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• Re: Auto Trans, Shift Points etc.
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:48:07 -0400
  ...cc:Mail Text > > Virtually all non-electrically activated "automatic" transmissions use > Al, Does the Vanagon automatic have a lock up torque converter ? JP
• Re: Plastic VS steel engine covers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:21:06 +1200
  >I guess I'm not burning petrol either ...ooohh :)! > >Steve Yours is diesel? This reduces engine bay fire probability to electrical rather than fuel...
• any room for one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 11:04:30 -0700
  instead of alternator, an electrical booster http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/electrocharger/electrocharger.php :) alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www...
• WTB: Digijet version of Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 17:02:50 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:14:53 -0800
  RE: 5v at wiper Most likely a bad/corroded connection causing the large voltage drop. Check the ground connection at the wiper motor, then...
• Re: Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:19:42 PDT
  ...I've been modifying the electrical system > on my 78 bus (earlier posts may have said 79 mistakenly). I've replaced > the stock 55amp...
• Re: Electrical - '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 00:59:27 -0700
  ...Geho wrote: > >Help Please - any of you electrical types out there. > > > >I am purchasing a 1000w Honda EU1000 generator. Its Specs are: > > > >AC output...
• Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:35:51 -0700
  Perfect - an online electrical to English translator - I've been looking for one for years! :) On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 4:23 PM...
• Re: 1.9TD Help
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:01:31 -0400
  ...The device appears to possibly be a solenoid valve and has a single pole electrical connection and a small steel line running to the...
• electrical insulating goop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:50:03 -0500
  ...This got me thinking how handy it would be to be able to make a nice waterproof protective coating on many electrical connections I...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:29:50 -0500
  ...I *suspect* that the > major non-electrical cause of RV fires is also cooking. > > Incidentally the USFA reports that the major cause of outdoor...
• Re: Wire crimp tool, find
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:50:56 -0700
  ...https://bandc.com/product-category/electrical-supplies/tools/ For automotive stuff, probably the RCT-1 is the one you need. I've had several...
• Re: saturday stumper: why do Canadian westys have the elec. outlet down low
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 12:38:13 -0500
  ...For the electrical cord, the opening for the cord is very low, so it is prone to rust, that's a problem. > >Chris (JordanVw...
• Re: Hall sffect sender/ engine in '90 Vanagon cutting out
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 07:15:18 -0400
  ...On Wed, 27 Oct 1999, Dave Bayer wrote: > > You can thread a piece of electrical tape under the > wires (and between the distro body...
• All For One & One For All ~ The V-Musketeers!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 07:57:16 -0800
  ...I am making brewing strong coffee & bucking up for a serious recon of my electrical panel & upstairs junction boxes, armed with, probably, more infothan...
• Re: Aux battery, install location
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 8 May 2008 10:46:36 -0700
  ...I suppose it's low maintenance, so electrically wins > out? > > Thanks! > > -- > Neil > '82 Diesel Westy > Peace of >
• Re: Electrical Trivia number 2,glass fuses for early vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2025 15:32:26 +0000
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• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 09:57:34 -0400
  Brendan, Score! Sounds like you have some minor electrical issues, most likely poor connections. Check the big tranny ground braid for corrosion. Send pictures...
• electrical connections
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 23:17:50 -0700
  Is it a good/bad idea to apply dielectric (non-conductive) grease on all your engine wiring harness connections to help prohibit corrosion and...
• Re: Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 23 May 2003 11:16:22 -0600
  > The tach immediately > >drops to '0' RPM, This is also a symptom of trouble with the Hall sensor in the distributor. Richard A. Jones...
• weight of poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 12:15:46 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: 87 Westy stove and fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 09:38:13 -0700
  ...does anybody know if there is anything we > need to watch out for electrically speaking or otherwise? > > thanks for any help! > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Get your FREE...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:21:57 -0700
  ...Entire that is but for starter motor. > ... > The advantage is that one can wire accessories straight into the > stock electrical system. I initially considered...
• Re: fuel pump, regulator or what???
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 08:01:09 -0400
  Cycling on and off is caused by some electrical problem. Perhaps the fuel pump relay, more likely a poor electrical connection interupting power to...
• Re: [WetWesties] H3 Bulb(s) Factory Flaw? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:48:26 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > So electrical "Liquid Tape" won't hold up over...
• Re: Norcold Refit
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:42:38 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia...
• Busted ignition lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 10:14:23 PST
  ...It won't engage the plastic electrical connector switch I took the steering wheel off and removed the metal housing that contains the lock...
• Re: Installing a 1000W converter
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:01:40 -0400
  ...No need for so much electrical stuff! Actually, most stuff I use has it's own batteries (laptop computer, vacuums, cell phones, etc.) I...
• Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:23:54 -0600
  ...Here are some of the possibly related conditions.my starter just went out.I am sensing something may have been wrong with the electrical...
