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• algebra-impaired
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:50:56 -0400
  ...It seems more likely to be a fault int he ignition switch as I also have the LCD clock malfunction relative to the ignition...
• A Mystery
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:06:10 -0500
  ...Vehicle in 3rd gear - clutch in, ignition on but not to start, release brake, turn wheels towards down hill, start to roll. Pick up...
• Re: Ignition Switch, Battery and Starter Protection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:53:37 -0500
  ...Small airplanes - and prol'ly large ones - are wired so that operation of the ignition switch actuates a relay installed between the the battery...
• Re: ignition switch-- how to article
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:08:34 -0700
  ...On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > Last year I replaced my ignition switch with one that...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 14:22:08 CDT
  On Mon, 29 Aug 94 14:18:21 CDT Jerry Huff said: >Does everyone know that the ignition key unlocks the gas cap? I...
• RE: '71 Ignition Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 17:09:12 -0400
  >>Finally got around to getting the '71 camper ready for the camping season. >>Tried to start it and found there to be no ignition...
• Re: Bright lights stuck on
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:43:24 -0700
  ...The ignition switch is also probably not the problem and you can verify this by noting whether, for example, the taillights remain lit, and...
• Re: Just picked up a 79 westy... no keys..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:57:40 -0500
  ...If any of them happens to use the same key as the ignition switch (somewhat likely given that at one time, everything took the...
• Re: lost gas cap key
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 23 May 2006 23:40:26 -0400
  ...Mike Mike Collum wrote: > The gas cap keys (different from the ignition keys) for my '84 7 > passenger and my '85 Westy are the...
• Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 19 May 2014 14:07:26 -0400
  Hi all, Given the recent no start, ignition switch replacement issue, I was wondering if there's a way to know which switch your...
• Re: lost gas cap key
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Tue, 23 May 2006 22:58:09 -0500
  My 87 Syncro use the same key for everything, gas cap, door & ignition. Is there a number on it? If so a good lock...
• Ignition module question
  Historical mailing list - wayne withers
  Wed, 2 May 2007 16:10:48 -0700
  ...I am testing my ignition module and when I ground the coil I am getting .09 volts rather than the slightly less than 1...
• Re: Something is draining my battery...
  Historical mailing list - George Vermillion
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:45:21 EDT
  I had a similar problem in my 85 vanagon, the voltage regulator had failed and was powering the switched circuits while the ignition switch...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:09:40 -0600
  My ignition switch has a new added bonus of being able to pull the keys out while its running. A feature in Montana winters...
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio--easy solution
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Denton
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 21:41:33 PDT
  ...Hook up the hot wire to one side of the switch, and the ignition switched wire to the other, then hook the radio power...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:24:56 -0800
  ...The ignition spark is by definition according to engine position and the fuel injectors fire based on the same triggering event that the ignition...
• Re: Momentary Engine Stoppage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:28:41 -0400
  ...I feel this to be an >electrical/ignition issue rather than an fuel issue. Any opinions about >this problem? For a start, keep yourself...
• Fwd: Re: Ignition - 2.1L wasserboxer, 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 16:29:18 -0500
  ...I had new plugs > installed and went thru the entire ignition system and all ran perfect - > idle and at 3000 rpm per Tencent. Even...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:41:48 -0500
  ...You will see a spark or two and hear the starter whir into action if it is an ignition switch issue. If it whirs...
• Re: No spark, what to do
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Feb 2019 11:34:02 -0700
  ...So, the battery is good, the ignition switch is > working, at least for the running of the engine. > Zoltan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan N...
• Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 16:04:45 -0800 (AKDT)
  I wonder if anyone has replaced their ignition switch. I checked the Bentley, but the informaqtion is somewhat vague: "to remove", it notes "first...
• Re: Broken down, need some advise
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:12:29 -0500
  Have you considered having the vendor send you a new ignition switch by FedEx? You will have it in a couple of days. Pricey...
• Re: WTB: Injector Driver Module
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:53:30 -0700
  ...The part number you refer > to is correctly called an Ignition Control Module - runs the Hall Unit > on the distributor. Fits 79 Cal Bus...
• If you have an Aux battery.....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:15:12 -0400
  ...Say you come out of work, turn ignition key and NOTHING happens. NO dash board lights, nothing. Damn, left the lights on. Here is...
• Re: lighted switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 14:42:17 -0500
  ...It activates an electro-nag to keep you from leaving > your > keys in the ignition. You can use this to activate the relay for...
• Re: no fuse for fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:30:53 -0800
  thanks Dennis, Is it good to add a fuse for the ignition and the fuel pump if I know where to put them? (I...
• Re: 85' won't start :-( any clues??
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:24:21 +0100
  ...If the engine starts from the ignition switch all's well and good. If not, I leave the ignition switched on, go round to...
• Re: So... am I nuts? (ign. sw)
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 09:27:43 -0700
  Sounds like the classic case of bad ignition switch (ask me how I know ;)). It's a fairly cheap fix. That's my number...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:47:21 -0700
  ...I > don't think there is a problem with the ignition and starter system. > > Thanks, > Blake > Actually, a bad ignition switch can, and IME...
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 23 May 2015 23:24:56 -0400
  ...I shouldn't have to be concerned about the ignition switch in the future. Ed
• '83.5 distributor into '78
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 21:36:35 -0800
  Has anyone installed an early wasserboxer (1.9) ignition into a 2 liter ac motor. I'd really love to get rid of the...
