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• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:43:02 -0500
  ...With the fridge powered temporarily with 12 volts, the operation of the thermo switch can be checked by applying heat with a heat gun...
• Re: Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 10:49:32 -0800
  ...2) one 12 volt heavy duty 30 or 40 amp relay. 3) one 12 volt 30 amp fuse or optional 12 volt 30 amp...
• Power to fridge. 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 08:48:42 -0700
  ...I have 12 volts at the 8 amp fuse. The water level and battery indicators are working, as is the water pump. This is...
• Re: T2/T1/0.5?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 00:06:25 -0700
  ...67 busses got the 12 volt but it could be ordered as early as 63 as a special order item. The bolt pattern on...
• 1985 Westy Wkndr for sale Seattle..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 6 May 2001 13:51:49 EDT
  ...for sale, Beige, Auto, 145,000 miles, new heads, original 110/12 volt fridge, marine alcohol stove, CD player, bike rack, etc., 206 547...
• Re: rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 21:00:35 -0400
  ...it has external 12v? Anyone? -- Gnarlie ----------------------- the backlight only works under 12 volt power. i had hoped for more from this unit and i...
• Re: window tinting and rear defroster
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 17:35:43 -0500
  ...You have to be real careful not to damage the 12 volt defogger grid or you'll lose it. Your almost better off replacing...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:16:27 -0700
  ...here is a 12 volt > re-chargeable Lithium-ion, Group > 24 100 A/H battery: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id...
• Re: Jerks/surges when going from coasting to acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:05:12 -0400
  ...Since you had the 12 volt connector to the throttle switch, it is fried. Now, since the 12 volt connecter is going to the...
• Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 23:16:03 -0800
  ...Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon? > > > Hello from Atlanta Ga. I have seen Coleman Company's portable cooler at > Target Stores for...
• Re: 12 v. for radio
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 07:17:36 -0700
  ...Where is the best place to connect the 12 Volts from the battery to the radio? My son and I are getting a 84...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:01:21 -0800
  ...that box is full), so figured why not use it? A 12 Volt outlet in that location makes sense even if it's only...
• Re: No Start after alternator failure and replacement.. Help requested
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 09:53:28 -0700
  ...With the key OFF they should both have 12 volts on socket pin 30 ( red wire). Check and let me know. If they both...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 17:09:23 -0700
  ...On 6/30/2016 11:49 AM, Neil N wrote: > Congrats. > > Your timing light may well be fine. > > The old Bug 12 volt bulb...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:24:02 -0700
  ...There > is no electrical > supply needed for propane operation and there is no > electrical interface to > the 12 volt system to control anything outside...
• Re: 12 volt electric blanket.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 21:33:12 -0600
  ...1:13:42 PM, Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > > > << Here is a 12 volt blanket: > > > > http://www.preparedness.net/12volelblan.html >> > > > > Rachel, > > > > I noticed that...
• Re: lights dim since 6 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 15:37:36 -0500
  At 13:48 4/1/2000, Jeffrey R wrote: >After completing most of the conversion to change my 83.5 Westfalia from 12 >volt...
• Re: 89 syncro westy backup 12 volt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:33:54 -0400
  At 18:50 8/8/2000, Alain Pierre Hovasse wrote: >Interesting this notion of running the fridge on propane while driving. My >other wagon...
• Re: 84 Dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 00:19:07 -0400
  ...The green LED glows when it's on 12 volt and >propane but does not glow when switched to ac/dc....... David Beierl - Providence...
• Re: running light out-break in wiring and question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 08:00:48 -0800
  ...check the connections to the light (for > rust/corrosion and > for 12 volts in the wires). This is a great place > for rust > and...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:02:32 -0500
  ...I noticed that the fuel pump stops > pumping. > I rigged up 12 Volts and powered the pump manually. It runs and the engine > starts...
• Re:Computers on Board
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 1994 09:29:35 EDT
  ...It ran off of 12 volts, was rigged as hell and impervious to water and grime, and used a small 12 volt TV for...
• Re: Fridge Question - Maybe Aux. Batt. Related
  Historical mailing list - Dave90westy
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 22:04:41 -0400
  ...These fridges only run on 12 volts while the engine >is running. Some people modify the wiring that goes to the fridge to >allow...
• Another Electric Blanket Option .. although not cheap
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:44:19 -0800
  ...ElectroWarmth� Bunk Warmers The manufacturer developed and built the first 12 volt Bunk Warming Pad for trucks 20 years ago The on the mattress...
• Re: Whoops Re; Electrical Device
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:18:41 -0500
  ...The other is fed from the relay and powers the fridge 12 volt heater. Dennis From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Vanagon and Westfalia parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:23:56 -0700
  ...fridge shelves (has door shelves) Fridge tested and works on AC/12 Volts and propane (starts fast). fridge door has scratch, otherwise, it's...
• Re: LVC: Any direcway experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 14:27:20 -0400
  The 12-volt connector/charger for the laptop doesn't come totally cheap - around $100. But I wouldn't be on the road without...
• Re: Low-cost 12v fluorescent fixture at Home Depot
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:19:50 -0800
  ...http://www.windsun.com/Misc_AE/Thin-Lite.htm They have lots of 12 volt lights. Tom Salicos ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Wasson" <briwasson...
• Re: Mini Fluoresent Lite
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:15:35 -0300
  FWIW Canadian Tire has one with 8 batteries 12 volt. Also has a double Fluorescent tube llight, battery & 12 volt. Robert wrote: > I found...
• Re: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 19:25:08 -0700
  ...I rigged up 12 Volts and powered the pump manually. It runs and the engine starts and runs. Any idea where to start looking...
