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• carbon monoxide leaking through the head gasket into the cooling system test.
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:43:38 -0700
  ...The read out climbed up to the max and the alarm to wake the dead went off . It worked in this gross CO test...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 07:10:18 EST
  ...If the pressure is not correct the alarm sounds. blipping the throttle is revving the engine, revving the engine is boosting the oil pressure...
• Re: Fw: HILL VOTES ON IP REGULATION TUESDAY: SOS
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sun, 14 May 2000 09:52:53 -0500
  ...voice on the >internet" This guy (Jeff Pulver) is not an alarmist or a crackpot. This >bill could affect your voice phone calls via...
• Door lock solonoids
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:56:15 +0000
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>I just had an alarm put in my van (Viper)&nbsp;and was hopeing to have solonoids put...
• Re: Solved; OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:28:39 -0400
  ...curve the oil sloshed away from the pickup momentarily, > triggering the alarm. I pulled over and checked the level it was over a > quart...
• Re: vanagon security?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 17:52:48 -0400
  ...i was thinking of installing an alarm >and a kill switch... and i am getting a popoff wheel (swivel >all the way around) anyway...
• Re: issues with oi; alarm and temp light
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:34:01 -0400
  I am using 20-50 here in Florida the temp should be ok with that. When I replaced the oil sender unit I replaced...
• 89 Westy FS 35K mi. $13,500 St. Louis
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 17:57:44 -0400
  ...Auxiliary battery (installed in rear cabinet) and alarm. Never camped in, still has plastic over stove. Numerous other extras. Could deliver to most parts...
• Re: Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 13:38:18 EDT
  ...is the switch mounted? I need to mount one for an >alarm-system, but I want it to look stock. If anyone could tell...
• Re: power door locks
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 10:12:03 -0700
  ...Keyless Entry w/Alarm $79.99 John-Reed 86 Syncro > > Thanks, > Tonya > 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs
• For Sale: 1989 Vanagon GL Camper
  Historical mailing list - Montgomery Groff
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 14:43:11 -0700
  ...exhaust New clutch Alpine CD player with Boston Acoustics speakers Viper alarm system Paulchen First Class Carrier (2 bikes) 167,000 miles $10,000...
• Re: Electrical Gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:28:17 -0800
  ...I would try disconnecting the alarm and see if that helps. you could/should do the standard key-off/engine off battery drain test...
• Re: Valet 711T system was electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 23:13:26 -0500
  ...Thanks again Steve On Dec 5, 2013, at 10:10 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > This is a feature of an alarm system. You can...
• Re: Oil buzzer problem.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:25:45 -0500
  ...HP sender *closes* on pressure, so you're guaranteed an alarm if the circuit is open. d -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv...
• Westfalia Security thoughts
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 15:45:42 -0700
  ...Checking out the local electronics stores I found that a good "Alarm" system can set you back $400 - installed. Hmmmm! Is the old gal...
• Re: Remote locks (was: The List)
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:13:44 -0800
  I have remote locks on the driver & passenger doors of my '84, part of an Alpine alarm system installed by a previous owner. I...
• Re: Refrigerator and alarm
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 20:32:36 -0700 (MST)
  On the subject of fridges... I put a couple of Coke cans in the fridge on the door compartment. After about three days of...
• FS (maybe): '90 Syncro Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 19:53:10 -0400
  ...Silver w/ alloy wheels; 4 speed + extra low; ~72,000 miles; all service records; 4WD; PS; PB; PL; PW; A/C; alarm; 2nd battery...
• FS: 1990 Syncro Westie (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 11:34:50 -0500
  ...Sunroof, new Alpine stereo, car alarm, mag wheels, new tires, brakes, clutch, motor. Great running car. Serviced by one of the best VW mechanics...
• Re: Overnight parking places was Alarm system, was Bus story
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:31:23 -0800
  I hear Wal-Marts are amenable to overnight campovers ;) Nathaniel On 1/26/07 11:54 AM, "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote: > If...
• Re: Headlight Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:42:34 -0700
  ...This >>>> feature has been on all VWs ever since, thus no need for a Headlight >>>> Alarm. >>> >> > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:13:38 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:29 PM Subject: Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? > Unbelievable; charging the guy for...
• Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:50 -0500
  ...VDO dual-pole senders are NOT compatible with low pressure alarm on our Vanagons. The low pressure alarm goes off at a higher pressure...
• Re: Continuing saga of Oil Pressure light...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 21:47:09 -0700
  ...M --- James Benthall <Taobythesea@AOL.COM> wrote: > Around xmas of last year my oil pressure light and alarm started going off > on my > 87...
• Re: Fire extinguisher , Now CO and Propane Alarms
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 24 May 2005 11:30:34 -0400
  Actually, tripping a relay with a propane detector would be a *really* bad idea. Like any mechanical switch, a relay produces a small spark...
• Re: Low-voltage alarm
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:44:51 -0700
  > Yes, but it cuts out at 11.7 volts.... too high to be of any use for RV's. > David (dsl82westy) please explain I...
• Re: Spooked!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 11:30:09 -0400
  ...Spooked! While driving my manual tranny 88GL home this afternoon the oil pressure alarm sounded and the oil pressure light came on. I killed...
• Re: 2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:56:53 -0700
  ...2.1 water cooled need suggestions as to why the oil alarm is on > Hi all, > > I have completed a repair fest on my...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:52:57 -0500
  At 12:42 AM 2/14/2002, developtrust wrote: >OK, even with an alarm a few of us would still forget to close that...