• Re: starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:15:37 -0800
  William, Time for a new ignition switch. Cheap and pretty easy to install. Do it before it stops working entirely, which may be tomorrow...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:53:29 -0400
  ...the catalytic)for emissions.Make sure they all work proper,and your secondary ignition is in top shape,including the ignition timing.Good luck
• Re: Vanagon DEAD- Starter relay- Manually Jump??? Help!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 16:53:28 EST
  ...The second thing to try if the battery is good, is to try the ignition while someone checks to see if there is voltage...
• Re: 86 Vanagon - Engine won't start
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:16:22 -0400
  ...We also replaced the > ignition coil and ignition spark plug wires, including the spark plugs. > The engine cranks fine and spark goes through the...
• Re: Vanagon locksmith
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:55:12 -0700
  ...Can anyone recommend a good locksmith? I have >a feeling that it does not have the original ignition lock because my >other van's...
• Re: Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:47:13 -0400
  ...Intermittent ignition delay when turning key >Hello, I have a delay in my'84's ignition when turing the key. Sometimes, >especially after travelling...
• Headlights, Fans not working - Resolution
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 04:37:38 GMT
  ...To make a long story short, it was the ignition switch. We thought it tested OK, and were playing with the load reduction relay...
• Re: door key cut from code?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:44:26 -0700
  ...It sounds like someone had replaced your door or ignition key at some time. The door codes are easier to find but them you...
• 2nd ignition switch in 2 months???
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 06:28:31 -0800
  ...i just put that ignition switch in less than 2 months ago!! WTF? UGH! ...any ideas as to why it might be doing this...
• Re: Ignition switch recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 16:26:42 -0800
  Trouble is that the Ignition switch does more than just make the starter crank..It also has a different set of contacts that light...
• Re: Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 23:12:15 -0800
  ...Wiper Failure (again) X-switch for ignition jeez John, now you believe us? :) get well alistair On 5-Mar-11, at 8:56 PM...
• Intermittent ignition delay when turning key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:52:27 -0500
  Hello, I have a delay in my'84's ignition when turing the key. Sometimes, especially after travelling a while after cooldown, I turn...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 11:48:36 -0700
  Since I do have an 82 air-cooled cal model with electronic ignition, let me say this blunt. Points suck! Nothing but a pain...
• Gap? .03" = .762mm??
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 14:57:46 +0200
  <!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> I'm about to install my Pertronix Electronic Ignition gadget and as Pertronix...
• Re: Gap? .03" = .762mm??
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 10:53:23 -0500
  ...Marshall Ruskin I'm about to install my Pertronix Electronic Ignition gadget and as Pertronix is a US co. they put the instructions in...
• Re: electrical question - ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:13:15 -0700
  ...Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > next question, can i transfer the lock from a spare ignition switch > into this one? > > thanks > florian >
• Cold + Ignition Key Jiggle = Horn
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:43:58 -0800
  ...What's the physical relationship between the horn wiring and the ignition lock? And why doesn't this happen when things are warmer? -- Mike...
• Re: Intermittent stall while underway...
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 17:50:34 -0500
  ...The saga continues- I tried to start the van and it was dead in the water, so I decided to reseat the ignition control...
• Re: HELP! '64 ignition shot?
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 10:01:13 -0400
  ...Too funny! :) >Power to the ignition does not go *through* the light switch. Agreed, but it can short at the light switch. >Why would...
• Re: Progressive rough running - until ignition reset
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:15:29 -0500
  The only thing the ignition reset fixes is the O2 sensor circuit. The sensor can be affected from cold weather and road spray especially...
• Re: Busted ignition lock
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 95 13:15:16 PST
  ...I found a better price for the ignition lock tumbler - $19.95 at a nearby aftermarket parts supplier. It's Brazilian manufactured. I also...
• Re: What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:41:12 -0400
  ...What controls pre-ignition flashing of warning lights? > > > Hi everyone, > A quick question for electrical system experts. What controls the > blinking of the temperature...
• Re: Ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:15:08 -0400
  ...Stop, turn key and remove. > My radio stays on until I open my door. > Did my ignition switch organically grow a new feature? > > > On...
• fuel pump relay: where? cleaning? replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 15:03:24 -0800
  ...I will leave the ignition on for a minute to help warm the relays. I then turn the ignition on again and if I...
• Re: '81 Westy power from key
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 16:23:44 -0500
  ...Should I >connect to a different spot? Since VW decided that an accessory position on the ignition switch was unnecessary the wire you found...
• Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:36:02 -0700
  ...Compression is the before ignition pressure event, "cylinder pressure" is effectively after ignition. John Aircooled.Net Inc.
• Hand-held tach use with Digifant
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 23:23:53 -0400
  ...The Digifant system has a unique primary ignition circuit control perhaps similar to the old capacitive discharge systems. While powerful and efficient for ignition...
• Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:43:56 -0700
  ...So you are right that the #15 terminal is connected to +12V from the ignition switch and the currect is flowing in from #15...
• Re: Oregon gasoline- was Steve Sandlin keys win again
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:52:40 -0700
  ...Uses the short which does not work on the ignition. AFAIK, all original locking gas caps were designed to operate with the ignition key...