• Re: 12 volt X-Mas Lights!?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:44:27 EST
  In a message dated 12/22/2007 12:03:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, honemastert@GMAIL.COM writes: Anyone know where to get...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 16:43:52 -0700
  ...Ken explained that there was no way for the 12 volt battery to power the fridge unless the motor was running. I haven't...
• Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:14:21 -0800
  ...It displayed: "67%" 12 Volts. Charged less than 1/2 hour, charger shut off and displayed "100%". Starter still doesn't work. Odd symptom...
• Re: in search of
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Thu, 29 May 2003 10:21:12 -0400
  ...Anyone have some good suggestions for twelve volt portable ranges and small 12 volt freezers? Suggestions for great sites to visit across the country...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2011 08:34:47 -0400
  ...Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously The Red Dot unit is quite a bit more efficient. Not cheap though... about $1500...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:56:08 -0800
  ...12, and NC engine off, it would be prime for a 12 > Volt outlet tucked up on RH side of rear upper Westy shelf...
• Aux batt/propane fridge
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Tue, 5 May 1998 10:36:42 -0500
  ...It's hard to believe that the Igloo sucks more power than my AC/12 volt tv/vcr combo. -s-
• High beam not working
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 16:09:31 -0500
  ...With the low beam on, I get just under 12 volts at brown and yellow. If I have voltage at the socket, and a...
• fuel pump doesn't pump
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 3 May 2004 05:48:02 -0500
  ...I hard wired 12 volts to the pump and it does pump or buzzes at least like it is pumping. However this won't...
• Re: Amp Draw on 12v RM182
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:24:17 -0400
  ...The propane usage is so small that there is no benefit to 12 volt and very little if you are paying for the electricity...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:14:33 -0500
  ...12, and NC engine off, it would be prime for a 12 > Volt outlet tucked up on RH side of rear upper Westy shelf...
• Solar panel deal !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:30:08 EDT
  ...Kyocera KD135GX-LPU 135 Watt 12 Volt Solar Electric Panel *WEEKLY SPECIAL*_ (http://store.solar-electric.com/kyso130wa12v.html) Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Tue, 18 May 1999 05:03:02 -0700
  ...I guess the 12 volt heater is weak. Steven 82 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Lott <TkIrMiMsY@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Weekly freebies!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:36:01 -0400
  ...Mini-Wok set, brand new, with utensils, perfect for the Westy! Voltage transverter, 125 watt, converts 12 volt DC to 117 volt AC. Old...
• Was: Exercise while camping.Now Gas-powered Blender
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:59:26 -0400
  ...CatalogDisplay/displayPOD/CabFALL1998/CabFALL1998/XA908B?format=search There's also a 12-volt version http://www.cabelas.com/texis/scripts/store/+/CatalogDisplay/displayPOD/CabFALL1998...
• Re: [FIX] Re:Simple auxillary battery question
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:43:54 -0700
  ...The batteries are from East Penn Manufacturing http://www.eastpenn-deka.com The 8GU1H batteries are 12 volts each, and are rated as the...
• Fwd: vanagon radios?
  Historical mailing list - steve vitale
  Sat, 20 May 2006 21:18:44 -0400
  ...I just took a wire tester to the ignition to see what read 12 volts with the key in and looped the power wire...
• Re: Isolator, where to put it?
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 23 Jan 1999 20:57:39 -0800
  ...That relay (called 12 volt refrig./heater relay) is mounted under the driver's seat. In my opinion, that relay is not intended by...
• Re: Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:33:38 -0400
  Last time I had to pull fridge, due to propane hassle, I discovered that the 12 volt element was loose in its pipe. I...
• Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:52:10 -0700
  ...The archives mentions using 12 volt or higher rated capacitor, but will a 10 Volt Tantalum capacitor be ok? FWIW to others, soldering two...
• Re: Voltage regulator or some other electrical issue??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:17:33 -0800
  ...on the battery and see what it reads, should be above 12 volts, preferably around 12.6 volts after sitting for a while. Then...
• Re: Digifane without Throttle Position switch???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:16:04 -0400
  ...absolute-pressure sensor and control circuit." > >senses vacuum, is powered by 12 volts, has a vacuum nose that sense throttle >plate position, >claims to...
• Fridge operation
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:11:22 EST
  ...Is this normal? Also it appears that the fridge does not cool on 12 volts. I could not fine a fuse. Is there one...
• Re: Oil temp's up again
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 16:24:37 -0700
  ...I've recently leaned that both Ford and Chevy have produced 12 volt motor driven water pump equiped vehicles, so the duty cycle should...
• Re: Oil light/buzzer combo
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:09 -0400
  ...You could also use a 12 volt "Beeper" to give a different and noticeable sound. Available at Radio Shack for a few bucks.
• Re: Upgrading Digijet to 3-Wire O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:35:41 -0400
  You can take the 12 volts from the ignition coil or fuel pump circuit. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: O2 Sensor - 3-wire vs 1-wire
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:31:32 -0500
  ...sensor be used on a 1.9 engine by running a 12 volts to one of the white wires and grounding the other? Perhaps...
• Wiring question 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 09:27:25 -0800
  I'm almost finshed swapping my westy interior into my bus and I'm wondering about the wiring harness fo the level indicators, 12...
• Re: everything 12 volt site
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:47:21 -0800
  I used that site when I was designing my MB glowplug relay hack, which allows the plugs to glow for an extra duration after...
• Re: occasionally won't start.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 12:38:01 -0700
  ...The stud in question is the connection point for all the +12 volts used by the ECU, injectors, and fuel pump, namely all the...