crimps(had to put in new wire...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:43:22 -0500
  ...by removing the ash tray.  I can reach the levers and connections from either place, but just barely.  But, right now, the cable runs...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 17:52:21 -0400
  ...http://www.longacreracing.com/catalog/item.asp?id=740&catid=14 I bought longer battery cables and ran the ground connection from the battery...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
  ...wire to small, low voltage, head lights > >> dim > >> 11 - Electrical connections: crimp connectors get hot/melt, several > >> bad > >> grounds > >> 12 - Power door locks: esp...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - James
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:30:35 -0400
  ...That's a dangerous assumption on an old vehicle - if the problem is a break or weakness inside a connector, crimp, or the wiring...
• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:05:29 -0400
  ...More importantly, I replaced the old corroded crimp-on wire terminals with new hefty ones and soldered them on after scraping the wires thoroughly...
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 24 May 2009 11:49:31 -0700
  ...It turned out that the red wire connecting to the starter had a loose connection. Since you just did some work in this area...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 07:34:13 -0700
  ...Many folks have apparently fixed their problem by finding and repairing a missing/broken/loose/corroded ground connection. The 2 flat ground braids, one...
• Re: Headlite wiring & adding Euro style grille & small driving lites to my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 16:45:03 -0800
  ...Even a crimp-on ring terminal under one of the headlight bucket retaining screws would be an improvement. As soon as I get my...
• Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 12:43:33 +0000
  ...about to start here, so my summer ranging is getting a crimp for awhile. Can you ship? > > On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:39:38 -0400
  ...Drop the fuse panel and look for overheated connections -- they'll need new crimp connectors. Ditto at the alternator. Don't mess with the...
• Re: Engine Ground voltage drop under load, please help diagnose.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:27:36 -0300
  Once upon a time you could purchase a spool of flat ground strapping (1/2”, 3/4”, etc) and ends with teeth to crimp...
• Re: SA Upper Quad Headlight Grill install ... Help ????
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:09:39 -0400
  ...On the other end of the wire, crimp on a female spade connector. Now plug this wire onto the brown wire connector of the...
• Re: Engine Bay Electrical Fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:28:56 -0700
  ...production..........they ran a wire or wires >> though a hole, then crimped on a connector .. >> and it won't withdraw back out through the...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:32:02 -0600
  ...If needed carefully replace with quality stuff, sealed connections to stop further corrosion of the wire and good crimping tools. Yes. If replacement is...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:53:06 -0700
  I can get a Bosch 02 here in San Antonio for $21.75.But you have to crimp it to the old wire. Marcus...
• Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 21 Apr 2023 23:32:17 -0400
  ...or even crack and the plug connection is sometimes a problem. Broken and corroded wires or the crimps-pins can cause some grief. Also...
• Re: Voltage Drop to Fuse Panel
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:15:33 EST
  ...Be careful of high traffic areas or chafing through holes. ==========================Summary====================== There are a lot of connections, switch contacts and small wires between the...
• Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 15:46:53 -0400
  ...connections are two spade connectors in the area under the shelf in the > right compartment next to the tank. You'll need to crimp...
• Re: AC cutting out momentarily
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:00:52 -0500
  ...More importantly, I replaced the old corroded crimp-on wire terminals with new hefty ones and soldered them on after scraping the wires thoroughly...
• Re: higher power low beams
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 21:09:04 EST
  ...Be careful of high traffic areas or chafing through holes. ==========================Summary====================== There are a lot of connections, switch contacts and small wires between the...
• Re: '87 Westy 2.1L, Running Rough, No Power, Dies at Idle (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:10:09 +0000
  ...The plastic tower makes for a lousy connection. Move it. Make sure the wire > and crimp is in good condition. Any voltage drop here...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:38:21 -0500
  ...Luckily hose > connections tend to be reliable so we usually get away with anything. There > are times where screw clamps are the best choice...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:14:39 -0400
  ...Many folks have apparently fixed their problem by > finding and repairing a missing/broken/loose/corroded ground > connection. The 2 flat ground braids, one...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:55:02 -0400
  ...Simply wiping the contacts or moving the wires where crimped in those connector terminals did the fix. The connector for the oil pressure switches...
• Re: Fiamma and Aux Battery Kits, in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
  Wed, 7 Aug 2013 10:51:08 -0400
  ...They also had a large crimper for rent that saved me some money. It was a lot easier to do than I had built...
• Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:00:43 -0700
  ...or even crack and the plug connection is sometimes a problem. Broken > and corroded wires or the crimps-pins can cause some grief. Also...
• Re: '87 Westy 2.1L, Running Rough, No Power, Dies at Idle (Long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:43:47 -0600
  ...The plastic tower makes for a lousy connection. Move it. Make sure >> the wire >> and crimp is in good condition. Any voltage drop here...
• Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 11:03:29 -0400
  ...So now make your junction using new wire of the same gauge and crimp butt connectors. >> >> The "Why is the passenger window so much...
• Re: Wire size question.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:21:51 -0700
  ...The best way to minimize connection resistance is to find a good > body ground, use "name brand" connectors & a "name brand" crimp tool > designed...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:11:31 -0400
  ...Simply wiping the contacts or moving the wires where crimped in > those connector terminals did the fix. > > The connector for the oil pressure switches...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:26:09 -0700
  ...I can reach the levers and > connections from either place, but just barely. But, right now, the cable > runs smoothly. > > DMc > > ---- Alan Felder <dieseldoofus...
• Re: Wire size question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:55:57 -0500
  ...The best way to minimize connection resistance is to find a good body ground, use "name brand" connectors & a "name brand" crimp tool designed...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Fri, 9 Jun 2017 00:12:30 -0400
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and Jason mentioned...
• Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 14:45:21 -0700
  ...connections are two spade connectors in the area under the shelf in the > right compartment next to the tank. You'll need to crimp...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:56:37 -0700
  ...Spade connectors are connected > > > properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and wire > connections. I > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 23:00:39 -0400
  ...Simply wiping the contacts or moving > the wires where crimped in those connector terminals did the fix. > > The connector for the oil pressure switches...
• Adding a 2nd Battery; which relay terminal.. Now : ( long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:43:24 +0000
  ...PLEASE make sure all positive connections are covered or heavily taped so as nothing will contact metal and short out your battery. Now your...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:13:21 -0400
  ...watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s > > You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and Jason > mentioned) at 4:10, when...
• Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:24:59 -0400
  ...or even crack and the plug connection is sometimes a problem. Broken >> and corroded wires or the crimps-pins can cause some grief. Also...
• Re: Coil-itis
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:08:35 -0400
  ...Spade connectors are connected > > > > properly and are tight / clean surfaces on spades and wire > > connections. I > > > > am not sure on the condition of the...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 10:30:28 -0600
  ...On >>> other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to support the tube from collapsing. >>> >>> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: Crummy Vanagon performance
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Mon, 17 May 2021 11:44:45 -0600
  ...carefully replace with quality stuff, sealed connections to stop > further corrosion of the wire and good crimping tools. > > Yes. If replacement is needed, then...
• Engine log, part 7
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Jun 1995 20:24:24 -0700
  ...They came with new seals and cool aluminum shroud over the injector needle that was crimped in place. I really like this idea since...
• Re: metal coolant bottles Friday thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:38:43 -0700
  ...or even crack and the plug connection is sometimes a problem. > Broken > >> and corroded wires or the crimps-pins can cause some grief. Also...
• Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:45:11 -0400
  ...watch?v=9HkA1GYQnvY&t=258s >> >> You can see the starter wire connection at the solenoid (that Jim and Jason >> mentioned) at 4:10, when...