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• 91 Carat Restoration
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 17:31:01 -0500
  ...I seem to have heard that headlight switches are different from other Vanagons, and maybe ignition switches as well. But anything helps. I plan...
• parting out a bunch of vans - '80 westy, '84 GL, '87 wolfsburg, '90 carat, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 12:41:58 EDT
  ...w/ screens, interior panels, curtains, westy bits and pieces, electrical switches, fan switches, heater blowers/cores, windshields, etc..etc too much to list. ask...
• Re: how does the ignition switch work?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:32:03 -0800
  ...I'll probably still track down one of those plastic switches though; I'll probably do it at a junkyard because with one of...
• Re: Light switches
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 17:06:55 +0100
  For the records / statistics: My 86 too got no low beam occasionally. Know it's the ign sw. Move the key a little and...
• Vanagon Eberspacher BA-6 gas Heater for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 03:07:36 EST
  Eberspacher BA-6 vanagon gas Heater, complete w/ all switches and wiring. this is an auxilliary heater, works independant of your stock heating system...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:11:56 -0400
  ...These switches are incredibly important to acceleration off idle and for deceleration. I've never found the full-throttle enrichment makes much difference, however.
• Re: Replace your ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:54:24 -0700
  I've done a few switches too - why why why did VW put current through the key and headlights?� A relay for the 15...
• Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:06:08 -0700
  ...Do you > >think the splice may be offering resistance and causing it to go off? > > > The oil pressure switches are ON/OFF, switches, not...
• Re: Reed Switch/water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:03:34 -0800
  ...So, my question is does anyone know where I can >>buy the switches? I see that eBay is filled with reed switches, I just...
• Re: "thing" on steering column
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 13:19:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...You mentioned heater switches for seats? The seat heat switches are little thumwheel style knobs where you can see the perimeter of the knob...
• 1987 Vanagon Brake Light Warning Issue
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 18 May 2019 09:09:40 -0600
  ...Fluid Level are Good & from what can be seen of Brake Light Switches without removing Inst'Cluster the Connectors are in place ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Where can this wire be found?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 26 May 2011 15:43:03 -0700
  ...Those pressure > >switches fail much? > > Typically only once each. <po-faced look> > > :) > d >
• Darn those e-Windows!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:13:02 -0700
  Anyone got a cheap source for those electric window switches? 255.959.855B. I need two. Known list vendors have 'em from 90 to...
• Re: Power Window Motor/Regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 09:47:41 EDT
  ...I also have OEM power window switches for $35 each. You can get the frames that hold the switches from you local dealer for...
• Re: Oil pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:29:39 +0100
  ...Or the high and low pressure switches are mixed up. I cannot think of a reason for the buzzer coming on at this rpm...
• Re: '85 A/C Question (better components)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:39:54 -0700
  ...Another common problem > is that the knobs or > switches that control the A/C are broken. They are > NLA from the dealer so > good...
• Re: who sells vanagon dashboard switches
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 06:18:04 -0400
  ...Monday, April 19, 2004 9:38 PM Subject: [VANAGON] who sells vanagon dashboard switches > X-SpamDetect-Info: ------------- Start SmiteSpam results --------------- > X-SpamDetect-Info: This...
• Re: cruise control
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:44:10 +0300
  I installed the cruise control on my V'gon, and I didn't adjust the pneumatic and electrical switches on the pedals very well...
• Re: Summer's coming and my van is getting hotter than ever!!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:59:02 -0400
  >>Lucas brand refrigerators are one reason the British drink warm beer. > > The joke I've always heard is that Lucas headlight switches have three...
• Re: Troubleshooting cruise control
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:06:30 -0700
  ...The controls on the turn signal stalk, a control module behind the glove box, Vacuum switches on the pedals, the speed sensor in the...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 10:30:01 -0500
  ...I'll let you know if the new new switches work, but I'm > pretty sure that's going to be it. > > > > Jim > > > > On...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:37:30 -0700
  ...I've > already looked at West Marine's offerings and I can find either > two-position (off/on) switches, or four-position (off/1...
• Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:43:43 -0500
  ...but a great way to zero in is to see if ot his door switches on the sliding door and rear deck. that's...
• Re: power window motors
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:25:30 -0400
  Does anyone have any door switches for the windows, I need the drivers switch that controls the passenger side window. Thanks Bill NACHTAIN7@AOL...
• Re: Wiring Question.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:19:35 +0100
  Stefan Weir wrote: > Ground wires in German cars are generally (1) Brown Grounds are brown, and switched grounds (like door light switches) are brown...
• > '90 speedo/tach unit for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:38:47 -0600
  ...and odo do not work tach and and all gauges/lights/switches work great clock is blobbed. email me for details t candesa tony...
• Re: of oil lights and pressure switches
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 22:47:57 -0700
  Jim, you have a remarkable ability to cut through the crap and get to the point. Thanks. I needed that. Charles '85 Westy At...
• of oil lights and pressure switches - SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 17:54:08 -0700
  ...My mechanic said he never trusts aftermarket pressure switches, so I got one from a VW dealer. (Interestingly, it was cheaper than the aftermarket...
• Re: Parting out an 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:38:31 -0500
  ...I'm not sure about the switches for the heater tho, I bypassed all the switches and it fired right up. Email me or...
• Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:50:30 -0700
  ...80-84 brake pressure switches have 3 wires, to also trigger dash brake warning light when pressures don't match 85-91 brake pressure...