• Re: Engine Control Module Wiring Diagram and Electrical System schematic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Jan 2013 09:17:03 -0500
  ...Engine Control Module Wiring Diagram and Electrical System schematic Hi All, Happy New Year!! I'm ready to get started on rewiring my Vanagon...
• Problem: 88 Auto Front Radiator Fan comes on when I turn on the van.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:21:32 -0400
  ...I am a real beginner when it comes to electrical so if its an electrical issue please explain it as simply as possible. Thanks...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:09 -0700
  ...http://www.bandc.biz/electrical-terminals-splices.aspx These connectors have two metal barrels: One is crimped on the wires and the other on...
• Was: Engine electrical requirements? Now: WBX ECU Heat?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:21:41 -0700
  ...A recent thread about WBX engine electrical demands mentions ECU heat. I'm running a Jetta 2.0 in my Westy. The Jetta ECU...
• Re: Igniton switch / Overheating / Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 10:51:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...My question is this; can the electrical switch > part be separated from the key cylender Yes. >or do they have to be replaced together...
• Re: 87GL Died/Left Equpment Outages
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 10:35:33 -0500
  ...I had odd electrical problems that were caused by the switch. I fixed mine, but a new one is only $6 from the dealer...
• Re: vanagon electrical problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 12:41:44 EST
  In a message dated 3/17/00 10:56:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << vanagon electrical problem >> I had...
• Re: Strange Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - ZZ
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:35:48 -0500
  ...Strange Electrical Problem I'll second that call for an ignition switch. The infamous "X" circuit runs right through the switch and when it...
• re. AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:29:34 -0700
  ...Rather than glue the boot back on the AFM I'm inclined to tape it up securely with electrical tape to allow easier access...
• Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 17:41:48 -0600
  ...One thing I was taught in basic electrical school was never trust a bleeder system for large capacity capacitors. Also some very large power...
• Re: Vanagon in US fashion magazine
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:38:04 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: AC Electrical
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Aug 2023 15:00:19 +0000
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• Re: Electrical conductive paste or glue/adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:06:20 -0400
  There's silver-filled conductive epoxy like this, but it's kinda pricey: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/mg-chemicals/8331S-15G...
• Circuit For Light Over The Drivers Door
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:37:25 -0800
  Okay all you Vanagon electrical wizards out there, what circuit/fuse is the light over the drivers door on? Apparently not on the Fuse...
• Windshield de-icer in a can?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 08:38:05 -0800
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR
• 12V Space Heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 01:00:50 -0800 (PST)
  I am interested in finding out about 12V space heaters for my van, preferably one with a low electrical draw. Any info about this...
• Need armature for diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:44:42 -0700
  My favorite electrical shop tells me that my diesel vanagon starter's armature is bad. Does anyone know where I can get one at...
• Re: '86GL - fuel or ignition?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:43:25 -0400
  ...Spraying starting fluid into the afm can tell you the difference between electrical or fuel problems,sometimes.Roger
• Bonehead TDI question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:31:41 -0700
  ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: Turn signals
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:58:29 -0700
  ...On the whole van, but very much so in the electrical system. really, I don't think anyone actually 'services' the electrical system . they...
• Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:37:43 -0400
  A gas engine uses very little electrical power. Most of the amps are for other things, such as fans, radios, lights. A standard battery...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:07:22 -0800
  ...Editorial date > is > 07/1991 > > I am looking at the electrical diagrams on Pages 97.201 to 97.218 and > there does > not seem...
• 88 westie intermittent starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 08:47:17 -0400
  I have an electrical problem with my '88 westie that is beginning to tax (t'is the season) my electrical illiterate brain. This happens...
• hall effect sender output characteristics?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:15:38 -0700
  ...Per complete engine cycle (all four cylinders firing), what does that little sender spit out (electrically speaking, that is)? In particular, i am curious...
• Re: Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:13:15 -0400
  Someone solved all of our energy problems! 7.5 megawatts of electrical energy, driven off of a roughly 65 kilowatt engine. Brilliant! On Tue...
• Re: Problem with Stancor 120-901 relay??
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:14:11 -0700
  ...The tempting mounting hole in a TO-220 is electrically connected to the diode's innards, whereas a metal-body resistor's mounting holes...
• 88 Electrical/ light questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul Dierze
  Thu, 13 May 1999 18:32:47 GMT
  ...88 Electrical/ light questions The light bar over the cabinets has stopped working. �What end of the chase does the wire come out? �I...
• cluster electrical connector
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:26:36 -0500
  Howdy, Any of you that have messed around with the instrument clusters in our beloved Vanagons have probably noticed that the 14 pin electrical...
• electrical thoughts & suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 12:56:19 -0500
  ...I am setting up a camper/travel car w/ lots of accesories and am trying to modify the existing electrical system to get the...
• ANSWERS!! Re: Engine electrical power requirements?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:46:46 -0700
  ...Anything else electrical needed to keep the engine > running? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >
• Mystery module. what the heck is it? '72
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 12:01:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It has a two pronged electrical connection and what looks like vacuum hook ups coming out of either end. the small can shaped module...