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  • Re: Power WIndow Fuse?
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:23:13 -0800
    ...Power WIndow Fuse? Does anyone know what fuse controls the power windows? I'm having trouble finding this information, and think i've blown...
  • Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Tue, 10 May 2011 08:16:35 -0400
    Nope, not me! On 5/9/2011 10:19 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > add weight to the gizmo that controls shift points? A listmember...
  • Re: CB Radio
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:38:29 -0700
    ...CB with controls in microphone >Google 'Cobra 75' and you will find what you are looking for.
  • Re: 1987 WBX 2.1 For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 1 May 2010 17:55:45 -0500
    ...I'm, also selling > the ECU, AFM, and all the idle controls and wiring harnesses as I'm doing a > Subaru conversion. > > Contact me...
  • Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:15:23 -0400
    ...It even tells you what grade of oil to use, and how to work the heater controls, and what torque to put on the...
  • Re: VW Parts Availability in the Future?
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Sat, 2 Feb 2002 08:58:19 -0500
    ...parts available for many things for the mandated extended warrranty period on the pollution controls. Congress stepped in and mandated ten years. Dave K.
  • Re: ISV troubleshooting
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:57:38 +0000
    ...shorted closed)at all times? 2) The idle stabilization control module controls the ISV with a mA current. I believe the nominal hot idle...
  • Re: snow! Can we talk about heat now?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:16:35 -0800
    ...either a valve problem or (more likely) a problem with the cable from the dash controls that opens and closes the front heater valve...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:54:26 -0500
    ...The Wal-Mart batteries are now >> made by Johnson Controls... and are typically very "Fresh" this one had a >> date code of 10/10...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:12:18 -0700
    ...But in my experience most valves, controls, rotary switches, when you turn it Right or clockwise, it goes on...More right, moreon! (<) Turn it...
  • FW: lighting fridge on propane
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:11:50 -0400
    ...lighting fridge on propane Though I am not an expert, I don't think the knob controls the volume of gas delivered - it is...
  • Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 10 May 2002 15:22:55 -0700
    ...Ventalation Controls (sp) <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 18:09:23 -0400 <DIV></DIV>&gt; <DIV></DIV>&gt;At 05:40...
  • Re: Warm air from under dash.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jul 1996 18:09:38 -0400
    ...I haven't seen the van, but she claims to be turning off all of the heater controls. This is more and more annoying...
  • Answer to LOUD! cooling fan
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:01:01 -0700
    ...This resistor controls the fan speed for cooling the engine. Floyd Truskot
  • Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:38:05 -0600
    ...Johnson Controls makes one hell of a battery--Optima is the best your money can buy. If for some reason the monetary outlay is...
  • Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:56:05 +0000
    ...vw/plug.html It seems to want to go around > the vent/heater controls somewhere but I don't see a slot. > > Thanks, > Bryan >
  • inline 4 swap
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Mon, 18 May 2009 15:52:04 EDT
    ...and keep all the controls vanagon. I have an 85 weekender that I am planing to do this to. any suggestions? thank you later...
  • Re: Blumenvasen
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 Nov 1994 14:47:34 -0800
    My friend Richard used to have a Blumenvasen made out of a little plastic bottle neatly attached to something near his heater controls in...
  • Re: Backfire thru intake ?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 00:57:41 -0400
    A backfire damages the intake box that controls the fuel pump and fuel injection. Try this: turn on the ignition, then pull the 3...
  • In the dark
    Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
    Wed, 20 Jan 1999 23:44:24 EST
    ...All dash lights are out (speedo, tach, heater controls and lighter). I recently had shoulder surgery so I haven't been able to troubleshoot...
  • Need A//C switch for '86 camper
    Historical mailing list - Doug Bensen
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:04:12 -0400
    ...the inner knob controls the blower speed and the outer ring adjusts the thermostat. Unfortunatly the dealer does not have them. Mine started to...
  • Reducing exhaust heat extends the life of water hoses.
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:58:30 EDT
    ...This wrap controls heat in the exhaust pipes. Also reduces chance of burns and protects hose from premature failure. Robert [text/html]
  • seals
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 11:49:15 -0400
    ...href="http://g.msn.com/8HMGENUS/2734??PS=">Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls.</a> </html>
  • Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:54:41 -0500
    ...No firsthand experience; I've heard the VR6 engine is good, but transmissions don't last, also a lot more "black box" electronic controls...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:51:53 -0500
    ...When the van was > returned, I noticed that the level the controls airflow to the feet isn’t > opening or closing fully. I spoke...
  • Re: More New Info RE: Can't Search Archives: 1.9 stalled at speed, won't restart...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:01:11 -0800
    ...The ECU controls the fuel pump relay and the relay controls the pump. If you pull out the pump relay and jumper the socket...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery at Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:14:59 -0600
    ...The Wal-Mart batteries are now > > made by Johnson Controls... and are typically very "Fresh" this one had a > > date code of 10/10...
  • Hello and 1997 Eurovan Camper A/C question
    Historical mailing list - M. Alex Rainey
    Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:03:14 -0600
    ...AC and circulation buttons are pressed down on the dash board controls? If anyone is familiar with this I would greatly appreciate the information...
  • Re: Spotted on eBay--check out the plumbing
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:20:45 -0700
    ...Or is it a bleeder? > > Also, I was trying to figure out what the yellow lever controls in the > engine compartment. Note that it...
  • Re: AC fan
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 10:08:09 -0400
    > The relay that controls the fan speeds is getting weak. It is > located in the rear C-pilar, with all the other AC wiring...
  • Re: Oversize Diesel Injectors?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:19:20 -0800
    ...The spring and shim inside the injector controls the opening pressure. Injection volume is controlled by the injector pump. In theory, if you reduced...
  • Re: It's a Beatiful Day in America!...
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 21:04:25 -0700
    ...but the power wire and iRock thing-y make getting to controls a pain. Other ideas - or should I just get a new head...
  • westy fridge in wolfs
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:22:23 -0400
    ...href="http://g.msn.com/8HMGENUS/2734??PS=">Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls.</a> </html>
  • Fwd: Speaking of AC
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:18:00 -0700
    ...Speaking of AC I have a 87 with the overhead system, what exactly controls the fan speed, there is a 4 position switch, but...
  • Re: Heater controls, 84.
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:22:27 -0400
    ...Help??" > """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" > Sounds like, as a few have mentioned, that you have bent the bowden cable > that controls the heater valve. > > You can take everything...
  • Vanagon conversions
    Historical mailing list - =David-M=
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:44:48 -0400
    ...Does the SA Vanagon have EXACTLY THE SAME emission controls as the US Vanagon? If not, is it not possible those may conflict with...
  • Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 18:00:19 -0400
    ...Third, I had Frank Condelli at the controls. He cut away the exhaust flanges. He used vise grips and heat and some muttering. He...
  • Re: start - won't sart - solution
    Historical mailing list - Joe Glisson
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:53:31 -0400
    ...This sensor is located in the thermostat housing and controls the amount of gas distributed by the injectors, varying when it is either hot...
  • Re: front wipers, heat, door light problem 85'
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sun, 24 Feb 2002 16:44:48 -0800
    ...My front wipers, heat controls, and interior lights are extremely tempermental. It seems as though when I first turn on my car my wipers...
  • Re: 1982 Diesel Vanagon: Heater Core / Fan
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:55:07 -0400
    ...Same 82 Diesel Camper (is yours > yellow?) > Heater controls > Heat core > Wiper shafts > Speaker wire? > Ground star? > Gages? > > What is the definitive complete list...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:52:32 -0500
    ...EPA and Vanagon Emissions > > People who oppose emissions controls have promoted the idea that old vehicles are going to be axed for years. It...
  • Re: Fan switches
    Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 10:52:41 EST
    ...writes: << and how DOES that plastic cover on the heat/ventillation controls come off??? >> It pops off. however, not very easily in most cases...
  • Re: Roof outlet airflow?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 22 Apr 2000 01:33:10 +0200
    Garrett Adams wrote: > However for the slide lever D on the bottom, which controls the roof outlets > in the back, the manual says "To...
  • Re: '85 A/C Question
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 10:25:06 -0400
    I have turned both controls to max and no compressor. I think I'll put a meter on the wire at the compressor and...
  • Re: Defroster cable...
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:40:44 -0600
    ...Entity Alan Bosch spoke thus: > Anyone know if the cable that controls the airflow to the windshield > defroster can be replaced without dismanteling the...
  • Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 10 May 2002 18:22:25 -0400
    At 05:40 PM 5/10/2002, Mark Dorm wrote: >Yeah this is good. But still, what about that icon to left of the...
  • Cold air in winter
    Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 01:17:28 -0500
    ...Now that Winter is here I am getting a lot of cold air from under the dash board, especially behind the heater controls although...
  • Re: Emisson Control unit question
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:04:25 -0400
    ...is Electronic Control Unit --- not "Emission" ---- it's the computer that controls the Fuel Injection system). Here's a link to the Bosch Fuel...
  • Idle problems '85/new throttle body
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:57:23 -0700
    ...The shaft threw it wobbles a bit and the cam that controls the throttle position switch is so worn that I had to adjust...
  • Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:24:41 -0800
    ...MUCH better controls and better heat. Mark >On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:16 -0600, Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@mchsi.com> wrote...
  • Re: WTH!! First it headlights, now wipers
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:27:44 -0500
    ...The 15 terminal carries all switched loads except headlights, IIRC, which are switched directly by the X terminal (which also controls but doesn't...
  • 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: 84 Westy ECU woes & JC Whitney
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:24:54 -0400
    ...The ignition module is a dinky little chip in that controls IGNITION, the Fuel Injection ECU is a complicated contraption that controls FUEL. G...
  • TDI Conversion Advice
    Historical mailing list - Michael D. Werner
    Wed, 10 May 2017 18:09:30 +0000
    ...as a potential option and would need all of the emissions controls. Im especially interested to speak with you if you 1. Live in...
  • Electrical Problems in 80 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Jul 1996 19:53:24 -0400
    ...The fuse that controls the water pump for the sink keeps blowing. I have replaced the water pump and now my electronic water level...
  • RE: Speedo Light Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
    Wed, 04 Oct 95 13:10:00 PDT
    ...My temperature control levers are not lit up, so it's hard to see what the temperature controls are set at, when driving at...
  • Re: Idea for A/C and camping
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 21 Jun 1998 04:10:15 EDT
    ...system - compressor motor and a/c fans and controls - could > run off the same circuit. Because thats a tremendous amount of power to be...
  • Looking for Cruise Control parts
    Historical mailing list - jthomas2
    Mon, 21 Sep 1998 12:41:37 -0700
    ...They no longer sell or support it and referred me to Rostra Precision Controls in N. Carolina who say they no longer have any...
  • Cruise Control
    Historical mailing list - Kay O Fremgen
    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 09:48:00 -0500
    Hi Ark, I have been very happy with the "Ultra Cruise II" made by Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. I-800-782-3379 If your...
  • Re: Electric Power Steering Pumps
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 12 Oct 2003 17:38:45 -0400
    ...Requires a ton > of money for the rack and controls. Then you have to make a major > upgrade to the charging system. Forget this...