• cheap CO meter
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 May 1998 09:43:25 -0700
  ...Nighthawk makes a CO alarm that displays CO in parts-per-million for less than $50. I wonder if there is any way to...
• Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:43:47 -0500
  In the back of later editions of John Muir's Idiot's Manual, there is a quick easy procedure for installing a warning light...
• 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:51:47 -0500
  I have recently began to get an intermittent oil pressure alarm. First time it went off, it scared the heck out of me. I...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:41:33 -0700
  ...Later Jettas, and probably Golfs, have cruise control parts and the low oil pressure alarm circuit board. Some Audis have the electric water pump...
• Re: Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 08:05:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In addition, there may be other small loads such as the built in clock, security/alarm systems, etc. If the vehicle isn't driven...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:54:56 -0500
  ...The first time I got on the highway and drove about 40minutes at then got off exit ramp, oil pressure light and alarm went...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:34:15 -0700
  ...If that yellow wire is broken or not making contact in that connector then the oil alarm/buzzer will happen every time the engine...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:15:35 -0400
  ...Sorry if it was an alarmist email but these days I just need to be sure I am not being taken. I will post...
• Re: KEITH PIKE (Re Virus Hoax)
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 30 May 2001 16:47:16 -0700
  ...I'm sure you meant no harm --but such alarms, especially those suggesting deletions of computer files (!) are not permitted-- & for obvious good reason...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 10:17:17 -0500
  <<<snip>>> OK, even with an alarm a few of us would still forget to close that pop top. But with a cut off switch...
• Re: DIY $20 digital oil temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 10:14:19 -0600
  ...It > also had some sort of alarm feature. You could mount the sensor down into > the oil, maybe through the filler area? You would...
• Re: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 19:38:00 -0800
  ...Anyone have suggestions for wireless keychain remote add-on (with or without alarm system)?
• Re: 91 15A fuse Radio and clock
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 17:21:58 -0800
  ...for some DPO having hung everything up to and including the Christmas lights on that line, the favorite of radio, stereo and alarm installers. > > > >
• Battery removal
  Historical mailing list - ==David-M==
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 06:13:41 -0500
  I recently had to recharge my battery (my theft alarm went off and failed to cut out thus draining the battery). It was quite...
• Re: Poptop Alarm was Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:48:18 -0500
  At 11:43 AM 2/14/2002, John Baker wrote: >because let's face it, if you drive into your garage with the pop...
• Re: tail light bulb question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 May 2003 16:16:13 -0400
  On Thu, 29 May 2003, Bob Paul wrote: > I noted with alarm the very dim tail light on the 85. Any reason not to...
• Re: solar fans for the roof vent?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Jul 2004 09:09:04 -0400
  ...Likes her solar vent skylight to keep her dog/burglar alarm cool. Anyway, she emailed me photos of her set up. Maybe I can...
• Re: 88 Inst. Cluster in 85
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:34:32 EST
  ...couple of > problems arose. > > 1) The oil Pressure Warning light and alarm are activated shortly > after leaving the driveway. > > the '86-91 speedo has...
• Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:07:49 -0400
  ...A bad connection will cause the alarm to sound. If the engine has to be warm for the problem to occur you may have...
• Re: Still doesn't add up, was: Re: [Syncro] Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 10:44:51 -0400
  ...So it should, especially if the alarm is going to go off at 1.8... <g> >So I still feel like I'm missing...
• Re: Key code??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 19:13:26 -0700
  ...only the first line of defense. Steering wheel club. Secret switch. Alarm. And a pair of 85 lb Belgian Malinois to eat any intruders...
• '91 Westie FS
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:19:12 -0500
  ...86,000 miles, Factory AM/FM Cassette, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Alarm. This is a West Coast...
• '97 VW Radio install
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:53:54 -0400
  ...Does this stereo need a dimmer connection? It is the alarm type cassette unit w/cd control functions. I am going to a local...
• Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:13:19 -0600
  I always thought it would be nice to have some kind of warning system as I did accidentally drive with the top up once...
• Re: FS: 87 Westy in Asheville, NC (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:11:17 -0500
  ...Maybe he got the alarm, keyless entry and aftermarket pwr locks as a package. Edward At 03:36 PM 1/11/2005, you wrote...
• Re: Oil pressure Light and alarm on decelleration after new oil change?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:19:18 -0500
  You should have asked to see the empty containers as soon as you overhead this. I know at many quick change oil places they...
• Fire Suppression Solutions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:58:12 -0500
  ...The fire detection subsystem would of course have some type of smoke and UV sensors mounted in the engine bay, connected to alarms - both...
• Re: iWesty
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:32:56 -0700
  ...What about alarm > system installs? Any suggestions around effective alarm use? > >8. Lastly, anyone foolish enough to try to do something like this > themselves...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:37:38 -0700
  ...I'm sure this is done so there is no alarm sounding when you >> have >> the key on but engine not running. The alarm...
• Re: Anti Rolling Reminder for Automatics when parked
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:24:15 -0800
  ...They can do this, http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_764_810/battery_saver_alarm.html so it should be able to...
• Re: Electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 14:33:23 -0700
  ...the battery level light glowing red, and > the Heidleberg radio fake alarm light flashing-and the battery is OUT. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot...