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Re: Multi Conductor Shielded Automotive Wire Temperature Rating
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 17:39:18 -0500
...Generally speaking "ground" currents in the chassis will follow the shortest straight path to the battery ground cable. Running grounds belonging to one system...
Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:22:12 -0700
...battery. >> the aux battery directly feeds the wire to the fridge that goes through the >> b pillar fuse box and a new cable that...
Re: Starting problems...
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:43:14 -0500
...If they dim to the point of going out, either bad battery connections (at the bat) or bad battery. (see clean. clean, clean). If...
Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:27:50 -0400
...Porter-Cable and Black & Decker are made by the same people, incidentally. I've used my Porter-Cable $200 battery drill a good deal...
Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 12 May 2010 09:53:31 -0700
Try tightening the nut that holds the power cables to the starter motor, if the nut is even still there. The symptom you describe...
Re: Hey folks; horror; New Beetle?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 11 May 2003 13:56:25 -0400
...battery cables disconnected. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Horace K. Sawyer" <hksawyer@CATT.COM> > What I am hoping for (read: praying) is that this battery is...
Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:14:21 -0500
...battery works just fine, but will check it on the voltmeter > tomorrow. Since it looks like you're up for some more cable rearrangement...
Re: Starter Power Question
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:42:17 -0600
...Since the motor isn't > turning one explanation is that someone left the large power cable to > the battery off of the starter post.
Re: DTV Transition and AC/DC TV in Van
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:57:38 -0400
...This is a USB stick which can tune analog TV, digital (US) TV, analog cable, digital (not encrypted) cable. You need an external antenna...
Fwd: 82 vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 16 May 2011 15:06:29 -0400
...dead battery for whatever reason...so i tried jumping it with another car and even when i hooked up cables to battery ...nothing. i...
Re: electrical weirdness after 2nd battery install......
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 11 May 2008 16:31:53 -0700
...battery. > > the aux battery directly feeds the wire to the fridge that goes through > the > > b pillar fuse box and a new cable that...
Re: proper battery fit
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:35:08 -0700
...41 starting battery into the battery box today. �Wow, extremely tight fit. �With the hoses for gas and the cables, the battery is almost...
Re: new series 48 Odyssey battery
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:24:42 -0600
...BZ-what's in your battery compartment? > If I should ever need to start using my coach > battery, I have some jumper cables. I...
Re: Something is draining the battery, but what?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:02:23 -0700
...Something is draining the battery, but what? I can't find it. '82 Westy, new battery again, but the battery is going down in...
Re: hella 2nd battery kit
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:41:46 -0700
...then in order to get the charge up on the auxiliary battery you will have to either use jumper cables or charge it with...
Re: What was that robust 12v connector?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:51:44 -0700
...one could > plug up a pair of jumper cables and charge or access the battery without > taking the engine lid off. The more I...
Re: Starter trouble?
Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
Wed, 5 May 1999 23:02:20 -0230
...cable (like a booster cable) directly from the starter (clip it on to the bottom bolt) to the Negative terminal of the battery, or...
Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:59:53 -0700
This is for the large wire? Disconnect battery, solder on a piece of wire, shrink wrap, tape it well, crimp on a new connector...
Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:46:06 -0800
I ran a set of RCA control cables and a CD changer cable between the dash radio and the compartment under the drivers seat...
Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:24:22 -0700
...check out welding supply places or sites. >> Acr welding cable is typically battery cable size.. >> and welding stuff is usually made quite well. >> nothing...
Re: I think my Van is mad at me
Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
Sat, 23 Jun 2001 19:54:15 -0700
...Sounds like a possible poor/corroded connection of battery cable to the battery. Do you hear a click when you turn the ignition key...
Re: Starter Gone?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:12:07 -0700
Hi, re "Attach it to the positive of the starter' Do you really mean the main positive battery cable connection at the starter ? I...
Re: Engine test bench
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:16:52 -0800
ah.........you know..............bell housing or complete trans, starter, can of gas, fuel pump, battery, battery cables........ and at least run a garden hose...
Re: Friday Fishwrap: Catch FISH w/ your Vanagon's BATTERY
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:32:56 EST
...touch both cables to your tongue. A sharp snap and smell of burning flesh is a sure sign that your battery still has enough...
Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:36:06 -0700
...check out welding supply places or sites. > Acr welding cable is typically battery cable size.. > and welding stuff is usually made quite well. > nothing...
Re: rust breaker?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Mar 1997 06:26:29 PST
...If you do not have enough slack disconnect the cables at the battery and alternator. If the terminals still will not come off you...
Re: 3 Questions
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 05:38:44 EST
...Poor grounds may weaken speedometer needle return spring by allowing battery current to flow through speedometer cable." IOW, you probably need to chase and...
<syncro> starter differences
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Mon, 25 May 1998 14:05:49 -0300
...Then if stuck with shot main battery, any spare will do, I connect the + terminals with a booster cable for starting under those situations...
Re: I could use a little help
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Fri, 28 May 2010 16:03:14 -0500
...I'm looking for a jumper cable plug-in that fits on the floor over the > battery right behind the passenger seat by the...
Re: Clean those ground connections!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 20:32:16 -0700
...Thanks, Jake On 4/9/07, Evan Mac Donald <macdonald1987@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > It will look a bit like a battery cable, but with...
Re: Fw: Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 5 May 2010 09:50:29 -0700
...You could always run jumper cables from your other car to the flatter battery and let the other car bring up the charge. On...
