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Re: '71 Westy On Fire! (what went wrong?)
Historical mailing list - Anton J. Elmquist
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 13:23:46 -0400
...I wonder if this is the > case with your bus? You were close! PO ran the ignition switch wire to a key switch on...
Ignition Switch Question
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Mon, 7 Jul 2014 08:59:13 -0400
...another, hopefully a last question, does terminal 15 remain "hot" when the switch goes from "start" to "on"? Thanks. Ric Sent from my iPad
Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:48:25 -0600
...2013 11:20 AM, mark drillock wrote: > on Vanagons very little of the power needed for running the > engine runs through the ignition switch.
How to turn the van over from the back?
Historical mailing list - Riley Kettner
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:56:50 -0700
...how do i switch it on from the back? extend all the wires at the ignition switch? [text/html]
Re: Proper Headlight Configuration
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:23:17 -0400
...Wait, there is more! This contact is feed directly and is powered without the headlight or ignition switch allowing the high beams to flashed...
New ignition switch in, starter connections cleaned : was no start
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:20:48 -0400
...the back of the head from Scott I have the new ignition switch in and and all my connections cleaned up at the starter...
Re: Electrical weirdness
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 02:38:11 +0200
...All the fuses are fine, > but all the interior electircs that depend on the ignition switch (blower > fans, AC, wipers, but not the radio...
Re: new coil - still no spark???
Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:59:54 -0700
Andy Zappe wrote: >Okay, so the intermittent stalling problem in my '85 is still going on...the ignition switch??? If that is >bad could...
Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
Tue, 2 Jul 1996 10:50:00 -0400
...As soon as, or shortly after the ignition switch is released to the on postion, the engine dies. After the engine dies, if you...
Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
Tue, 2 Jul 1996 14:30:00 -0400
...As soon as, or shortly after the ignition switch is released to the ON postion, the engine dies. After the engine dies, if you...
Ignition Switch Mystery Continues...anybody out there????
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:05:10 -0700
...I haven't gotten any replies to last nights post about my 1990 Carats' Ignition Switch problem...in the meantime I have isolated the...
Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 14 May 2015 20:27:58 -0400
...If I am not mistaken, many if not most modern vehicles use the ignition switch as a trigger and do not actually route the...
Re: Gowesty starter problems...but, Ignition Switch
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 5 Sep 2016 23:09:13 +0000
I just want to comment...all Ignition Switches are not alike. I was having "turn key, nothing happens" issues. Was on the road, and...
steering lock and switch
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:43:58 -0600
...I pulled the steering lock assembly (again) and installed my old switch after testing both the new and old ignition switches. Both ignition swiches...
Re: 91(bus) dead on the freeway tech expertise needed !
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 18:30:13 EST
...Hole number 4 is connected to the > ignition switch contact that turns on the ignition coil and ECU. Connect > a voltmeter probe between hole...
Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 28 Jul 2002 19:24:20 -0400
...Now, I pulled the harness off the ignition switch and plugged on a new one i had on the shelf......nothing. I then ran...
Re: Archive question and ignition switch question (update)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:39:05 -0400
OK, the reason my archive search went poorly was that I used "ignition switch" and not "ignition" It mentions using a qualifier but my...
Re: '72 bus IGN SW
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Feb 1996 14:55:41 -0500
...I >am trying to remove the ignition switch, and having some difficulty. > I have dropped the steering column, found and unscrewed the little >hidden...
Re: It won't even start.
Historical mailing list
Sun, 5 Nov 1995 09:11:01 -0800
I had the same problem with my '74 a few years back and changing the ignition switch fixed it once and for all. I...
3 questions: starter/ignition switch/temp warning light
Historical mailing list - K G Gilbert
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 23:48:06 EDT
...How do I know my ignition switch is bad? My 84 experiences intermittent slow or no-start, usually in warmer weather. It seems I...
Re: 85 1.9, Intermittent stall then no start but does crank ??
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 1 Oct 2006 22:34:06 -0700
> Will a faulty ignition switch cut power to the rest of the works. > Next time it will not start, jiggle the key while in...
Ignition Switch Replacement-Not Amused-Even More!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:34:02 +0000
OK, the two connectors are marked "P" and "S", plus I just reread the procedure, I didn't have the key in the ignition...
Re: replacing ignition switch
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 16:18:42 -0700
...replacing ignition switch > > > >Has anyone out there had experience replacing an ignition switch? I > >started to following Ken's instructions on his website. But...
RE: RED LIGHT!!!!
Historical mailing list
Mon, 03 Apr 1995 13:28:53 EDT
...Lighting switch terminal, Fuse box terminal of the lighting switch. Ignition/starter switch terminal, fuse box terminal of the ignition switch. If the warning...
Re: Fuel pump relay cutout switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:23:12 -0800
There are numerous signals you could disable, power to the ECU, ignition voltage, Wire between the ignition and the ECU, and so forth. There...
Re: Ignition Kill Switch
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 4 Nov 2004 15:41:47 -0700
An alternative is a switch in the wire to the fuel pump. I have that in my '81. The switch-- a push in/pop...
Re: ?? Power for stereo in my '86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joshua R. Poulson
Mon, 18 Mar 96 12:59:20 -0800
...it's not switched with the ignition. The previous > radio was always enabled, and I tried to correct it. I don't have > the...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:25:53 -0400
No http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VanagonProTraining/DigiFant/ (page 42-43) I hope the ignition switch was check/replace! Ben On Mon, 23...
Re: Weird headlight problem
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:17:34 -0400
...I actually > think I had to turn the ignition switch off to reset the problem. > I tried tracing the electrical diagrams but didn't...
Re: Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:32:13 -0700
...for removing the ignition cylinder from the switch assembly. Ken's instructions at the link above are for removing the switch assembly from the...
Re: 86 syncro doesn't start
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:31:59 -0700
...I think it must be ignition switch replacement time On 9/27/08, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > one very efficient way...
Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
...from ignition coil I, terminal 4 4b from ignition coil II, terminal 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Switched + downstream of battery (output of ignition/driving switch) 15a...
Re: Driving Lights?
Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
Tue, 22 Apr 1997 07:37:26
...I had them wired to the ignition so they would automatically turn on when the ignition was switched on and, more importantly, would automatically...
Re: Camper Ventilation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:53:51 -0400
A single pole double throw switch will allow you to switch the fan between two circuits. Make sure both feeds are protected by a...
Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 May 2015 21:33:39 -0400
...Ignition/starter switch failures Follow up to my post that started this very informative thread. Yesterday I purchased a Kostal switch from a list...
Re: What does terminal 15a do? (LVC)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:58:23 -0700
...from ignition coil I, terminal 4 4b from ignition coil II, terminal 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Switched + downstream of battery (output of ignition/driving switch) 15a...
Re: Ignition Kill Switch
Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
Thu, 4 Nov 2004 21:33:11 -0800
...remote, to activate a magnetically operated switch. You could use it to cut power to your ignition coil, starter, fuel pump or ECU with...
Re: lighted switch needed
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 9 Feb 2008 14:42:17 -0500
...lighted switch needed >I seem to recall there is a signal in the keyswitch that detects whether >the > key is inserted. It activates an...
Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:00:40 -0700
Dennis said: "The controls wiring will take care of turning off the lights with the ignition switch." Is that not the same thing? Can...
Re: Electrical gremlins back
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:57:52 -0800
...stay on after the ignition is switched off. I thought I could live with > it but as I'm driving around this winter trying...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 07:45:56 -0700
could be ignition switch...AFM or loose grounds at the ECU
VANAGON digest 1252 -Reply
Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
Fri, 31 Jan 1997 12:38:55 -0800
Check your ignition switch. This would easily cut power and cause your symptoms.
Re: '80 Westy: My headlights stopped working
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:25:25 -0700
...I took the switch out and squirted it with alcohol to anti-oxidate the contacts and that was of some minimal help. Ignition switch...
Re: No headlights
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:57:27 -0800
...Mark Jim Arnott wrote: > I’m at work, so no Bentley close at hand. > ‘84 with ‘85 Wolfsburg cluster. > > Symptoms: > > Headlight switch on, ignition...
Re: Lowbeams blink off when hittting hard bumps - 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:51:11 +0000
Sounds like ignition switch to me. Maybe you got a defective unit. Or check the wiring on the rear of the headlight switch. It...
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: Help with 1991 Vanagon headlights
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 11:04:21 -0800
...likely either your headlight switch or your ignition switch... Bill
Re: Electronic Ignition Switch...where to get one? New? Used?
Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:20:37 -0400
Kevin, Ken Wlford at Vanagain.com has the switch you need for $9.00 VanAgain Part number: 111905865L Ken is in New Jersey. Michael...
Fuel Injection Help NEEDED!
Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
Tue, 2 Jul 1996 10:18:00 -0400
...As soon as, or shortly after the ignition switch is released to the on postion, the engine dies. After the engine dies, if you...
Re: Voltage leak found
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 1 Sep 2015 13:31:16 -1000
Since Vanagons don't have an Accessory position on their ignition switch, since many radios draw some current when off, since I often want...
It's hard to make your Vanagon better when they're making the parts crappier
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 1 Jul 2013 14:14:22 -0500
...But what does not bode well is the fact that the week before that, I installed an ignition switch purchased from a list vendor...
Re: Headlamp Switch or Key Switch?
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Wed, 4 May 2005 21:15:01 -0400
Eric, If your ignition switch is bad, there will be no power to the "X" relay. This means that you will have other dead...
Engine Swap Problems
Historical mailing list - Larry L. Meyer
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 23:01:53 -0500
...Got good spark, and as long as I kept the ignition switch on, it acted like it would take off. However, whenever I released...
Help........My Van won't start
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 13:53:22 -0500
...Could this be a problem with the ignition switch?? I haven't tested anything yet but if it turns out to be the ignition...
Re: '85 Westy Ignition Woes
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:40:38 -0400
If you have automatic, check your neutral start switch.Try starting in neutral.
Re: Electrical issues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 08:58:39 -0800
Replace the ignition switch, and disconnect the battery overnight until you do. Get a good one from one of our vendors, they are not...
Re: Engine cut off- 90' Westy
Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 22:38:20 -0500
Rob, Sounds like the ignition switch, had it happen to me. Anybody have a lot on their keychains? It'll happen to you! Contacts...
Re: Electircal Problem
Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
Wed, 12 Feb 1997 10:18:57 -0500
...In the near future, I may need a new switch. What is cost of an ignition switch for a 1987 Vanagon GL, Wolfsburg, Weekender...
Headlights not working- FIXED !
Historical mailing list - Leif
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 10:03:10 -1000
...I removed the ignition switch and carefully dis-assembled it. There was some black marks inside indicating something had shorted, also the contacts were...
Re: Power inverter - install question
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:53:36 -0500
...exactly what it does - you connect it to the switched voltage from the ignition switch (terminal 15, or even better, after the load reduction...