• Re: surging with funky idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:52:16 -0400
  ...If you got to know, I did this because I was burning out switches too often. The early throttle has easily accessabvle switches that...
• Emergency flasher won't work
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 23:40:43 -0700
  ...I have a few switches and all of them fail to make it work. I’m not sure if this has ever been discussed...
• Re: Adding gauges to a Vanagon dashboard, and which are important ?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 09:12:00 -0800
  ...how about a gauge that is small and will fit in the extra position near the hazard & rear defrost switches? The gauge could have...
• Increased idle when man trans first in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 19 May 2006 10:37:34 -0400
  OK, I know that there are switches which increase the idle when AC is on and one is on PS pump to boost in...
• Re: High noon at the Maryland emissions station
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:41:57 -0700
  ...If you got to know, I did this because I was burning out switches too often. The early throttle has easily accessabvle switches that...
• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:08:23 -0500
  ...No fried wiring and no fried switches.However, the connectors for the auxillery air regualator and throttle switch were mixed up.The throttle switch...
• Re: OE foglight switch p/n
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 19:49:55 -0800
  ...for switches in > those cars!! Well, Supers starting in 73 got the big dash, and curvy windshield...along w/ flat style switches...there are...
• Re: Fan switch...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 18:09:38 -0600
  I think Bus Depot has the standard switches (4 position) for about $4.95. Stan Wilder On Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:37:02...
• Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
  Historical mailing list - Hawk
  Sun, 27 May 2012 12:04:28 -0500
  ...On VW's using two oil pressure switches, the high pressure switch kicks in when engine revved past 2K RPM. That said, on a...
• Power window on drivers side not working need advice
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:43:19 -0500
  ...I bought a replacement set of drivers side switches, and the drivers side window still does not work. I test both switches and since...
• Re: My syncro stuck... (was: Re: Fan switches)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:25:43 EST
  In a message dated 1/26/00 10:40:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, jafo@TUMMY.COM writes: << http://www.tummy.com/jafo/Cars...
• 86-87, 2.1L ignition coil
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 05:47:54 -0500
  ...The wrong ignition coil could damage the digifant control module that switches the coil on-off time.................... Regards, John
• Re: Vanagon A/C and controls
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:07:53 -0700
  Hi Doug, Aftermarket vacuum switches intended to do just what you have in mind are FLAPS available. You connect it to your intake vacuum...
• Re: Headlight Switch Vendor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:24:39 EST
  ...bus boys and gowesty catalogs and didn't see any headlight > switches. Anyone know who sells them or is this a dealer item? > i...
• Re: FRIDAY: Famous Amos Shipping Bonus from Van Cafe?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 27 May 2006 13:09:02 -0400
  Yup, but I bought the master (and brake master w/ 2 new switches) from cip1 (no cookies). Chris On 5/27/06, Roger Sisler...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 23:21:51 -0700
  ...The only parts I would need from your AC would be switches. I can get said switches from a local T3 used parts place...
• Euro-Elec: UPDATE 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, idiot lights, oil light
  Historical mailing list - "Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 10:35:07 -0500
  ...As many of you pointed out, two identical switches are not correct. (By the way, you cannot go by the colour of the switches...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:37:00 -0500
  ...Having new brake light switches is a plus. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of dhanson...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:56:54 +1200
  ...I wouldn't have thought the dash switches would've been reversed though...thought the instrument panel would be the same on both RHD...
• Re: It's 22:26!
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:56:23 -0600
  ...My brake light switches arrived this morning. I had a hell of a time figuring out how to get to the one closest to...
• Re: Oil pressure switch color
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:35:54 -0400
  ...Have new switches - one blue and one gray - but don't > remember which color goes where. > > Anyone know? > > John >
• Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:23:03 -0600
  ...John On 2/23/2014 7:59 PM, Jarrett Kupcinski wrote: > Are your power window switches okay? If you're thinking of relocating them...
• Re: Brake light switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:00:11 -0500
  ...brake light switches on the master cylinder? > It looks like I'd have to drain the entire system then replace switches, then refill and...
• Re: Switch from Power Windows to Manual Windows
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 13:08:13 -0700
  ...removing the erratic, usually non-functioning power window regulators, motors and switches from my 87 GL front doors, and replacing them with the usually...
• Re: 4 Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 May 2008 13:11:41 -0400
  ...Would I need >three battery switches, one two switch between the two other switches?... >but I also want batteries three and four to run...
• Re: junkyard alert
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 09:28:20 -0500
  ...fer pickin'! It has a compleat seat of popout windows, guages, switches >n stuff. Those gauges wouldn't happen to include a oil pressure...
• Power Window Regulator Crunch!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 03:52:56 EDT
  ...Took motor off and they run fine, switches are OK. Sounds like I must replace regulators right? 150$ a piece I was told. Any...
• site with snow plough, high top roof/boat etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 08:24:09 -0800
  ...There are some interesting pictures there, including a very nice dashboard "extension that houses gauges and switches, Porsche disk brake, rear swaybar. Alistair -- '82...
• Re: [WetWesties] Brake lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:20:53 -0800
  ...BOTH of the "stoplight switches" were bad. Good thing they are stocked at most FLAPS. Intersting thing is some FLAPS were charging $15.00...
• dash brake light oddness
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 21:41:19 +0000
  ...I should have said that I replaced both brake light switches on the master cylinder last fall. Maybe I messed up the wiring ...??? W...