Batteries going boom
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Tue, 1 Oct 1996 23:02:47 -0400 (EDT)
...OR 2- A short across the battery, like the battery + cable shorts to the body. With a good battery this causes so much internal...
Re: Stutter and Low Batt
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 7 May 2010 18:25:49 -0700
...About as simple and reliable as >> could >> be. >> >> for an embellishment....make the cable to the # 2 batt battery cable >> size, >> and put a...
Re: Second Battery for Westy, JC Whitney?
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Tue, 2 Sep 1997 02:06:25 -0400
...t want to put in the > heavy duty cables. > <snip> >over to the main battery and ground the other anywhere handy. It is > worth...
Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:42:05 -0800
...out of the picture .. > Gets it down to just battery, starter, battery and ground cables, > thus eliminating and bypassing numerous possible weak areas. > Helps...
Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:38:05 EST
...We are experiencing nearly a 2.0 amp drain from battery after Roger has removed all fuses and relays at the dash. Battery goes...
Re: Charging circuit wiring upgrade/maintenance report/questions (longish)
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:14:12 -0700
...Cleaned transmission -> chassis ground cable contact points > 6. Cleaned starting battery -> chassis ground cable contact points > (ground paint off chasis bolt in point) > 7...
Re: 82 with hot start problem (long saga)
Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:02:35 -0800
...82 with hot start problem (long saga) > Bad ground cable or hot cable from the battery to the starter? > > Mike > > > From: Laura Olson <laura...
Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Mon, 19 Aug 2002 23:50:00 +0200
...Previously I had to actually remove the negative battery cable, and this is a pain in the butt. I will toss a few photos...
Re: heavy duty starter cables - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:01:14 -0800
...cables last year but this is an improvement. was there any > mention of cost in the ad? > > i've often wondered why the battery...
Re: Original positive battery terminal bolt with side bolt for red wires
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:02:49 -0700
...com> wrote: > > Am on a probably quixotic quest for an original positive battery cable bolt with the little side bolt for the red wires.
Re: Danger - Jump Starting with AC on !
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 08:46:40 -0700
...for anything, it's my 'just in case' starting battery. Also much easier to attach to another vehicle than jumper cables from your rig.
Re: Charging Second Battery
Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 20:28:53 -0800
...The main difficulty with this installation is that it requires a a separate cable from the engine compartment to the auxillary battery, and a...
Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Jul 2017 12:20:05 +0000
...It is possible to run a 6-ga cable (with appropriate fuse!) from the main battery, under the floor and into the aux battery...
Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
Historical mailing list - Art
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:02:59 -0500
...Good suggestion about the cable and separator. In fact, the camper did not have an auxiliary battery set up and I�m putting one...
Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:42:04 -0700
...Any thoughts? No idea and the age of your bus but I wonder if it's time to replace your battery/starter cables? For...
Re: Strange Ignition Problem
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 14:11:23 -0400
...I remove the negative battery cable from the battery, still running. At this point I pull the AFM cable, the engine dies. So has...
'64 Single Cab questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sun, 17 Mar 1996 10:38:02 -0800 (PST)
...Turns out the old battery ground cable I slagged off the donor buggie from the PO just wasn't up to the task. So...
Re: was no start-my problem is intermittant sluggish starting
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:19:03 -0500
...When time and better economic circumstances prevail I will upgrade the starter cables along with the long awaited second battery and solar setup. Really...
Re: Fw: Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
Thu, 6 May 2010 03:52:09 +0000
...You could always run jumper cables from your other car to the flatter battery and let the other car bring up the charge. On...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Klaus Hahn
Sun, 15 Nov 1998 13:35:56 -0800
...Our first thought was that the battery had discharged, but our battery charger says it is fully charged. It is a relatively new battery...
Re: Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:59:34 -0700
...noticed that they specify that the negative >battery cable must be removed first when disconnecting the battery. Why??? > >What possible difference can it make...
no start, starter motor?, 91
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Jan 1997 10:06:44 -0600
...After warming up engine (warm to the touch), I installed my house-warmed battery, hooked up jumper cables to good battery, and attempted to...
'81 Vanagon: 12V source in engine compartment?
Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
Mon, 18 Sep 2000 07:58:49 -0700
...air seal down to the starter and connect positive to the battery cable terminal and negative to the transmission. Is there a better way...
Re: What cruise control system should I buy/
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 12:00:36 -0500
...the engine, battery, and > dashboard are all in the wrong places. The solution is simply to extend > the control wiring cable. This is not...
Re: Best Cranking Amps For Tiico Starter
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 17 May 2002 13:56:25 -0400
...I ran 0/1 AWG cables from the second battery. "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 05/17/2002 01:43...
Re: Electrical problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 27 May 2001 22:28:05 -0500
...I've cleaned > > the battery terminals. The positive cable looks somewhat corroded. I'm > > going out now to try to test the alternator. That...
Re: Livin' in the USB fast lane--electrical intrigue
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:34:40 -0400
...the cable, and no > phone on that cable, plugged in. Unless it has some kind of internal short. > > Heat = power = current = discharging battery. > > The...
Aux. Battery Works! Yay!
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:01:43 -0700
...What a great surprise to see everything working, including the ignition - with the + battery cable disconnected! Now I can invest that money in poptop...
Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:04:05 -0400
...Disconnect battery negative cable before you start messing with it. You might also start spraying the starter mounting bolts with PB Blaster in preparation...